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The Atlanta Hawks’ “Magic City Night” is officially off. ❌🏀⁣ ⁣ The Atlanta Hawks have canceled their planned Magic City Night after the National Basketball Association stepped in following concerns from across the league. 👀⁣ ⁣ The promotion was originally scheduled for next Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic and aimed to celebrate Atlanta’s iconic strip club Magic City, complete with its famous lemon pepper wings (yes, the ones linked to former Hawks guard Lou Williams). 🍗⁣ ⁣ But the announcement sparked debate last week after Luke Kornet publicly called on the team to cancel the event, arguing that celebrating a strip club didn’t align with creating a family-friendly arena environment and could contribute to the objectification of women. 👏⁣ ⁣ The discussion also highlighted the nuance around Magic City’s place in Atlanta culture, from its deep ties to the city’s music, nightlife, and sports scene to broader conversations about women’s agency and what belongs in a sports setti...

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