2016-449-E Arts - Hillsborough Arts Council - Spring 2016 Arts Grant Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID:022328A8-D9F2-4935-B266-927E481327A4 0 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ P roe)rot ...� Rural Schools for Colored it r — to Freedom Haith, Morris Grove, Ridge Road, Sartin, and White Oak were among Welcomt- Delores Simpson the one-and two-room school houses built for "colored" students in rural Orange County during the early and mid-20r"century.Schools were segregated, as the segregated society of yesteryear sought to keep 0lYI2S-Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging people of color at a disadvantage—socially, economically and Ear[ McKee, Chair, Board of County Commissioners politically. African-and Native American parents, nonetheless, Special Guest, North Carolina Humanities Council recognized the power of knowledge, and insisted that their children receive an education that could lead them to a better life. I f stori,e I>reseyVa ow- Peter Sandbeck, Cultural Resources Coordinator Remnants of rural schoolhouses still stand, and as such, are reminders of the quest for knowledge despite the challenges. Elders in the Y L community recount stories of carrying water to the school, learning from one teacher who taught several grades, and reading from used The Daaasiovl,- Dr. Freddie L. Parker,Jr., Professor of History, NCCU books handed down from schools for white children. The smaller schools eventually were consolidated into larger facilities, such as Cedar Grove Elementary for "Negro" children. Since the days of Stories of Tzuyal,Oyavx;�e-Renee Price moderating, FSF Co-Founder slavery, and even today, people of color persist in attaining the knowledge that they recognize as a path to freedom. Etta Johnson The dual school system in Orange County ended in 1968. Melvin Beasley Hattie Vanhook Lucille Leonard D fit. Free Spirit Freedom combines history and the arts to explore the tree spirit 62jc s iovt.s Covmwc&Lts- Thomas Watson facilitating, FSF Co-Founder that has sustained our struggle for freedom through the ages. We are acknowledging a broader spectrum of values by showcasing the rich tapestry of ethnic backgrounds and traditions that define Orange County. TYibuteto TeAChem-Dr. Carrie Sue Florence Through exhibitions of old images, photographs, videos, historic documents and narratives, Free Spirit Freedom bears witness to the struggle CLosiv�rzevuAYhs - Rev. Dr. Kaye Crawford, Pastor Emerita for civil rights, social justice and economic equality. We endeavor to link the past to our future, celebrate our unique identities and build bridges of cross-cultural understanding among all people. "U:-ft evorJ. voLc,4 Awd sLwg" Begun in 2010, Free Spirit Freedom is a community-driven cultural arts initiative within the Hillsborough Arts Council, a 501[c]3 nonprofit r organization. All donations are tax-deductible and much appreciated.