For Black History Month 2023, the BIPOC elected officials of Orange County, N.C., have released their video presentation of two poetry readings: “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and “Making the Struggle Every Day” by Ella Baker.
WATCH THE VIDEO on YouTube at https://youtu.be/rvtyw2zameg
The elected officials representing the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) coalition who are featured in the video presentation are as follows:
- U.S Representative
Valerie P. Foushee - N.C. Representative
Renée Price - N.C. Representative
Allen Buansi - N.C. District Court 15B
Judge Joal Hall Broun - Carrboro Town Council
Barbara Foushee
Eliazar Posada - Chapel Hill Town Council
Camille Berry
Tai Huynh
Paris Miller-Foushee - Hillsborough Board of Commissioners
Robb English
Matt Hughes - Orange County Board of County Commissioners
Jean Hamilton
Anna Richards - Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education
Rani Dasi
Riza Jenkins
Deon Temne
Black History Month
Since its beginnings as a weeklong recognition by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, Black History Month has grown to include opportunities for education, reflection, and celebration.
Everyone is invited to participate in Black History Month events this February and continue interest in the meaning and impacts of Black Americans throughout the year.
Click here to see Black History Month events planned by Orange County.