Statement in Support of the Families of Casey Goodson Jr. and Andre Hill
As 2020 comes to a close, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all who transitioned this year. Our community has been hit hard by the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the endemic of structural and systemic racism that exists in communities across Ohio and the nation. All eyes are […]
Juneteenth
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Growing Your Business with Contracts & Certifications
Ohio Black Expo Level Up Small Business Workshop | Session 1 Presented by Deonna Barnett of Aventi Enterprises
Paisha Thomas Performs at the 2020 Virtual Ohio Black Expo
Paisha Thomas performs her song ‘Tip the Balance’ at the Ohio Black Expo during the ‘Black Expollence’ webcast. Paisha is a singer/songwriter who currently resides in Columbus. She is originally from Piqua, Ohio.
Adam Troy Receives 2020 OBE Honors Award
Adam Troy receives OBE Honors Award presented during the 2020 Ohio Black Expo ‘Black Expollence’ webcast.
DJ Krate Digga Kicks Off 2020 Ohio Black Expo ‘Black Expollence’ Webcast
DJ Krate Digga kicks off the 2020 Ohio Black Expo ‘Black Expollence’ Webcast featuring Ohio artists.
Powerful Drawing Illustrates Dr. George Fraser’s Words on Why We Must “Connect the Dots”
#ohioblackexpo – Motivational speaker, Dr. George Fraser. participated in the Ohio Black Expo back in 1993. Since then this Brooklyn native, who currently resides in Ohio (Cleveland), has continued to inspire Black people to unite for economic empowerment. At the State of Black of America Conference, he shared the African proverb “When spider webs unite […]
Celebrating the Ohio Black Expo’s 40 Year Journey
#ohioblackexpo – The founder of the Ohio Black Expo, Rhonda D. Robinson, was initially inspired to create the Columbus Black Expo after successfully registering 70 plus vendors for the Columbus Black Convention in 1980. The Columbus Black Expo was held at the Focal Point of Mt. Vernon Plaza from 1981 – 1987. After seven (7) […]
This Iconic Songstress Was Born in Toledo, Ohio And Has 5 Platinum & 1 Gold Album
#ohioblackexpo – Anita Baker was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 26, 1958. She was later adopted and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Once told she wouldn’t make it in the music industry, Ms. Baker went on to become one of the most sultry iconic voices of our time.
‘The Ballot or the Bullet’ Was First Given By Malcolm X in Cleveland Ohio in 1964
#ohioblackexpo (VIDEO) – On April 3, 1964, Malcolm X delivered one of his most popular speeches in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cory Methodist Church. It was called “The Ballot or the Bullet”. Nine days later, on April 12th, he delivered the speech in Detroit, Michigan. The legendary Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 […]
