In these uncertain times, it's up to all of us to bring about the change that is needed for our communities to thrive.

The Ohio Black Expo is a statewide 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life, success and well-being for African-Americans in Ohio. Our initiatives focus on and address several areas that include: health, education, seniors, business, tech, and youth through year-round programming and events.

Beginning in the 1980s, the primary goal of the Ohio Black Expo was to showcase Black-owned businesses to the general public in order to empower small enterprises with funding to help them establish, expand, and potentially grow. This objective continues to be achieved through a well-coordinated exhibition of vendors in an open, secure, and celebratory atmosphere focused on networking and solidarity. Alongside our main event, the OHIO BLACK EXPO Riverfront Culture Fest, we are dedicated to launching or continuing the following fifteen (15) initiatives:

ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
• HBCU Scholarships for Central State & Wilberforce University students
• COSI Family Memberships (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)

ANNUAL EVENTS
• BlackExpollence Awards (for Community Educators & Activists)
• Level Up Youth Summit (for Teens 13-19)
• Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Parade (showcasing youth & community organizations)
• Family Day (youth, free health screenings)
• HBCU College Fair (exposing youth & adults to Historically Black Colleges & Universities)

WEEKLY / MONTHLY / QUARTERLY PROGRAMS
• BlackExpollence Learning Labs: Connecting the Past, Present & Future
• BlackExpollence Dream Path Career Program

ONLINE RESOURCES / YEAR ROUND
• Ohio Black Expo Business Directory (HUKU)
• Holistic Health & Frugal Living Tips
• "Standing on Business" Training Sessions
• BlackExpollence Study Club (Online Curriculum)

SPECIAL STATEWIDE PROJECTS
• African Jackson Cemetery Restoration (Randolph Freedpeople) in West Central Ohio
• Commemorating Ohio Black Settlements

We are dedicated to continuing and expanding these programs in 2025 and beyond. We kindly ask for your support through donations on #GivingTuesday and in the future. Every contribution, whether large or small, is deeply valued. Give today.

"To uplift a people, we must invest in our own businesses and institutions, ensuring a legacy of self-reliance and progress." — Marcus Garvey

#GivingTuesday • Ohio Black Expo

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#GivingTuesday • Ohio Black Expo

Ohio Black Expo