The NBA has told the Atlanta Hawks they cannot move forward with their planned "Magic City Monday" partnership — and we're grateful.

BELOVED was proud to join a coalition of Atlanta's anti-sex trafficking organizations in signing an open letter to the Hawks urging them to reverse this decision. We wrote: "We are not asking Hawks fans to stop supporting their team. We love this team. We are asking the Atlanta Hawks organization to love this city, all of it, including its most vulnerable residents, in return." That message was heard. This is what advocacy looks like — communities speaking up, survivors being seen, and institutions being held accountable. And while we celebrate this step, we know the work doesn't stop here. Women and girls are still being exploited in our city every day. We will keep showing up. #EndTrafficking #TrueToAtlanta #BELOVED