Enjoy a virtual excerpt of the new PBS documentary, The Black Church, followed by a live virtual conversation about the Black Church in Central Florida.
Speakers include:
• Moderator, Dr. Jeff Williamson, Communications Director for Orange County Government
• Talia Blake, Morning Edition Host and Reporter, WMFE
• Dr. Randolph Bracy, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Religion and Dean of the Cornelius & Doro-the Henderson School of Religion at Bethune-Cookman University
• Bishop Elect Derrick L. McCrae, Sr., The Experience Christian Center
• Reverend Bettye J. Watson, Pastor, St. Paul A. M. E. Church
This event is in partnership with Orange County Government, Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative and the Orange County Library System.
This virtual screenings will take place via OVEE, a web-based service that allows participants to watch streaming media together and chat live in a virtual theater. All you need to participate is a computer, tablet or other device with a good internet connection. Before the event, we recommend you run a test to ensure OVEE works properly on your device. We recommend using Chrome web browser.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | History - Culture - Genealogy | Education & Learning |
TAGS: | history | epd | blackhistory |
Mon, Apr 12 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Apr 13 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Apr 14 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Thu, Apr 15 | 9:00AM to 8:00PM |
Fri, Apr 16 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Apr 17 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Apr 18 | 1:00PM to 6:00PM |
This project was funded under the provisions of the DLIS Florida CARES act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida’s DLIS Florida CARES Act program is administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services. www.imls.gov
For FY2020-21 37.2% of the total cost for OCLS equipment, accessories, and services for virtual programs, events, and classes, as well as PPE and STEM Learning Kits ($64,689), is supported by federal money; 62.8% of this project ($109,311) is supported by local money. The total budget for this project is $174,000.
Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in any class or event due to a disability may arrange for accommodations by contacting the location at which the event is held at least seven days prior to the event.
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