Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Jack And Jill Tal Ten Group Tours Sentinel Office

            The Florida Sentinel-Bulletin hosted the Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack and Jill  Incorporated’s “Talented Tenth” group. The Talented Tenth group is composed of children from grades 6 through 8.

 The group toured the Sentinel office and talked to the Sentinel publisher and its CEO, Kay and Blythe Andrews. They also learned how the production of the paper is done during the tour by speaking with the Advertising and digital executive Terry Clark; feature writer Monique Stamps; graphic artists, Ronika Hughes and Sherita Woodard; photographer, Tonya Lewis and former worker as a child, Christine Irvin.

The group were also given backpacks and T-shirts.

  Pictured front row: Sophia Harding, Laila Brown, Anaya Clebert, Blaylin Blalock, Jastyn Cox, Payton Ward, Michael Stephens, Simone Stephens, Cohen Allen and Nyjil Lucas. Middle row: Blake Henson, Sydney Love, Sydney Armstrong, Ayana Clebert, Alexis McFarland, Jaden McNair, Blake Ballard, Camille King, Trey Dames, Hannah McDonald. Back row: Canon Pickett, Kelvy Noah Brown, Eric Jackson, Sloane Williams,  Zahara Narain, Londyn Andrews

(Photography by TONYA LEWIS). 

Men of Vision, Inc., (MOV)  led by Ross Anderson recognized 31 graduating seniors for their community service, academic achievement and fellowship. The senior class of MOV had a 100% graduation rate again for the 16th year. Men of Vision Inc. is currently mentoring (105) elementary, middle and high school young men.

 Members of the community attended the program where scholarships and gifts were present to the young men.

 Pictured front row: Phyllis Walters, Mayor Jane Castor, Tahj Barton, Sumner High School; Ashton Colson, Hillsborough High School; Chauncey Johnson, Gaither High School; Randall Hill, Brandon High School; Adolfo Acevedo, Brandon High School; James Colston, Carrollwood I.B. Day School; Issiah Rodriguiez, Wharton High School; Brandon Bethune, Tampa Bay Tech High School; Enzo Garcia, Jefferson High School; Jacob Rosson, Jefferson High School;  Hillsborough County State Attorney, Andrew Warren; Karen Perez- HCPS School Board,  and Tony Sadiku- Fox 13.  

 Second Row: Coloniel Melissa Moore, Mike Lwellyn- MOV Board Chair, Deshawn Houston, Brandon High School; Marcus Buckley, Brandon High School; Gabriel Brewer, Hillsborough High School; Peterson Duvers, Middleton High School; Alexandro Rendon, Jefferson High School; Jordan Haywood, Hillsborough High School; Anthony Walker, Spoto High School; Alexander Villata, Jefferson High School; Jormiel Phanord, Jefferson High School; JayLen Hill, Middleton High School; Corey Clegg, Tampa Bay Tech High School; and Ross Anderson, Founder – Men of Vision Inc. (Photography by TONYA LEWIS). 

80^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

Ms. Gloridine McNair was ‘queen for the day’ when her family and friends gathered to celebrate her 80th birthday. The event was held at the Sons of Italy Hall. Ms. McNair, seated, is joined by Kenya Gross, Jonell Bonhomme, Abram Childs, Makal, Trichelle, Jerome Sutton, Jeremiah Sutton, Sia Bonhomme, Courtney Young Anderson, Deloris McNair, Wesley McMillan, II, Robert Young, Jr., James McNair, Aaden Childs, Alex Childs, Aaron Childs, Ronald Hills, Alana Jackson and Alicia Norton. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

CORT OF APPEAL POP-UP SHOP LAUNCHES BUSINESS

         Cortnie Simmons Hordge, owner of Cort of Appeal (www.cortappeal.com), held a Pop-Up Shop and official business launch at Armature Works, Tampa’s popular mixed-use space, on March 19th. Cort of Appeal provides interior design and fashion styling services. The company’s mission is to bring style to homes and wardrobes. After all, life isn’t perfect but your home and wardrobe can be. Captured at the event were: left to right, Phyllis Thomas Walters, Carolyn Lewis, Barbara Twine Thomas, Cortnie Simmons Hordge, Yvonne Long, Iva Carter, and Jessica Holmes.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. CELEBRATES 75^thANNIVERSARY WITH BOAT PARADE

Members of the Tampa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is celebrating 75 years of community service and social action in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. One of their signature events was a Boat Parade on the Hillsborough River on April 9, 2022. Several of the sorority’s national officers were in town for the event. From left to right are: Cheryl Turner, Interim Southern Region Director; Dr. Paulette Walker, 25^th National President; Pamela Hill, National Treasurer; Elsie Cooke-Holmes, National President; Cynthia Butler McIntyre, 24^th National President; Kristen Sheffield, Southern Region Registration; and Joi Moore, National Secretary. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ATHENA SOCIETY HONORS 10 YOUNG WOMEN OF PROMISE

Each year since 1981, the Athena Society has recognized outstanding young women who show tremendous promise of making extraordinary contributions to society. On Thursday, April 7, the Athena Society honored 10 exceptional Young Women of Promise who are juniors at local high schools. Pictured from left to right: Lauryn Tanner, Maiyah Hall, Mercy Roberts, Dana John, Linette “Starr” Brookins, Esq., Athena Society’s Young Women Of Promise Chair; Bhavya Bansal, Brynn Wilary, Jaliyah Brown, and Isabella Socci. [Honorees not pictured: Hiral Shukla, and Saloni Datta].

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY GEARING UP FOR FIRST ‘DERBY DAY’

 The men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., are gearing up for their First Tampa Derby Day Party. The event will be held on Saturday, May7^th, 4-10 p. m. at Pepin Hospitality Centre. The Kentucky Derby-themed event will feature red carpet entry, horse racing, bow ties, hats, bourbon, cigars and a live band. Among those available to kick off the event were: in front, Patrick Heron, Rob Leverette, Bianco Berry, Leon Paige, Kevin Jackson, Karl Davis, and Russell Langham. On the stage, from left to right: Henry Bell, Marcus Hayes, Rick Brown and Darrell X. Johnson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY HELD FOR TAMPA’S CHIEF OF POLICE

The swearing-in ceremony for Tampa’s Chief of Police was held on Friday, March 25, 2022. Family members and friends witnessed the event for Chief Mary O’Connor. Among those in attendance to congratulate the new Chief were, from left: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief O’Connor, community activist, Chloe Coney, Tampa Fire Chief, Barbara Tripp, and County Commissioner Gwen Myers.  (Photograph by Tonya Lewis of Children With A Vision)

TAMPA RESIDENTS ATTEND RECEPTION FOR CHARLIE CRIST

Tampa residents joined candidate Charlie Crist at a reception this week. Crist, a U. S. Representative (District 13), is a candidate for Florida Governor. The reception was at the Haya Hotel in Ybor City. Those with Congressman Crist are: Rev. Willie G. Dixon, Mrs. Marsye Dixon, Atty. Sean Shaw, Senator Arthenia Joyner, Bobby Bowden and Jimmie Giles. (Photograph by BRUNSON)