Florida Sentinel Bulletin

BEVERAGE COMPANY HOLDS BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM AT LOCAL CENTER

Coca Cola Beverage Florida held its Black History Program at the Gwendolyn M. Miller Community Center on February 16th.  Coca Cola awarded two lap top computers to two deserving students who participate in the City of Tampa After School Program at the Center.  

                  The students that were awarded were Destiny Bell, a 7th grader at Sligh Middle Magnet School and is an ‘A’ Honor Roll Student; and Felix Harrell, a 10th grader at Hillsborough High School and is an ‘A-B’ Honor Roll Student. From left to right are: April Taylor, Human Resources Business Partner, Coca Cola; Robert Bell, Center Manager; Les Miller, former Hillsborough County Commissioner; Felix Harrell, 10th grader at Hillsborough High School; Destiny Bell, 7th grader at Sligh Middle Magnet School; Gwendolyn Miller, former Tampa City Councilwoman; Jim Boyce, Territory General Manger, Coca Cola; and Travis A. Warren, Senior Manager Public Affairs and Community Relations, Coca Cola.

BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI HONOR ANDRE DARBY, AN ENCOURAGER

         Frances Key coordinated an event to honor Andre Darby, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer. He has been an inspiration to so many others, she said. The event was held at the Valrico Gathering Oaks Ranch.  Darby played football, baseball and wrestling while a student at Brandon High School.  He also set many athletic records as a student. Since then, he has been an inspiration to Brandon students and others, while “encouraging them to go after their dreams, and become a success,” Ms. Key stated. Several Brandon High School alumni, family members and friends joined Darby, seated center, with flowers, and his wife, Linda for the honorary celebration. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM FEATURES ‘HIDDEN FIGURES: OUR UNSUNG HEROES’

         The City of Tampa Black History Committee 34^th Annual Black History Celebration was held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Downtown Tampa Convention Center. This year’s theme was: “Hidden Figures: Our Unsung Heroes.” The keynote speaker was Tiffany Greene, ESPN Sports Commentator. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Dalia Dangerfield, Spectrum Bay News 9 Reporter. The Committee highlighted 12 individuals who have impacted the community in a positive manner. The ‘Hidden Figures’ will be featured in a Black History Calendar. Seated on the front row, left to right: Dalia Dangerfield, Regina Lock, Barbara Tripp, Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, Tiffany Greene,
Bobby Bowden and Andrea White. Standing, Henry Williams, Dr. Delatorro McNeal, Courtney Hilliard, Sherryl Cusseaux, Janelle McGregor, Andrea Robinson and Dr. Gino Mbaigoto. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

NEW MT. ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ORDAINS 5 NEW DEACONS

         New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church added to its Deacons’ Ministry with the ordination of 5 new deacons on Sunday, January 21, 2022. The service, which included their wives, was conducted by the pastor, Reverend Larry L. Roundtree, II. The candidates had been preparing and studying for more than 2 years. Several family members and friends of the new deacons were there to support and congratulate them. From left are: Edwin (Ed) Narain (wife, Monica), Henry Humbert (wife, Mechelle), Aaron Berry (wife, Tiffany), Eric Hayes (wife, LaTanya, and Leroy Canty (wife, Tracey). (Photograph by BRUNSON)

PARENTS, ALUMNI, FRIENDS FOLLOW TAMPA BAY TECH ON CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

 Parents, alumni, friends and supporters lined up to follow the Titans of Tampa Bay Tech High School, on their first run at a state 7-A football championship. On December 17, 2021, the team, led by head coach, John Holley, traveled by cars and bus to Ft. Lauderdale for the championship game. Although there was lots of excitement about this first appearance in the State Championship Game, the Titans were not able to defeat 13-time winner, St. Thomas Aquinas, losing 42-14 to the 3-peat winners. Among those who traveled with the team were: Don Lee, Carol Williams, Renee Brown, Jackie Harper, Erma Hicks and Ricky Kinsey. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DADDY O’S PATIO HAS GRAND OPENING

The Madison brothers, owners of Daddy O’s Patio, held the Grand Opening of their business recently. The business has been serving the community for a few months, but recently held the ribbon cutting ceremony. From left are: Madison brother, Dewayne Mallory, of Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s office; Madison brother, Mayor Jane Castor, Pastor K. L. Warren, T. McCoy, Manager of Daddy O’s; and Pastor Ernest (Sr.) and Chloe Coney.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)