Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County in partnership with REACHUP, Inc. held its ‘You Care’ Campaign Kick Off on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Glazer Children’s Museum. Healthy Start received a grant in the amount of $75,000 from Hillsborough County Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity. The grant targets African-American women whose babies are at the highest risk for poor birth outcomes. Among those who attended the kickoff event were: Jane Murphy, Dr. Leslie Gordon, State Representative Betty Reed, Lo Berry, Deborah Austin, Ph.D., Conchita Boyner, Candice Simon, Caitlin Murray (representing Senator Jeff Brandes), Lisa Colen, Jessica Reynolds, and Kassandra Timothe (representing Senator Arthenia Joyner). Gentlemen in the rear are: John Warford, Ph.D., Michael Morgan, Walter Niles and Brian Mason (representing Representative Danish). (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Belmont Heights Little League hosted the District 13 All-Star Tournament for the major and junior divisions.

Belmont Heights Little League Junior League District 13 Champions are: (first row) Christopha Bell, Keon Floyd, Freddrick Drayton, and Keron Nelson. On the second row: Daquan Barb, Malcolm Hill, Malik Watson, Jason Randolph, Derion Pressley, and Montel Fillmore. Coaches are Marlon Williams, Freddrick Drayton, and Xavier Johnson. Not shown is Alick Fortune.

 The Legends of Tampa gathered at the Kappa House on July 27, 2013 for a fish fry and recognition day. Many of Tampa’s legendary athletes came out to honor some of the great athletes from the past and many were also honored. Seated from left to right are: Reverend Oscar Johnson, Robert Harris, Charles (Chuck) White, Billy Reed, Harry Morris, and Julius Adams. Standing, Robert J. Williams, Oscar Hill, Dr. Clovis Dunbar, Andre Hill, Alfred Pyles, Charles McDonald, Johnnie Williams, Tony Marion, Troy Curry, Luarthur Robertson, Robert Nixon, and Michael Morris. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

Recently, members of the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners honored retired educator Dr. Walter L. Smith, during its regular board meeting. The Commendation recognized the accomplishments and contributions Dr. Smith has made during his lifetime, locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally. He is the former president of Florida A & M University. Dr. Walter and Mrs. Barbara Smith are shown with Hillsborough County Commissioners after the presentation. Shown standing on the back row are from left to right: Commissioner Al Higginbotham, Commissioner Kevin Beckner, Commissioner Sandra Murman, Commissioner Ken Hagan, Commissioner Victor Crist, and Commissioner Mark Sharpe. Commissioner Les Miller, Jr., who nominated Dr. Smith for the commendation, was out of town.

 A service and ceremony for the elevation of Elder Michelle B. Patty to the office of Bishop was held Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Downtown Hilton (formerly Hyatt) Hotel. Ministers from around the country attended the service hosted by Legacy Fellowship of Churches and Ministries of Tampa, Florida, Inc. Those in attendance included from left: Bishop Andre A. Wright, Bishop Michael Lewis, Sr., Presiding Prelate; Bishop Michelle B. Patty and her husband, Jesse Patty; and Bishop Sylvester Robinson. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

WILBERT DAVIS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS 15th ANNUAL TALENT SHOWCASE

    A variety of talent was on display Wednesday, July 24, 2013 when the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club hosted its 15th Annual Showcase. After all the spoken word, singers, rappers, dancers and steppers had shown their talents, the winners were announced. The first place trophy went to Star Diva Step Team. The second place trophy was presented to Sigma Phi Sweethearts. Members of the Star Diva team (shown above) are: front row, Jocelyn Harrelson-Ford, Morteria Walker, Terren Leather, Dzani Everett, Myona Dixion, Kaylen Lovett, Soraya Alexander, Mia Williams and Jnyhae Pope. In the rear are: Ronnahe Jackson, Jasmine Queen, Ashonti Johnson, Queshondra Thompson, Markiesha Terrell, De’jah Jackson, Diamond Scrievens, Ty’kena Harris, Jaqua Mack, Lovette Beasley, Tariyah Boyd, and Damiyah Young. The coaches are: Felteena Williams, Ariel Brown-Wilson and Ms. Heather, assistant coach. (Photo by BRUNSON)

MAYOR, CITY OFFICIALS, CHILDREN CUT RIBBON TO
RE-OPEN WILLIAMS PARK POOL

Tampa’s Mayor Bob Buckhorn (left), City Council Members, residents and children from the Northview Hills community were at Williams Park last week to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony to re-open Williams Park Pool. The pool had been closed several years before work to repair it began 4 years ago. Shown with the Mayor, children and community residents are: Rev. Essie Sims, City Council members Frank Reddick, Harry Cohen, Mike Suarez, and Mary Mulhern. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

The Tampa Police Department held graduation exercises for its Inaugural Youth Adult Citizens Academy on July 16^th. The ceremony was held at the department’s training facility at 116 S. 34^th Street. The twenty graduates received a Certificate of Completion and a tablet computer. The graduates shown in the photograph on the front row are: Jay Spivey, Kendrick Franklin, Henry Tillman, Jr., Leondra Brooks, Yamilet Mera, Melanie Macias, Ivonne Alvarado, Elizabeth Assuncao, Selina Kynerd, and Victoria Bailey. Shown on the second row are: Aaron Dunahee, Brendan Watson, Andres Bautista, Wildens Cajuste, Edwin Rojas, Jacob Bean, Briana Baker, Adrian White, Jesse Hales, Collin Rivera, and Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor. (Photograph  courtesy of the Tampa Police Department).

The Rally in honor of Trayvon Martin was held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 on the steps of the Sam Gibbons Federal Courthouse, in downtown Tampa, drew a crowd of more than 1,500 participants. There were several speakers and presenters. The rally was held to demand justice in America following the “not guilty” verdict against George Zimmerman. Rallies were held simultaneously across America at 12 noon. Among those in attendance were: Mike Boone, K. Wright, Sonya White and Reverend Anthony White (First Lady and Pastor of Bible-Based Fellowship Church, Carrollwood), Spoken Word Poet Walter “Wally B” Jennings, and Quinton Robinson, President, Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)