Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Adam J. Richardson, was in town last weekend to spend time with the ‘Tremendous Tampa District.’ A native of Tampa, he hosted a conference, ‘A Conversation with the Bishop on Pastoral Ministry, Leadership Training and Empowerment Institute.’ He was also the guest of honor for a luncheon and a banquet. On Sunday morning, the Bishop and his wife, Supervisor Connie S. Richardson, worshipped at the first church he was assigned to, Mt. Pleasant AME Church, Odessa. Reverend Karen J. Sims is the pastor. Supervisor Connie Richardson was the speaker. Shown after the service are: Mary Scott, the Bishop’s aunt; Elder Jimmy Thompson, Presiding Elder; Evangelist Bessie Thompson, Reverend Matthew and Eva James, Rev. Karen Jackson Sims and Leroy Sims; Holly Allen and Ella Moorehead, rear; Mattie Ford, and Bennie Moorehead. (Photo by Lomax McIntyre)

Since its inception in 2009, Club 44 has work diligently for the causes of President Barack Obama. The members of the organization worked even harder this past election season to insure that he would return to the White House. The organization contributed more than 1,800 volunteer hours as well as made financial donations.  To celebrate the 2nd inauguration, Club 44 held its Presidential Affair in Traditions Hall at the USF Alumni Center. Members in attendance seated were: Pearlyne Wilson, Bernadette Yee, Grace Jones and Ruby Brown. Standing, Jean Collins, Barbara Jackson, Ruth Bell, Sonja Garcia, Frances C. Sykes, Evelyn Bethune, CaSandra Washington, Jacquelyn Wilds, Demoris Rhodes and Patricia Miles. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Attorney Delano S. Stewart was the guest speaker Monday for the 33rd Annual Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) Leadership Breakfast. He told those in attendance that his aim is to lift the organization so that it can become an organization for ‘all’ of the affairs of Tampa. Atty. Stewart, a co-founder of the organization back in 1979 along with Atty. Bob Morrison and David McQuay, CPA, told the audience to lift, love and make somebody’s life better. Seated, right, with his wife, Atty. Carolyn House Stewart, Atty. Stewart is joined by the breakfast co-chairs, Adrian Anthony, Sr., left, and Deidre Joseph, right, along with Atty. Bob Morrison, 2nd from left. He’s joined by other family members: Kollin Spain, Delsha Stewart, Thomas Bartley, III, Venita Stewart, Christopher Wilson, Keyshawn Spain, and Pastor Roy Young. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

President Barack Obama is sworn in by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts as First lady Michelle Obama and daughters, Sasha Obama and Malia Obama look on during the public ceremonial inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.

On Friday, January 11, 2013, Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and others honored Freddie Solomon with a memorial birthday celebration and designation of a building at Nuccio Park. Friday was Solomon’s birthday and the building at Nuccio Park will now be known as the Freddie Solomon Community Center. Solomon was a college and professional football star and 20-year employee of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. He passed away in February 2012.  Among those who attended the celebration were: in front, Jasmyn Robinson, Dee Solomon (his widow), Trey Robinson, Christine Robinson and Mae Jeffers. In the rear, Cassandra Thomas, Brad Baumgardner, Lanness Robinson and Ricky Gallon. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

    Retired And Proud (RAP), a group of retired individuals who’ve come together for the betterment of the Tampa community, presented its first scholarship during its holiday event. The scholarship is named in honor of the founder, the late Robert (Bob) Samuels. The recipient is Iyanna Bell, 4th from left, and was presented by Mrs. Betty Baker, 3rd from left. Lyanna is shown with her family: from left, Ernestine Glenn, Coleman Bell, II, Ingrid Bell, Carmari Bell, Eunice Monroe and Calique Bell.  (Photo by Lomax McIntyre)

The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department hosted a Christmas Gala at the Sons of Italy Hall during the holidays. The event was sponsored by McGriff and Associates. Employees and their guests report having an awesome evening. Members of the planning committee included, from left to right: Leroy Lentz, George Green, Delbert Norton, Eric Killins, Nate McGriff, Willie Bailey, Jr., Edwin Figuerao and John Billingsley. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris of Treasured Moments)

After several events throughout the year, the Howard W. Blake Class of 1962 climaxed its 50th Class Reunion with a Christmas Gala held at the Sheraton Suites on December 14, 2012. The group started the year with a cruise in March. Those in attendance at the Christmas Gala seated left to right: Shirley Thompson, Lula Prince Harrell, Fannie Trice Staten, Eddie Mae McCall Ford, Joyce Turner Austin, Wydine McNair Henderson, Katie Walker Allen, and Gloria Whaley Elliott. Standing, Marganette Copeland Feagan of Clinton, MD, Ella Harris Moore, Essie Soarry Coleman, Elder Harry Harris, Frank Casteel, John Austin, Bradford Brooks, and Bettye Walker Holmes of Clinton, MD. The 2012 Class Reunion Activities Chairperson was Emma Daniels Andrews; Class President, Sanford Ross, Treasurer and  Correspondence Secretary, Frances Carr Sykes; Secretary, Lula Prince Harrell; and Christmas Gala Chairperson, Joyce Turner Austin. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

The family of Mrs. Essie Mae Reed was overjoyed last week when ground was broken for the Reed at Encore apartment complex. Officials of the U. S. Department of HUD, Tampa Housing Authority, and City of Tampa joined members of the Reed family to break ground in the third building of the Encore Project. From left to right are: THA Commissioner, M. G. “Manny” Alvarez, Jr.; Bank of America Tampa Bay Market President, Bill Goede; Bank of America CDC Washington, Maurice Perry; THA Sr. Vice President/CFO Andrew Libby; THA Commissioner, James Cloar; THA Sr. Vice President/COO, Leroy Moore; THA Board of Commissioners Chair, Hazel Harvey; THA President/CEO, Jerome Ryans; Reed family member, Shakina Blunt; THA Commissioner, Billi Johnson-Griffin, Reed family member, Shelia Palmore (daughter);  from the office of U. S. Representative Kathy Castor, Chloe Coney; THA Commissioner Rubin Padgett; City of Tampa Council member, Yvonne ‘Yoli’ Capin, District 3 at-large; Bethel A. M. E. Church, Reverend Beverly Lane, Pastor; City of Tampa Council member, Frank Reddick, District 5; Florida House of Representatives, Representative Betty Reed; and U. S. Department of HUD, Tampa Office, Rosemary Gadsden, Community Builder. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)