Posted on 03 February 2022.
CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM FEATURES ‘HIDDEN FIGURES: OUR UNSUNG HEROES’
The City of Tampa Black History Committee 34th 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)
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Posted on 27 January 2022.
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)
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Posted on 20 January 2022.
LONGTIME YOUTH COACH BOBBY WILDS HONORED FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE
The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival hosted Youth Day on Saturday, January 8, 2022. The Bobby Wilds Football Clas- sic was an event to “celebrate the man” for his legendary community impact in the Tampa Bay community for more than 40 years. The event was held at his alma mater, Howard W. Blake High School. Black Heritage Festival Co-Chair, Ruby Jackson presented a plaque to Wilds. Honoree Wilds was joined by his family at the event. In the front, from L-R, seated: Cynthia Wilds Williams, Ashley Williams, Ka Lani Wiggins, Annette Wilds, Mrs. Lynda Wilds, and Tammi Wilds. Standing, Bobby Wilds, Jr., Johnny Jackson, Jr., George Wilds, Honoree, Bobby Wilds, Aron Wilds, John W. Wilds, and Ron Nelson. (Pho- tograph by Gilbert Brinson)
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Posted on 16 January 2022.
COMMUNITY HEROES HONORED AT KING PARADE BLACK-TIE GALA
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation Black-Tie Gala was held on Thursday, January 6, at TPepin Hospital- ity Centre. One of the items on the program was the recognition of Community Heroes. From left to right are: Howard A. Har- ris, Vice-President, MLK Parade Foundation; award recipients, Sherri Brown, of Visit Tampa Bay; Dr. Mark T. Jones, Sr., Pastor, Center For Manifestation; Celeste Roberts, Director, Skills Center; Captain Marvin Johnson, who accepted the award for Sheriff Chad Chronister; and Robert Scott, Jr., President, MLK Parade Foundation. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)
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Posted on 06 January 2022.
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)
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Posted on 18 December 2021.
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)
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Posted on 07 October 2021.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA PRESIDENT IN TAMPA FOR VIRTUAL MEETING
The League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County hosted a ‘Conversation with Cecile Scoon,’ Esquire, President of the League of Women Voters of Florida, at the Children’s Board on September 24, 2021. She is the first Black woman to hold this office. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Visual and Environmental Studies, she earned her law degree from the Virginia School of Law in 1984, spent 5 years as an active duty Air Force JAG. She retired from the Air Force reserves as a Major in 2005, and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She shared with the group her vision for the League. Shown at the meeting from left are: Laurel Jones, representing Gamma Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Cecile Scoon, Esq., Angela Birdsong, League of Women Voters; Dr. Sonjia Brookins, Soil and Water Conservation, Commissioner Gwen Myers, Idelia Phillips, League of Women Voters; and Bryce Bowden, Democratic Party. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 30 September 2021.
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Posted on 16 September 2021.
MINISTRY HOSTS SERVICE FOR RECIPIENT NEEDING KIDNEY
Keith Walker, seated right, is in need of a kidney. Family and friends joined him recently at Higher Calling Ministry, Darren Jones, Pastor, to support his effort to raise funds for a transplant. Keith is shown with Keishawn Walker, Lashawn Buie, Jacorey Walker, Keith Walker, Jr. and Princess Nylah Walker. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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