"These themed nights let fans truly feel seen, as Jackie Wilson, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, told amNY. He has made it his mission to connect the team with the fans through these initiatives. Wilson delicately crafts these intricate nights to enhance the experience of watching a game, it's more immersive than you'd think. The arena buzzes with excitement, matching any typical basketball game, but the representation throughout the crowd and on the screen creates a magical atmosphere."
"Brooklyn-based DJ Shu-G, born in Japan, served as the guest DJ and electrified the night from the Modelo Bridge with a thrilling set of classics. OCM Foods, an Asian food wholesaler that prides itself on uniting East and West through food and sports, offered an OCM stand where guests sampled Western snacks. The event highlighted Gabrielle Widjaja, a Queer, Chinese-Indonesian-born tattoo artist behind Gentle Oriental, a Brooklyn-based studio. Nets Unite invited her to design merchandise and arena features specifically for AAPI fans."
The Brooklyn Nets held Asian American Pacific Islander Night at Barclays Center on Dec. 1 against the Charlotte Hornets, inaugurating the Nets Unite Artist Series to spotlight local communities. Themed nights aim to make fans feel represented and deepen connections between the team and its supporters. Jackie Wilson, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, curates immersive experiences to enhance game-night atmosphere and representation. Brooklyn-based DJ Shu-G performed from the Modelo Bridge, while OCM Foods offered samples blending Eastern and Western flavors. Queer Chinese-Indonesian tattoo artist Gabrielle Widjaja designed merchandise and arena elements reflecting dark botanical and traditional Asian tattoo motifs.
Read at www.amny.com
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