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Hosts annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival on first Saturday in February each year in Downtown Anaheim. OC Juneteenth Celebration in Santa Ana
Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization Orange County, Californiaoc-hc.orgBorn February 22, 1980Joined December 2011
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Reflecting on the 2022 OC Black History Parade and Unity Festival
Orange County Heritage Council hosted the 42nd annual Orange County Black History Parade in downtown Anaheim with a Unity Festival following on Center Street Promenade. #supportblackbusiness #blackhistorymonth #blm
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Thank you and Crear Studio for the “OC Black History Parade Archival Exhibition” in Santa Ana. We loved Santa Ana Redd’s bbq, too! Be sure to check out the virtual storymap: cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3
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Sometimes historical moments happen over BBQ at the OC Black History Parade archival exhibition…
It’s official #luisjrodriguez is a candidate for California state governor! ✊🏽
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If you haven’t made it to visit the OC Black History Parade Archival Exhibition, there’s still time!
Closing Reception:
2-5pm Saturday, February 26th
BBQ & Historical Conversation
(Appetizers & Beverages)
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OC Stories #TBT
Girl's Drill Team marching during Black History Parade, Santa Ana.
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#ocpubliclibraries #localhistory #blackhistorymonth
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Last weekend our Umoja Club participated in the Annual OC Black History Parade and Culture Fair! Check out our website to see a full list of Black History Month events going on! bit.ly/3HOYbiY
#bhm #coastlinecollege #umoja #blackhistorymonth
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This past Saturday, my DEI commissioner Rebekah Thomas represented Irvine at the annual Black History Parade and Unity Festival hosted by the OC Heritage Council in downtown Anaheim. Shoutout to Rivian for providing rides for our representatives at the parade!
#blackhistorymonth
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Images from the 2022 AUHSD OC Black History Parade. Thank you to all the following AUHSD groups that participated.
Anaheim Bros
Katella Boys Basketball
AUHSD BLM Taskforce
Savanna BSU
Western BSU
Katella BSU
Loara BSU
Cypress BSU
Magnolia BSU
Cypress & Katella students
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SBC showed up and represented at the OC Black History Parade! We spotted Dwayne Roberts, Alberta Christie and Margo Malone at the OC Black History Fair. It was a great time. Were you there?
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It was an honor to be invited to join in the 42nd Annual OC Black History Month Parade & Unity Festival in #Anaheim hosted by the OC Heritage Council. Thank you to Irvine City Staff, our DEI Committee & our amazing partners at Rivian.
#BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistorymonthoc
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Santa Ana Juneteenth Festival 2022
Saturday June 18th
Centennial Regional Park
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Honors for Mr. Warren Bussey who is celebrating 108 years. Warren is the oldest African American man in Orange County. Orange County Heritage County salutes Mr. Bussey as an esteemed elder in our community
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OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival - Saturday, February 5, 2022, in
The parade route is set and the festival area is twice as big!
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OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival
Save the Date - Saturday February 5, 2022
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A high school in California is introducing students to the possibility of a career in truck driving, an industry facing worker shortages impacting the nation's supply chain.
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#OC, we have posted the #OCCOVID19 cases reported to us today to our website at occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/coronavirus-in, where additional data are available. Updates are posted Monday-Friday.
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Parade Route is Anaheim Boulevard stepping off at Lincoln Avenue, move south to Water Street, loops around continue north and end at Broadway in
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Announcing the 42nd Annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival will be held in downtown Anaheim on Saturday February 5, 2022 from 9 am to 5 pm. Stay engaged on website oc-hc.org and Facebook event page fb.me/e/1XFlZKoFw
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See you at the Santa Ana Family Day Festival this Saturday September 25th at Angels Community Park, 914 W. 3rd Street Santa Ana. Parking available in structure across the street #santaana #livemusic #carshow #kids #family #festival #OrangeCounty
Congratulations Orange County Heritage Council Scholarship Recipients. A special thank you to @VANS_66 for the generous donation that made this year's scholarships possible
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OCHC thanks the vendors, food booths,community organizations and organizations that came out to showcase at the OC Juneteenth Celebration 2021. See the program in the link and Let's stay connected throughout the year!
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Be ready for the next election by taking a minute to review your current voter registration info at ocvote.com/verify. To make changes to your voter registration record, go to registertovote.ca.gov.
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Orange County Heritage Council & OC Learning Black History present overview - Juneteenth celebrated by African Americans in Orange County, California over the years. Come out to celebrate on Saturday June 19th at Centennial Regional Park in Santa Ana
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Come out to Laundeco food distribution in Pico Union on Saturday November28th. Orange County Heritage Council partners with diverse communities. We are a part of the Afro Latino community and collaborate with other organizations. See you there.
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Happy 107th Mr. Warren Bussey!
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1/2 #TeamAndrewDo helped celebrate WWII U.S. Army Veteran Mr. Warren Bussey’s 107th birthday at a drive-thru party this weekend in Santa Ana. #HappyBirthday Mr. Bussey, thank you for your service!
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Ben Francisco was born in Santa Ana, Ca. He attended Servite High (Anaheim, Ca), Cypress College, & UCLA. Selected by Cleveland in the 5th round of the 2002 Draft. Signed for 170K. Played 7 seasons with CLE, TAM, PHI , TOR, HOU, & NYY.
2008: AVG.266, HR 15, RBI 55
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Happy #VeteransDay to all who served.
Thank you to every servicemember who has sworn to defend our country and the values it stands for.
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Today we honor all Veterans. Thank you for your hard work, sacrifice, and service to our Country! Today’s act of kindness: Ask a veteran to share how they got one of their patches and what it means!
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African American and white women get breast cancer at about the same rate, but African American women die from breast cancer at a that is about 40% higher rate than white women. This is due primarily to late stage diagnosis. Early detection is key! MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY!
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DARYLE WARD was born in Lynwood, Ca. He attended Brethren Christian High (Huntington Beach) & Santa Ana College . Drafted by the TIGERS in the 15th round/ '94 Draft. Played in 10 seasons from '98-'08. Son of Gary Ward (Compton HS)
2002: AVG.276,HR 12,RBI 76
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Nice piece about Len Johnson on the BBC today. Ours is 10+ years old.
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Join us Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 8:30 p.m. ET for an enlightened discussion of civic engagement and action!
Watch here: d9events.org
#OmegaPsiPhi #VOTE
If you're looking for an official ballot drop box, here's what to look for and where. Find a map with ballot drop box and vote center locations at Anaheim.net/elections.
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Lending a hand at the Families Together Clinic’s food giveaway today. Fresh produce, fruits and vegetables for any Tustin family in need. #supportinglocalfamilies #Tustin #Service
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We mailed ballots to all 1.7 million voters in OC today! Sign up to track your ballot at OC Ballot Express at ocvote.com/track #ocvote2020 #ocvotecenters2020 #protect2020
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