CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Charlotte Crown professional women’s basketball team is hosting a special Women in Sports Night Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Bojangles Coliseum. Starting at 6:15 p.m., fans can attend a Q&A session moderated by Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford - authors of “Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women’s Basketball” featuring Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer Taj McWilliams-Franklin.
The discussion will dive into the deep legacy of the sport, from the early 1900s when Charlotte women first took the court, through the challenges of overcoming efforts to limit female athletes, to the transformative impact of Title IX.
This celebration comes at a thrilling time for local basketball as the Charlotte Crown continues its standout inaugural season in the brand-new UPSHOT League. Learn more and get tickets at crownupshot.com or call (704) 342-4423.
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