2024 CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS WEEKEND
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
This special fundraising weekend not only celebrates leaders in sports but is also dedicated to raising awareness of racial and gender equity in sports.
The Champions & Legends weekend includes professional development workshops and networking, a day of community service, the Champions & Legends Gala and so much more.
Purchase today and join ABIS in raising funds to support its three pillar initiatives: financial coaching, racial and gender equity, and mental wellness for student athletes, coaches and administrators.
ABIS 2024 Honorees
Beverly Kearney
Former Collegiate Track & Field Coach
Eddie Robinson Coaches Award
Paxton Baker
Minority Owner & Chairman
Washington Nationals Founding Partners Group
Lonnie Ali
Wife of Muhammad Ali
ABIS Lifetime Achievement Award
Wendell Scott
NASCAR First African American Driver
Wendell Scott Pioneer Award
Dr. D'Wayne Edwards
Renowned Designer, Academic Leader
ABIS Leadership Award
Benjamin Crump
Nationally Renowned Trial Attorney
John Carlos/Tommie Smith Social Activist Award
1982 Cheyney State
Lady Wolves
First and only HBCU basketball program to compete in an NCAA Division Final Four or national championship game
2023 Howard University Swimming Team
Northeast Conference Champions
Spencer Haywood
NBA Legend, Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of Famer
Sashi Brown
President Baltimore Ravens
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday May 31, 2024
ABIS REGISTRATION MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO MGM Grand Ballroom Pre-function Area 8:00am – 3:00pm
ABIS COMMUNITY DAY
Perry Street Preparatory Academy
Washington, DC
9:00am – 12:00pm
(Career Discovery, Paint & Play)
Attire: Casual
Transportation will be provided
ABIS MEMBERS MEET & GREET
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
The Cosmopolitan Boardroom
1:30pm – 2:00pm
Attire: Business Casual
ABIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION 1
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
Bellagio Ballroom
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Guest Speaker: Congressman James E. Clyburn
Attire: Business Casual
VIP RECEPTION “MONOCHROMATIC”
MGM Grand Ballroom Terrace
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Entertainment: Deejay Casper
Attire: Black & White Attire
WELCOME PARTY
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
Bellagio Ballroom
8:00pm - 11:30pm
Performing Live: The Legendary "JUNKYARD" Band
Saturday June 1, 2024
ABIS REGISTRATION MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO MGM Grand Ballroom Pre-function Area 8:00am – 3:00pm
ABIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION 2
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
Bellagio Ballroom
9:00am – 2:00pm
Attire: Business Casual
ABIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
The Cosmopolitan Boardroom
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Attire: Business Casual
ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS ON THE RED CARPET
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
MGM Grand Ballroom Pre-function Area
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Attire: Black Tie/Formal
ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS AWARDS
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
MGM Grand Ballroom
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Host: Tracee Wilkins, News4 Washington
Attire: Black Tie/Formal
Sunday June 2, 2024
ABIS JAZZ BRUNCH
MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO
Bellagio Ballroom
11:00am – 1:00pm
Attire: Sunday Casual
ABIS
Success Stories
Experience the incredible stories of three individuals whose lives were forever changed by ABIS. These heartfelt testimonials showcase the profound impact our organization has had on their journeys. From overcoming obstacles to achieving remarkable milestones, ABIS has been the catalyst for their success.
Jenna Peacock
Jenna Graduated from our ABIS Financial Coaching Program.
Anna Cockrell
Anna is an American track & field athlete specializing in sprinting & hurdling.
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