
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.
CALENDAR
JAN
27
January 27, 2026 | Black History Month Proclamation Orange County Administration Center
FEB 1 - MAR 1
February 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026 | Art Exhibit by Nasanee Orange County Administration Center
FEB 12
February 12, 2026 | Storytelling Hour-The BHCOC will read to the students of Rosemont Elementary School Orlando, FL
FEB
13
February 13, 2026 | Artist Reception Orange County Administration Center
FEB
20
February 20, 2026 | 31st Annual Black History Month Festival and Lunch on the Lawn Orange County Administration Center
JUNE
27
June 27, 2026 | 22nd Black History Scholarship Awards and Juneteenth Celebration Gala Rosen Centre Hotel

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).
22nd Annual Black History Scholarships Awards and
Juneteenth Celebration Gala
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

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.



