- Inaugural event will raise awareness of the need for healthy living practices among youth -

Louisville, KY –   The Louisville Urban League is asking everyone to “use your feet to help defeat childhood obesity” at the inaugural Walk to Defeat Childhood Obesity planned for October 15 at Churchill Downs, 700 Central Avenue, Gate 10.

The Louisville Urban League’s Walk to Defeat Childhood Obesity is an effort to bring awareness to a rapidly growing epidemic among Kentucky’s youth.  Kentucky was named the seventh most obese state in the country, according to the seventh annual F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2010 report from the Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. While the state's adult obesity rate is 30.5 percent, the childhood obesity rate is a whopping 21 percent for youths ages 10 – 17, ranking Kentucky third out of 50 states and D.C. for childhood obesity.

This family, fun-filled event is made possible by the generosity of our corporate sponsors and partners, UPS, Humana Foundation, Churchill Downs and the Norton Healthcare Centers for Prevention and Wellness, Kroger, YMCA, WAVE 3 and the Mayor's Healthy Hometown.

--Award given to two high profile advocates for diversity and inclusion—

Louisville, KY – The Louisville Urban League is bestowing its highest honor, the Arthur M. Walters “Champion of Diversity Award,” to two recipients at its annual Diversity Soirée & Awards Gala on Saturday, May 21. Receiving the award are Jim Host and the late Reverend Louis Coleman. The black-tie optional event, presented by Fifth Third Bank, begins at 6:00 PM and will be held in the Louisville Marriott Downtown Ballroom. Horseshoe Southern Indiana is a supporting sponsor of the evening.

Each honoree exemplifies the award’s high standards for selection, but in uniquely different ways. Jim Host has a long and distinguished history of public service in Kentucky and most recently for his work as Chairman of the Louisville Arena Authority. His attention and dedication to the hiring of local minorities and women in all phases of the arena project allowed it to meet and surpass its goals and set an example for future projects.

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March 15, 2011
 

17th Annual Career Expo Expected To Draw Record Attendance 

Louisville, KY – Employers and job seekers have the opportunity to connect at the Louisville Urban League’s 17^th annual “Louisville Career Expo.”  The event is expected to attract nearly 3,200-plus job seekers and will have over 75 exhibitors, is scheduled on Wednesday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kentucky International Convention Center.  

Traditionally one of the largest events of its kind, admission to the Louisville Career Expo is free to the public and targets adults who are 18 years of age or older.  The event offers companies and employers the opportunity to: 1) meet face-to-face with large numbers of qualified job applicants; 2) diversify their workforce; and 3) build relationships to further promote their company’s objectives and mission.

CREATING A COLLEGE GOING CULTURE

The Louisville Urban League, a longtime advocate and leader in youth education and development, will present the 2012 Education Summit on Saturday, March 17, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Central High School Magnet Career Academy, 1130 West Chestnut Street.  The primary focus is to raise awareness of a multi-year initiative and to educate people on organizations and institutions whose participation is key to achieving 15,000 college degrees by 2020 from the African American community.