Black History Committee of Orange County 2018 Schedule of Events

February 1, 2018 – March 1, 2018:
AFRICAN AMERICA ART EXHIBIT will be on display in the Orange County Administration Center during the Month of February 2018.  Please come out and view the beautiful art by EYE OF JOY – Visual Art by Joy Hayes.  Also, see Joy Artistic Creations online at http://www.joyce-hayes.pixels.com/.

February 6, 2018 at 9:00 AM:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION from Orange County Government proclaiming February 2018 as Black History Month.  Event will be held in the Board of County Commissioners’ Chambers, at the Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL. 32801.

February 8, 2018 at 6:00 PM:

11th ANNUAL NETWORKING RECEPTION and HISTORY CENTER TOUR: – The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc., in Partnership with Orange County Regional History Center will host our Eleventh (11th) Annual Networking Reception.  The event includes a Guided Tour of the Center Exhibits.  The Reception includes educational information, Framed Art by Joy Hayes, Black History Commemoration, Floetry, Networking, Refreshments, Live Entertainment by Saxophonist Naomi Joy, and more.  The Networking Event is Free – You must RSVP to attend.  To obtain your Free Ticket{s} or for additional information please contact Gloria Barber at (407) 877-3508 or Clarence Hopkins at (407) 255-3898.

February 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM:
STORYTELLING HOUR: The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc presents A Storytelling Hour.  Head Start Students at the Washington Shores Head Start Center will be treated to a Story and African American Invention.​  Educational Goodie bags will be given to all students.

​February 17, 2018 – 6:00 PM:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION GALA:  Dr. Myron Rolle, A gifted athlete, scholar, and philanthropist will be our Keynote Speaker.  Theme is “Winning On and Off the Field – A Health Odyssey”.  Entertainment by CeCe Teneal and Soul Kamotion, and Comedian Rod Z.  Awards will be given in Community Service, Humanitarianism, Education, and a Life Time Service Achievement Award. Scholarships will be presented to students to attend various Colleges and Universities.  The Gala will be held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, Junior Ballroom, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. 32819.  Ticket Cost – $75!  Price includes Reception, Gala, Door Prizes and more!  Reception starts at 6:00 pm: Gala starts at 7 pm.  For Additional Information, Sponsorships, and Tickets please contact Clarence Hopkins at (407) 255-3898 ​and / or Vernard Batson at (407) 668-1865.  Parking is $5.

February 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM:
BLACK HISTORY TOWN HALL MEETING  – The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc., presents A Discussion on The History of OUR COMMUNITIES and OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.  In Partnership with the Royal Palm ELK Lodge 439, 554 West Church Street, Orlando, Florida 32801.  There will be Live Entertainment, African American Speakers, Refreshments and Spirits. Event is $5.00.  You must register at BHCOC.com or Call Gloria Barber at 407-877-3508 or Olivia Fountain at 407 765-2133.

​​March 2, 2018 –  11:00 AM to 2:00 PM:
BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL ON THE LAWN with O.C. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.  The lunch will be held on the Lawn at the Orange County Administration Center.  A variety of food, books, and clothing vendors will sell their goods.  Festival includes Live entertainment, vendors, an informational health fair and door prizes!  Admission is Free!  Vendors will be charging for their goods.  For additional information please contact Carolyn McFadden at(407) 590-4719 or Olivia Fountain at (407) 765-2133.