WE STAND TOGETHER FOR EQUALITY. WE STAND TOGETHER FOR JUSTICE. WE STAND TOGETHER FOR CHANGE.
Earlier this week we shared our stance on the issues of equality and justice for all. In case you missed it, or even if you did see it, we believe it bears repeating.
"The death of George Floyd demands we use our voice for justice. Silence is the enemy that aids and abets the insidiousness of racism and perpetuates the inequality that prevents our community and nation from reaching its fullest potential. Justice for some is not justice for all.
DOP stands for equality.
DOP stands for justice.
DOP stands as partners in the fight for a better future for all."
Armed With Knowledge.
In order for change to occur, we must educate ourselves. Therefore, we would like to share a few books, films, podcasts, as well as local places of interest shared with us by a few local organizations, we will continue to share more as they come in. We hope you will not only find something here worth looking into, but that you will also pass them along to others.
P.S. those marked with an asterisk * are available for free with your Orange County library card.
Films.
Every Mother’s Son: Policing and Race in America *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
This film profiles three women who find themselves united in seeking justice after their sons are unjustly killed by police.
Hello, Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea.
Recommendation from: Dr. David D. Swanson, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Chelsea Handler explores how white privilege impacts American culture and the ways it's benefited her life and career.
Just Mercy *
Recommendation from: Dr. David D. Swanson, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner.
Race: The Power of an Illusion *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Three-hour series that questions the idea of race and how it shapes (or denies) opportunities for people.
Interviews.
Part I Oral History Interview with The Reverend Canon Nelson Wardell Pinder
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Father Nelson Pinder led the peaceful integration of Orlando’s community during the Civil Rights Era. In this 2013 interview, he credits the City of Orlando Police Department for preventing civil strife, community leaders for positive media messages, and the youth in our community for their peaceful activism.
Reads.
A Black women's history of the United States by Daina Ramey Berry and Kali Nicole Gross *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Between the world and me by Ta-Nehisi Coates *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Collected essays by James Baldwin *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Divided by Faith : evangelical religion and the problem of race in America by Michael O. Emerson and Christian Smith*
Recommendation from: Dr. David D. Swanson, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Maya Angelou : the complete poetry Maya Angelou *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Native son by Richard Wright *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Remember : the journey to school integration by Toni Morrison *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Rise up!: the art of protest by Jo Rippon *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'o *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
The Hate U Give (young adult) by Angie Thomas *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
The opposite of hate : a field guide to repairing our humanity by Sally Kohn *
Recommendation from: Orange County Library System
Their eyes were watching God by Zola Neale Hurston *
Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Tatum *
Recommendation from: Dr. David D. Swanson, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Podcasts.
1619: a Podcast From The New York Times
An audio series on how slavery has transformed America, connecting past and present through the oldest form of storytelling.
Code Switch: NPR
Hosted by journalists of color, this podcast tackles the subject of race head-on. Exploring how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in between.
Additional Resources.
TED.
Talks to help you understand Racism in America
New Era of Public Safety: An Advocacy Toolkit for Fair, Safe, and Effective Community Policing
The Leadership Conference Education Fund launched New Era of Public Safety, a report featuring groundbreaking tools to increase trust, fairness, justice, and mutual respect between police departments and the communities they serve. The campaign guidebook and toolkit offer community-centered policy solutions to equip communities and police departments with best practices and recommendations for adopting 21st century policing models, including tools for advocacy.
Local Places.
Wells'Built Museum
The Wells'Built Hotel has been converted into a museum, housing memorabilia of Orlando's African-American community, along with displays on the Civil Rights movement along with African art and artifacts.
Orange County Regional History Center
The History Center houses a wide range of ongoing, special, and traveling exhibitions on the 14,000 year history of our seven county region. The exhibitions cover topics from ancient cultures to Civil Rights.
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Hannibal Square Heritage Center is a tribute to the past, present and future contributions of Winter Park's historic African-American community, West Winter Park. The Heritage Center hosts a permanent exhibition, Heritage Collection: Photographs and Oral Histories of West Winter Park.
Zora! Festival in Eatonville
The Zora! Festival is an annual multi-day festival composed of public talks, museum exhibitions, theatrical productions, arts education programming and a 3-day outdoor festival of the arts. The festival celebrates the life and work of Zora Neale Hurston. It celebrates the historic significance of Eatonville as the first black incorporated municipality in the United States. Along with celebrating the cultural contributions the people of African ancestry have made.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
PHASE 2 HERE WE COME.
This week Governor Ron DeSantis announced the State of Florida is transitioning into phase 2 of the reopening plan. These reopening measures begin today. With lots of questions around what that really means, here are the details.
- Retail establishments can operate at full capacity with appropriate social distancing and sanitization practices.
- Restaurants can operate at full capacity and may begin to allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing.
- Gyms and fitness centers can operate at full capacity using appropriate social distancing and safety measures, including equipment being sanitized after each use.
- The number of individuals allowed at social gatherings will increase from 10 to 50 people.
- Movie theaters, bowling alleys and other entertainment-based businesses can operate at 50% capacity with appropriate social distancing and sanitization practices.
- Bars and pubs can operate at 50% capacity inside and full capacity outside with appropriate social distancing. Patrons may only receive service if seated.
- Personal service businesses, including tattoo parlors, acupuncture, tanning salons and massage establishments may operate while adhering to guidance from the Florida Department of Health.
COMING UP. DOP Facebook Fundraiser for Local Businesses. Join us for a fundraiser supporting the Downtown Orlando businesses you know and love. The campaign, in collaboration with Discover Downtown, will run through June 12, 2020 on the DOP Facebook page. Check out the DOP Facebook page for more details. Happy giving! |