July 19, 2025

Grab your family & friends for a day of fun, entertainment, and resources at the National Urban League Community & Family Day Expo. This event is FREE, and there’s something for the entire family!

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Confirmed Experiences

Body Butter Making Workshop

Candle Making Workshop

Jiggaerobics

Silent Headphones Party

DIY Charm Bar Workshop

Braiding Workshop

What to Expect?

FREE BACKPACKS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES
LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT
FREE LEGAL
ADVICE
COLLEGE
FAIR
Free Health Screenings
Free
Games & Giveaways
Black Owned Marketplace
Building Black Wealth Pavilion

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Community Day Schedule

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For All

Ribbon Cutting

10:00 AM | Main Stage

NAREB Opening Session - State of Housing in Black America

Introduction to NAREB, our community partners and services
Review Agenda for the Day and Services available for consumers

10:30 Am, 30 min | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage

Exhibitor Showcase and Housing Expo Complimentary Consumer 1on1s

Speak 1on1 with Realtists/Realtors, Attorneys (Heirs property and real estate issues), and NID Housing Counselors

11:00 - 4:00 PM | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage

Jiggaerobics morning workout

Easy, fun, high energy fitness bomb guaranteed to get hearts pumping and bodies moving. JiggAerobics is a nationwide sensation for its precision cardio, calorie-burning workouts set to the funkiest sounds around. Join in and get lit while you get fit!

10:15 AM, 20 min | Main Stage

Candle Making Workshop

The Kobi Co. team returns! Step into a world of luxurious, intentional self-care with his exclusive candle-making workshop! This hands-on session is all about crafting a whole vibe with candles that soothe and restore. Using the cleanest waxes, wicks, and oils, you’ll learn not only the art of candle making but also how to create an immersive environment in any space, blending unique fragrance combinations that help keep life’s chaos at bay. Here’s your chance to create your own moments of peace, inspiration, and self-care at home, and perhaps lay the foundation for launching your own business.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Makers Market

Lights, Camera, Cleveland! Best in the Midwest CultureFest

1:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Main Stage

Sugar Scrub Workshop

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Makers Market

LIPSTICK, BUTTERS AND BALMS Making Workshop

Join Kobi Co. for an exclusive body butter making session, where self-care meets creativity! Known for their clean, high-quality ingredients and immersive sensory experiences, the Minneapolis mother-daughter brand Kobi Co. is sharing their signature touch to handcrafted body butter. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to blend the purest butters and oils to create a rich, nourishing moisturizer tailored to your skin’s needs. Explore fragrance combinations that are a whole vibe, and craft your own unique scent. Take home not just a luxurious body butter, but a piece of the Kobi Co. experience!

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Makers Market

Fashion show

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | Main Stage

For Her

Candle Making Workshop

10:45 AM, 40 min | Main Stage

LIPSTICK, BUTTERS AND BALMS Making Workshop

Join Kobi Co. for an exclusive body butter making session, where self-care meets creativity! Known for their clean, high-quality ingredients and immersive sensory experiences, the Minneapolis mother-daughter brand Kobi Co. is sharing their signature touch to handcrafted body butter. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to blend the purest butters and oils to create a rich, nourishing moisturizer tailored to your skin’s needs. Explore fragrance combinations that are a whole vibe, and craft your own unique scent. Take home not just a luxurious body butter, but a piece of the Kobi Co. experience!

10:45 AM, 40 min | Main Stage

Braiding Workshop

Silk Me Kids, the innovative child-positive salon and spa company, presents this exciting hair braiding instruction session, where creativity meets confidence! Designed for parents and kids alike, this hands-on workshop will teach you the fundamentals of braiding—from classic three-strand plaits to stylish, intricate designs that celebrate and embrace natural tresses. As the first kids’ salon and spa in New Orleans, Silk Me Kids is dedicated to empowering young girls through beauty, education, and self-expression. Discover how to make styling a fun and stress-free experience while maintaining healthy and manageable hair.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Makers Market

Body Butter Scrub

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 40 min | Makers Market

DIY Charm Bar Workshop

Step into a world where jewelry is more than just adornment—it’s a means of self-expression, storytelling, and discovery. Libertad Co. invites you to an empowering Charm Bar Workshop, a hands-on experience where you create a custom charm piece that reflects your unique journey. Libertad’s team will teach you to break free from norms and embrace individuality through genderless, inclusive, and sustainable designs. Join us and create something extraordinary!

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Makers Market

For Him

Black Men Buy Houses!

A session specifically designed to inspire and educate Black men on investing in real estate. Learn from successful Black men that have invested in their first homes and other properties as they share valuable insights.

12:00 PM, 60 min | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage

For Teens

College Fair

10:30 - 1:00 PM | College Fair

Gaming Truck

11:30 AM- 4:30 PM | Gen Zone

For Professionals

Careers in Real Estate

Explore various career paths in real estate, including brokerage, appraisal, property management and finance. Find out how to get started and what opportunities are available in the industry.

2:00 PM, 60 min | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage

Investing in Real Estate

Discover different ways to invest in real estate, including how to use AirBnB for income and understanding real estate syndication. Perfect for beginners and experienced investors alike.

3:00 PM, 60 min | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage

For Families

FREE Health Screenings

10:00 - 4:00 PM | Health & Wellness Space

FREE Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway (K-12 students while supplies last)

10:30 - 4:30 PM | Back to School Zone

FREE Legal Clinic

A step-by-step guide to buying your first home. Learn about the home buying process, the role of real estate professionals, and how to determine what you can afford. In addition, learn about different options for down payment assistance to help make your home purchase more affordable.

10:00 - 4:00 PM | Main Stage

What to do with Big Mama’s House?

A panel discussion with industry experts to learn how to handle property inherited from family members. This session, in partnership with the National Bar Association, focuses on understanding heirs' property and how to pass down real estate effectively from one generation to the next.

11:00 AM, 60 min | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage

ABCs of Home Buying + Show Me the Money!

1:00 PM, 60 min | Building Black Wealth Pavilion Stage