Florida Sentinel Bulletin

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATES

The City of Tampa Black History Committee (COTBHC) presented scholarship awards and book stipends to graduating high school seniors. The 25^th Annual City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. Scholarship/Education Awards Ceremony was held at the Julian B. Lane River Center on May 9, 2023. They awarded over $20,000 in scholarships and book stipends. Scholarship recipients on the front row are: Shayla Jones, Moya Vernon, RaeMarie Parks-Royal, Madison Castro, Chanel Victorian, and Neriah Williams. On the back row are: Katrina House (COTBHC President), Deanne King (News Chanel 8), Marvin Martin; scholarship recipients: Earl Knighten, Sammie Randle, III, Ty Andrews, Kyler Browning, Corey Curry; Regina Lock-DePass (COTBHC Scholarship Chair); Don Johnson, and Bobby Bowden (founder). (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN OF VISION HOLD 17^TH ANNUAL CLASS OF 2023 SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY

    On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Men of Vision held their 17^th annual celebration for scholarships at Middleton High School. High school and college scholarship recipients came together to enjoy an afternoon of inspiration.  Front Row; Camerin Galye, Jefferson HS, Michael Speight, East Bay HS, Adrian Freeman, Middleton HS, Jonathan Lucas, Blake HS, Justin Young, Pasco HS, Nathaniel Chance-Chin, Middleton HS, and David Parrott Sickles HS. Second Row: Isaiah Isidore, Hillsborough HS, Sage Marshall, Middleton HS, Kyler Browning, East Bay HS, Alexander Washington, Tampa Bay Technical HS, Ty Andrews, East Bay HS, Dontrell Lane, Kidz Cove Academy, Jackson Hopkins, Sumner HS, Alumni  Devin Johnson, FAMU graduate, Sammy Randle, III, Lennard HS, Alumni Pierre Alsint, FAMU graduate, Julius Hayden, Middleton HS, Terrell Brown, Brandon HS, Jaquarius Fagan, Brandon HS, Christopher Haunte De Pena, Middleton HS, Zion Alexis, Brandon HS, Jadeon Glover, Middleton HS, Toluwanimi Bankole, Middleton HS,  and TJ Need, Sumner HS. 

 (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)

DELTA SIGMA THETA FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta held their first annual fundraising Golf Tournament at historic Rogers Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Chapter President Dedra Henderson stated that the fundraiser assists the organization in supporting their many scholarship opportunities. This year, the chapter has given away more than $20k on scholarships.

Sorority sisters shown are Kenya Sutton, Carla Johnson, Ajene Snow, Jenelle Bell, Kandria Keller, Dedra Henderson, Chapter President, Angel Long, Carrie Hurst, Dacia Oglesby, Cheri Wright-Jones, and Gladys McKinzy.

 (Photograph by BRUNSON)

8^th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT SCHOLARSHIPS

            The 8^th Annual City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. Golf Tournament was held at Rogers Park Golf Course. All proceeds from the tournament go towards scholarships. The 2023 Scholarship Ceremony will be held at the Julian B. Lane River Center on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 6 p. m. The COTBHC will be awarding 21 scholarships to graduating African-American high school seniors within the Hillsborough County School District. Among those in attendance, seated: Desha Small (COTBHC), Arthur Parker (COTBHC, Vice President), Ferraro Jacobs (COTBHC), Michelle Thompson (COTBHC), and Candice Cowen (COTBHC). Standing, from left: Latoya Randolph (COTBHC), Raquel Pancheo, Shirley Foxx-Knowles (COTBHC Advisor), Lenoir Russell (COTBHC, Retired), Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, (COTBHC, Past President), LaChone Dock (COTHC, Treasurer) Bobby L. Bowden (COTBHC, Founder), John Jones, Jr., and Tony McGee (COTBHC). (Photographs by BRUNSON)

GEORGE S. MIDDLETON HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

 The Alumni Association of George S. Middleton High School presented scholarships to graduating seniors last Thursday (April 20^th) in the school’s Media Center. Recipients seated from left are: Azia Jones, Braxton Whittington, Taylor Kentish, Ke’Davia T. Jacobs and Shania Clarke. Some alumni members are standing with other scholarship recipients: left to right: Phan Boston, Apolonia Mendoza, Christopher Knox, Jaedon Glover, Adeoluwe Bolaji, Nishaud Joseph, Sage T. Marshall, Albert E. Smith, Calvin Simmons and Tyler Tazwell. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GRANDMOTHERS HONORED AT 11^th ANNUAL GALA

Tonya Lewis, founder of the non-profit, Children With A Vision, Inc., hosted the 11^th Annual Grandmother’s Gala. The elegant event was held Saturday, April 1^st, at the Shriners Temple. The grandmothers were treated to an evening of dinner, dancing and loads of fun. Among those in attendance were: Sherri Monger, Laverne Hills, Jackie Dupree, Ursula Dupree, Letitia Dupree, Kelia Siplin, and Sheila Henry. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

URBAN LEAGUE OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HOSTS MARCH FORTH GALA

The Urban League of Hillsborough County held its 2^nd Annual “March Forth Gala” earlier in the month at the Tampa Union Station. The event recognized several individuals for their association with the Urban League. Among those in attendance were from left: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley (Dr. Sharon Andrews) Gray, Ms. Sherri Foster, Drs. Juel and John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery (Yolanda) Amos. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

TAMPA’S BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM AT ENCORE!

The former St. James Episcopal Church, was historically restored to become Tampa’s Black History Museum at ENCORE! The Tampa Housing Authority has plans to partner with the Tampa Bay History Center to operate the museum. The inaugural event was the special screening of ‘THE ART OF THE POSSIBLE,’ on Thursdauy, March 16, 2023. This was the museum’s first event with more to be scheduled in the coming months. The museum is located adjacent to other buildings at ENCORE! such as the Tempo to the north and the Trio to the south. Among those in attendance, were from left: Gina Sanders, Alma Jordan, Evelyn Igbinosun (African Extravaganza), Ersula Odom, Brenda Clark and Sylvia Hill.  (Photograps by BRUNSON)

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE 35^th ANNUAL PROGRAM

            The City of Tampa Black History Committee held its 35^th Annual Black History Program last month. The event recognized leaders in the community who have made an impact in the fields of education and scholarship. Shown seated, left to right: Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Dr. John Smith, Dr. Juel Smith, Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince, Dr. Tonjua Williams, President, St. Petersburg College; Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes; and Tampa Police Department Interim Chief, Lee Bercaw. Standing: Katrina House, President, City of Tampa Black History Committee; Cheryl Byrd Washington, Dr. Andrea Beverly, Tonya Lewis, Tangela D. Dupree, Deanne King, WFLA, News Channel 8; Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, Keensha Parham, Sheila McCants, Nicole Golden, and Artis Gambrell, Jr. (Photograph by BRUNSON)