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4 <br /> This tour is a collaboration between Whistle Stop Tours and the Pauli Murray Center for <br /> History and Social Justice and is offered by the Orange County Office of Equity & <br /> Inclusion. This opportunity is open only to Orange County employees. Slots are limited, <br /> so RSVP at https://form.iotform.com/230095861980159. Please feel free to reach out to <br /> equity orangecountync.gov should there be any questions or for assistance getting <br /> registered. <br /> • Sunday, February 26t", 3:00-5:00 p.m., Pauli Murray Awards, <br /> Description: The 33rd Annual Pauli Murray Awards aims to recognize local Orange County <br /> residents who exude many of the qualities that the late Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray dedicated <br /> her life advocating for, such as human rights, equality and leadership. Everyone is invited <br /> for some refreshments and live music. <br /> Location: Whitted Building, 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> • Monday, February 27t", 10:00 a.m.-1:00 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: Cedar Grove Community Center, 5800 NC HWY, NC-86, Hillsborough, NC <br /> 27278 <br /> Commissioners Hamilton, Portie-Ascott, and Richards took turns reading the following <br /> proclamation: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS, Carter G. Woodson and other members of the Association for the Study of Negro <br /> Life and History initiated a celebration of African American achievements and contributions to <br /> American life in 1915 during the week in February that encompassed the birthdays of Abraham <br /> Lincoln and Frederick Douglas; and <br /> WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford expanded the observance to one month in 1976, urging <br /> Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too often neglected accomplishments of Black <br /> Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history;" and <br /> WHEREAS, observance of Black History Month continues to provide opportunities for all <br /> Americans and residents of Orange County to gain an understanding of the many contributions <br /> made by Black Americans in science, technology, arts and culture, religion, economics - indeed <br /> to the fabric of our county and the nation; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County Black residents participated in the development and growth of <br /> Orange County from its formation and continue to do so today having persevered against <br /> enslavement, oppression, and discrimination, and shown resilience throughout the years by <br /> continuing to work toward an equitable and just society; and <br /> WHEREAS, each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sets a <br /> theme for Black History Month and the theme for 2023 is "Black Resistance;" and <br />