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The Black Business Expo supports and celebrates local black-owned businesses. Mighty Joshua headlines at 7:30 PM. FREE EVENT

The 7th annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo returns to IX Art Park on Friday, September 22, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone.

This year's Black Business Expo includes an exhibition of booths operated by Black-owned businesses, three panel discussions by leading professionals, a business pitch competition, live music entertainment, and more.

Acclaimed reggae artist mighty Joshua headlines the event starting at 7:30 p.m. Newly formed Charlottesville super-group Afro Asia opens at 6 p.m.

Come out to experience the grooves and learn more about these black-owned businesses that are part of the bedrock of our local economy.

Attendance at the Black Business Expo is not limited to African-Americans. Everyone is warmly invited to attend this free public event.

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