Florida Sentinel Bulletin

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

      The City of Tampa Black History Committee honored high school students on May 7^th with scholarships totaling $13,000.  The students with their checks are shown with Black History Committee members. From left are: Regina Lock-DePass, Scholarship Chairperson; Emanual White, Quentin Jefferson, London Berry, Peace David, Bobby Bowden (Committee founder), Jace Hopkins, Jordan Riggins, Donavyn Hawkins, and Katrina House. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

MILES COLLINS CELEBRATES GRADUATION WITH HIS COUSINS

     Miles Collins (center, holding bouquet of roses) graduated Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He was joined by his parents, aunts, uncles and first cousins, who came from far and near for the celebration. First cousins from left to right are: Dr. Alexis Wells Oghogb0meh, Allison Wells Clebert, Myles’ twin brother, Maxwell Collins (who will be graduating later in the summer), Dr. Gabrielle Blanchette, Dr. Dominique Blanchette Taylor, Adam Andrews, Ayla Andrews, Hermione Andrews, C. Blythe Andrews, IV, and William Andrews, II. Myles is the son of Tampa native Dr. Nancy Andrews Collins and Dr. Kevin Collins.  (Photo courtesy of the family)

DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES HOSTS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

     Professional athletes from around the country came to the Bay Area April 29^th, to participate in the annual golf tournament hosted by Derrick Brooks Charities. Proceeds from the event support the many programs under Derrick Brooks Charities. Among those pictured are: Louis Murphy, Dexter Jackson, Mike Alstott, Ronde Barber, Sabby Piscitelli, Martin Gramatica, Marshall Faulk, Wade Boggs, Kevin Knox, Gary Sheffield, Tony Boselli, Terrell Buckley, Brad Johnson, Derrick Brooks, Anthony McFarland, Corey Ivy, Winky Wright, Marruse Speights, Antonio Tarver, Ray Lewis, Warrick Dunn, Warren Sapp, Fred McCrary, Emmitt Smith, William Floyd, Donna Richardson and Kelly Sheehan. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOLDS SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY

    The Middleton High School Alumni Association held its Scholarship Ceremony on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the Frankye A. Berry Media Center. Several scholarships were presented in the names of former Middleton students or former school officials. The Eddie ‘Zip’ Smith Scholarship was presented to Owen Young, Jr., 4^th from left. He’s shown with: Camilla Burton, Middleton Principal, Albert Smith, Owen Young, Sr. (father), Toni Young (mother), Sally Holt Smith, Ida M. Smith, and Reginald Smith. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

PASTOR’S 11^th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WAS ‘AN EVENING WITH PASTOR AND LADY ROUNDTREE’

     Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, and his family celebrated his 11^th anniversary as pastor of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, FL, Inc. Last Friday, April 19, 2024, the anniversary was celebrated with a semi-formal banquet. The theme was “Love, Laughter and Loyalty.” Minister DeRon Graham was the Master of Ceremonies. Pastors who attended the event, from left to right are: Dr. Julius Wynn, Chairman, State Home Mission Board; Rev. Paul Buster, Moderator, Gulf Coast Association; Dr. Bartholomew Banks, President, Progressive Missionary and Education Baptist State Convention; honoree, Pastor Roundtree;  Dr. N. S. Sanders, Past State Convention President, Pastor Roundtree’s father in the ministry; Dr. Rayford Harper, Moderator, First South Florida Association; Rev. E. L. Wiseman, First Vice Moderator, First South Florida Association; Dr. Rollie Murray, Pastor, Bethel MB Church, Orlando; Rev. Timothy Chaneyfield, Pastor, St. James Freewill Baptist Church, Winter Haven; Rev. Hugh Strafford; Pastor, Friendship Baptist Church, Dundee; and Rev. Clem Bell, Congress Director, First South Florida Association. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

NAACP HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BRANCH HOLDS

INAUGURAL HEALTH EXPO AND COMMUNITY OLYMPICS

      The NAACP Hillsborough County Branch held its Inaugural Health EXPO and Community Olympics last weekend. With support from over 30 community partners, the Health EXPO and Community Olympics was held at the headquarters on N. 40^th Street. Among those in attendance were: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Retired Colonel Melissa Moore; HCSO’s Colonel Anthony Collins, Dr. Traci Thompson, Joselynne Forde, NAACP President Yvette Lewis, County Commissioner Gwen Myers, Wendy Wilkes, and kneeling, Temple Terrace Police Chief, Kenneth Albano. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

POPULAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PRESENTS STEM SCHOLARSHIP TO SPOTO STUDENT

     A popular, relatively new non-profit organization presented a $4,700 STEM scholarship to a Spoto High School student. The Slingshots of Tampa Bay, currently led by Gabriel Solomon, started about 5 years ago with 7 members. Now they’re up to 1,200 members. A few weeks ago, they presented their first Trenton Card STEM Scholarship, in memory of Card, who majored in Math. The student was selected by the principal and staff of Spoto High. Shown from left to right: Gladys Reid, grandmother of honoree; Catherine Muhleisen, mother of scholarship recipient; Emily Lalande, scholarship recipient; Gezell Garrett, mother of Trenton Card; her husband, Ron Garret; Gabrielle Card, Trenton’s sister; Juan Card, Trenton’s father; and Parthenia Ellison, Trenton’s grandmother. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

URBAN LEAGUE OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HOLDS SUCCESSFUL ‘ROARING TWENTIES’ EVENT

     The Urban League of Hillsborough County held its March Forth Annual Gala on Saturday, March 9^th. The “Roaring Twenties” event was held at Red Door No. 5. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Urban League of Hillsborough County. Among those enjoying the evening were: Admiral Larry and Mrs. Sarah Chambers, Stanley and Dr. Sharon Gray, Nicholas and Mrs. Katelyn Glover, and C. A. and Dr. Annazette Houston.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

INAUGURAL HEART & SOUL BE THE BEAT BALL HELD

      The Inaugural Heart & Soul Weekend Be The Beat Ball was held Saturday, February 24^th, at Ybor Square. Events to bring attention to heart health disparities in Tampa’s African American communities were held February 23rd through February 25^th. Proceeds from the Saturday event benefit the American Heart Association. Among those in attendance were, left to right: Dr. Sabrina Winters, Sherryl J. Cusseaux, 2023 Tampa American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact; Henry Bell, Jr.; Dr. Shani Davis, 2024 Tampa American Heart Association’s Woman of Impact nominee; and Willie Beard. In front: Keisha Pickett-Boyd of Pickett PR; and Qiana Cressman, VP and Director of Community Development with the Tampa American Heart Association. (Photograph by BRUNSON)