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The Owensboro Black Expo

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The Owensboro Black Expo

The Owensboro Black Expo is a nonprofit that promotes and celebrates the culture, history and achievements of the black community and of all people.
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The Owensboro Black Expo was established in the 1970s by a group of individuals who wanted to fill a void. They formed Expo to counter the city's lack of social options centered on black history and culture. Expo has continued to promote and celebrate black history, arts and culture with various programs and events such as an annual Black History Month essay contest for local students; an annual Expo Week during the summer which includes a gospel concert, basketball tournament and scholarship pageant for teen girls, which has provided about $45,000 in scholarships over the years; an annual Careers on Wheels expo where children get an up-close look at police, firefighters, emergency responders and others who work "on wheels" in the community; and the annual "Taste" which features local chefs with a myriad of desserts and dishes, mostly of the soul food variety. Current Board Members:

Dominique Maddox - President
Lisa Bass - Vice President
Tiffany Wright - Treasurer
Martiza Meeks - Secretary
Deborah Hampton
Carolyn Hamilton
Tanya James
Virginia Johnson

10/30/2026

You may not be going hungry, but someone you know might be. Please share this. You never know who might need it.

We'll have nonperishable food, hygiene products, bus passes, pet food, and lunch.

No ID or forms. Just show up. Cadillac Motel, 1311 West 2nd Street.

10/24/2026

This evening at 4 PM in the H.L. Neblett Center Gym!

It's back! This year's Taste will offer delicious samples of nearly 30 (and counting!) of our community's best cooks' food, including that of our featured chef, Kevin Watkins. OBE members will have a limited number of tickets available for presale soon, so keep an eye out to learn when those become available.

The Taste will be held on October 24th at 4 PM in the H.L. Neblett Community Center gym. Presale tickets will be $12. Entry at the door will be $15. Entry comes with a free raffle ticket.

10/21/2026

This Saturday!

10/10/2026

This holiday season, OBE will be hosting an evening themed after Harlem Nights and will be holding a Best Dressed competition with no more than 20 contestants. If you would like to participate in the competition, please register (4 quick questions) by October 23rd by clicking the link or scanning the QR code.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd92djY5SB3EfXZSqeRHcwLGmD6VZuIp_dOtqf1QAMjkkPiig/viewform?pli=1

*By registering, you understand that you have to purchase a ticket by October 23rd. The first twenty to register will be notified by email that they have been entered into the competition.

10/08/2026

Presale tickets are going fast! So fast that we made a few more. Make sure to get yours while you can and we will see you at The Taste!

09/29/2026

A limited number of presale tickets for this year's Taste are now available for $12!!! The price of entry at the door will be $15.

09/28/2026

Owensboro Black Expo is bringing something new and elegant this holiday season, so watch this space for the perfect excuse to bring your finest out of the closet!

It's back! This year's Taste will offer delicious samples of nearly 30 (and counting!) of our community's best cooks' fo...

09/18/2026

07/30/2026

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07/01/2026

Presenting our adorable winners for our Lil’ Miss and Mister Juneteenth contests! ❤️💛💚

Lil’ Miss Baby Juneteenth—Kamille!
Lil’ Mister Baby Juneteenth—Ozzie!
Lil’ Miss Juneteenth—A’Daya!
Lil’ Mister Juneteenth—Hezekiah!

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