ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS WEEKEND

MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO

101 MGM NATIONAL AVE.

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

FRIDAY, MAY 31

ABIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION I

2:00pm – 5:00pm

Guest Speaker: Congressman James E. Clyburn

ABIS STEP SHOW/STROLL COMPETITION & WELCOME PARTY

7:00pm – 11:30pm

Entertainment: The Legendary “JUNKYARD” Band

ABIS WELCOME RECEPTION “MONOCHROMATIC”

8:00pm – 10:30pm

Entertainment: Deejay Casper

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

ABIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION II

9:00am – 2:00pm

Fireside Chat: Paxton Baker, Ulice Payne, Panels Discussions

Specialty Menu: Brunch

ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS ON THE RED CARPET

Photos on the Red Carpet with Sports Greats & Leaders

5:30pm – 6:30pm

ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS AWARDS

MGM Grand Ballroom

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Formal Plated Dinner, Bar, Cigar Lounge

Host: Tracee Wilkins, News4 Washington

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

ABIS JAZZ BRUNCH

11:00am – 1:00pm

Brunch & Mimosas

ATTIRE:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: BUSINESS CASUAL

WELCOME RECEPTION: BLACK & WHITE CHIC

WELCOME PARTY: GREEK & CHIC

AWARDS GALA: BLACK-TIE

JAZZ BRUNCH: SUNDAY CASUAL

The Legendary Weekend for Champions & Legends

The ABIS Champions & Legends Weekend is the premier event supporting Black athletes by providing scholarships, life skills training, and strategic guidance. ABIS is a 501(c)3 organization that provides programs and services that eliminate structured, systemic barriers for Black student-athletes and coaches.

You don’t want to miss this rewarding and exciting event!

ABIS will host its second annual Champions and Legends Weekend and Awards Show at MGM National Harbor honoring Blacks in sports. This inspirational, educational and entertaining event will recognize coaches, players, and historical sports figures in professional and collegiate sports. Come meet the 2024 Award Honorees which include Athletic trailblazers Ray Lewis, Lonnie Ali, Wife of Muhammad Ali, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, Wendell Scott, Beverly Kearney, Ben Crump, Paxton Baker to name a few. Attend Professional Development Sessions led by sports legends to level up in wealth building, sports law, health, mental wellness, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information Visit https://www.abischampionslegends.com

Purchase Tickets TODAY !

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HOTEL INFORMATION:

MGM NATIONAL HARBOR HOTEL & CASINO

101 MGM National Avenue

National Harbor, MD 20745

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 844-646-6847

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ABIS G roup Code: ABIS1

HYATT PLACE HOTEL

123 Waterfront Street

National Harbor , MD 20745

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 301-686-1120

ABIS Group Code: ABIS2