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SUMMARY:Columbia Black Expo: Taste of Black Columbia
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nThe Expo is also a forum to educate\, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. \n\n\n\n\n2026 Columbia Black Expo\nExperience the vibrancy\, creativity\, and excellence of the Midlands at the 2026 Columbia Black Expo\, hosted by Black Expo South on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026! This signature cultural celebration brings together community members from across the region for an inspiring day of empowerment\, entertainment\, and connection. \nGuests will enjoy celebrity appearances\, insightful educational seminars\, and dynamic live performances showcasing local and national talent. The Expo also features an exciting marketplace highlighting Black-owned businesses\, where attendees can shop unique products\, discover new services\, and support local entrepreneurs. \nJoin us for a day dedicated to uplifting the community\, fostering economic growth\, and celebrating Black culture in Columbia! \n\nGet your tickets HERE \n\nWatch this video to learn more about the event HERE \n\n  \n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-black-expo-taste-of-black-columbia-2/
LOCATION:SC State Fairgrounds\, 1200 Rosewood Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Empowerment Expo
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/womens-empowerment-expo/
LOCATION:SC State Fairgrounds\, 1200 Rosewood Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Columbia Black Expo
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-black-expo/
LOCATION:SC State Fairgrounds\, 1200 Rosewood Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Columbia Black Expo: Taste of Black Columbia
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-black-expo-taste-of-black-columbia/
LOCATION:SC State Fairgrounds\, 1200 Rosewood Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Columbia Black Expo
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/2024-columbia-black-expo/
LOCATION:SC State Fairgrounds\, 1200 Rosewood Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, United States
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