Florida Sentinel Bulletin

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY HOSTS BLACK AND WHITE BALL

      The Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., held its annual Black and White Ball at Higgins Hall. From left to right are: Vice Polemarch Kevin Jackson, Polemarch Darrell X. Johnson, honorees County Commissioner Gwen Myers, Visit Tampa Bay Vice President Sherri Brown, Hillsborough County NAACP President Yvette Lewis; Mistress of Ceremonies, Kathy Times; and Black and White Ball Chairman, Edwin Narain, Esquire.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TO HONOR MRS. DOROTHY ANTHONY WILLIAMS

     Family members and friends gathered in the Rev. Oscar Johnson, Jr. Educational and Fellowship Hall at Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., on Sunday, August 31, 2025, to celebrate the 100^th birthday of Mrs. Dorothy Anthony Williams. Her actual birthdate was August 27, 2025. Mrs. Williams, seated left, is shown with her daughters: Carolyn Williams, seated, right; and standing, Commissioner Gwen Myers, Dorothy Flowers, Norma Gilbert and Rosalyn Wise. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

OFFICIALS ATTEND NEW MT. ZION M. B. CHURCH RE-ENTRY SERVICE

      Several elected officials were guests at the Re-Entry Service at New Mt. Zion M. B. Church on Sunday, September 7, 2025. For the past 7 months, services have been held in the Rev. Dr. Walter J. Williams Life Center while major renovations were taking place in the sanctuary. Standing from left: Mayor Jane Castor, assisted Pastor Larry L. Roundtree, II, and others with ribbon-cutting; former Mayor Bob Buckhorn, and County Commissioner Gwen Myers gave remarks. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

PETER CLAVER CATHOLIC SCHOOL INDUCTS FIRST HONOR SOCIETY 

        St. Peter Claver Catholic School held its first-ever induction ceremony for the Honor Society. Father Agustinus Seran and Deacon Ben Hooks assisted with the ceremony. Principal John Davidson and Lead Teacher, Yvonne Rogers are shown with the inductees: Elijah Martin, Legacy Joseph, Chaenne Charles, Cortez Anthony, Kyla Hicks, Auberie Letang and Kenya Brown. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

SENTINEL AMONG BUSINESSES HONORED AT 2^nd ‘BLACK BUSINESS HALL OF FAME’

      The Sentinel was among several individuals and businesses honored this past weekend, August, 9^th at the Portico. Candy Lowe, the visionary of the “Black Business Bus Tour,” also became the visionary for the “Black Business Hall of Fame.” The event recognizes some extraordinary Black individuals and businesses throughout the community, who have contributed so much to the economic sustainability in the Bay Area, from 80 to 29 years of service. The 2^ndannual ceremony recognized, from left: David Burgess of David Burgess Photo & Video, 48 years; Natalie Rene Brown-Panko, Ladies of the Sea, 29 years; Candy Lowe-Jones (Founder), Ronald (Ron) Watson, Shades of Gray Studio, 45 years; Nicole McKnight, accepted for her father, Howard McKnight, P.A., CPA, 40 years; C. Blythe (Drew) Andrews, III, President, and Terry Clark, General Manager, Florida Sentinel Bulletin, 80 years, and not shown, Rev. Willie Dixon, COACH Foundation, 44 years. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

HOWARD W. BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES PRESEENTED JACKETS

       The 2024-25 basketball team at Howard W. Blake High School received their Lettermen’s Jackets a few weeks ago. The jackets were presented by the Blake High Athletic Boosters’ Club. The boys’ team was District Champions and Regional Runners-up. Among those present for this event were: seated from left, Dr. Lewis Brinson, former Blake student athlete (basketball), Principal of the new Blake and current member of the boosters’ club; Gwen Fisher, Frances Cheeks Jennings, Mamie C. Igles, and Rudene Igles, Sr. Standing: Toby Johnson, Coach Calvin Barrs, Fred Lewis, Jr., Shamar Council, Rashif Sinkfield, Jr., and Coach Fred Lewis, Sr. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

CHLOE CONEY CELEBRATES HER 75^th BIRTHDAY 

       Family, friends and colleagues joined Mrs. Chloe Coney recently as she celebrated her 75^thbirthday. The event was held at the Skills Center. Chef Eric of Eve Catering prepared the meal. Joining Mrs. Coney, seated left to right:  Sartura Smith, Chloe Coney, Chamain Moss-Torres, and Adrienne Clark. Standing, Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., Ancelyn Willis, Ernest Coney, Jr., Edwin Torres, Lafe Eastman, David Jones, and Maggie Sanchez. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

BETORIA WATSON HONORED AT RECEPTION FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SORORITY

     Betoria Watson recently celebrated 50 years of service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She and other sorority sisters were honored in a service in the Life Center of New Hope M. B. Church. Mrs. Watson’s daughter, Raquel, hosted a reception for her mom at 34^th St. Church of God with several of her sorority sisters, family, friends, and alumni from Bethune-Cookman University. Ms. Watson is a former “Miss National Alumni,” Principal of St. Peter Claver Catholic School and retired educator. Shown from left to right: Raquel Watson, Freddie Hudson, Julia Jackson, Sandra Myers, Twanda Jordan, honoree Betoria Watson, Jackie Grant, Desiree Jackson, Karla Moore and Mildred Harvey. (Photograph courtesy of Julia Jackson)

National Coalition Of 100 Black Women, Inc. Hosts 32nd Annual ‘Gourmet Gents: Harlem Renaissance Edition’

     The 32nd Annual Gourmet Gents: Harlem Renaissance Edition was filled with flavor, flair, and energy. The Tampa Bay Area Chapter hosted the event on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Higgins Hall. From bold bites to bold style, this wasn’t just an event — it was the experience of the summer. And it’s all for a cause that matters: raising scholarship funds and fueling the mission of empowering Black women and girls across Tampa Bay. Seated on the front row (left to right): Angelique Lenox, Dr. Adrianne Wilson, President, and Kelly Jones. Second row, Autre Howard-Morgan, Inetta Bunn, Janice London, Dr. Lashunna McCall, Faith Pullen, and Yolanda Dean. Third row, Dr. Michelle Madden, Brandi Boyer, Nasia Williams, Sandra Frank, Telesia Chaney, Yolanda Molden-Verner, Qiahna Williams, Grace Smith and Andrea Daymond. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)