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The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. has been in existence for 23 years as a not-for-profit organization.

WHAT'S GOING ON

Programs:
Celebration Gala | Story Telling

Luncheon on the Lawn | Health Fair

Art Display | Special Presentations Educational Literacy Program 

The mission statement of the Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. (BHCOC) is to bring awareness and educate the citizens of Orlando, Orange County Florida and the world about Black History which is a vital part of American History.

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CALENDAR

DEC
21

December 21, 2024 |

4th Annual JMAF Christmas Giveback for Citizens with Kidney Disease-Partnership with BHCOC and DBL Management Consultant 
Fresenius Medical Center Haines City, FL 

JAN
20

January 20, 2025 |

Community Readout Partnership 
MT Olive CME Church & Fellowship Hall 

JAN
28

January 28, 2025 |

Black History Month Proclamation 
Orange County Administration Center 

FEB
1 - 28

February 1, 2025-February 28, 2025 |

Art Exhibit by Jokeeta Johnson 
Orange County Administration Center

FEB
11

February 11, 2025 |

Storytelling Hour-The BHCOC will read to the students of Dillard Head Start Center Winter Garden, FL 

FEB
21

February 21, 2025 |

30th Annual Black History Month Festival and Lunch on the Lawn
Orange County Administration Center 

APR
1 - 30

April 2025 |

Orange County Head Start Guest Readers Month 

JUNE
14

June 14, 2025 |

21st Annual Black History Celebration Gala 
Rosen Centre Hotel 

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Accomplishments

The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc., has donated over $450,000 to local schools, colleges, and universities in Orlando and throughout the State of Florida (Pineloch Elementary, Olympia High School, Valencia College, University of Central Florida, Florida A&M University, Bethune Cookman University, Edward Waters College, Florida Memorial University, and Rollins College). Also, donations have been made to the community on a local, national, and international scale (tutoring programs, water distribution for Haiti, victims of fires, Little Leagues, local churches, The Hurricane Katrina Relief effort, and more). 

30th Annual Black History Month Festival and Lunch on the Lawn

Friday, February 21, 2025
11am to 2pm
Orange County Administration Center
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801

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Recent Recipients

The Black History Committee of Orange County has awarded over $450,000 in scholarships to Black and African American students who will become the next generation’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and change makers.   

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© 2018 by Black History of Orange County Inc.​

P.O. BOX 2129, Orlando, Florida 32802

Telephone407-668-1865

 

 

 

Email:​​ bhcocinc@gmail.com

 

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