ABIS Champions & Legends Weekend
OUR RACE I OUR PLAYBOOK

May 31 - June 2, 2024

MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino
165 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745

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


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