What's the Community Saying?
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Orlando community activist Barbara Chandler launches new series showcasing underrepresented voices.
February's Black History celebrations may be over, but honoring artists of color can't be confined to the shortest month of the year. That's why I was excited to hear that Winter Park Playhouse is continuing the cultural conversation with a new quarterly cabaret in collaboration with Barbara Chandler, a longtime local community advocate. Chandler recently spoke with me about the new Sounds of the World series — which launches Thursday, March 6, with internationally acclaimed chanteuse Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye and her musical trio performing Extraordinary Women and Their Music — as well as her decades-long effort to give underrepresented voices a platform to be heard.
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Barbara Chandler Moves Forward with Focus on Community
Managing the work-life balance can be a challenge but for Barbara Chandler, work and life are all about community.
As manager of the Hannibal Square Heritage Center she oversaw operations, organized events, and curated exhibitions that showcased the history and contributions of Winter Park’s historic Black community. Her efforts were recognized in 2022 with a spot on Orlando Sentinel’s “10 people who make Central Florida a better place to live.” click image to read article from 32789
Recognized in 2023 as Leading Lady by Orlando Family Magazine
Chandler is a longtime Central Florida resident, recognized by. She has worked for 10 years as the manager and cultural arts educator at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, educating visitors on African Americans’ contributions (past and present) throughout Central Florida.
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Barbara has made the Heritage Center a focal point for community conversations & justice issues. She has established valuable partnerships that have brought groups of visitors to the Heritage Center from throughout the United States and the world. click image and read article from Orlando Sentinel & Crealde School of Art Former Director
In 2022 Barbara Chandler was named Magic Diversity Game Changers. Honored as a local leader who made a difference in the realm of social justice and equality. This program spotlights those doing the hard work, day in and day out, fighting for sustainable change and commit their lives to making Orlando a better place.
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In 2022 Barbara Chandler was identified by Congressman Maxwell Frost as one of Central Florida's Black Luminaries for her contributions and dedication to Central Florida communities and cultural landscape!
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