BlackBlack History History Committee of Committee of

Orange Orange County Inc.County Inc.

BlackBlack History History Committee of Committee of

Orange Orange County Inc.County Inc.

Overview of BHCOC and Overview of BHCOC and MemberMember

The Black History The Black History Committee Consists Committee Consists

of Members of Members Representing Representing

Government and Government and Private Companies Private Companies

The Black History The Black History Committee Consists Committee Consists

of Members of Members Representing Representing

Government and Government and Private Companies Private Companies

The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. isis

committed to educating our citizens on American committed to educating our citizens on American History. The BHCOC is committed to improving History. The BHCOC is committed to improving

dialogue as it pertains todialogue as it pertains to

the contributions that African-Americans have the contributions that African-Americans have made to society as a whole. The committee is also made to society as a whole. The committee is also

committed to improving literacy in our committed to improving literacy in our community by donating funds to students who community by donating funds to students who

wish to continue their education by obtaining an wish to continue their education by obtaining an undergraduate or graduate degree, and to help undergraduate or graduate degree, and to help

the disadvantaged at large. the disadvantaged at large.

The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. The Black History Committee of Orange County, Inc. isis

committed to educating our citizens on American committed to educating our citizens on American History. The BHCOC is committed to improving History. The BHCOC is committed to improving

dialogue as it pertains todialogue as it pertains to

the contributions that African-Americans have the contributions that African-Americans have made to society as a whole. The committee is also made to society as a whole. The committee is also

committed to improving literacy in our committed to improving literacy in our community by donating funds to students who community by donating funds to students who

wish to continue their education by obtaining an wish to continue their education by obtaining an undergraduate or graduate degree, and to help undergraduate or graduate degree, and to help

the disadvantaged at large. the disadvantaged at large.

Mission StatementMission Statement

1.1. The BHCOC celebrates the achievements and The BHCOC celebrates the achievements and contributions African Americans have made to contributions African Americans have made to

society. society.

2.2. The committee’s goal is to ensure that The committee’s goal is to ensure that

Black History continue to be a vital part Black History continue to be a vital part

of American History. of American History.

3.3. The BHCOC believes in showcasing the rich The BHCOC believes in showcasing the rich

culture and contributions that African Americans culture and contributions that African Americans

have made by displaying their Art, Dance, Music, have made by displaying their Art, Dance, Music,

Songs, Literature, Books, Artifacts, Clothing, Songs, Literature, Books, Artifacts, Clothing,

Rich Soul Food and Much MoreRich Soul Food and Much More.

1.1. The BHCOC celebrates the achievements and The BHCOC celebrates the achievements and contributions African Americans have made to contributions African Americans have made to

society. society.

2.2. The committee’s goal is to ensure that The committee’s goal is to ensure that

Black History continue to be a vital part Black History continue to be a vital part

of American History. of American History.

3.3. The BHCOC believes in showcasing the rich The BHCOC believes in showcasing the rich

culture and contributions that African Americans culture and contributions that African Americans

have made by displaying their Art, Dance, Music, have made by displaying their Art, Dance, Music,

Songs, Literature, Books, Artifacts, Clothing, Songs, Literature, Books, Artifacts, Clothing,

Rich Soul Food and Much MoreRich Soul Food and Much More.

Goals of BHCOC Goals of BHCOC Goals of BHCOC Goals of BHCOC

Fund RaisingFund Raising

BHCOC, Inc. Annual Gala BHCOC, Inc. Annual Gala BHCOC, Inc. Annual Gala BHCOC, Inc. Annual Gala

Prior Black Prior Black History History

Gala Speakers Gala Speakers Dr. Julianne Malvo Dr. Julianne Malvo

Dr. David Satcher,Dr. David Satcher,

Dr. Jonetta Betsch ColeDr. Jonetta Betsch Cole

Judge Greg Mathis Judge Greg Mathis

Christopher GardnerChristopher Gardner

Alvin Poussaint Alvin Poussaint

Hill Harper Hill Harper

Dr. Julianne Malvo Dr. Julianne Malvo

Dr. David Satcher,Dr. David Satcher,

Dr. Jonetta Betsch ColeDr. Jonetta Betsch Cole

Judge Greg Mathis Judge Greg Mathis

Christopher GardnerChristopher Gardner

Alvin Poussaint Alvin Poussaint

Hill Harper Hill Harper

2010 Black History 2010 Black History CelebrationCelebration

2010 Banquet Keynote 2010 Banquet Keynote

speaker speaker

Roland S. MartinRoland S. Martin

Topic Topic

“ “ Inspiration Over Inspiration Over

Hopelessness”Hopelessness”

2010 Banquet Keynote 2010 Banquet Keynote

speaker speaker

Roland S. MartinRoland S. Martin

Topic Topic

“ “ Inspiration Over Inspiration Over

Hopelessness”Hopelessness”

HumanitarianHumanitarianEducationEducationCommunity Community Service Service

HumanitarianHumanitarianEducationEducationCommunity Community Service Service

Community Community AwardsAwards

Community Community AwardsAwards

Scholarships Scholarships DonatedDonated BHCOC has donated BHCOC has donated over $100,000 to local over $100,000 to local Schools, Colleges and Schools, Colleges and Universities in Orlando Universities in Orlando and throughout the and throughout the State of Florida.State of Florida.

Pineloch ElementaryPineloch Elementary Valencia Community Valencia Community

CollegeCollege University of Central University of Central

Florida Florida Florida A&M UniversityFlorida A&M University Bethune CookmanBethune Cookman

BHCOC has donated BHCOC has donated over $100,000 to local over $100,000 to local Schools, Colleges and Schools, Colleges and Universities in Orlando Universities in Orlando and throughout the and throughout the State of Florida.State of Florida.

Pineloch ElementaryPineloch Elementary Valencia Community Valencia Community

CollegeCollege University of Central University of Central

Florida Florida Florida A&M UniversityFlorida A&M University Bethune CookmanBethune Cookman

Scholarships Scholarships DonatedDonated

In In past years, over past years, over $5,000 was also $5,000 was also donated to the donated to the community at large to community at large to help with Tutoring, help with Tutoring, Water for Haiti, Water for Haiti, Victims of Fire, Little Victims of Fire, Little League, local League, local Churches and more.Churches and more.

In In past years, over past years, over $5,000 was also $5,000 was also donated to the donated to the community at large to community at large to help with Tutoring, help with Tutoring, Water for Haiti, Water for Haiti, Victims of Fire, Little Victims of Fire, Little League, local League, local Churches and more.Churches and more.

Thanks for All your Thanks for All your SupportSupport