The Ohio Black Expo believes in the power of our people, especially our youth.
We have invested in young minds and young leaders through scholarships, mentorship, STEM access, and our Level Up Youth Summit. When our youth rise, our entire community rises.

As a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we uplift through health, education, business, technology, youth and senior engagement.

We serve our community by developing and delivering life-building initiatives, including:

Scholarships
• HBCU scholarship for students in partnership with I Know I Can
• COSI Family Memberships through the AfroSTEM Ohio Go Program
• Nursing and Health Scholarship Awards

Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Programs
• Dream Path Learning Lab Career Program

Annual Events
• HBCU College Fair with CBUS HBCU Ambassadors
• Level Up Youth Summit for teens
• Memorial Day Weekend BlackExpollence Kickoff Parade
• Family Zone with ROOTT
• BlackExpollence Awards for educators and community advocates

Online and Year Round Resources
• HUKU - Ohio Black Expo Business Directory
• Standing on Business training sessions
• BlackExpollence Study Club online curriculum

Statewide Projects
• African Cemetery Restoration in West Central Ohio
• Commemorating historic Black settlements in Ohio
• Tributes for trailblazers - Granville T. Woods Blvd. Street Initiative

Your support fuels these programs and creates safe spaces, meaningful experiences, and real opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

If you have ever been lifted by someone’s kindness
If you have ever wished you had more support growing up
If you believe in investing in our future

We invite you to give.

Together we can strengthen communities
Together we can open doors
Together we can change lives

Donate today!
Your gift does more than support a program
It supports our future

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Ohio Black Expo • 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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