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It’s that time again! The 5th annual – Texomaland Black Expo. The Expo will be held February 22, 2003 from 10 Am through 5 Pm, at Sid Richardson Auditorium, on the campus of Austin College in Sherman, Texas. The purpose of the Texomaland Black Expo is to encourage and enhance networking opportunities for African Americans in Texoma (The Texoma Region includes the North Texas Counties of Cooke, Fannin and Grayson, as well as Southern Oklahoma); to recognize noble contributions of the African American community; to celebrate African American culture; and to provide information and education on health and disease prevention.
The Texomaland Black Expo committee has arranged the Black Expo College Day to be held in conjunction with the Expo this year. There will be information and representatives from several colleges and universities on hand to speak with people interested in higher education. People who wish to participate in College day are encouraged to register in advance. To request a registration form, call Terrence Steele at (903) 815-1579.
Admission to the Texomaland Black Expo is FREE!!! This event is open to the community and we want to encourage members of all cultural backgrounds to come and participate in this celebration.
There will be live entertainment, games for the children, and lots of great information. Home buyer seminars are scheduled throughout the day and a creative writing contest for Texoma Youth. Guest speakers will provide presentations on topics such as health and fitness, Home Ownership, Technology and business development and much more.
The Texomaland Black Expo Committee is seeking assistance from local businesses with door prizes and items for the silent auction. If you would like to make a donation, or have items to contribute, members of the committee will be happy to pick them up, or you can mail them to Texomaland Black Expo. P. O. Box 1832 Sherman, TX 75091-1832 For further information please call Terrence at:(903) 815-1579 or Valerie at:(903)868-1182.
Vendor Booths are still available for this dynamic community event, retail and non profit booths are $40.00 a piece and food court spaces are available for $75.00 a piece. There are still several prime sponsorship opportunities available and entertainment auditions can be arranged if contacted prior to February 10, 2003. Last years Expo provided information and entertainment to over 1,000 people from in and around the Texoma region. This year’s attendance is expected to exceed 2,000. Come share in this wonderful cultural experience.