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ID100740
Title of ArticleTrailblazer awards ceremony celebrates Concord students
NotesTrailblazer Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson; Darial Sterling gets salad; Serena Poindexter shakes hands with Dan Funston; Robert Taylor speaks to the crowd
DateFeb 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Concord High School, Concord High School and Auditorium (Joseph Beickman Performing Arts Center), Awards


ID100716
Title of ArticleChapter announces Black Women Who Rock honorees and speaker
Notes2025 Black Women Who Rock award; Edith Pasley Lifetime Achievement Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAngie Nelson Deuitch
DateFeb 15, 2025
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Black History Month, Breckenridge, Cora (Smith), Mayes, Rev. Jean


ID100355
Title of ArticleLeonard is named Roberson winner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnthony Leonard
DateFeb 04, 2025
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart High School, Elkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Garvin, Garvin Roberson Award


ID100282
Title of ArticleLeonard is named Roberson winner
NotesCorrection 02/04/2025 A3
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionAnthony Leonard
DateJan 31, 2025
PageB1
SubjectsElkhart High School, Elkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Garvin, Garvin Roberson Award


ID100241
Title of Article‘United in purpose’
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionNew Vision Life Choir sings at Community Missionary Baptist Church; Dana Freeman gives keynote speech; The Elkhart Community Chorus and the Indiana University South Bend Choral Union sing at the Elkhart Public Library; Rod Roberson speaks at Community Missionary Baptist Church; a line of vehicles replaces march; Brent Curry and crowd give a standing ovation to keynote speech
DateJan 21, 2025
PageA1, A6
SubjectsKing, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Public Library, Community Missionary Baptist Church


ID100229
Title of ArticleA day of service, celebration
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captioncrowd at Community Missionary Baptist Church; Tolson Center for Community Excellence
DateJan 14, 2025
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Tolson Center for Community Excellence, Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary


ID100126
Title of Article‘It’s a beautiful thing’
Notes11th Feed Our Friends Christmas meal
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionA table full of food; Denise Redd, Arvis Dawson, Duane Owens, Jaylin Dawson in the kitchen; Robert Taylor shows off some toys that were given out; Rett Knapp, Taliya Jones, Christy Matthews give away winter clothes for Just Cause
DateDec 24, 2024
PageA1, A7
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Lifeline Youth Ministries, Elkhart County Toys For Tots


ID98186
Title of ArticleIndiana Black Expo expands training program
NotesIndiana Black Expo; Black Business Training Institute (BBTI)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 10, 2024
PageB1, B4
SubjectsMichiana Black Business Training Institute, Elkhart Black Expo, City of Elkhart, Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce


ID95532
Title of ArticleBlack Expo event honors women
Notes2024 Black Women Who Rock Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionYvonne Harrington
DateFeb 23, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Awards


ID95202
Title of ArticleJohnson named Garvin Roberson Student Athlete honoree
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJaya Johnson on the court
DateJan 25, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart High School, Elkhart Black Expo, Awards


ID95020
Title of ArticleLead by example
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDonovan Johnson speaking; People at celebration; Children from New Heights Day Care
DateJan 16, 2024
PageA1, A6
SubjectsKing, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart Black Expo


ID94860
Title of ArticleBlack Expo to celebrate 40 under 40
Notes40 Under 40 Rising Stars African American Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSharmonique McDaniel; Derald Gray
DateJan 04, 2024
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Awards


ID94555
Title of ArticleFeed Our Friends marks 10 years
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFood at Feed Our Friends event; Duane Owens carves meat
DateDec 19, 2023
PageA5
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo


ID93740
Title of ArticleBlack Expo announces Men or Honor recipients
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLevon Johnson
DateSep 16, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Matterhorn Conference Center


ID88806
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honored
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo
DateApr 29, 2023
PageB8
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo


ID86931
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honor named for Garvin Roberson
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGarvin Roberson pictured in his role as a girls basketball coach with Elkhart Memorial High School; Rodney Gates Jr. has been named the winner of the inaugural Garvin Roberson Award; Tamika Devonne Catchings
DateFeb 07, 2023
PageA1, A5
SubjectsRoberson, Garvin, Elkhart Black Expo, School Athletics


ID87043
Title of ArticleTrailblazer Award honors president of local Black Expo chapter
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobert Taylor, Gov. Eric Holcomb and Greg Wilson
DateFeb 04, 2023
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Holcomb, Eric (Governor)


ID86505
Title of ArticleHonoring King’s legacy
NotesMartin Luther King Jr.
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarchers travel from the Elkhart Civic Plaza to Community Baptist Church as part of the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Elkhart Black Expo’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration draws a full crowd at Community Missionary Baptist Church in Elkhart on Monday. A large group gathers to watch a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Washington on Monday.
DateJan 17, 2023
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Civic Plaza, Community Missionary Baptist Church


ID86587
Title of ArticleBlack Expo hosts first College, Career Fair and Day Party
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJan 14, 2023
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Roosevelt STEAM Academy


ID86009
Title of Article'A Family Reunion'
NotesFeed Our Friends event
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHundreds turned out to feast on a holiday-style meal at the Historic Roosevelt Center; Organizers smoke turkeys and hot dogs on a giant grill; boxes of food
DateDec 20, 2022
PageA1, A5
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Historic Roosevelt Center, Food Drives


ID85906
Title of ArticleBlack Expo hosts annual community dinner
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThe annual community dinner and food giveaway by the Elkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo feeds hundreds each year and provides fellowship. This is a scene from the event in 2021
DateDec 13, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo


ID85328
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honors founder Leroy Robinson with ball
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionWillie Clayton
DateNov 23, 2022
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Lerner Theatre


ID84464
Title of ArticleBlack Expo announces Men or Honor recipients
NotesWorking Together Works
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMike Brown
DateOct 12, 2022
PageA5
SubjectsIndiana Black Expo, Elkhart Black Expo, Hotel Elkhart


ID82146
Title of Article'100 Black Sons Initiative' pairs local youngsters with mentors
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAug 04, 2022
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Community Schools


ID81475
Title of ArticleTaylor receives governor's 'Next Level' Award
NotesIndiana Civil Rights Commission
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobert Taylor
DateJul 13, 2022
PageB6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo


ID81234
Title of ArticleElkhart Black Expo founder dies at 85
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLeroy Robinson
DateJun 30, 2022
PageA1. A8
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo


ID78057
Title of ArticleBlack Expo celebrates city's pioneers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson
DateMar 01, 2022
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Rod (mayor), Matterhorn Conference Center


ID78029
Title of ArticleBlack Expo celebrates 50 years
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 24, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo


ID77551
Title of ArticleBlack Expo chapter celebrates Trailblazers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateFeb 08, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo


ID76885
Title of ArticleDinner with friends
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFeed Our Friends guests
DateDec 21, 2021
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Historic Roosevelt Center, Volunteer Work, Indiana Michigan Power (I & M)


ID72439
Title of ArticleElkhart Black Expo hosts Women Who Rock luncheon
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBonnie Clark, Phylis Davis, Dorothy Pittman, Lucy Porter, Dr. Virginia Calvin, Daly Gregory, Chakiea Jackson, Markie McGhee, Tara Billing Morris, Kacey Jackson, Daitrona Bonds, Vakyah Taylor, Barbra Curry Macon, Lori Mayes, Patricia Peete
DateMay 22, 2021
PageB4
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo


ID67569
Title of ArticleCivic Plaza event marks MLK Day
NotesMartin Luther King Jr. Day
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMembers of Indiana Black Expo
DateJanuary 19, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Rod (Mayor), Elkhart City Council, Elkhart Police Department


ID67195
Title of ArticleRobert Taylor is today's Vibrant Person
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRobert Taylor
DateJune 25, 2020
PageA3
SubjectsVibrant Communities, Elkhart Black Expo


ID66535
Title of ArticleSpring break college tour heads south
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHigh school students
DateFebruary 4, 2020
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Education, Higher


ID66450
Title of ArticleAnnual walk honors King
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMarchers; MLK Community Youth Choir; Angie Torain; Rod Roberson
DateJanuary 21, 2020
PageA1, A5
SubjectsKing, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Rod (Mayor)


ID66298
Title of ArticleCommunity-wide holiday dinner set
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHoliday dinner guests
DateDecember 21, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Volunteer Work, Donations


ID66603
Title of ArticleBlack Expo parade almost doubles in size
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionRod Roberson; Lil Beauties; Tamika Mitchell; Dazzling Diamonds
DateJuly 28, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Roberson, Rod (Mayor), Parades


ID65433
Title of ArticleElkhart Black Expo named state chapter of the year
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Chapter of Indiana Black Expo Inc. members
DateMay 15, 2019
PageA5
SubjectsIndiana Buggy Works, Elkhart Black Expo


ID65317
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honors leading women
NotesTonda Hines, Lefern Adams, Rita Taylor Mallard, Terry Walker, Esleen Futiz, Carmen Macon, Jeneva Ward, Kristy Fields Hunt, Latasha Bonds, Janice Fuller, Travonda Goins, Cynthia Bonner, Pamela McGregor
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionTonda Hines, Lefern Adams, Rita Taylor Mallard, Terry Walker, Esleen Futiz, Carmen Macon, Jeneva Ward, Kristy Fields Hunt, Latasha Bonds, Janice Fuller, Travonda Goins, Cynthia Bonner, Pamela McGregor
DateMarch 30, 2019
PageA6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo


ID65260
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honor to women
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionHines
DateMarch 16, 2019
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Hines, Tonda


ID65164
Title of ArticleElkhart students honored for blazing a trail
NotesTrailblazer Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJanie Boyden; Trailblazer award guests and honorees
DateFebruary 24, 2019
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Community Schools


ID65030
Title of ArticleYouth focus of MLK Day event
NotesRobert Taylor, Arvis Dawson, Amy Riley-Gilbert, Charles Riley-Gilbert
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionMartin Luther King Jr. Day marchers; Community Missionary Baptist Church attendees; Marchers say a prayer; Robert Taylor, Arvis Dawson, Amy Riley-Gilbert, Charles Riley-Gilbert
DateJanuary 22, 2019
PageA1, A6
SubjectsKing, Martin Luther, Jr., Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart Black Expo, Community Missionary Baptist Church


ID64240
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honors 45 years in Elkhart
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCharell Lucky; Participants in the parade; Alice Robinson; Residents watch parade; Brent Curry, Dwight Fish; Auto in parade
DateJuly 29, 2018
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Parades


ID64108
Title of ArticleBlack Expo holds 45th anniversary picnic
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionLogan and Mauri Miller with Binky The Clown; Guests eating
DateJune 18, 2018
PageA1, A3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo


ID63902
Title of ArticlePublic Safety Board takes action against vacant properties
Notes3112 South Main; 3124 South Main
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
DateMay 11, 2018
PageA7
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Vacant Buildings


ID63759
Title of ArticleBlack Expo garners top state honor - again
NotesChapter of the Year Award
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionElkhart Black Expo members
DateMay 1, 2018
PageA7
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Indiana Black Expo, Awards


ID63531
Title of Article13 honored at inaugural Black Women Rock event
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionThirteen honored women pose for group portrait; Crowd listening to speaker
DateMarch 19, 2018
PageA1
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, African-American Population


ID63454
Title of ArticleBlack Expo honors students in Trailblazer Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionArvis Dawson; Student Trailblazer award winners; Robert Woods, Levar Johnson, Robert Taylor, Levon Johnson, Arvis Dawson, Rob Haworth
DateMarch 7, 2018
PageA8
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Elkhart Community Schools, Awards


ID62873
Title of ArticleBlack expo hosts men and veterans' health fair
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Caption2 photos of participants of the health fair at Tolson Center
DateNovember 12, 2017
PageA1, A6
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Veterans


ID61524
Title of ArticleCollege workshop proves beneficial
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionStudents at workshop
DateMarch 13, 2017
PageA3
SubjectsElkhart Black Expo, Universities & Colleges, Elkhart Community Schools


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