Orange County library honors African American literature during Black History Month

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Library System celebrated Black History Month in a special event on Sunday.

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Guests learned about African American literature in poetry, story and song at the African American Read-In at the Orlando Public Library.

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This event aligned with the 33rd annual National African American Read-In.

The Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English established the read-in in 1990 to highlight African American books and authors during February.

OCLS said the read-in events reached over 6 million people worldwide.

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Orange County library honors African American literature during Black History Month Guests learned about African American literature in poetry, story and song at the African American Read-In at the Orlando Public Library. (Orange County Library System /Orange County Library System)

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Local luminaries shared their favorite pieces of diverse literature at the Library Central main stage, including songwriter Nkosinathi “Nathi” Gcabashe, WMFE host Talia Blake and Channel 9 reporter Phylicia Ashley.

Rep. Maxwell Frost and Orange County Mayor Demings were also in attendance.

Watch this video of the Orange County library celebrating its 100 years:

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