February 2 Black History Month Art Exhibition Opening Reception
05:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill and District 6 City Commissioner Bakari F. Burns invite you to the opening reception of the City of Orlando’s Black History Month Art Exhibition, which celebrates the creativity, inspiration, and cultural heritage of African American visual artists. The art exhibition runs from Thursday, February 2, 2023, through Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and complimentary parking is available at the City Commons Parking Garage, 460 Boone Avenue.
Orlando City Hall – Terrace Gallery, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
February 3 Dedication of Luminaries
05:45 PM
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and District 5 Commissioner Regina I. Hill invite you to the Dedication of Luminaries.
Join us as we light the first 12 luminary memorials installed to honor the life and legacy of community leaders who made the Paramore neighborhood a better, brighter place.
Luminary Green Park, 437 Terry Street, Orlando, FL 32805
February 3 “Emotional Rollercoaster: Love Letter to Life
06:30 PM
Orange County MLK Initiative, Bethune-Cookman University, onePULSE Foundation
Bit.ly/1pulse to reserve your seat
Limited Seating
The work was created by Bethune-Cookman University’s Theatre Troupe 1904, in response to social issues impacting African American lives. It explores several topics including race, body image, sexuality, relationships, and peer pressure. The ups and downs of our lives are revealed in a way resembling exactly what it is: a rollercoaster.
Black Box at the Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E Princeton Street, Orlando Fl 32803
February 6th City of Orlando’s Black History Month Proclamation Presentation
2:00 PM
Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City Commissioners will join the Black History Month (BHM) Planning Committee in the reading of the city’s Proclamation to officially proclaim February as Black History Month in the City of Orlando.
In addition, the BHM Planning Committee and sponsors will be recognized for helping to coordinate, promote, and support a variety of events that celebrates the rich and diverse culture of Black heritage.
Orlando City Hall, Council Chambers, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
February 8th LWV/ASALH Hot Topic Black History Month “Black Resistance” Panel
11:30 AM
The League of Women Voters of Orange County Hot Topics program and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), Dorothy Turner Johnson Branch honors Black History Month with a panel discussion regarding “Black Resistance”.
Winter Park Events Center, 1050 Morse Blvd. in Winter Park
11:30 AM
February 8th City of Orlando’s Black History Month Signature Event
06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
Please join us for our annual Black History Month Signature Event celebrating the remarkable contributions and positive influence of Black Americans in the Central Florida community. This free event will also include a keynote address from Jasmine Burney-Clark, Founder of Equal Ground Education Fund and Action Fund, the City of Orlando’s Poet Laureate Shawn Welcome, live entertainment by local performers, music by DJ Dalastmo, and delicious food!
Camping World Stadium – West Lounge, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, FL 32805
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 collaboration as Military Veterans will be recognized 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
