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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

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

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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). 

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

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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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