Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MRS. ANGELA FULLWOOD RETIRES AFTER 35 YEARS WITH SCHOOL SYSTEM

       Mrs. Angela Fullwood retired from the Hillsborough County Public School System after 35 years. She has taught at various schools and grade levels. A retirement celebration in her honor was held          on Friday, September 15^th, at Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. Among those who joined her are: seated, Sharon Poitier, Miki Jones, Doretha Edgecomb, honoree Angela Fullwood, Allison Edgecomb, and Cherie Bethune. Standing, from left, Amber Fullwood, Darrick Fullwood, Frank Poitier, Alvin Pimento, Brian Bethune, and Niecy Jones. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

THE PIERIANS, INC., CHARTER THE CHAPTER

The Pierians, Incorporated, a national arts organization for Black women, chartered the Tampa chapter on Saturday. September 9, 2023. National Officers and members attended the private ceremony. The officers of the chapter were also installed. From left to right – Recording Secretary, Col (US Air Force Ret.) Tonja Brickhouse PhD, Vice President Brig General Tara McKennie, National President Dr. Sylvia Hollifield, Chapter President Casey Curry, Corresponding Secretary, Dr. Patricia Montgomery, and Treasurer, Col. (Army Ret.) Lynn Doeman.

COLLEGE HILL COGIC HOSTS GREATER TAMPA DISTRICT MEETING

       The College Hill Church of God In Christ, Tampa, was the site of the Greater Tampa District Meeting, August 2-5, 2023. Superintendent Charles Davis is the host pastor. Several workshops were held during the session. Ministers who participated in the meeting were: front row, left to right:  Elder Parrish Hill, Elder Nat Partin, Elder Eddie Mathis, Elder Johnny Smiley, Bishop Anthony Gilyard (Jurisdictional Prelate, Southwestern Florida Jurisdiction), Superintendent Charles Davis, Elder Freddie Flucker, Elder Donnell Williams, Elder Donald Taylor, and Elder Donald Jorden. Second row: Elder Isiah Williams, Elder Tommie Jones, Elder Sanderson Lockhart, Elder C. J. Fowler, and Elder Eddie Thurman. (Photograph by Streets & Streets Photography)

SORORITY MEMBERS SUPPORT BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

  
GammaPhiDeltaSorority–DeltaDeltaChapter, supported their President, Yolanda Amos and her husband, JeffreyAmos’s “Back To School Bash” that was held on Saturday, August19, 2023. The Amos’s nonprofit, Black Treasurer Investments (BTI),  is housed and is a programming partner at Dream Center, Tampa. Left to right at the event were: Mary Reed, Yolanda Amos, Joanie Henry, Cathy Oliver, Carrie McQuay, Kristina White, Dr. Ingrid Lee-  Loy, Veronica Rhodes, and Delores Gambrell. (PhotographbyBRUNSON)

LOCAL WOMEN NAMED TO ERNESTINE H. BUCK SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT HALL OF FAME

      Several women in the Tampa Bay community were recognized by the Imperial Court Daughters during the International Convention of Prince Hall Shriners and affiliates. The Ernestine H. Buck Special Events Department Hall of Fame awards were presented to outstanding American Women “for her dedication, work and charitable acts to her church, community, state and country.” Daughter Gloria G. Ellzy (#14) is Imperial Directress and Dt. Paulette Brown (#21), 49^th Imperial Commandress. Among those honored from left are: Tonya Lewis, Sherryl Cusseaux, The Honorable Gwendolyn Miller, State Rep. Dianne Hart, Candy Lowe, and Yvette Lewis. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)

BEULAH BAPTIST INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH CELEBRATES 158^thANNIVERSARY 

      Beulah Baptist Institutional Church celebrated its 158^th Church Anniversary last Sunday, August 13, 2023, with a 10 a. m. service. The anniversary theme was, “God’s Steadfast Love,” Exodus 15:13. Shown at the service, from left, Pastor Alan Harris, Lead Servant; Rev. Dr. Lance Watson, Senior Pastor, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond, VA, guest speaker; First Lady Joy Harris; First Son, Isaiah; and Anniversary Chairperson, Ida Williams Campbell. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

LOVE FIRST CHRISTIAN CENTER PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATES

      The Jennifer Newman Memorial Scholarship Fund at Love First Christian Center presented scholarships to its graduates recently. The Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial grants to students pursuing their academic goals. Since the fund was established in 2011, they have had 73 recipients and awarded $58,950. This year’s recipients are: Ty Mariano Andrews, Sydney Brown, Kyler Browning, Jaedon Glover, Earl Knighten, Jada LeTrice McDowell, Frank Pyrtle, IV, Madison Sheriff, Tyana Tibby, Dallas Williams, and Kayla M. Williams. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

East Tampa CRA Summer Youth Career Exploration Program Holds Ceremony

      The City of Tampa East Tampa CRA Youth Career Exploration Program held its end of summer completion program on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Library. The Summer Youth Career Exploration Program focuses on employment skills, job exposure, and college preparation.  Ed Hundley and Rugina Castillo were coordinators of the program. The keynote speaker was Ernest DuBose. Summer participants were: Ahmad Bacon, Mikesha Clarke, Mekhi Clarke, Sevion Daniels, Emarion Everett, Serenity Foster, Anaye Girven, Alonzo Godwin, Aarlynn Gray, J’Lyn Green, Daqua Hall, Yvonne Hawkins, Zaniyah Hawkins, Jeremiah Henry, Khalil Henry, Jayla Larzabal, Joshua Lester, Gerimiah Ramos, Jimarri Simmons, Donald Walker, Donnel Walker, Dontre Walker, and E’montre Washington.  Also there to support ther young people were: Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilwomen Lynn Hurtax and Gwen Henderson, School Board Member Pattie Rendon,k and Cedric McCray, East Tampa Development Manager, Community Redevelopment, City of Tampa. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

Buffalo And Soldiers Troopers Motorcycle Club Holds Convention In Tampa

      The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club is in Tampa this week for its 2023 National Convention. Elected officials were on hand to welcome the group of more than 3,000 visitors to the city. The group kicked off the week with a community block party on Monday, July 24^th, at Konan’s Bar-B-Q. Michael Trigg, owner, served more than 300 meals of sumptuous grilled chicken, ribs, hot, dogs, burgers and all the trimmings. Shown at the kick-off event were: Jerry Boone Allen, Commissioner Gwen Myers, Michael Trigg, Owner of Konan’s Bar-B-Q; Councilwoman Gwen Henderson, Tracy Nuubian Lawton, Janelle McGregor, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, Neighborhood & Community Affairs, City of Tampa; and Nathan “Motown” Mack, National President of Buffalo Soldier. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)