Age Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
Join us for an important and impactful event intended for mature audiences that seeks to confront the history of racial terror in Orange County. This program, in conjunction with the soil collection project and the installation of a marker honoring the Morrows, aims to correct the narrative of racial violence in our community, acknowledge the pain both past and present, and honor the lives lost. By exploring how past traumas continue to shape our present, we can work toward a more just and informed future.
Program Highlights:
- 2-3:30 PM: Speakers and Discussion
- Dr. Freddie Parker: An Overview of Lynchings in the U.S. and Orange County
- Wade Harrison: A Presentation on Governor Holden and Lucinda Morrow's testimony
- 3:30-4 PM: Break and Refreshments
- 4-6 PM: Short Reading and Moderated, Open Discussion
- Group Reading of Paul Lawrence Dunbar's short story, The Lynching of Jube Benson. NOTE: If you're interested in being a reader, contact us as soon as possible.
- Dr. Michelle Laws: Presentation and Facilitated Discussion
Joining Virtually:
This event will also be available to view via Microsoft Teams. The link and information to join follow below.
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Meeting ID: 258 894 480 608
Passcode: PixgBk
Materials For Further Learning:
An information list about this subject compiled by Orange County Public Library can be found here. An abbreviated version of this list will be available at the event.
This event provides an opportunity for collective reflection, open dialogue, and community healing. Registration is preferred but not required.
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