Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

THE FELLAS GET TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF ‘MOMA ANDREWS’

      The fellas got together to celebrate the life of Mrs. Gloria Andrews last Friday at 7th and Grove restaurant after the beautiful Wake ceremonies by the Links, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Ivy Beyond The Wall Ceremony.  Everyone talked about how Mrs. Andrews affected their lives during the early years.  Standing (left to right), Dan ‘Dapp” Bingham, Pete Murphy, C. B. (Drew) Andrews, Myron Williams. Kneeling, from left: Bennie Kelly and Atty. Tom Bell – Newark, N. J. Sitting, from right to left: Michael Hodges, Jose Lara, Rev. Cecil Williams – Ft. Walton, FL, Charles Harvey – Detroit, MI, and Rev. James Johnson.  Not shown in picture:  Terry Clark, Gilbert Brinson, Claude Adams, Robert Dooley, Joe Bongiorno, Teddy P. Thurmond, Mark Hart, Jerry Brunson, Richard ‘Bula’ Cass, Sol Davis, Derrick ‘Smoke’ Best, Johnny Watson, Keith George, Marvin Knight, Larry Johnson, Willie Luke, Mike James, Charles Reid, and Tony Barron. (Photo by BRUNSON)

BREAST CANCER JOURNEY IN MIDDLE EAST CHRONICLED IN BOOK  

      On Saturday, February 17^th, Barnes and Noble on West Shore Blvd. in Tampa, hosted a book signing for Ronnie Laughlin. Ronnie is the author of An Atypical Journey-Facing Breast Cancer Alone in the Middle East with God and My Tribe. Ronnie tells her story of how she navigated her breast cancer diagnosis during the pandemic while living and working in the Middle East. She drove herself to chemo because of pandemic restrictions. Ronnie persevered and wrote a book that chronicles how she was able to keep moving forward; survive and thrive during this episode in her life. The book signing was well attended by many former colleagues and students, friends and family. Her book, as well as the companion book My Appointment Notebook (the cancer patient takes this to appointments to keep track of medical information) is available on Amazon. Joining her at the book signing were: Janae Rosario, Dr. Daphne Thomas, Dr. Cheryl Rodriguez, Theo Valentine, Dr. Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, Ronnie Laughlin, book author; Clemmie Perry, Colette Glover-Hannah, Mikki Chambers, Achille Laurenceau, and Claudine Ja-Laurenceau. (Photograph by BRUNSON)