Orange County NC Website
Browse       Search
3 <br /> This year's Black History Month theme is: From The Ground Up: Rooted In Place, Land, and <br /> Body. <br /> County activities commemorating Black History Month include: <br /> • Thursday, February 2"d, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Diversity & Equity strategy session <br /> Description: As efforts begin to shape equity in the community, a strong foundation is <br /> needed. An opportunity for a candid discussion during this strategy session to build the <br /> internal infrastructure of the equity committee. <br /> Location: Solid Waste Management office (1207 Eubanks Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516) <br /> *Internal Orange County Staff only. <br /> • Friday, February 3rd, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Community Canvas <br /> Description: A family affair as Black History Month kicked off! All visitors were welcome to <br /> come join and contribute to the community canvas. A local artist helped guide everyone <br /> and paint a masterpiece focusing on this month's theme: From the Ground Up: Rooted in <br /> place, land, and body. <br /> Location: Orange County Arts Commission, Eno River Mill, 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd. Suite <br /> 17, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> • Tuesday, February 711, 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Read it and Reap <br /> Description: A facilitator assisted as attendees delved into a book discussion of a powerful <br /> story of a father's past and a son's future, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. <br /> Coates wrote about race as he referenced his passion and hopes for change in society. <br /> Location: Orange County Public Library, 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> • Wednesday, February 15t" 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Movie night <br /> Description: My Name is Pauli Murray reintroduces the iconic trailblazer who has been <br /> overlooked in many elements of history. A documentary on the impact of this lawyer, <br /> activist, poet, and priest who helped to transform the world. <br /> Location: Seymour Center Theater, 2551 Homestead Rd. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br /> • Tuesday, February 2151, 10:30-12:00 p.m. Orange County Emergency Services (or <br /> Orange County EMS) and UNC Hospital is offering a hands only CPR class. Learn how <br /> to live heart healthy and some important CPR techniques. <br /> Location: Rogers Road Community Center, 101 Edgar St. Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br /> • Thursday, February 23rd, Black History Tour, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for the <br /> Roots & Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray tour provided by Whistle Stop Tours in <br /> Durham, NC. The Office of Equity & Inclusion is offering a co-learning experience to <br /> Orange County employees. This will be an opportunity to participate in a 90-minute <br /> traveling performance through the West End neighborhood, inspired by local history and <br /> the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray's ancestors. There will be an opportunity to witness the <br /> Fitzgerald Family's determination for emancipation as remembered through the memories <br /> and writing of the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. Together, attendees will unpack personal <br /> memories and embody collective responsibility with one another. Bring your curiosities; <br /> move and create with others! <br />