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THE LARGEST CELEBRATION OF BLACK BUSINESS IN ARKANSAS
The 19th Annual Midsouth Black Expo, presented by UAMS, is a space to promote healthy families building generational wealth in our community
The Black Expo is an event for everyone, showcasing over 100 cultural & historical exhibits, mid-south businesses, health screenings, youth education information, entertainment, voter education, ask a doctor, fashion, food, and more.
The Expo welcomes thousands of attendees annually, including internationally known fashion designers, national recording artists, colleges, doctors, and a host of local and mid-south talent.

2023 SPEAKERS LINEUP
Location: Theater Stage
Powered by The BIG Agency & The Foundation for Social Impact
10:00 AM
ASK A DOCTOR
An intimate conversation with Black Doctors about the importance of building a healthy community. The audience gets to ask direct questions to the doctors:
Dr. Ronda Henry-Tillman, UAMS
Dr. Karen Crowell, UAMS
Dr. Jonathan Laryea, UAMS
11:00 AM
WEALTH MANAGEMENT, BANKING & FINANCE
A conversation about wealth management and access to lending capital with lenders, banking professionals, and wealth managers.
Arlo Washington, Peoples Trust Community Loan Fund
Kimberly Lee, Hope Credit Union
Toney Franklin, Northwestern Mutual
Andrea Hogan Lewis, First Security Bank
Itzel Velázquez, Kiva Loans Little Rock
1:00 PM
THE SAFETY OF OUR HEALTH IS IN THE WEALTH OF OUR ECONOMY
The economic conditions of individuals, families, and communities are major determinants of health.
Ms. Loretta Alexander, AR Advocates for Children & Families
Reverend Gregory Nettles, Bethel AME Church
Ms. Kymara Seals, SDR Consultant Group
Dr. Shannon Williams, The Williams Foundation
1:00 PM
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN AUTHOR?
Black Authors from Arkansas share their journey and tips on how to become published authors and best sellers.
Wesley Peters, Revolt Renaissance Publishing
Derrick M. Rainey, Author, Nite-Nite Tales
Debra Davis, Author, Brianna's Dreams
Dezarea Duckworth, Author, There Are No Parameters Here
Vincent Hunter Jr, Author, Arkansas Razorback
2:00 PM
BUY, GROW & INVEST IN AR REAL ESTATE
A conversation on wealth generation through real estate and the opportunities on the horizon in Arkansas.
Kaye Chambers, Keller Williams
Gwendolyn Parker, NewG III Realty
Shiem Swift, Investor & Broker
Keisha Walker, Broker, Dawn Realty

2023 ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Location: Exhibition Hall
Powered by: Southern Bancorp
Hosted by Power 92.3 Jams & 96.5 The Box
9:00
DOORS OPEN
9:15 AM
DJ RICKY LEE
10:00 AM
WELCOME KICK-OFF
10:30 AM
MUSIC & GIVEAWAYS
10:45 AM
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL BAND
11:00 AM
WESTWIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS
11:45 PM
RODNEY BLOCK
12:00 Noon
BLAZE CREW / JELANI SIGEARS
12:15 PM
MS ARKANSAS (COMEDIAN)
12:30 PM
TAWANNA CAMPBELL
12:45 PM
WESTWIND SCHOOL FOR PERFORMING ARTS
1:00 PM
NICKY PARRISH
1:15 PM
GENINE LATRICE PEREZ
1:30 PM
LOUIS HEARD
1:45 PM
GIVEAWAYS
2:00 PM
ST. MARK CHOIR
2:15 PM
ANNIE ZIMMERMAN
2:30 PM
GIVEAWAYS
2:45 PM
DE SO FUNNY
3:00 PM
WRAP UP

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