CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The 2026 Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo is set for Saturday, June 20 at the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center (JSHAAC), running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Expo, in its 10th year, celebrates Black-owned business and will host over 40 vendors, three panel discussions, live entertainment, and a business pitch competition. Organized by Lifeview Marketing and WTJU, the event is co-sponsored by the Albemarle County Economic Development Office.
Additionally, the Expo will be partnering with the JSHAAC’s Juneteenth Celebration for the second year, with the dual event to occur in the Jefferson School City Center courtyard. Live entertainment will include performances by the Mighty Joshua band, Ivan Orr & the Soul Essentials, as well as a live DJ from 101.3 Jamz and line dancing…