BBHCOC
Est. 2002 · Orlando, Florida

Celebrating, preserving,
and teaching African American history.

A volunteer-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit funding scholarships, hosting community events, and bringing the stories of Black history to schools, families, and neighborhoods across Central Florida.

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$450K+
Donated to schools & universities
$450K+
Awarded in student scholarships
23+
Years serving Central Florida
Our Mission

A community of volunteers committed to telling the full story.

For more than two decades, the Black History Committee of Orange County has brought together educators, civic leaders, and neighbors who believe that Black history is American history — and that it deserves to be celebrated all year long.

We award scholarships to the next generation of leaders, partner with schools across the state, and host community programs that span storytelling, the arts, and remembrance.

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Schools & universities we support
Pineloch ElementaryOlympia High SchoolValencia CollegeUniversity of Central FloridaFlorida A&M UniversityBethune-Cookman UniversityEdward Waters CollegeFlorida Memorial UniversityRollins CollegePineloch ElementaryOlympia High SchoolValencia CollegeUniversity of Central FloridaFlorida A&M UniversityBethune-Cookman UniversityEdward Waters CollegeFlorida Memorial UniversityRollins College
What we do

Programs that fund, teach, and remember.

01

Scholarships

Annual scholarships for Black and African American students attending HBCUs, Florida colleges, and universities across the state.

02

Community Events

From Black History Month galas and festivals on the lawn to storytelling hours at Head Start centers and Christmas Givebacks.

03

Education Partnerships

Direct support and programming with Pineloch Elementary, Olympia High, Valencia, UCF, FAMU, Bethune-Cookman, and more.

Calendar of Events

Upcoming

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  • June 27, 2026
    22nd Black History Scholarship Awards and Juneteenth Celebration Gala
    Rosen Centre Hotel

Past events

  • February 1 – March 1, 2026
    Art Exhibit by Nasanee
    Orange County Administration Center
  • February 20, 2026
    31st Annual Black History Month Festival and Lunch on the Lawn
    Orange County Administration Center
  • February 13, 2026
    Artist Reception
    Orange County Administration Center
  • February 12, 2026
    Storytelling Hour — The BHCOC reads to students of Rosemont Elementary School
    Orlando, FL
  • January 27, 2026
    Black History Month Proclamation
    Orange County Administration Center
“Black history is American history — and it deserves to be told, taught, and celebrated all year long.”
Get involved

Help us fund the next scholarship.

Every gift — large or small — goes directly toward students, programs, and preserving the legacy of Central Florida's Black community.

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