2026-Legacy of Greatness: Celebrating the History of Black Excellence

Legacy of Greatness 2026 is a powerful Black History Month celebration honoring the legacy, resilience, and brilliance of Black excellence across generations. This in-person experience brings together culture, creativity, and community to uplift youth while recognizing the trailblazers who paved the way and those shaping the future.

This is more than a showcase—it is a movement designed to inspire, empower, and elevate the next generation through artistic expression and purpose-driven storytelling.

Youth performers will take center stage in the following categories:

🎭 Dance
🎵 Music
🖋️ Poetry
📖 Storytelling

🥇 1st Place: $350
🥈 2nd Place: $200
🥉 3rd Place: $150

Think you have what it takes to shine? Auditions are now open to youth performers ready to share their talent and voice.

📍 Audition Location:
Columbus Metropolitan Library – Main Library
96 S. Grant Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215

🕓 Audition Time:
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📅 Audition Dates:
• Saturday, January 10, 2026
• Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Third audition date (if needed): TBA

🎤 Audition Categories: Dance, Music, Poetry, Storytelling

✨ Tecca Thompson
Founder of Sacred Healing Spaces LLC and a public service leader with over 33 years of experience, Tecca is dedicated to empowering youth and women through trauma-informed practices, healing-centered engagement, and purpose-driven leadership.

✨ Dr. Keyona Harper
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor, and Mental Health Youth First Aid Instructor. Dr. Harper operates a private practice in Clintonville, Ohio and focuses on holistic mental wellness—balancing spirit, soul, and body while inspiring self-worth and personal growth.

To Be Announced

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: $5
👉 Purchase here and now!

🎟️ At the Door: $10

✨ Celebrate Black history and culture in a meaningful way
✨ Support and uplift youth creativity and leadership
✨ Experience an inspiring showcase of talent, storytelling, and excellence

🎤 Youth Performers: Register to audition and showcase your talent here and now

📧 Vendors:
Contact Latasha Raines
📞 614-379-2459
📩 [email protected]

Proudly hosted by The All Purpose Center, Jodi Kakes, and Radio Goddess—organizations committed to empowering individuals to discover purpose, walk in excellence, and build legacy.

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Together, let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and empower the future.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Feddersen Community Center, 3911 Dresden Street, Columbus, United States

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