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By Kenya Woodard Sentinel Feature Writer When looking at the artwork of Sean Young, it’s likely you’ll start hearing music. That’s because the Los Angeles native’s expressive portraits feature jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Mingus, and Theolonious Monk. Hip-hop greats like, Mos Def, Outkast, and Questlove have also received Young’s signature treatment of sharp...

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  DAVID M. SAWANETH Founder and CEO of Teneba’s Haven, Inc. BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor On any given weekend, various events take place in the Tampa Bay Area. In most instances, these events are planned months in advance. Organizers select the perfect location and the perfect speakers to make the event successful....

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  ALICIA SCARDUZIO SHELLY GAMBERLING Two women were arrested in connection with a road rage incident that took place in Pasco County. The incident took place on September 19th. According to police, the two women, identified as Alicia Nicole Scarduzio, 20, and Shelly Lyn Gamberling, 49, were taken into custody and charged with aggravated battery...

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  SYLVIA CLARK The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 58-year-old teacher Wednesday. She was charged with grand theft. According to police, on September 5th, the victim and Ms. Sylvia Clark, both teachers, were sitting outside at Hammond Elementary School. The victim left her purse and lunchbox on the table while she went to help...

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  FAMILY DOLLAR SUSPECT Detectives with the Tampa Police Department are currently investigating two robberies that took place 3 days apart. The robberies occurred at the Family Dollar, 4900 N. 40th Street. The first robbery took place Sunday, September 17th, shortly after 5 p.m. During that offense, the suspect entered the store and demanded money...

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Blame It All On Robert Johnson BY CLARENCE BARR, II I imagine it’s not easy being a “woke” Black person who works for a mainstream media outlet these days. You’re constantly bombarded with stories that have blatantly racial slants, yet you’re expected to keep your opinion to yourself while acting like controversial events and inappropriate...

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  Widespread damage in Dominica has left the Caribbean island devastated. Hurricane Maria was reportedly headed toward the already destroyed Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The Caribbean island nation of Dominica sustained “mind boggling” damage from Hurricane Maria, its prime minister said Tuesday, after the storm hit with maximum sustained winds of nearly 160 miles...

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  Members of the audience attending the Summit listened to Dept. of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter has pledged commitment to historically black colleges, or HBCUs. And just about every year, HBCU leaders gather in Washington D.C., to lobby Congress and the White House. This year President Trump was not...

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