BBHCOC
Events

Gather, celebrate, give back.

Our calendar runs all year — from headline galas to quiet, meaningful service in our neighborhoods.

Upcoming

Save the dates
Featured · Save the date

22nd Black History Scholarship Awards and Juneteenth Celebration Gala

Join us to celebrate excellence, heritage, and future leaders — an unforgettable evening of honor, inspiration, and celebration.

Date
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
Venue
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Theme
Dreams Do Come True
Ticket
$100 · price includes tax
Erin Jackson, Olympic gold medalist
Keynote speaker
Erin Jackson
Olympic Gold Medalist
Get tickets →Sponsorship & tables

Formal invitation to follow.

Save the Date flyer for the 22nd Black History Scholarship Awards and Juneteenth Celebration Gala
Group & corporate

Sponsorships & tables

For sponsorship and table reservations, contact Vernard Batson.

(407) 668-1865

Past events

Looking back
  • Feb 1 – Mar 1, 2026
    Art Exhibit by Nasanee
    Orange County Administration Center
  • Feb 20, 2026
    31st Annual Black History Month Festival and Lunch on the Lawn
    Orange County Administration Center
  • Feb 13, 2026
    Artist Reception
    Orange County Administration Center
  • Feb 12, 2026
    Storytelling Hour — The BHCOC reads to students of Rosemont Elementary School
    Orlando, FL
  • Jan 27, 2026
    Black History Month Proclamation
    Orange County Administration Center

Year-round programs

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Head Start Storytelling Hours

Volunteer readers visit local Head Start centers to share stories celebrating Black history and culture.

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Christmas Givebacks

Annual outreach providing gifts and support to citizens with kidney disease throughout the holiday season.