Florida Sentinel Bulletin

The congregation at 34th Street Church of God honored their pastor and first lady for their 32nd Anniversary. Several recognition services were held to honor Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas (Marva) Scott. The concluding service was an Appreciation Service on April 22, 2012 with Rev. Dr. Henry J. Lyons as the guest speaker. Rev. and Mrs. Scott, center, are joined by their son-in-law and daughter, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey (Marva) Johnson and the guest speaker and his wife, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. (Willie) Lyons. (Photo by Julia Jackson)

The National Council of Negro Women at the University of South Florida held their 3rd Annual Big Hat Brunch on Sunday, April 15, 2012, 11 a. m. in the Marshall Student Center Ballroom. Brianna Williams was the chair. This year’s theme was “The Essence of a Woman.” The keynote speaker was the Honorable Val Demings, former Chief of the Orlando Police Department and current Congressional candidate. Young ladies in attendance donned their fanciest attire and wore their biggest and most creative hats. Among those who attended the brunch were: Deloria Jackson, Shambrey Oliver, Tralanda Todd, Jalisa Jefferson, Tyler Smith, Kitarria Jackson and Dariel Jackson. Proceeds from the event were donated to PACE Hillsborough. (Photo by Frederick Harris)

Family and friends joined Ronnie Shipp at a local restaurant on April 20, 2012 to celebrate his retirement. Shipp retired as Division Chief from Tampa Fire Rescue after nearly 31 years of service. Joining him for the retirement luncheon were members of his family. Seated from left to right, Dorothy Shipp, Division Chief Ron Shipp, his wife, Lena Shipp; Janet Quattlebaum, Ricky Shipp and Chris Shipp. Standing, Robert Shipp, Rodger Shipp, John Shipp, Tiara McGee, Tommy Harris, Stephanie Harris, and Katurah Shipp. (Photography by BRUNSON)

The Council of Judges of the National Bar Association visited students at St. Peter Claver Catholic School on Friday, April 20, 2012. They were in town for the National Bar Association Convention. Members of the Council at the school were: Anne-Marie Clarke, Court Commissioner, St. Louis, MO; Ernestine Hunt Dorse, Memphis, TN; Judge Yvette M. Alexander, Baton Rouge, LA; Judge Luke A. LaVergne, Baton Rouge, LA; Judge Denise Langford Morris, W. Bloomfield, MI; Judge Benjamin H. Logan, Grand Rapids, MI; and Judge Eileen Olds, Chesapeake, VA. The judges are joined by Father Hugh Chikawe, Pastor, and Sister Maria Babatunde, Principal.  (Photo by Frederick Harris)

The newest Tampa Family Health Centers had its Grand Opening on Wednesday, April 11, 2012.  There are now 13 centers in Hillsborough County to provide medical care for underserved residents. The clinic is located in Sulphur Springs at 8108 N. Nebraska Ave. Those who attended the grand opening included, from left: Charlie Bottoms, Dr. John Scrivens, Jessica Kinsey, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, who was the guest speaker; and Sam Kinsey. David Bonham is the Chief Operating Officer for Tampa Family Health Centers.(Photography by BRUNSON)

City of Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn was at Middleton High School on Wednesday to tape his weekly TV program, ‘The Mayor’s Hour’ with Jack Harris. While at the school, he visited with students in the Science Lab. Students shown with the Mayor and Principal Owen Young (3rd and 4th from left) are: Brianna Williams, Hyacinth Murray, Ayanna Houston-Bate, Mikayla Williams and Erianna Mitchell. (Photography by BRUNSON)

President Barack Obama was in town on Friday to talk about business coming to the Port of Tampa. He spoke to a group of supporters at the Tampa Port Authority. But prior to meeting with the excited crowd, the President met with some union workers from ILA Local 1402, James Harrell, President. Among those who had an opportunity to take the president on the tour were: Hugh Overton, 54 years of service as a longshoreman; Robert Doster, 35 years; Wardell Norman, Vice President, 35 years; Larry Coleman, Vice President; Ernest Richards, Jr., 30 years, and William Forde, 35 years. (Photo by Julia Jackson)

Fifth Third Bank presented a $2,000 donation to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) recently at the Fifth Third – Lee Roy Selmon Banking Center. Shalonda Love, the winning caller on Tampa Bays’ 95.7 “The Beat” (WBTP-FM) during Fifth Third Bank’s African-American History Maker Campaign, selected the UNCF as the organization to received the donation. Ms. Love was one of 20 $50 MasterCard gift card winners and the $1,000 grand prize winner chosen at the end of the month. Both checks were presented during this presentation. The two recipients are joined by Fifth Third Bank officials: from left, Brian Lamb, Market President, Fifth Third Tampa Bay Affiliate; Curtis Stokes,  Affiliate CRA Manager; LaShon Henderson, UNCF Representative; Shalonda Love, $1,000 winner; Charles Thybulle, Finance Center Manager; and Kevin Bryant, Finance Center Manager. (Photography by BRUNSON)

The Gamma Omicron Boule of Signa Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. presented the 25th Annual Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lecture Series on Saturday, March 31, 2012. The event was held at the downtown Hyatt Hotel. The keynote speaker was Attorney Charles Ogletree, a Harvard law professor, who also served as an advisor to President Barack Obama. Atty. Ogletree, center, is shown with a youth group sponsored by Dr. Kenyon M. Fort, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St. Petersburg. The youth are: Lawrence Hamilton, Hydeia Thomas, Desha Lovett, Heaven Taylor-Wynn and Kofi Fort. (Photography by BRUNSON)