#GAReads | NBA's gender equality in spotlight during All-Star weekend in Charlotte

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“NBA's gender equality in spotlight during All-Star weekend in Charlotte”:

NBA All-Star weekend in Charlotte will see some new gender and inclusion initiatives, including the FQ Equality Lounge, a forum for women to connect and collaborate, according to the league.

The FQ Equality Lounge will be located at the WeWork space in uptown Charlotte and feature a variety of gender equality and inclusivity discussions, panels and activations from Feb. 15-17.

The effort is led by The Female Quotient, which works with companies to develop equality in the workplace. The Female Quotient is partnering with the NBA, the Charlotte Hornets, Jordan Brand, American Express and Bank of America on the event.

Read John Lombardo’s full article at Charlotte Business Journal here…