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3 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 This year's Black History Month theme is: From The Ground Up: Rooted In Place, Land, and <br /> 3 Body. <br /> 4 <br /> 5 County activities commemorating Black History Month include: <br /> 6 <br /> 7 • Thursday, February 2"d, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Diversity & Equity strategy session <br /> 8 Description: As efforts begin to shape equity in the community, a strong foundation is <br /> 9 needed. An opportunity for a candid discussion during this strategy session to build the <br /> 10 internal infrastructure of the equity committee. <br /> 11 Location: Solid Waste Management office (1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516) <br /> 12 "Internal Orange County Staff only. <br /> 13 <br /> 14 • Friday, February 3rd, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Community Canvas <br /> 15 Description: A family affair as Black History Month kicked off! All visitors were welcome to <br /> 16 come join and contribute to the community canvas. A local artist helped guide everyone <br /> 17 and paint a masterpiece focusing on this month's theme: From the Ground Up: Rooted in <br /> 18 place, land, and body. <br /> 19 Location: Orange County Arts Commission, Eno River Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Suite <br /> 20 17, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> 21 <br /> 22 . Tuesday, February 7t", 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Read it and Reap <br /> 23 Description:A facilitator assisted as attendees delved into a book discussion of a powerful <br /> 24 story of a father's past and a son's future, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. <br /> 25 Coates wrote about race as he referenced his passion and hopes for change in society. <br /> 26 Location: Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> 27 <br /> 28 • Wednesday, February 15th 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Movie night <br /> 29 Description: My Name is Pauli Murray reintroduces the iconic trailblazer who has been <br /> 30 overlooked in many elements of history. A documentary on the impact of this lawyer, <br /> 31 activist, poet, and priest who helped to transform the world. <br /> 32 Location: Seymour Center Theater, 2551 Homestead Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br /> 33 <br /> 34 • Tuesday, February 211t, 10:30-12:00 p.m. Orange County Emergency Services (or <br /> 35 Orange County EMS) and UNC Hospital is offering a hands only CPR class. Learn how <br /> 36 to live heart healthy and some important CPR techniques. <br /> 37 Location: Rogers Road Community Center, 101 Edgar St. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br /> 38 <br /> 39 • Thursday, February 23rd, Black History Tour, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for the <br /> 40 Roots & Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray tour provided by Whistle Stop Tours in <br /> 41 Durham, NC. The Office of Equity & Inclusion is offering a co-learning experience to <br /> 42 Orange County employees. This will be an opportunity to participate in a 90-minute <br /> 43 traveling performance through the West End neighborhood, inspired by local history and <br /> 44 the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray's ancestors. There will be an opportunity to witness the <br /> 45 Fitzgerald Family's determination for emancipation as remembered through the memories <br /> 46 and writing of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Together, attendees will unpack personal <br /> 47 memories and embody collective responsibility with one another. Bring your curiosities; <br /> 48 move and create with others! <br /> 49 <br />