February 18- The Orange County Regional History Center
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us as we honor Black History Month with a celebration of Black history, arts, and culture in Central Florida. This free event will offer fun learning opportunities for the whole family, including hands-on activities, living-history presentations, and exciting guests! Performances include readings by members of the youth empowerment group Page 15 and by award-winning Central Florida historian and poet Valada Flewellyn. Children’s activities include making airplanes, inspired by pioneering pilot Bessie Coleman, a ring-toss inspired by ranching legend Lawrence Silas, and more.
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32801
February 18- City of Orlando presents the 8th Annual MLK Gospel Concert
Produced and directed by Grammy Award Winner, Dr. Jeffrey Redding.
Admission FREE with non-perishable food donations for a local non-profit.
Dr. Phillips Center, Steinmetz Hall
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando,
7pm
February 19- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity/ASALH “Black Resistance” Panel
3pm-4:30pm
The Dorothy Turner Johnson Branch (Central Florida) of ASALH will honor Black History Month by collaborating with Chi Tau, Omega Beta Beta and Chi Tau Tau Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity of Central Florida.
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Institutional Church
535 W Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801
February 23 What’s Up Downtown Parramore Historic Bus Trolley Tour
09:15 AM to 10:30 AM; 11:30 AM – 12:45 PMJoin us in celebrating Black History Month in February and the positive contributions, culture, and heritage of our African American residents. On Thursday, February 23, take a step back in history as we board a trolley for a historic tour! Our conductor for the event will be none other than the tour creator herself – Jennifer Campbell, Art Director and Graphic Designer of Dancing Fish Design.
Meeting Location
Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture
511 West South Street, Orlando, FL 32805
February 23 What’s Up Downtown Parramore Historic Bus Trolley Tour
Next date: Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 09:15 AM to 10:30 AM
Join us in celebrating Black History Month in February and the positive contributions, culture, and heritage of our African American residents. On Thursday, February 23, take a step back in history as we board a trolley for a historic tour! Our conductor for the event will be none other than the tour creator herself – Jennifer Campbell, Art Director and Graphic Designer of Dancing Fish Design.
Meeting Location
Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture
511 West South Street, Orlando, FL 32805
Feb 25 Rufus Brooks/ Willie Williams Community Service Award
Noon-2PM
NAACP/ American Legion/ASALH
Join us for this colaboration as Military Veterans will be reconigized and honored for service.
American Legion Post 331- Dorie Miller Memorial Post 331
4325 Fairmont St, Orlando, Fl 32808
Feb 25 Fair Housing Fair
12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
The City of Orlando’s Office of Human Relations presents a 2023 HUD sponsored Fair Housing Fair with the theme: “Fair Housing is Black History.”
This free event offers members of the Orlando community opportunities to learn more about the City of Orlando’s Chapter 57 Ordinance and discrimination protections under the Fair Housing Act.
Members can visit the “Fair Booths” of local community organizations, attend pre-registered Fair Housing training sessions, courtesy of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc., and Florida Legal Services; play games, win prizes, and enjoy food, music, and a kid zone.
Pre-registration for the training sessions is required via Eventbrite and limited free parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Primrose Center.
Primrose Center, 595 North Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
Feb 25 Tolton “From Slave to Priest”
7PM
toltondrama.com
Tolton is a powerful multi-media live production, filled with music, drama and inspiring performances. It brings a message of hope and healing for the wounds that plague our culture. Be inspired by Father Augustus Tolton’s perseverance and faith.
St. Margaret Mary
526 N Park Ave
Winter Park Fl 32789
If you have a Black History Month event which you would like to have added, please email the flyer to [email protected] or call 407-455-4067.
