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10 <br /> celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation in Washington, DC. The ASNLF, an <br /> organization whose mission was to research and promote the achievements of Black <br /> Americans and other people of African descent. The first celebration was during the week in <br /> February that encompassed Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas's birthdays. In 1976, <br /> President Gerald Ford expanded the celebration to the month of February. President Ford <br /> urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of <br /> Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." The month of February was <br /> selected to commemorate the birthdays of Lincoln and Douglas and to recognize the history of <br /> Black Americans and the historical significance they represent in the history of the United <br /> States. <br /> This year's Black History Month theme is "The Black family: Representation, Identity, and <br /> Diversity." ASNLF describes the Black family as "the foundation of Black American life and <br /> history," which offers a "rich tapestry of images for exploring the African American past and <br /> present." <br /> Upcoming activities commemorating Black History Month include: <br /> • February 1, 6 —8 pm. Commemoration of George Henry White. <br /> Register: <br /> https://townofcarrboro.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN -Iorm6uDSauaS23HIFNzvQ (If <br /> registration is full, you can view the program via YouTube. For more information, contact <br /> Carrboro Recreation at 919.918.7364 or via email at recparks(a-)-townofcarrboro.org.) <br /> • February 18-19: "Equal Protection's Grand Promise and Betrayals: <br /> Reconstruction, Plessy to Bakke and Beyond — Is There a Way Forward?" UNC <br /> Center for Civil Rights. <br /> Agenda, registration: https://Iaw.unc.edu/academics/centers-and-programs/center-for-civil- <br /> rights/conferences-and-events/ <br /> • February 1 —28 - United Way of the Greater Triangle and Orange County are hosting a <br /> Racial Equity 21-Day Challenge that takes employees on a daily journey of learning <br /> and self-discovery to develop more effective social justice habits around issues of race, <br /> power, privilege, and leadership. The goal is to build new understandings and <br /> connections and begin dismantling systemic racism. Employees receive a Challenge <br /> email each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - such as reading an article, listening to a <br /> podcast, or watching a video. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the information <br /> through journaling and sharing via social media to relate the situation to their own lives. <br /> A unique hashtag will be provided on February 1 to track the conversation in its entirety. <br /> During the Challenge, employees discover how inequity and racism affect the <br /> community. At the end of the Challenge, United Way will host a virtual Unwrapped <br /> panel event that brings together participants from different workgroups and subject- <br /> matter experts. This experience will broaden participants understanding of the issues <br /> related to racial equality and highlight some of the shared knowledge gained from the <br /> experience. <br /> • Throughout February 2021, the Orange County BIPOC Elected Officials will spotlight <br /> "Black History Legends — Orange County Style" on County and Town websites. <br /> Elected officials will recognize local Orange County legends who have made significant <br /> contributions to the community. This year's Black History Legends include: <br />