Black: Past, Present, Future.

Black: Past. Present. Future.

We plan to bring another dynamic Black History Month program in 2023! Stay tuned for more information.

2.22.22 Event
An evening painted in hope, celebration and recognition to honor Black History Month.

Join Lifeline of Ohio for our annual Black History Month program. This year’s virtual program includes an interactive paint and sip with Kincs By Nicki and a discussion about social enterprise with What the Waffle. We will also feature two of our community partners: Mike Nicholson’s Hip Hop Fitness and the National Panhellenic Council of Columbus. Read more about our community partners below!

For the paint and sip portion of the evening, Nicki Burton of Kincs by Nicki will guide participants through a custom painting. Each participating household will receive one kit with registration which includes one canvas, paint and two sets of brushes.

Registration is now closed.

Event Partner Spotlights

Lifeline of Ohio works with trusted community and faith partners to improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye and tissue donation.

Paint and Sip with Kincs By Nicki At the age of five, Kincs by Nicki, Founder and Designer Nichole “Nicki” Burton began her journey as an artist. A Columbus, Ohio native; Burton is a self-taught artist and designer who has turned her passion for drawing and painting into a sustainable enterprise.

Burton’s creative instinct propels her to experiment with color and texture, producing a signature style that has evolved into a vibrant brand of wearable art that is far from ordinary.

M. Nicholson Hip Hop Fitness Lifeline of Ohio has been honored to sponsor "Upturn" by Mike Nicholson for the past two years.

We are grateful to partner with M. Nicholson to help promote the health and wellness of the community.

What the Waffle What the Waffle is a restaurant specializing in social enterprise, providing work readiness skills and employment to females who have aged out of foster care to ensure they have the skills and access to resources to reach their full potential in life . When we profit, society profits.

National Panhellenic Council of Columbus Lifeline of Ohio is a proud sponsor of the NPHC Columbus annual Teen Summit.

NPHC of Columbus focuses on community service programming, professional leadership growth and combating socio-economical obstacles for the benefit of its members and the betterment of the African American communities where they live. These initiatives include providing programmatic thrusts that directly affect the lives of African Americans in the areas economic stability, achieving higher-level education, youth development and community growth.

Black Lives Matter

African Americans are disproportionately affected by inequities that reduce access to healthcare and illness, often leading to organ failure. Lifeline of Ohio recognizes that before we can empower the Black community to save and heal others through organ, eye and tissue donation, we must first acknowledge their pain, cultivate trust, provide support and deliver resources to improve their overall health and wellness.