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URBAN LEAGUE GEARS UP FOR THE URBAN EXPO AT AMERICA ’ S CENTER WITH FRED HAMMOND , SCHOOL SUPPLY AND SHOE GIVEAWAY
URBAN LEAGUE GEARS UP FOR THE URBAN EXPO AT AMERICA ’ S CENTER WITH FRED HAMMOND , SCHOOL SUPPLY AND SHOE GIVEAWAY
The Urban League of Metropolitan St . Louis and St . Louis Public Schools are preparing to host the Urban Expo & Back to School Community Festival , the area ’ s largest Back to School Giveaway at the America ’ s Center Downtown on August 10-12 . The Expo is sponsored by Monsanto , Missouri Lottery , Wells Fargo , Walmart , Emerson , St . Louis Public Schools , Schnucks , Regions Bank , Explore St . Louis , St . Louis Community Credit Union , MODOT , Commerce Bank , Bank of America , BJC and Anthem .
At the free two-day event , more than 10,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and 50,000 new shoes will be distributed to students and their families . In addition , a Save Our Sisters Women ’ s Empowerment Summit on August 11 and a concert by Fred Hammond will be featured on Sunday , August 12 , at 4:00 p . m .
Additionally , all attendants over 18 will be entered into a drawing on August 12 to win a free Ford Ecosport , courtesy of Schicker Automotive and a $ 1,000 gas gift card .
“ We are excited to host the Urban Expo & Back to School Community Festival in partnership with the St . Louis Public Schools . This year , we have something for everyone including free shoes for the entire family , health fairs , the literary corner , boxing tournaments , a Women ’ s Empowerment Summit and so much more ,” said Michael P . McMillan , President and CEO of the Urban League of the Metropolitan St . Louis , Inc . On Friday August 10 , the Urban
League will host a Hiring Fair from 1:00 p . m . – 4:00 p . m . in the 120 Complex of America ’ s Center .
A Literary Corner for new and established authors will be held from 1:00 p . m . – 3:00 p . m . on Saturday , August 10 and also during this time period a workshop entitled “ From Protest to Policy to Programs ” featuring noted area activists will be presented featuring Virvus Jones , Percy Green and others . On the afternoons of August 11 and 12 from 3:00 p . m . – 7:00 p . m ., the Urban League will host the Rumble in St . Louis Boxing Tournament Championships from USA Amateur Boxing . For more information or to purchase an exhibit booth , call ( 314 ) 615-3611 or email specialevents @ urbanleague-stl . org .