1991: August 30 – September 1

Black-Owned Firms are Making Progress August 30, 1991 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 02E | Section: BUSINESS

Former Miss Ohio Black Expo, Sharmell Sullivan, went on to win Miss Black America

Winner Took Obstacles in Stride – Miss Black America July 23, 1991 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: ErinMarie(SS) Medick(SS), Dispatch Staff Reporter | Page: 03C | Section: NEWS

1990: August 3 – 5

Black Expo Attracts African Officials August 4, 1990 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 02H | Section: FEATURES – Accent & Arts Overalls Bloom as Paris Sizzles July 31, 1990 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: From staff and wire reports | Page: 04C | Section: FEATURES – Accent & Arts | Column: Style Prominent Ministers to Speak at 1990 Ohio Black Expo July 28, 1990 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 11A | Section: NEWS | Column: Religion in Brief

1989: August 4 – 6

Opportunities Seen in Travel Industry August 5, 1989 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 08D | Section: BUSINESS Black Expo to Open August 3, 1989 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 007 | Section: FEATURES – WEEKENDER Expo Showcases Firms August 2, 1989 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Julie R. Bailey, Of The NeighborNews Staff | Page: 08 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS Expo Features Black Businesses August 2, 1989 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Julie R. Bailey, Of The NeighborNews Staff | Page: 10 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS 9th Ohio Black Expo Set August 1, 1989 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 07D | Section: BUSINESS

1988: September 3 – 4

An Exhibition Within An Expo September 4, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 2B | Section: NEWS Black Expo Features 300 Exhibits September 3, 1988 Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page 07D Lexile: 1300, grade level(s): 11-12 Black Expo Is No Longer Just For Columbus September 2, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Jennifer E. Smith, Dispatch Staff Reporter | Page: 4F | Section: NEWS Ohio Black Expo Will Open Next Weekend August 28, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Sarah Mills Bacha, Dispatch Business Reporter | Page: 4G | Section: BUSINESS Black Expo To Showcase Local Designer’s Efforts August 25, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Amelia Johanson, Dispatch Fashion Reporter | Page: D3 | Section: FEATURES – Accent & Arts | Column: Style Giant Step for Black Expo July 19, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Jack Willey, Dispatch Columnist | Page: 1B | Section: NEWS | Column: ITEM ONE Black Expo Moves To Vets Memorial February 17, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 13 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS Black Expo Ready To Make Its Move February 5, 1988 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Jack Willey | Page: 1B | Section: NEWS | Column: ITEM ONE

Columbus Black Expo Dates

1987: August 8 – 9 1986: August 9

1987: August 8 – 9

Storm Leaves Mark On Village August 12, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 3 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS African Art Products Getting Exposure August 9, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Craig Merz, Dispatch Staff Reporter | Page: 4D | Section: NEWS Minority Leaders Honored – Activist Dick Gregory is Main Speaker for Black Expo Reception August 6, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 4D | Section: NEWS NOTE: NBC4 is mentioned in this article Winner Takes All – Surprise Takes Him August 6, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Jack Willey, Dispatch Columnist | Page: 1D | Section: NEWS | Column: Item One Expo Features Minority Business August 5, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 3 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS Being Black In Business – ‘Some Decisions Are Still Made On Race’ August 2, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Sarah Mills Bacha, Dispatch Business Reporter | Page: 1H | Section: BUSINESS Bank’s Gift Aids East Side Groups July 29, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 3 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS Business Notes July 29, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 8 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS Columbus Black Expo Gets Boost From Bank One Contribution July 8, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Starita Smith, NeighborNews Bureau Chief | Page: 5 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS Black Unemployment Addressed At Meeting March 18, 1987 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Author: Starita Smith, NeighborNews Bureau Chief | Page: 7 | Section: NEWS – NEIGHBOR NEWS

1986: August 9

Expo Mirrors Blacks’ Efforts August 10, 1986 Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Craig Merz, Dispatch Staff Reporter Page 1E Booth Space Available for Black Expo July 23, 1986 Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page 7 Lexile: 1030, grade level(s): 6 7 8 Expo Booths For Rent July 23, 1986 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 11 | Section: NEWS – Neighbor News Mt. Vernon Cleanup Planned July 23, 1986 | Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) Page: 2 | Section: NEWS – Neighbor News