Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

LINE DANCERS GATHER FOR WORKSHOP

   Prior to the ‘Stay-At-Home’ orders from the City and County, a group of ladies gathered in March at the Hilton Hotel – Lois Avenue for a workshop. The group was preparing for their busy spring and summer events.  Those in attendance included: Ava Groves, Amelia French, Olivia Bells, Charlette Saxxon, Mia Rustler, Isabella Lettas, Beverly Arlene, Emma Nixon, Christa Rhyan, Asia Strages, Becky Parden, Polly Luttern, Yolanda Heights, Abrea Riccs, Lauren Hexley, Lisa Mals, Carlina Dixon, Stacie Bayers, Belinda Carrs, Sheila Drixs, Rita Tales, Lesley Yangs and Killdrea Riddles. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

JAMEIS WINSTON DONATES $30,000 TO CDC TO HELP LOCAL RESTAURANTS

                  Jameis Winston donated $30,000 to the Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa, Inc. The funds are distributed to 8 area restaurants that will prepare 500 meals each over 4 weekends, concluding on May 23, 2020. The first events were Saturday, May 2^nd at Open Café in East Tampa and Konan’s BBQ in the Carver City/Lincoln Gardens community. Winston and his wife, Bria, are shown with CDC and Open Café staffers, and others as they passed out meals, drive-thru style.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FEEDING THE COMMUNITY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS

                  Some chefs and businessowners came together on Saturday, April 18, 2020, to distribute meals to the community. They wore their masks and gloves and were distanced from the people. Brown’s Catering set up its catering service on the corner of 26^th Street and 12^th Ave., and passed out meals to anyone who came up. Assisting with the distribution were: Chef Don Lee, Tonya Lewis, Danny Green and Chef/owner, Bobby Brown. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

JAMEIS WINSTON, TITUS O’NEIL DONATE $50,000 TO METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES

 Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jameis Winston teamed with WWE star Titus O’Neil (Thaddeus Bullard of the Bullard Foundation) to donate $50,000 to Metropolitan Ministries. Bullard and Winston were joined by the Superintendent and members of the School District of Hillsborough County on Tuesday, April 21, as they distributed food boxes at Sligh Middle Magnet School. From left to right are: Chris Farkas, Deputy Supt. Operations; School Board member, Lynn Gray, Michal Kemp, Superintendent’s Office; Titus O’Neil, Jameis Winston, Superintendent Addison Davis; and Tracolya Clinch, Superintendent’s Office.  (Photograph by Julia Jackson)