(Mar 08, 2021) Darren Brand of MTV's “Wild 'N Out” and R&B/soul singer Evoni will host a “Life is Good” Day Party 2-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Explict Bistro List of celebrity, DJ and bar parties in Charlotte for 2020 CIAA The Official During its 15 years in Charlotte, the tournament had an … CIAA 2021 takes place in Baltimore, Maryland between February 23 and February 28, 2021. 2020 BOB Awards: Play Founded in 1912, the CIAA is the nation’s first and longest running African American athletic conference. Charlotte Brewery Guide Travel Food + Drink 50 Best Restaurants 2020 BOB Awards: Eat 2020 BOB Awards: Drinks Charlotte Brewery Guide Restaurant Directory BOB Awards 2021 BOBS – Vote Now! King starred at North Carolina Central University from 2004-07 where she was a three-time All-CIAA selection (2005-07), four-time CIAA Tournament selection (2004-07), and named to the CIAA All-Rookie team in 2004. CHARLOTTE, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, is proud to announce the 2021 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. CHARLOTTE – Due to growing concerns related to COVID-19, the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has voted to cancel the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons, which was set to begin January 9, to include the 2021 CIAA Basketball Tournament. CHARLOTTE, NC - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced the 2021 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. CHARLOTTE, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced its 2021 Hall of Fame Class on Tuesday. Baltimore officials engage fans at 2020 CIAA Tournament Fan Fest in Charlotte, N.C. On Thursday, The Grio’s April Ryan moderates a discussion called “Covid-19: The next chapter.” Later, TV personality/activist Jeff Johnson will lead a panel on creating financial freedom. In 1978, Stoutamire signed a deal with the Buffalo Bills and spent time with Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins before his NFL playing career finished in 1982. During its 15 years in Charlotte, the tournament had an average annual economic impact of $55 million. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It was the last year for a Queen City staple. Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association ... Charlotte, NC 28210. The cancellation breaks the 75-year streak of hosting the popular CIAA basketball tournament. The CIAA recognizes inductees for their excellence in the conference, significant contributions in the community, leadership within CIAA athletics, and commitment to the conference mission. You can celebrate CIAA 2021 weekend Saturday partiesand Sunday partieswith friends at an everyone is invited bar party in a Baltimore bar or attend a formal gala hosted by one of the numerous celebrities that help rock Charlotte for CIAA 2021. In his final two seasons, he was also named All-American by Pittsburgh Courier, becoming the first and only player in Blue Bear history to be honored twice by the publication. Our 100,000+ users consistently enjoy access to premiere venues, event packages and ticket giveaways. (Men’s 2017 Regular Season) 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 704.378.1000 Academics Academics: Explore our 22 majors, taught by expert faculty members. The CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament is headed to the Charm City in Feb. 2021. Fans of the tournament have several options for attending CIAA 2021 parties, with the weekend offering the widest and largest selection of bashes. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the first historically black collegiate athletic conference in the nation, is headquartered in Charlotte. Charlotte will host CIAA’s annual men’s and women’s basketball tournament in its 15th year in the city. Johnny Stoutamire, Jr. | Livingstone College | Football Student-Athlete. As we prepare for the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore, Maryland February 23rd - February 27, 2021, Baltimore's very own QuickSilva had the pleasure to sit down with the CIAA … Source: Radio One Charlotte-Victoria-Eric Kelley II / Radio One Charlotte-Victoria-Eric Kelley II As we prepare for the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore, Maryland February 23rd – February 27, 2021, Baltimore’s very own QuickSilva had the pleasure to sit down with the CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams. We invite you to learn more about our rich history and our ambitious vision for the university's future. 2021 CIAA Career Expo - Participant Registration Charlotte Convention Center • Charlotte, NC Share 2021 CIAA Career Expo - Participant Registration with your friends. A 1978 Hall of Fame inductee, McLendon is also credited as one of the founding fathers of the CIAA Basketball Tournament, which began in 1946. While coaching at Central from 1940 until 1952, McLendon’s teams had a 239 and 68 win-loss record. Baxter said the condensed schedule will have no real impact on the tournament because most of … “This was not an easy decision or one that was taken lightly by the CIAA Board,” Virginia State University President and CIAA Board Chair Dr. Makola Abdullah said in the conference’s website announcement Monday. Baltimore officials engage fans at 2020 CIAA Tournament Fan Fest in Charlotte, N.C. Greg Toler | Saint Paul’s College | Football Student-Athlete. Jaylen Alston (4) of Winston-Salem State faces a strong defense from the Fayetteville State Broncos during the 2020 CIAA Championship game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte in February. The board also voted to cancel the women’s volleyball season, which had been moved from spring to fall, according to the conference website. Trahan was a two-time CIAA Player of the Year (2007, 2008), 2008 CIAA Defensive Player of the Year, and became the first ECSU player to earn All-CIAA honors in four straight seasons (2005-08). FOX 46 Charlotte. Over the decades, the tournament has taken place in Norfolk and Richmond Va., Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Winston-Salem, and Durham. CIAA officials point to a survey that found the 2019 event had a $43.7 million economic impact for the Queen City. Beginning in 2021, the CIAA tournament, which has been deeply rooted in the south since 1953, will move to Baltimore for three years. She was named to the CIAA All-Tournament team from 2005-07 and was a two-time All-America selection by both Daktronics and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA). After a 15-year run in Charlotte, the 2021 tournament was scheduled for Feb. 23 to Feb. 27 in Baltimore, Maryland. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The CIAA was the first Division II conference to have its tournament televised as part of ESPN’s Championship Week. The 2021 John B. McLendon CIAA Hall of Fame class will be celebrated in a virtual presentation that will air on Friday, February 26 via the CIAA Sports Network. I want to commend our board of directors for exemplifying courageous leadership in college sports to ensure the well-being of the CIAA as well as the health and safety of our student-athletes and communities.”. In 2002 and 2009, he was named the CIAA Coach of the Year and was also honored as the Most Outstanding Coach of the 2002 CIAA Championship game. “The impact to health and wellness, community concerns, as well as the economic ramifications are real. Pandemic forces CIAA to cancel men’s and women’s basketball seasons, Sam Washington to be part of ESPN MegaCast during College Football Playoff championship, SWAC releases 2021 spring All-Conference football team and players of the year, ESPN elevates in-state SWAC East rivalry game up the network totem pole, Alabama State women dominate SWAC postseason honors, Prairie View A&M’s Byron Smith named SWAC Coach of the Year as league postseason awards announced, Alabama State releases 2021 fall football schedule. "Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to challenge the conference's ability to see a clear path to move forward collectively,” CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams said in a statement on the storied athletic conference’s website. However, the data, which changes almost daily, does not support such a decision. During his overall coaching career, Phillips won five conference titles and appeared in three bowl games. The official athletics website for Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The CIAA, founded on the campus of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) in 1912, is the oldest African-American athletic conference in the United States.It was originally known as the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association and adopted its current name in December 1950. NCCU’s all-time scoring leader and second-leading rebounder, King became just the second CIAA player and 15th in NCAA Division II women’s basketball history to amass 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds for a career. The potential risk outweighs the desire to play.”. Courtesy of Shaw University Athletics' website, Shaw University women's basketball team playing against fellow CIAA team Winston-Salem State, The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s board of directors announced on Monday that its 2021 men’s and women’s basketball season, along with its nationally recognized tournament, is cancelled “due to growing concerns related to COVID-19.”. During its 15 years in Charlotte, the tournament had an … CIAA officials also announced that there would be no women’s volleyball, after pushing the season from the fall to spring. CIAA officials point to a survey that found the 2019 event had a $43.7 million economic impact for the Queen City. Walton briefly left his professional playing career in 1979 and returned to ECSU to lead the football program as head coach. Johnnie Walton | Elizabeth City State University | Football Student-Athlete. The 2021 CIAA Basketball Tournament is going virtual next month. Stoutamire played four seasons at Livingstone College from 1974-78, earning All-CIAA honors as a junior and senior. And with estimates of over 100,000 people in attendance during the week of the tournament, it has become one of the nation’s largest college basketball showcases.