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 SCREENING

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Documentary: The Game That Changed College Basketball

ABIS VIP RECEPTION “BLACK & WHITE”

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Entertainment: Deejay Casper

ABIS WELCOME PARTY

8:00pm – 11:30pm

Entertainment: DJ Windy City, Performing Live: The Legendary “JUNKYARD” Band

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

ABIS SELF-CARE SATURDAY

Self-Care Through Movement

6:30am - 7:30am

ABIS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSION II

9:00am – 2:00pm

Continental Breakfast

ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS ON THE RED CARPET

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Photos on the Red Carpet with Sports Greats & Leaders

ABIS CHAMPIONS & LEGENDS AWARDS GALA

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Formal Plated Dinner, Cash 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

VIP RECEPTION: BLACK & WHITE CHIC

WELCOME PARTY: CITY 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 third 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 Lonnie Ali, Ben Crump, Spencer Haywood, Sashi Brown, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards, Wendell Scott Foundation, Beverly Kearney, Paxton Baker, 1982 Cheyney State Lady Wolves, and the Howard University Swim Team. 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

Book Hotel

ABIS Group Code: ABIS1 Group Rate: 349.00

HYATT PLACE HOTEL

123 Waterfront Street

National Harbor , MD 20745

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 301-686-1120

ABIS Group Code: ABIS2 Group Rate: 279.00

HARBORSIDE HOTEL

6400 Oxon Hill Road

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 301-749-9400

ABIS Group Code: ABIS3 Group Rate: 189.00

HILTON GARDEN INN ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN NATIONAL HARBOR

1620 PRINCE STREET

ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 703-302-8300

ABIS Group Code: ABIS4 Group Rate: 169.00

HAMPTON INN & SUITES NATIONAL HARBOR

250 Waterfront Street

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 301-567-3531

ABIS Group Code: ABIS5 Group Rate: 209.00

COURTYARD by MARRIOTT ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN

2700 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22314

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: 703-329-2323

ABIS Group Code: ABIS6 Group Rate: 129.00