Advancement of Blacks In Sports

ADVANCEMENT OF BLACKS IN SPORTS (ABIS) is an organization focused on racial equity, social, and economic justice for Blacks in sports. The organization provides financial coaching, education, and support to athletes and coaches. ABIS aims to create sustainable wealth and improve overall wellbeing for those in the sports industry. ABIS is located at 112 S. Tryon St. Ste. 800 Charlotte, NC 28284. The organization operates with a focus on the sports industry, as well as related fields such as education, finance, and healthcare. ABIS offers financial coaching, education, and support to athletes and coaches. The organization's services are designed to help individuals in the sports industry achieve financial stability and improve their overall wellbeing. A key aspect of their services includes education on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and financial literacy. ABIS primarily serves the sports industry. The organization also works with individuals and organizations in the education, finance, and healthcare sectors. ABIS’s target audience includes athletes and coaches. ABIS has a financial coaching program that has been running for four years and has reached over 1000 athletes. The organization emphasizes NIL education and financial literacy. ABIS offers a total person program that addresses personal, professional, and mental/physical wellbeing. ABIS is guided by its core values, which include racial equity, social and economic justice, mentorship and coaching, and community outreach and trust building. The organization is led by Gary Charles, Founder & CEO; Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree, Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Renae Myles Payne, Chief People Officer; Tricia Messeroux-Curwen, Chief Creative Officer; Jonathon Leach, Director of Operations & Strategy; and Cannon Lambert, Intern. Contact information includes the phone number 704-940-6491 and several email addresses: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].