Florida Sentinel Bulletin

   The 7th District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held it District Meeting in Tampa a few weeks ago at the downtown Hilton Hotel. One of the founders of the fraternity was Ernest E. Just, for whom a West Tampa elementary school is named. The District wanted to do something in his honor. The local Pi Iota Chapter of the fraternity presented the check on behalf of the District to Ms. Carolyn Hill, right, Principal at Just, during last week’s School Board meeting. Local chapter members who made the presentation, from left, Ron Cherry, Willie Robinson and Fred Hearns. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

The Tampa Metropolitan Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. held its 4th Annual Bethune Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Marriott Westshore Hotel. Channel 10 News Anchor, Reginald Roundtree, was the Master of Ceremonies. Recognition awards were presented to David Northern (Business), Carrie Williams (Religion), Gwendolyn Luney (Education), Geraldine Rellis (Bethune Achiever) and Sequenis Pye (Junior Bethune Achiever).  Members who attended the luncheon were: seated, Cassandra Leeks Howard, Harriet Scott, Frances Cheeks Jennings, Geraldine Twine, Minnie Sullivan, Tee Solomon (President), Erma Griffin, Antonia Barber, Rosalie Jones, Lucille Morris, Geraldine Rellis and Sadarria James. Standing: Charlette Smith, Doris Reddick, Sharen Robinson, Kaladia Chaney, Deborah Thomas, Gloria W. Davis, Audrey Miller, Essie P. Clark, Edna Berryhill, Willie Dillard Brown, Doris Scott, Joann Harris, Mildred W. House, Bertha Kemp, Jacqueline Mitchell, Rosa McKinzy Cambridge and Hilrie Kemp in the rear. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris of Treasured Moments)

Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Carrollwood and OMJ Consulting presented the Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole 5th Regional Singers and Musicians Conference May 3-5, 2013. The weekend of events, held at Bible-Based, began Friday evening with the Showcase of artists. Several local groups and individuals performed. The 2013 winner was Sam Washington, center, shown with from left, Elder Steve Marshall, conference coordinator; Jackie Clark, Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole and Angie Kelly, all of Detroit, Michigan. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

   President Judy Genshaft and the University of South Florida African American Advisory Committee held the 2013 Kente Awards Reception on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The event was held in the USF Gibbons Alumni Center Traditions Hall. The welcome and recognition of special guests was done by Marian Lauria-Davis, Ph.D., Chair, USF African American Advisory Committee. The Kente Awards were presented to Dexter Frederick, M. D., and Lesley Miller, Jr. The scholarship recipients were also presented. Shown with President Genshaft, center, are: Deanndra Burrowes, Geornesia Moses, Dr. Frederick, Les Miller, Jessica Wilson and Javaris Green. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

The 31st Annual Miss Junior Debutante Coronation was held at the College Hill Conference Center on Sunday April 21, 2013. This year’s theme was “And Still I Rise,” which was performed by Charmette Bettye Kinsey. Suix young ladies were vying for the title. From left to right are 2nd place winner, Asya Jafar; Jasmine Jacobs, “Miss Good Manners,” Timyra Newton, first runner-up; winner, Miss Junior Debutante 2013, Heaven Stephens; Miss Junior Debutante, 2011, Taylor Young; Zena Keys, “Miss Sunshine;” and Taymiyyah Muhammed, “Miss Creative.” Dr. Margaret A. Fisher is President of the Charmettes of Hillsborough County. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

The George Edgecomb Bar Association held its 30th Annual Scholarship Banquet last Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. Sponsors of the event were: Butler Pappas, Quarles and Brady, LLP, and the Saunders Foundation. The keynote speaker for the event was The Honorable Glenda A. Hatchett, founder and CEO of Great Day Productions that specializes in television programming. Her message was about encouraging young people, who are tomorrow’s future. From left are: AnnKisha Harrelson, Attorney Clinton Paris, Judge Glenda Hatchett, Attorney Delano Stewart, Attorney Lesley Smith-Hayes and Attorney Corey Person, President, George Edgecomb Bar Association. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

High School students in Hillsborough County Public Schools were recognized a few weeks ago for turning around their academic and personal lives. The students were treated to lunch at the Maestro Restaurant in the Straz Performing Arts Center. The keynote speaker for the event was former professional football player, author and motivational speaker, James Evans. Turnaround student, Rodrionna Harris, center, of Blake High School is shown with from left, Phan Robinson, Julio Douglas, Nicole Posante and Ernestine Johnson-Robinson. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

All Sports Community Service founder, Tyrone Keys, surprised two families recently when he invited them to tour his office on the campus of Howard W. Blake High School. Keys showed the parents of two young men, one the mother of the victim and the other the father of the suspect, a #23 jersey perfectly framed for display. The jersey belonged to the late Albert Perry, who was shot to death 20 years ago. In the photo are (left to right): Ricky Sailor, Ronald Pressley, Sr. (father of suspect), Cheryl McCarter-Perry (mother of victim), Scott Ulm of Jerry Ulm Dodge, Tyrone Keys, and in front, Albert Perry’s grandson, Jean Williams.

Recently, members of the “Yes, We Can” Women’s Fellowship Ministry held their Anniversary Celebration along with a Conference Retreat. The three-day event took place at Shepherd’s Beach Resort and the theme was “Higher Than Your Brokenness.” Among those in attendance at the event were on the front row from left to right: Eddie Brown, Gloria Bracelet, who was honored at the Anniversary Banquet, Gloria Williams, Brenda Greenway, Paula Lang and Jacquelyn Walker. Pastor Phyllis Mack, guest speaker at the anniversary banquet, Esther Ehikioyo, Tina Edwards, Allene Roberts, Valerie Mitchell, Leah Miller, Annette Haywood, Janice Peeler, Vallynn Rogers, Sylvia Baker, Francina Spain, LaTonya Riley and DeAnna Johnson are shown on the back row. 

 (Photograph by Toby Scott, of Chow and Scott Keepsakes).