Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Hosts Day Of Service

On June 27, 2020, members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Nu Upsilon Zeta Chapter, held its Annual Global Day of Service. The event was held at the Village of Excellence Charter School in Temple Terrace.  During the program, the organization recognized Ms. Candy Lowe, of the Black Business Bus Tour, and Dr. Camertra Edwards, of the Village of Excellence. Both ladies were presented the Blue Light of Distinction Community Service Award for their unyielding commitment to servicing the community. Several members of the organization were in attendance. Among them, shown from left to right are: Zeta Javita Richardson, Zeta Katrina Wrisper-Williams, Honoree Cametra Edwards, Honoree Candy Lowe, and Zeta Samantha Crews. 

MIDDLETON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL

                  The Middleton High School Alumni Association met with the school’s new principal, Mickey Boddie, on Tuesday morning, June 23^rd, in the Dr. Frankie A. Berry Media Center to welcome him to ‘The Land of the Tigers.’  Those who were present, front row, left to right are: Jeannette Williams, Vickie McCoppin Sabree, Yvonne Douglas, Phan Boston, and Patricia Cooper. Standing, back row: Henry “Shake” Washington, Fred Hearns, Albert Smith, Mr. Boddie, Woodrow “Woodie” Simmons and Calvin Simmons. Alumni Association President, Luvator Nelson is not shown. (Photograph by Joan Franco)

‘DIVINE NINE’ MARCHED TO PROTEST POLICE BRUTALITY

                  On Sunday, June 14^th, 200 members of the Tampa National Panhellenic Council and their families gathered in downtown Tampa to protest police brutality and the recent murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. The “Divine Nine” marched for 8:46 seconds from Curtis Hixon Park to Kennedy Blvd. and back. State Representative Fentrice Driskell and former State Representative Ed Narain addressed the crowd. Representing their particular organization were: from left, Kareem Mabry (Alpha Phi Alpha), Nikki Lockett (Alpha Kappa Alpha), Dexter Lewis (Kappa Alpha Psi), DeAngelo Fletcher (Omega Psi Phi), Sasha Oliver (Delta Sigma Theta), Chris Johnson (Phi Beta Sigma), Andrea Hankerson (Zeta Phi Beta), Jasmine Thompkins (Sigma Gamma Rho), and Esset Tate (Iota Phi Theta). (Photograph by Ashley Canay) 

BLACK BUSINESS BUS TOUR SUPPORTS DAMAGED BUSINESSES

                  During its most recent Black Business Bus Tour, the event culminated at 7^th and Grove in Ybor City. The tour group viewed 2 businesses owned by African Americans that were damaged during civil unrest a few weeks ago. The Black Business Bus Tour shared their support for Shoe Mountain and Health Matters Pharmacy. Among those who were on the tour: Ischolina Williams, Candy Lowe, founder of the Black Business Bus Tour; Beth Shoup, Dr. Vondalyn Wright, Kaylisse Sellers, Rhonda Jackson, Juanita D. Mitchell-Adams and Cookie Butler. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN OF VISION HOLDS GRADUATION

         Men Of Vision, “Preparing Students For Life,” held its graduation last week at Carter G. Woodson School. Several of their Board Members and Mayor Jane Castor were there to congratulate the young men. Shown in front of the group, seated, is, Men Of Vision Founder, Ross Anderson. Standing, from left are: MOV Board Member, Darryl Manning; Principal, Ovett Wilson; Board Member, Phyllis Walters, holding sign of Hezekiah Walters; Timothy Lewis, Hillsborough High School;   Quincy Francios, Tampa Bay Tech High School;  Adam Andrews, Middleton High School; Sammie Lee,  Gaither HS; Tampa  Mayor Jane Castor, John Johnson, Middleton HS; David Dor, Middleton HS; John Bell, Sickles HS; Taishawn Hampton, Spoto HS; DeMaar Hinton, Spoto HS; John McDonald, Middleton HS; MOV Board Members, Nichelle Brown and  Eric Ward. On the second row:  Jorge Vasquez, Hillsborough HS; Derrick Andrews-Powley, Tampa Bay Tech; Amarion Payne, Tampa Bay Tech; and Aaron Smith, Middleton HS. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COGIC PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

                  The College Hill Church of God in Christ Pre-School held its graduation recently for the pre-schoolers and kindergarten students. The graduation was held at the school located in the College Hill Conference Center. Students sitting are: Zyana W., Josiah H., Kayla L., Dequan M., Caleb N., Zeniya M., and Zacari B. Teachers standing are: Phoebe Garcia, Heaven Larry and Dionne Gantt. Children standing left to right are: Kenia G., Carter J., Jashon J., TaraJi H., Jace G., Trace M., and Miya E. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FORMER COMMUNITY RESIDENT HOSTS LUNCHEON FOR B&G Club

      Kenyon Phillips, with the assistance of Big John’s Alabama BBQ, hosted a “Community Give-Back Luncheon” that fed 150 families at the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club. Phillips coordinated this event to show his appreciation to the community where he grew up – College Hill/Ponce de Leon area. Kenyon is co-owner of Counter Threat Protection Security, in collaboration with Home Builders Institute, Big John’s Alabama BBQ, and the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club. Those who participated in the food distribution were: front, Heather, Felteena, Krystal, Barbara, Belinda, Marquis and Marvin.  In the back are: Corey, Kenyon, Evan, Demetrick, Steve, not shown, and Danielle Major. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL WALK FOR AHMAUD ARBERY

          The leaders of Allen Temple AME Church, New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, The Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy and Hillsborough County Branch NAACP were joined by several other community leaders in a Memorial Vigil for Ahmaud Arbery, “Clergy Collars and Tennis Shoes.” The walk on Saturday, May 16^th at noon, started at Allen Temple AME Church and concluded at New Salem PB Church. Masks were mandatory. Among the participants were: from left, Pastor Elvis Piggott, Frank Reddick, Bishop Thomas Scott (34^th St. Church of God), Bishop Michelle B. Patty (Trinity And Faith, Inc.), Pastor Larry L. Roundtree, II (New Mt. Zion MB Church), Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr. (Allen Temple AME Church), Elder Benjamin Curry (New Salem PB Church), Henry “Shake” Washington, Rev. Markus Derrick-White (Allen Temple), Ms. Nancy Milan, City Councilman Luis Viera, and State Senator Darryl Rouson. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)