9th Annual OBOH "Our Blackness, Our Heritage" Showcase and Step Show. 2/28/26

From: BARBEA WILLIAMS <dancebmw@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2026 12:14 AM
Subject: 9th Annual OBOH "Our Blackness, Our Heritage" Showcase and Step Show. 2/28/26

 

BARBEA WILLIAMS PERFORMING COMPANY

Arizona's Premier-Centered Arts and Culture Organization

NOT TO BE MISSED!

 

9TH ANNUAL OBOH

"Our Blackness, Our Heritage"

SHOWCASE & STEP SHOW

Step • Stroll Dance • Drum • AfriKarnival

 

100 YEARS OF CELEBRATION

"10 Decades of acKNOWLEDGEment"

This landmark celebration marks exactly 100 years — from the 2nd Week in February 1926 to February 28, 2026 — honoring Carter G. Woodson's founding of Negro History Week, now Black History Month + 365 days. We explore a full century of knowledge through dance, fashion, music, song, step, stroll, and educational games for our communities.

Join us as we journey through 10 Decades of Fashion, 10 Decades of Dance, 10 Decades of Music, and 10 Decades of Song — from "Colored" to "Negro" to "Black" to "Afro" and beyond.

EVENT DETAILS

 

Date	Saturday, February 28, 2026
Schedule	AfriKarnival: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM  |  Main Showcase: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue	Utterback Middle School
Address	3233 S. Pinal Vista, Tucson, AZ 85713
Phone	(520) 628-7785
Email	blkcultuc@gmail.com
Tickets	https://buytickets.at/oboh8thannual/2038747

 

TICKET PRICING

Category	Advance (by 2/22/26)	Door Price
Adults	$15	$20
Youth (Ages 6–18)	$5	$10
Children 5 & Under	FREE	FREE

Youth & Group Discounts available — inquire at the door or by phone.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Divine 9 Organizations performing step routines representing decades of Greek-letter legacy
• Youth Step and Dance Teams showcasing the next generation of artists and cultural ambassadors
• AfriKarnival: An immersive cultural carnival featuring African-inspired dance, drum, and performance
• 10 Decades of Fashion — a visual journey from 1920s through today
• 10 Decades of Music and Song — live and performed across generations
• Guest Artists traveling from Phoenix to Sierra Vista, Cuba to Puerto Rico
• Educational games celebrating community knowledge and heritage
• A tribute honoring Carter G. Woodson and the Divine 9's contributions to Black history

 

ABOUT BARBEA WILLIAMS PERFORMING COMPANY

Barbea Williams Performing Company (BWPC) has long served as Arizona's premiere arts and culture organization, dedicated to elevating and celebrating Black arts, heritage, and community. Through annual events like OBOH, BWPC empowers current and future generations of artists, students, innovators, and leaders by preserving and amplifying the rich legacy of African American culture.

 

"Let's celebrate 100 years and Beyond."

Tickets: https://buytickets.at/oboh8thannual/2038747

Call: (520) 628-7785   •   Email: blkcultuc@gmail.com

Facebook & Instagram: Barbea Williams Performing Company (@bwpcbarbea)

 

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