Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS) is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing racial equity, social justice, and economic opportunity for Black people in sports. It supports athlete development, financial literacy, mentorship, coaching pipeline development, community outreach, and research on disparities in athletics.
Racial equity and inclusion in sports; equitable hiring and leadership opportunities in athletics; college athlete empowerment and NIL education; financial literacy and economic sustainability; mental health and wellness; civic engagement and community outreach; research on racial disparities in sports.
Primarily supported by donations, memberships, fundraising, sponsorships, and program partners.
Founded by Gary Charles; associated with Black coaches, retired professional athletes, civil rights advocates, media figures, and sports organizations such as NCAA-related coaching and athletics networks.
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
