Florida Sentinel Bulletin

SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT RETIREES GATHER AT ROWLETT PARK     A group of retired employees from the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department gathered recently at Rowlett Park. The group invited former Tampa City Councilman Frank Reddick to join them.  The group gathers to keep in touch and celebrate any good news they may have.  Sitting…

Local Church Host Law Enforcement Forum for Community Youth        The College Hill Church of God in Christ recently held a meeting between local law enforcement officers and community youth. The purpose was to provide information to the youth of the community on ways to respond when approached by a law enforcement officer. Pastor…

80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS   Family and friends gathered on Sunday, August 15, 2022, to celebrate the 80th birthday of Ms. JoAnn Harris. The celebration was held at the Egypt Shrine Center. Seated from left are: Willie Harris, Sr. (brother), honoree JoAnn Harris; her sisters, Ruby Nell Williams and Verdell Vickers, and…

LYNCHING MARKER TO HONOR ROBERT JOHNSON UNVEILED   On Monday, August 29, 2022, elected officials and others gathered on the Tampa Riverwalk just south of the Madame Fortune Taylor Street Bridge following the unveiling ceremony of an Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) Marker. The marker honors five black victims of lynchings in Hillsborough County during the…

DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES AND PARTNERS HOST ‘BACK TO SCHOOL BASH’          Derrick Brooks Charities and its partners, City of Tampa and East Tampa Business and Civic Association, held their “Back To School Bash” on Saturday, July 30, 2022. The event was held at the NFL YET Center. Those who assisted with the event…

PASTOR PEELER CELEBRTES 60th BIRTHDAY         Pastor Darnell Peeler, center, celebrated his 60th birthday with family and friends. The birthday celebration was held at American Legion Hall Post 5, on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Shown with Pastor Peeler are: Darnita Peeler Williams, Lady Lanice Peeler, Yvonne Peeler Heard, and Dexter Givens. Pastor Peeler…

Tampa AKAs Showcase At Boule          From July 10, 2022, through July 15, 2022, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated held their National Boule in Orlando, FL. Twelve thousand AKAs were in town, including Vice-President Kamala Harris. Members of Tampa Chapter Gamma Theta Omega who attended were: Front row – Patsy Greene, Freddie Hudson, Monique…

 Chandelier Transformations Youth Mentoring Hosts Mentoring Brunch           On Saturday, July 2, 2022, Chandelier Transformation Youth Mentoring hosted a brunch for board members and friends of the organization. Chandeliers Transformations Youth Mentoring (CTYM) was created to instruct young girls from low-income and minority communities to embrace their individuality and live boldly and confidently in…

Millions Of Dollars Target Tampa Bay Social Programs          On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, officials gathered at the North Tampa Community Center to receive over $6.7 million in aid allocated by the state. The money will specifically address three initiatives, food insecurity, job training, and child welfare. Those attending the presentation were: left to…