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VIII. <br />IX. <br />6. Ms. Hampton stated that the County Manager had some suggestions about the <br />event that she would bring back for the next meeting. She also stated that having <br />music is a great form of entertainment for the event and mentioned a resident <br />from Hillsborough named Anna Jean Mayhew who wrote The Dry Grass of <br />August. She stated that a group from Ms. Mayhew's church took the songs from <br />the book which were related to Freedom Songs and put on a concert. Ms. <br />Hampton stated that having music that reflects the diversity of Orange County at <br />the event would be important. <br />a. Dr. Stroman stated that previous events have included music, spoken <br />word, and food, and have been enjoyable to attend. <br />7. Dr. Stroman stated that the planning committees for the event could be developed <br />for the November meeting. <br />Subcommittee Updates <br />A. Dr. Stroman proposed that the board revisit the subject of subcommittees at the next <br />meeting and stated that members would need to review the existing committees and add, <br />delete, or revise any as necessary. <br />1. Executive Committee <br />2. Diversity Matters <br />3. Community Relations <br />4. Community Justice <br />Other Business /Announcements/Upcoming Events <br />A. Ms. Sue Kinzer requested an organizational structure chart beginning with the BOCC and <br />going down to Advisory Boards. <br />B. Ms. Nancy White mentioned that she would like to see the HRC work with law <br />enforcement agencies to broaden their understanding of the diverse community of Orange <br />County. She also expressed her desire for the HRC to play an advocacy role for <br />marginalized populations in the County. <br />C. Ms. Ana Garcia - Turner stated she is looking forward to being on the board and seconded <br />the comments from Ms. Kinzer and Ms. White. <br />D. Dr. Stroman mentioned the book given out at the beginning of the meeting How Does It <br />Feel to be a Problem? by Mouastafa Bayou mi. She explained that the book was chosen <br />as part of UNC's summer reading program and that the HRC had planned to participate <br />and expand the Orange County residents to also read the book. However, that plan did <br />not come together so the HRC members voted that they would read the book before <br />Thanksgiving and have a conversation about the book and how the Commission can <br />better serve Muslim and Arab residents of the County. <br />E. Ms. Hampton stated that the County pledged $1,000 with the support of Commissioner <br />Price for the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial books Dr. Stroman mentioned previously. <br />She stated a kick -off event for the Bicentennial is taking place on December 6, 2017 and <br />that more information about the activities would be distributed to the board. <br />F. Ms. Hampton mentioned another event idea and stated that in another community she <br />worked in, there was a simulation of what poverty felt like. She suggested that the HRC <br />work to create a "fun" simulation of what the community is like in Orange County with <br />the help of drama departments, young people, and others and put on a production for the <br />community and invite law enforcement agencies among others. <br />D <br />