04-14-2022 Special Session Supporting DocumentsPROJECT
PROPOSAL
Theatrical Presentation by the Descendants
By Patricia Whatley and Andrea Riley, Descendants
3/1/2022
This proposal is being submitted to the Human Relations
Diversity Board by the Descendants of Jackson and Annie
Hamiter, on behalf of Descendants of the victims and
survivors of the 1920 Ocoee, Florida Election Day Massacre
This project is the brainchild of Descendants, Patricia Whatley
and Andrea Riley. With a combined 5 decades of experience in
this field - the Creative and Performing Arts runs through their
veins. So, naturally, when the pair of cousins discussed visiting
the town where their ancestors once resided, the concept
of a theatrical tribute was soon to follow. The very idea of
honoring their ancestors filled their hearts with joy, peace, and
a sense of family pride. And it is proving to be cathartic, as
it has begun to erase some of the pain, the shame, and the
stigma associated with the events of the past. It wasn’t long
before they considered that more families would enjoy taking
part in this one-of-a-kind event. They started reaching out to
other descendants. The two are honored to lead the way by
knocking on the door - and once opened - holding it wide for
others to enter in.
Furthermore, they believe that the therapeutic nature of this
production will have a far-reaching impact by promoting the
healing process throughout the community, the state, and the
nation.
PROJECT
PROPOSAL
CONCEPT:
The concept of this proposed theatrical presentation is THE POSITIVE AND
NEGATIVE INFLUENCE OF THE 1920 OCOEE, FLORIDA ELECTION DAY
MASSACRE as told by the Descendants of Victims and Survivors.
PURPOSE:
There is a 3-fold purpose for this presentation. Our goals are to acknowledge,
honor, and mend.
Acknowledge: We want to acknowledge not only the event itself, but the
enduring impact that remains. Far too many generations have passed while
the truth remained concealed in a shroud of silence and darkness. Now that
truth and light has prevailed over deception and lies, the time to enlighten this
generation (and subsequent ones) is long overdue.
Honor: Secondly, we would like to honor the victims, survivors, and descendants
of those whose lives, property, livelihood, financial security, and generational
wealth were stolen through this horrific event.
Mend: Last, and most importantly, it is our desire to mend, by aiding in the
healing process through this cathartic presentation. In the words of author,
poet, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou, “There is no greater agony than
bearing an untold story inside you”. It is time for the descendants to speak
on behalf of our forefathers, ourselves, and the succeeding generations whose
lives were forever changed on that fateful day.
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CAST/PRESENTERS
Families of victims and survivors who care to participate are welcome to do so.
Each family unit would be allotted between 10-15 minutes to present. The actual
length of the full presentation would depend upon the number of families who
opt to take part. The optimal length of the program would be between 60-90
minutes. Each family would tell their story around the central theme and can have
up to 5 participants. The total number of participants will be determined as we
are obtaining additional contact lists. The budget is based on an estimated 20
presenters.
CENTRAL THEME
REFLECTIONS: OUR FAMILY HERITAGE IS BUILT ON __________________________
Each family will fill in the blank for their clan’s theatrical presentation. This will
be reminiscent of the Griot, defined as: a member of a class of traveling poets,
musicians, and storytellers who maintain a tradition of oral history in parts of West
Africa.
ART MEDIUMS
The stories may be told by any medium (or combination) of artistic expression
that each family chooses. This may include, but is not limited to: music, song,
poetry, dance, spoken word, rap, skit, storytelling, recitation, painting, sculpture,
drawing, photography, graphic design, video, audio/visual presentation, etc.
AUDIENCE
While we would most definitely welcome audience members of all ages
indiscriminately, we would love to tell our story to the youth, as well. We ask that
special effort be made to reach young people who may not typically be exposed
to such an event but would benefit considerably from it. We believe that insights
to be gained from our stories have the potential to change the trajectory of their
lives. And it is our desire to raise up the next generation of storytellers and
historians to carry the baton.
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ORDER OF PROGRAM
This is a general outline of the order of the program. Crew members will conduct virtual
rehearsals with families and lend their expertise, as needed, to ensure each family is
well-prepared and confident in time for their tribute. The final order of the program will
be determined after the site visit has taken place and will take into consideration the
unique nature of each family’s presentation.
Opening: Original Theme Song.
• The show will open with an original theme song that will set the tone for the
event. The song will be written, performed, and edited by descendants.
Multimedia Presentation:
• A multimedia presentation will create seamless transitions between each family’s
tribute. The Producer and Director will meet with each participating family
to gather their family tree info, history, background, photos, articles, etc. that
the descendants would like to be included in their segment. This segment will
immediately precede their family’s presentation and serve as their introduction.
• The Creative Director and Producer will collaborate on writing the narration,
formatting the family trees to obtain uniformity, and edit the family info provided
into a comprehensive, visually pleasing opening segment.
Closing: Unity Circle - The Cord that Binds Us Together.
• All audience members and descendants will be invited to participate in this
ceremonial demonstration of unity, hope, and healing.
Flow of Program:
• Opening Song
• Narration
• Family 1 Multimedia Intro Segment - Family 1 Presents
• Narration
• Family 2 Multimedia Intro Segment - Family 2 Presents
• Narration
• Family 3 Multimedia Intro Segment – Family 3 Presents
• (Continue the format until all families have presented)
• Unity Circle
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CAST AND CREW MEMBERS EXPENSES
The Cast refers to the descendants who will present a tribute. The budget is based on an
estimated 20 individuals and includes roundtrip transportation, ground transportation,
hotel accommodations, meal allotment, and a per diem/honorarium for 2 days (dress
rehearsal and performance day).
The Crew members (Producer, Director, Creative Director, and two Production
Assistants) will need to arrive a day earlier to allow for a full day of prep prior to the
dress rehearsal and performance day. The budget for these 5 individuals is based on
3 days.
ADDITIONAL CREW, A/V, AND TECH
• Additional Crew Members.
o Photographers (2)
o Videographers (2)
• Audio/Visual. A/V needs will be based on the venue selected. A comprehensive
needs assessment will be finalized during the Site Visit. A/V needs include, but are
not limited to:
o Lighting & spotlight
o projector & screen
o sound system
o cordless and lavalier microphones and stands
• Technical Crew. Our needs will be dependent upon the equipment and personnel
that are included with the venue rental. A comprehensive needs assessment will
be finalized during the Site Visit to determine the need for hiring support for the
following roles:
o A/V tech
o Lighting Tech
o Spotlight Operator
o Audio/Sound Tech
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SET DESIGN, PROPS, PROGRAMS
• Option A. We have inquired about the rental of existing museum exhibit items for
set design and props. The costs range from $10,000 - $30,000 for rental, transport,
set up, and break down. The final cost would be calculated based upon the items
selected. (See Estimate from Orange County Regional History Center)
• Option B. We have also priced a second option that would range between $5,000
- $7,500 and includes rental, transport, set up, and break down.
• Souvenir Program Booklet. Playbill-style programs may be sold or distributed to
the audience. Total ordered will be based on size of audience. Estimated cost of
$400 for the first 300 copies includes design and printing costs.
SITE VISIT
A preliminary site visit to Ocoee will be required no later than June 2022. The attendees
will include the Producer, Director, Creative Director, and one Production Assistant.
The budgeted expenses include roundtrip transportation, rental car, hotel, meals, and
a per diem.
SPECIAL REQUESTS
• Plaques and Proclamations. We request that the plaques and proclamations
that have been distributed to descendants in previous years be presented to family
members who have not yet received them. A comprehensive list and pertinent
details will be provided.
• Banquet Tickets. We are aware that a banquet has been held in past years. In the
event that a banquet is held this year (separate from the production), we request
complimentary tickets for each cast and crew member who wishes to attend.
• Marketing. We ask that press releases and other marketing materials be specifically
geared towards inviting families with children. As previously stated, we want to be
intentional about including young people.
CONCLUSION
On behalf of the descendants of victims and survivors of the Ocoee, Florida 1920
Election Day Massacre, we would like to thank you for considering this proposal. Should
you have questions or require additional information, kindly reach out to Andrea Riley
at 609-304-6135 or via email at andrea.h.riley@gmail.com.
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Andrea Riley is a producer, playwright, choreographer, dancer, actress, spoken word poet,
published author, and generational trauma healing facilitator with a passion to use the arts as a
pathway to healing and wholeness.
Andrea has founded two dance troupes - Graceful Praise and Point of Impact, and a theater
company - Dramatic Impact. She has taught drama and dance to children through adults,
ranging from 3-60 years of age. Her productions have been performed along the East Coast
and have been televised.
Andrea’s vision is to create artistic works that have a positive influence upon our culture; leave
an indelible impression on our society; and impact generations to come.
Mrs. Riley is co-founder of the Marriage Service Technicians, along with her husband, Clifton.
The organization’s mission is to equip relationships with tools to go the distance via workshops,
conferences, podcasts, blogs, biblical counseling, trauma-informed healing, prayer resources,
and creative events.
Andrea holds degrees in Entertainment Technology and Liberal Arts and Science. She was
awarded numerous honors from the Art Institute of Philadelphia and Burlington County College
for writing, editing, public speaking, and academic excellence.
Andrea is a proud descendant of Jackson and Annie Hamiter, survivors of the 1920 Ocoee,
Florida Election Day Massacre.
ANDREA RILEY
Producer
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PATRICIA MERRITT WHATLEY
Director
Patricia Merritt Whatley is an educator, entrepreneur, director, vocalist, actress, and published
author. Ms. Whatley is the Founder and Artistic Director of Tajiri Arts School and Museum, an
after-school performing arts Program in Sanford, Florida. The program operated for 20 years
and trained more than 3,500 students ages 3-17. As Director, Patricia cultivated and fostered
40 partnerships with a diverse range of community, civic, governmental, and philanthropic
organizations.
A partial list of Tajiri’s partnerships includes:
• The Boys Clubs,
• The Girls Clubs,
• The Dept of Juvenile Justice,
• The Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network,
• The United States Army,
• The United States Navy,
• The Orlando Opera Company,
• Universal Studios,
• Churches (Baptist, Catholic, Methodist, and many other denominations)
• National Conventions for Several Sororities and Fraternities
Ms. Whatley has been widely recognized for her years of distinguished service. Awards include:
• 1992 Seminole County Teacher of the Year,
• NAACP Humanitarian Award,
• Walt Disney World Community Service Award,
• United Arts Incorporated Award,
• National Thomas A. Dorsey Community Award for Outstanding Leadership,
• Orlando Magic Basketball Association Black History Honoree,
Two of Pat’s most treasured memories from her time with Tajiri are performing a Folk Opera on
the history of Sanford, FL, and performing before 30,000 administrators and teachers at the
National Education Association Convention.
Pat holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama, and
Master’s Degree In Administration and Supervision from Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
She is the great-granddaughter of Jackson and Annie Hamiter.
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DESTINY McMILLIAN
Creative Director
Destiny (Desi) McMillian is a multi-talented photographer, music video producer, videographer,
editor, spoken word poet, dancer, choreographer, graphic design artist, illustrator, and
entrepreneur. As a spoken word artist, she has performed in numerous individual and team
poetry competitions throughout the East Coast where she’s won top honors. Her photography
has been showcased and has won awards in juried art shows. Destiny’s illustrations and poems
have been featured in several literary publications.
As a creative visionary, Desi combines her skills in videography, editing, photography, choreography,
and set design in the roles of creative director and director of photography for music videos for
up-and-coming artists. Her credits include the creation of videos for businesses and non-profit
organizations.
Destiny holds degrees in Fine Art Photography and Graphic Design from Rowan College at
Burlington County. She is the third-great granddaughter of Jackson and Annie Hamiter.
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BUDGET
Budget Continued
Estimated Total Category Details Calculations
Cast and Crew Expenses The totals are based on an est. 20 presenters and 5 crew members
$ 10,000.00 Transportation (Cast) Up to $500 per presenter (incl. airfare/train fare and rental car/uber, or mileage
reimbursement of 58.5 cents per mile for drivers).
$500 x 20 ppl
$ 2,750.00 Transportation (Crew) Crew transportation includes extra day's rental car/ground transit $550 x 5 ppl
$ 7,000.00 Accommodations (Cast) 2 nights per cast member @ $175 per night $350 x 20 ppl
$ 2,625.00 Accommodations (Crew) 3 nights per crew member @ $175 per night $525 x 5 ppl
$ 2,640.00 Meal allotment (Cast) $66 standard allowance per day X 2 days $132 x 20 ppl
$ 990.00 Meal allotment (Crew) $66 standard allowance per day X 3 days $198 x 5 ppl
$ 5,000.00 Per Diem/Honorarium (Cast) $250 per presenter (2 days @ $125/day - rehearsal and performance) $250 x 20 ppl
$ 1,875.00 Per Diem/Honorarium (Crew) $375 per crew member (3 days @ $125/day) $375 x 5 ppl
$ 32,880.00 Subtotal Cast/Crew Expenses
Site Visit Preliminary visit - Producer, Director, Creative Director, 1 Prod Asst.
$ 2,000.00 Transportation Up to $500 per crew member (flights) $500 x 4 ppl
$ 450.00 Ground Transportation Rental car, fuel, tolls, parking (not per person, 1 car needed) N/A
$ 1,400.00 Accommodations 2 night per person @ $175 per night $350 x 4 ppl
$ 528.00 Meal allotment $66 standard allowance per day X 2 days $132 x 4 ppl
$ 1,000.00 Per Diem $250 per person ($125 per day x 2-day site visit) $250 x 4 ppl
$ 5,378.00 Subtotal Site Visit
Estimated Total Category Details
Venue, A/V, Crew, etc. Expenses
TBD Venue Rental Based on the venue selected
TBD A/V Tech Based on the venue selected
TBD Lighting Rental Based on the venue selected
TBD Projector & Screen Based on the venue selected
TBD Microphones and stands rental Based on the venue selected
TBD Lighting tech Based on the venue selected
TBD Sound tech Based on the venue selected
TBD Set Design & Props,
(2 Options available) Option A - ranges between $10,000 - $30,000.
Option B - ranges between $5,000 - $7,500
$ 600.00 Photographers (2) 2 days/2photographers (rehearsal day and event)
$ 1,200.00 Videographers (2) 2 days/2 videographers (rehearsal day and event)
$ 5,000.00 Producer
$ 5,000.00 Stage Director
$ 5,000.00 Creative Director
$ 500.00 Admin. Assistance
$ 17,300.00 Subtotal Venue, A/V, Crew Expenses
Additional Requests
$ 400.00 Souvenir Program Booklet Includes design and printing costs for 300 booklets.
TBD Banquet Tickets If a banquet is held, we request tickets for all cast and crew.
TBD Proclamations and Plaques For family members who have not yet received them.
$ 400.00 Category Subtotal
Category Totals
$ 32,880.00 Cast Expenses
$ 5,378.00 Site Visit
$ 17,300.00 Venue, A/V, Crew Expenses
$ 400.00 Additional Requests
$ 55,958.00 Grand Total
Estimate
The Orange County Regional History Center would be honored to explore an opportunity
to craft a traveling or second iteration exhibition of Yesterday, This Was Home: The Ocoee
Massacre of 1920. A very base level estimate of costs would range in the $10,000 -
$30,000 range to start, depending on the needs and magnitude of the exhibition planning.
Considerations which would need to be discussed in order to provide an accurate estimate
include, but are not limited to, timeline for the project, size of exhibition, how much of the
content would be used and/or need to be recrafted, amount and style of panel printing,
interest in object loans with possible casework or security needs, how much technology
and re-programming, as well as spatial needs for lighting, climate control, security etc. If
it would be only a second installation that would be a very different cost than a proposal
to further travel part of the exhibition which requires different insurance, crating, shipping,
etc. The History Center is available to discuss the opportunity and possible logistics at your
convenience as we welcome the ability to make this exhibition and its content as widely
accessible as possible to the public.
Best,
Pamela Schwartz (she/her/hers)
Executive Director
Orange County Regional History Center &
Historical Society of Central Florida
65 E. Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801
Tel: 407-836-8595
Cell: 321-318-4301
www.thehistorycenter.org
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City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Project Purposes:To recognize Asian American Pacific Islander
Heritage Month in May and for the students to have fun while learning
The Project:Creatively draw the word for hello in the primary language
of a country/state/territory and the national/state/territorial flower of one
of the Asian or Pacific Islands specifically listed by the United States
Census Bureau as Asian or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander as
shown in the next few powerpoints
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Asian –A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far
East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example,
Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine
Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander –A person having origins in
any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific
Islands.1
Reference
1 -https://www.census.gov/topics/population/race/about.html
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Asian
Cambodia (Khmer) -Choum Reap Sor2 National Flower -Rumdul
https://www.indochina.tours/national-flower-of-cambodia/
China (Mandarin/Cantonese) –Ni Hao2 National Flower -Plum Blossom
https://helonational.com/national-flower-of-china/
India (Hindi) –Namaste2 National Flower –Lotus (also Vietnam National Flower)
https://whatsanswer.com/national-flower-of-india/
Japan (Japanese) –Kon’nichiwa2 National Flower –Chrysanthemum
https://www.japancitytour.com/info/national-flower-japan-chrysanthemum.html
Korea (Korean) –Anyeong Haseyo2 National Flower –Korean Rose (Hibiscus Syriacus)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus_syriacus
Reference
2 -https://ninaoutandabout.ca/how-to-say-hello-in-different-languages/
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Asian (con’t)
Malaysia (Malay/Indonesian) –Selamat Pagi2 National Flower -Bunga Raya (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinesis)
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2018/08/31/how-the-bunga-raya-became-malaysias-national-flower/1667877
Pakistan (Urdu) –Assalam u Alaikum2 National Flower –Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbols_of_Pakistan
the Philippine Islands (Tagalog) –Kamusta2 National Flower –Sampaguita (Jasminum sambac)
https://flowerpatchdelivery.com/blog/facts-about-philippines-national-flower/
Thailand (Thai) -S̄wạs̄dī2 National Flower –Ratchaphruek
https://ezinearticles.com/?National-Flower-of-Thailand&id=4732787
Vietnam (Vietnamese) –Xin Chào2 National Flower –Lotus (also India National Flower)
https://duendebymadamzozo.com/lotus-flower-symbolism/
Reference
2 -https://ninaoutandabout.ca/how-to-say-hello-in-different-languages/
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Hawaii (Hawaiian) –Aloha2 State Flower –Yellow Hibiscus
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-hawaii-state-flower.html
Guam (Chamorro) -Hafa Adai2 Territorial Flower –Paper Flower (Bougainvillea) https://www.visitguam.com/chamorro-culture/nature/flowers/
Samoa (Samoan) –Tālofa2 Territorial Flower/Tree –Paogo (Ulafala)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_and_territory_flowers
Reference
2 -https://ninaoutandabout.ca/how-to-say-hello-in-different-languages/
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
The contest:Each participating school will determine their own school's best drawing that will be submitted to the HRDB. The HRDB at its meeting on Thursday, May 5th will determine which of the individual schools' winners is the overall winner.ALL students who participated in this project may submit their drawing to the city and have it displayed on the wall at Ocoee city hall during the month of May in recognition of Asian American Pacific islander Heritage Month because all our students are winners.
Project funding:City of Ocoee Commissioner Richard Firstner has graciously agreed to fund this project up to $650. If all 11 schools participate, each schools' winners will receive $50 and the overall winner will receive an additional $100. If less than 11 schools participate than winners of the individual schools would each receive up to $100 depending on how many schools participated.
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Project participation:A total of eleven Ocoee elementary schools have been invited to participate in this project. Currently, the following five schools have an interest
Citrus Elementary
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Ocoee Elementary
Prairie Lake Elementary School
Renaissance Charter at Crown Point
Grade level:The grade levels and classes participating will be entirely up to the individual school and classroom teachers.However, based on the feedback I received from the principals I would encourage the schools to offer this project to kindergarten thru second grade so the project does not conflict with the preparation for, or the taking of, the florida state assessments for grades 3 and up.
City of OcoeeHuman Relations Diversity Board
Hello Asian American and Pacific Islander Project
Proposal by Member Moyer on April 7, 2022
Project timing:If the Board approves this project tonight than I will
notify all the Principals tomorrow, ask them to begin this project, and
submit their school's contest winner preferably by Friday, April 29th but
no later than Monday, May 2nd and separately submit all student
drawings who wish to have their drawing displayed at city hall.
City of Ocoee
Human Relations Diversity Board
April 14, 2022
Background: Different components of the United States government as well as some social and other
organizations recognize countless special occasion months, weeks, and days throughout the world.
Objective: The objective of presenting these suggestive special occasions is for the Board to consider
bringing before the Ocoee City Commission the occasion which will most often be accomplished
during our allotted time at the beginning of each Ocoee City Commission meeting and occasionally in
the form of a Proclamation.
Criteria: The focus of this document is to present a wide range of special occasions for Board
consideration that collectively represent the diverse community in which we live and our HRDB
responsibility to recognize all citizens of Ocoee and encourage the Commission and the public to
further research these special occasions if they have an interest. There will be no religious holidays
listed, however some state, patriotic, and social special occasions will be proposed in this document.
This list of special occasions could not possibly include all special occasions, only those selected.
Month Proposed Special Occasions
January New Year's Day?
Universal Hour of Peace 6
International Quality of Life Month6
Global Community Engagement Day6
International Holocaust Remembrance Day6
International Day of Acceptance 6 (of people with disabilities)
National Staying Healthy Month6
National Poverty in America Awareness Month6
National Eye Care Month6
National Volunteer Blood Donor Month6
National Mentoring Month2
Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month2
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday3
Korean American Day6
Indian Republic Day6 (Constitution took effect)
Australia Day6
Nauru Independence Day6
National Florida Day6
Lunar Now Year'191N I
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February Lunar New Year8/9/N I
World NGO Day6 (non -governmental organizations/non-profits)
International Friendship Month6
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 6
National Freedom Day 12 (131h amendment signed)
National Inventors' Day6
Independence Day Grenada6
Independence Day Estonia6
Union Day6 (Myanmar formerly Burma)
African American History Month3
World Day of Social Justice6
National Peace Day6 (Taiwan)
National Women Inventors Month6
National Girls and Women in Sports Day6
League of Women Voters Day6
National Foundation Day6 (Japan)
Gambia Independence Day6
National Day Brunei6
National Day Kuwait6 /Kuwait Liberation Day6
Liberation Day Afghanistan6
President's Day6
Iwo Jima Day6
Flag Day MexiC06
Valentine's Day12
National Donor Day6
Gold Heart Day6 (Disabled Children Awareness)
Lui-Ngai-Ni6 (Harvest Festival India/Myanmar)
Susan B. Anthony's Birthday12
American Heart Month2/N2
March Irish -American Heritage Month.2
National Women's History Month'
Red Cross Month6
Youth Art Month2/N3
Universal Human Beings Week6
Transgender Day of Visibility6 (International)
World Speech Day6
World Consumer Rights Day6
International Women's Day6
International Day of Happiness"
International Day of AwesomeneSS6
World Recycling Day6
World Water Day6
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March (con't) Holi6 (Asian Indian day focusing on colours/fun/thanksgiving)
St. Patrick's Day12
American Citizenship Day6 (Puerto Rico)
Adwa Victory Day6 (Ethiopia)
Bulgaria Independence Day6
Ghana Independence Day6
Commonwealth Day6 (Australia/Canada/India/New Zealand/U.K.)
Constitution Day in Andoffa6
Greek Independence Day6
Pakistan Day6
Independence Day of Bangledesh6
Martyrs' Day in Madagascar6
Aztec New Year6
Cesar Chavez Day6
National Anthem Day6
Harriet Tubman Day6
Serfs' Emancipation Day6 (Tibet, China)
Land Day6 (Palestine)
Prince Kuhio Day6 (Hawaii)
Seward's Day6 (Alaska)
National Supreme Sacrifice Day6
National Employee Appreciation Day6
National Medal of Honor Day6
Equal Pay Days
Freedom of Information Day6
311 Day6
Earth Hour6
April Arab American Heritage Month2
Dalit Heritage Month2 (Asian Indian minority)
Ching Ming Festival6 (Chinese Memorial Day)
Financial Literacy Month2
Jazz Appreciation Month2
Mathematics Awareness Month2
National Child Abuse Prevention Month2
National Public Health Week6
National Alcohol Awareness Month 6
National Poetry Month2
National Volunteer Month2
National Internship Awareness Month.6
Month of the Military Child6 (e.g., Magical Melanie)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month2
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April (con't) Pascua Florida Day12
Scottish -American Heritage Month6
Stress Awareness Month6
Take our daughters and sons to work day 12
Walk to Work Day6
National Humor Month6
National Month of Hope6
May Cinco de Mayo (Franco -Mexican War Battle of Puebla) 13
International Civility Awareness Month6
International Family Day6
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month3
Haitian Heritage Month2
Jewish American Heritage Month2
Mental Health Awareness Month2
Older Americans Months
World Trade Months
Military Appreciation Month6
Healthy Vision Month6
National Women's Health Week6
Public Service Recognition Weeks
National Small Business Weeks
Teacher Appreciation Weeks
National Police Weeks
Peace Officers Memorial Day6
National EMS Week6
May Revolution Day6 (Argentina)
Mother's Days
National Creativity Day6
Memorial Day?
National Loyalty Day6
National Join Hands Day6
National Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day6
National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day6
National Smile Day6
June Caribbean -American Heritage Month6
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month'
National Safety Month2
National Men's Health Month6
City, of Ocoee
Human Relations Diversity Board
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June (con't) Black Lives Matter Month6
National Flag Week6
World Refugee Day6
World Blood Donor Day6
American Indian Citizenship Day6
Juneteenth National Independence Day?
National Loving Day6 (Interracial relationships)
Republic Day Italy6
Constitution Day6 (Denmark,)
Philippines Independence Day6
King Kamehameha Day6 (Hawaii)
National Alaska Day6
National New Mexico Day6
National West Virginia Day6
Social Media Day6
Father's Day6
Stand For Children Day6
Love Conquers All Day6
Hug Holiday6
National Handshake Day6
National Say Something Nice Day6
National Making Life Beautiful Day6
Audacity To Hope Day6
World Environment Day6
World Oceans Day6
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was officially celebrated in Japan and now is unofficially celebrated in certain areas in Japan (see References 8 and 9 listed above), Lunar New
Year is not a religious holiday like Christmas is for Christians, Eid is for Muslims, Diwali is for Hindus, and Hanukkah is for Jews. Therefore,
Lunar New Year a/k/a Chinese New Year a/k/a Spring Festival is on this list. However, Lunar New Year is listed both in January and in February
because some years like 2022 Lunar New Year is in February but in other years like 2023 it will be in January. Also, in some of the Asian
countries that celebrate Lunar New Year they use different names such as Tet in Vietnam and Scollal in Korea,
2 — Generally, this document has not included medical related special occasions of which there are many. However, there are exceptions such as
American Heart Month, special occasions dealing with mental health, children, or abuse which I feel are important enough topics to consider.
Most special occasions dealing with specific diseases have been excluded.
Children are indeed our future. Therefore, special occasions that would generally not be included if they pertain to motivating or encouraging
children in some way may be included.
4 — It is my personal experience, and it is supported by additional research, that Thanksgiving is treated as a religious harvest festival by religious
people of any faith but it is also celebrated as a non -religious harvest festival by non -religious people.
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Randolph Bracy
Ocoee Scholarship Program
The Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program was created by the 2021 Florida
Legislature to provide student financial assistance for a maximum of 50 eligible students
who are either (1) a direct descendant of victims of the Ocoee Election Day Riots of
November 1920, or (2) current African -American residents of Ocoee, Florida. Applicants
must provide proof of ancestry or proof of residency to the Office of Student Financial
Assistance (OSFA) for initial eligibility consideration. Eligible students must attend a
state university, public state college, or public postsecondary technical center in Florida
and will receive an amount up to $6, 100 annually, not to exceed the amount of the
student's tuition and registration fees. Funds for the program are contingent each year
upon the appropriations made available by the Florida Legislature.
Students seeking scholarship funding for the 2022-23 academic year, beginning with
the fall 2022 term, must:
Submit a completed, error -free Florida Financial Ai A lication (FFAA) by April 1,
2022 (available October 1, 2021). Applicants will be ranked by their FFAA
application submission date, if necessary.
Submit a completed, error -free Free _ARRIAicgqqtgiqnn fi
r �Federal St�udent �A (FAFSA) by
May 15, 2022 (available October 1, 2021). Eligible initial applicants will be ranked
based on need as determined by the FAFSA.
November 1920, a student must:
o Provide documentation of ancestry by April 1, 2022. Acceptable genealogical
documentation linking the applicant to a direct descendant includes, but is not
limited to:
• Birth Certificate(s)
• Marriage License(s)
• Death Certificate(s)
• Church Record(s)
• Obituary(ies)
o Provide a copy of your birth certificate, photo identification, and social security
card.
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If aRplying as a current Aftican-American resident of Ocoee, Florida, he student
wust:
• Provide proof of legal residence in Ocoee, Florida, for at least twelve months prior
to the academic year in which funding is sought. Please note that attending a high
school or postsecondary institution in Ocoee, Florida, does not satisfy this
requirement.
• Two of the required documentation to prove legal residency within Ocoee, Florida,
must be submitted by April 1, 2022. Acceptable residency documentation
includes, but is not limited to:
0 Florida Driver License
0 Florida Identification Card
• Florida Voter Registration Card
• Utility bill
• Mortgage statement
• A full list of documents can be found on the Florida DMV website:
citizen
• Mail all supporting documentation to the address listed in the Contact Information
section.
The student must:
Not owe a repayment or be in default under any state or federal grant, loan or
scholarship program unless satisfactory arrangements to repay have been made.
0 Not have previously received a baccalaureate degree.
• Enroll full-time at an eligible participating public postsecondary institution in a
program of study leading to an undergraduate degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• Students seeking scholarship funding for the 2022-23 academic year, beginning with
the fall 2022 term, must submit a completed, error -free Florida Financial Aid
Application by April 1, 2022 to be considered for an initial award (available October
1,2021).
• The online Reinstatement/ Restoration Application for Students is available February
1, 2022, and must be completed by April 1, 2022, to be considered for reinstatement
or restoration for the 2022-23 academic year.
NOTE: Applicants who are deemed ineligible for the academic year in which they
applied must reapply to receive an evaluation for the next year.
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I Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program 2021-22 Fact She(M
Eligible applicants will be ranked and selected first by the lowest "expected family
contribution" as specified on the FAFSA and second by the earliest FFAA submission date.
Applicants will be evaluated and notified of eligibility determination mid -summer.
• Among eligible applicants, first priority will be given to renewal applicants.
• Second priority for awards will be given to initial applicants.
• Third priority for awards will be given to reinstatement applicants.
• Fourth priority for awards will be given to restoration applicants.
The postsecondary institution will disburse awards to eligible students each term.
Awards are not currently available for the summer term.
The annual award amount may not exceed $6, 100. The term award amount a student
may receive includes tuition and registration fees for undergraduate study. The award
amount may not exceed the amount of the student's tuition and registration fees.
• An undergraduate student is eligible to receive an award for a maximum of eight
semesters (12 quarters) or until receipt of a baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first.
• An undergraduate student enrolled in a five-year undergraduate degree program is
eligible to receive financial aid for a maximum of 10 semesters or 15 quarters.
• Unused terms may not be used for further course funding after a student earns a
baccalaureate degree.
• A student who enrolls in a 3/2 program ending in an advanced degree is no longer
eligible to receive undergraduate funding when a degree -seeking student:
o Receives a baccalaureate degree;
o Has enrollment status changed from `undergraduate' to 'graduate'; or
o Enrolls in 'graduate'level courses.
Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program 2021-22 Fact She(M
• A renewal application is not required to renew the award. A recipient is automatically
considered for a renewal award.
• Eligibility for renewal is determined at the end of the second semester or third quarter
or the equivalent each academic year. Credit or clock hours earned the previous
summer can be counted toward the total number of credit hours required for renewal.
• Students must have earned a minimum unweighted institutional cumulative grade
point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours per term, or the equivalent,
for which an award was received.
• Hours earned during the previous summer may be used toward renewal.
• File a timely FAFSA each academic year to be processed error -free by the U.S.
Department of on or before May 15, 2022.
• A student who has not met the minimum of 12 credit hours or the equivalent per
term, for which the award was received, may not receive funding the following
academic year. An application for restoration may be submitted after the year of
lapse.
• A student who met the required hours, but earned less than the minimum
institutional cumulative 2.0 GPA may be granted a probationary award for no more
than two semesters or three quarters or the equivalent.
• To be eligible for renewal the following year after probation, the student must have
earned the required credit or clock hours and an institutional cumulative GPA of 2.0
on a 4.0 scale.
• A student who failed to meet the requirements for renewal during a probationary
period will become ineligible for funding. However, the student is eligible to apply for
restoration after one academic year. An institutional cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0
scale must be earned at the end of the second semester or third quarter of the
academic year preceding to the year the award is sought.
I Randolph Bracy Ocoee Scholarship Program 2021-22 Fact Sheet
• A student who was eligible for an award but did not use an award during the previous
academic year may be eligible for reinstatement.
• A student may be eligible for restoration if an institutional cumulative GPA of 2.0 on
a 4.0 scale is earned at the end of the second semester or third quarter of the
academic year for which the student was ineligible.
• The online Reinstatement/ Restoration Application for Students, which opens
February each year, must be completed by April 1, 2022, to be considered for
reinstatement or restoration for the 2022-23 academic year.
An applicant who believes he or she has been wrongly denied has certain rights to
appeal.
An applicant may appeal if he or she believes the FDOE erred in determining eligibility
or failed to transfer an award. An FDOE appeal is to be filed in writing within 30 days
of the date of the notice of ineligibility.
If aid is denied for failure to meet state academic progress requirements, an applicant
may appeal the denial to the institution by providing proof of illness or other emergency
beyond the applicant's control. An institutional academic progress appeal is to be filed
within 30 days of the denial letter or by the date established by the institution's financial
aid office, whichever is later.
The Privacy Act of 1974 requires state agencies to inform applicants of the reasons for
requesting their Social Security Numbers (SSN). The FDOE requests an SSN on all
applications for student financial assistance in order to correctly identify applicants,
match each applicant's financial aid record with the student record at the postsecondary
institution the applicant attends, and help coordinate state student aid programs with
federal student aid programs.
An applicant will not be denied financial assistance for failure to disclose the SSN.
Without an SSN, correct identification of an applicant's record cannot be assured and
may result in an error in the award amount or a delay in the award disbursement.
Pursuant to section 1000.05, Florida Statutes, state student financial assistance is
provided to eligible applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity,
national origin, gender, disability or marital status. Minority status will be considered
when required by law as a condition of eligibility or selection.
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A recipient must notify OSFA of any change in name, address or institution attended.
A student may update information by contacting Customer Service at 888-827-2004 or
logging into his or her online OSFA account:
Transferring from one institution to another will affect an applicant's award.
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Florida Department of Education
Office of Student Financial Assistance
State Scholarship and Grant Programs
Suite 1344
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
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