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31 <br /> 2. Organize and sponsor the annual Human Relations Month Forum. <br /> 3. Organize and sponsor the Annual Pauli Murray Human Relations Awards <br /> Ceremony. <br /> 4. Coordinate the annual Fair Housing Poster Contest and Human Relations <br /> Essay Contest. <br /> 5. Coordinate the Community Read program. <br /> 6. Respond to residents' requests for feedback/support regarding various social <br /> justice issues. <br /> 7. Study and make recommendations to the BOCC regarding social justice <br /> issues as well as other human relations matters. <br /> 8. Support and advocate with community organizations who 1) create awareness <br /> of and 2) protest against inequity and injustice. <br /> 9. Coordinate the Community Conversation program. <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out <br /> BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> The HRC's annual events and conversations carry out the BOCC's underlying <br /> values for all of their goals including "bridg[ing] diverse cultural populations and <br /> values" and focusing on "social justice values". Specifically, the HRC encourages <br /> communication and understanding across all cultures and values within Orange <br /> County through its community conversations. Further, the HRC "foster[s] a <br /> community culture that rejects oppression and inequity" through its recognition of <br /> residents that fight for social justice and promote equality during the annual Pauli <br /> Murray Awards. Finally, the HRC's Forum and Town Hall Meetings "enable full <br /> civic participation" by providing opportunities for public comment and discussion <br /> on issues important to the community members. <br /> Held the HRC retreat on Saturday, June 23. We clarified responsibilities and <br /> relationships. <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other <br /> advisory boards and commissions? <br />