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St. Louis County NAACP Fundraises for Education, Litigation

Money raised supports the educational and litigation funds for local and national programs.

The NAACP St. Louis County Branch recently held a Soulful Jazz Brunch extravaganza as a fundraiser for the organization.

More than 300 community leaders, corporate partners, and individual donors attended the 3rd Annual Soulful Holiday Jazz Brunch Extravaganza at the Ritz-­‐Carlton.

Proceeds from the event support educational and litigation funds for local and national programs. Event was emceed by Who’s Who in Black St. Louis’ Keith Antone Willis.

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While many came to hear the legendary sounds of local Jazz Bands Cee Jazz Soul and Three central, many enjoyed over 30 vendors in the market place shopping.

The silent auction include items donated by local furrier Demay Furs, Brooks Brothers, Saks Fifth Ave, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Home Depot, Anheuser Busch and several others. Awards were presented to Ameren Missouri and Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health centers for continued generosity. 

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Information was provided by the St. Louis County NAACP.


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