Posted on 26 February 2025.

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Middleton Senior High School Alumni Association, Inc., celebrated its 4th Annual MHS Alumni Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Historic Rogers Park Golf Course. The event raises scholarship funds for Middleton students. Among those attending the event were, left to right: Sally Smith, Kimberly Johnson, Klisa Smith, Woodrow Simmons, Debra Smith, Calvin Simmons, Verdell Reaves, Patricia Cooper, Albert Smith, Reginald Smith, Ronita Durant; and kneeling, Kalel Cadet, and Rayah Smith. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 14 February 2025.

TRENDING TREMENDOUS TAMPA DISTRICT HOLDS DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT MT. OLIVE AME CHURCH
The Trending Tremendous Tampa District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 11thEpiscopal District, held the 2025 District Conference February 6th and 7th at Mt. Olive AME Church, Rev. Dr. Helen Johnson-Ford, Host Pastor. The theme was “Dreams – Visions – Realities.” Ministers who participated were, first row: Rev. Dr. Tamira Bouie, Rev. Lashay Sanchez-Cabrera, Esq., Rev. Jackie Dennis, Rev. Carolyn Storer, Rev. Jacquelyn Bogen, Rev. Kimberly Flemings, Rev. Patricia Mosley, Presiding Elder Patricia S. Wallace, Rev. Dr. Helen Johnson-Ford, Rev. Deborah Nelson, Rev. Karen Jackson-Sims, Rev. Dr. Kenya Williams, Rev. Dr. Etta Owens, Rev. Sharon Smith and Rev. Jean Davis. Second row: Rev. Joseph Bunts, Rev. James Crews, Rev. Dr. Michael Bouie, Rev. Clarence Green, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Rev. Ricky Polk, Rev. Kirk Bogen, Rev. Terry Williams, Rev. Patrick Crews, Rev. Kelvin Price, Rev. Odell Gordon and Rev. McRae Mangum. Bishop Marvin C. Zanders is the Presiding Prelate. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)
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Posted on 12 February 2025.

S. REPRESENTATIVE KATHY CASTOR HOSTED 2025 BLACXK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM
S. Representative Kathy Castor hosted the 2025 Black History Month Congressional Record Statements on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library. This year’s honorees were Eunice Butts and Carrie Hurst. Oral Histories in special remembrance honored Gladys Blount and Willie Mae Williams of the 6888th Central Directory Postal Battalion. The program’s emcee was Mrs. Chloe Coney, described as ‘a woman who wears many hats.’ From left are: Chloe Coney, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Carrie Hurst and Eunice Butts. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 04 February 2025.
MEMBERS OF THE CLERGY WELCOME NEW PASTOR AT MT. OLIVE AME CHURCH
Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church in West Tampa has a new pastor. Last Sunday, a Meet and Greet Service was held to welcome Rev. Dr. Helen L. Johnson-Ford to the community. In addition to several clergy members and city officials in attendance, several of her sorority members of Alpha Kappa Alpha were present. Ministers from left to right, in front: Bishop Daran H. Mitchell, Evangelist Wanda Swift, Rev. Jacquelyn Bogen, Rev. Dr. Kenya Williams, Bertha M. Mitchell, Assistant to the Mayor; Rev. Dr. Anton G. Elwood, guest speaker, St. Phillip AME Church, Atlanta, GA; Rev. Dr. Helen L. Johnson-Ford, Pastor; Dr. Roderick Andrew Lee Ford, Esq., 1st Gentleman; Overseer Vicki Devine and Prophetess Shirley Bolden. On top row: Rev. Dr. Maurice Harvey, Rev. McRae Mangum, II, Rev. Briana Robinson-Franklin, Rev. Chiquita Washington and Rev. Jean Davis. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)
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Posted on 28 January 2025.

HOWARD W. BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL INAUGURAL HALL OF FAME CEREMONY HELD
Howard W. Blake High School Black and Gold Gala was held Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Tampa River Center. This Inaugural Hall of Fame event honored 5 former students and a former faculty member. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Ms. Sylvia Salter, Class of 1970. Principal Valerie C. Newton gave closing remarks. Those in attendance were: Tarence Kinsey, Sr., in honor of his dad, the late Randolph Kinsey, Jr., Blake faculty member, 1961-1968; Ashaki Anthony, in honor of her father, the late Otis Anthony, Jr., Class of 1969; Christina Harris, Class of 2010; Adria Phyllise Johnson, Class of 2010; Arnold “Daddy Bo” Watson, Class of 1966; and Tarence Kinsey, Jr., in honor of his grandfather, Randolph Kinsey, Jr. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 18 January 2025.

ANDREWS FAMILY JOINS FRATERNITY AND MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE LEGACY OF C. BLYTHE ANDREWS
On Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025, members of the Andrews Family joined the men of Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., at Tampa’s Black History Museum at Encore in a tribute to C. Blythe Andrews family, founders of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Andrews, including Dr. W. W. Andrews, and Dr. King were members of the fraternity. Those in attendance included: seated, from left, Gayle Andrews, C. Blythe (Drew) Andrews, III, Dr. Torrez L. Grace, President, Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Kay Andrews and Dr. Nancy Andrews Collins. Standing, from left: C. Blythe Andrews, IV, Hermione Andrews, Claude Adams, Dr. Sharon Andrews Gray, Trenten Taylor, Dr. Dominique Blanchette Taylor, Allison Wells Clebert, Richard Clebert, Ayana Clebert, Richard Clebert, Jr. and Anaya Clebert (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 11 January 2025.

WAYNE ANTHONY QUIN, PHD. ROOM DEDICATION AT GARY SCHOOL
Family members and friends of the late Wayne Anthony Quin, Ph.D., gathered at Gary Adult High School on December 16, 2024, for the room dedication in his honor. Gary Adult High School was his last assignment with the Hillsborough County School District. Among those in attendance were: Superintendent Van Ayres, NAACP President, Yvette Lewis, Quin’s widow, Diana Allen Quin, School Board Member Jessica Vaughn, Quin’s son, Wayne Anthony Quin, II, School Board Member Patricia Radon, and former Bay area newsman, Rod Carter of North Carolina. (Photo courtesy of NAACP)
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Posted on 20 December 2024.

MEN OF VISION STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CLASSROOM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Several students representing a variety of Hillsborough County Schools as members of Men of Vision, Inc., were recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom. Their honors went across the spectrum, from Honor Roll to High Honor Roll, and Principal’s Honor Roll. In front is Jermauri Lott. First row: Noah Gandy, Isaiah Barbosa, Caneil Satchwell, Bryan Harden, Maltisi Morrissey, Jr., Kyle Isaac, Johnnie Tyson and Joseph Durante. On the second row: Smerly Laguerre, Se’an Sheffield, Charan Pothula, Christopher Bell, Ishmon Johnson, III, Aziah Cannonier, Calvin Wright, Jr. and Jayden Lambert. Honor roll students not pictured: Jeremiah Sank, Jordan Belvin, Jordin Lenair, Quante Miltier-Ferguson, Chase Brunson and Preston Williams. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 05 December 2024.

ENTERTAINMENT GROUP HOSTS INAUGURAL PRE-HOLIDAY SOIREE
RBJ Entertainment held its Inaugural Black and White Ball Pre-Holiday Soiree on Friday evening, November 15, 2024. The event was held at the Egypt Shriners Temple in the Grand Ballroom. Among the elegant dressed guests were: Sophia Smith, Annette Myles, Jermia Smith, Klisa Smith, Talia Smith, Darren Fudge, Anthony Myles, Joshua Johnson, and Jermaine Smith. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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