Posted on 14 May 2025.
KAPPA ALPHA PSI 50-YEAR MEMBERS CELEBRATED
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity gathered at the USF TECO Hall College of Education on April 16, 2025, to recognize the new 50-year members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Tampa Alumni Chapter Vice Polemarch Bianco Berry, Polemarch Darryl X. Green, Lesley “Tre” Miller, III, Leon Page, Bruce Bryant, Antonio Bradsford, Rhonnie Williams, Crispian Atkins, Barry Campbell, Victor Anderson, Mike Reese, Bryan Hammond, Clinton Paris, Collis Ivery and Henry Bell celebrated the 50-year members. Wearing white coats, those celebrated were Anthony Grover, Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr., Joe Ricord, Dan Richardson, and Lawrence Gallmon. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 06 May 2025.
DAWN AND KENNY ARE JOINED IN HOLY MATRIMONY
Wedding bells rang on Saturday, April 26, 2025, as Madiha Dawn and Kenny became husband and wife. The couple said their vows before a host of family members and friends at the Davis Island Garden Club. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kenny L. DuPree. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 24 April 2025.
JOYCE RUSSELL KENTE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY
The 2025 Joyce Russell Kente Awards and Scholarship Ceremony was held on April 8, 2025, to an overflowing crowd at the USF Marshall Center. In addition to honoring a University of South Florida alumni and a community leader, scholarships were presented to deserving students. The guest speaker was Grace Byers (USF, ’06), who also moderated a discussion. Honorees and guests are from left: Sharon Thompson-Ayers (call to order), Michelle King, Don Odom, Ovett Wilson (’02, MEd. ’06, EdS. ’21), Joyce Russell Alumni Leaders Award; Sherri Brown, Joyce Russell Community Leader Award; Dr. Samuel Wright; Clara Buie (University greetings); and LaShante Keys (’99), Historical Perspective. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 09 April 2025.
3rd ANNUAL MULTIPLE MYELOMA CANCER WALK HELD IN WIMAUMA
Multiple Reasons, LLC, partnered with Moffitt Cancer Center’s Health Equities to host the 3rd Annual Multiple Myeloma Cancer Walk to bring awareness to this form of cancer. The event was held in Wimauma on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Among the guest speakers was Dr. B. Lee Green of Moffitt Cancer Center. Among the participants were: Anita Howell, Apryl Haywood, Sherral Haywood, Latosha Hoskins, Ivory Haywood, Lucianna Warren and Yolanda Simmons. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 01 April 2025.
TAMPA (FL) CHAPTER OF THE LINKS HOLD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
The Tampa (FL) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated held their annual International Women’s Day Celebration at Hillsborough Community College. The guest speaker Attorney Yolanda Cash Jackson, is a noted Civil Rights lobbyist. Shown left to right are Attorney Erica Williams, Judge Barbara Twine-Thomas, Judge Charlene Honeywell, Attorney Renee Lee, Attorney Yolanda Cash Jackson, Senator Arthenia Joyner, Ret. Judge Sandra Farragut Hemphill, and Tampa Chapter President, Judge Julie Sneed. (Photo by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 24 March 2025.
LEONARD GEORGE, ESQ., HONORED AT BLACK HISTORY RECEPTION
The Tampa Bay History Center (TBHC) honored Leonard George, Jr., Esq., recently at the Fourth Annual Black History Month Reception. George received the 2025 Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr. Sankofa Award for keeping Black history alive. Shown here, left to right, are TBHC Curator of Black History Fred Hearns, Dr. Rozelia LaFayette Kennedy, award-winning WTSP-TV Reporter and Reception MC Emerald Morrow, 1905 Family of Restaurants (Columbia) Chairman/ event Sponsor Richard Gonzmart, Judge Sandra Farragut-Hemphill, George, Brenda LaFayette Austin and Tampa Housing Authority President and CEO/ event sponsor Jerome Ryans. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 17 March 2025.
TAMPA FIRE RESCUE EMPLOYEE RETIRES AFTER 33 YEARS
Congratulations were extended to Ms. Dana Reid, center, last week when she retired from Tampa Fire Rescue Supply Division after 33 years. Ms. Reid retired as an Office Support Specialist III. Ms. Reid is presented a Certificate of Appreciation for her services from Fire Chief Barbara Tripp. Also shown with her from left: Chief Todd Alt, Vivian Shedd, Chief Christopher Shipp, Chief David Dittman, Chief Jim Billotte, Chief Robbie Northrop, Chief Milt Jenkins, Chief Robert Collins and John Antapasis. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 10 March 2025.
CHIEF DEPUTY ANTHONY COLLINS PROMOTED TO CHIEF DEPUTY OF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT WITH SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister announced last week the promotion of Chief Deputy Anthony Collins to Chief Deputy of Operational Support. Collins has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2004. He is a husband and father of 2 children. The King High School and St. Leo University graduate will be more formally honored later in the month. (See full story on Page 2-A)
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Posted on 06 March 2025.
TRAILBLAZERS HONORED DURING CITY’S BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION
The City of Tampa held its 37th Annual Black History Celebration on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Tampa Theatre. This year’s theme was “Trailblazers: Leading Change.” The guest speaker was Dr. Angela Hill (also an honoree), USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. Katrina House, President of the City of Tampa Black History Committee, welcomed guests; Mayor Jane Castor gave greetings and presented the Proclamation. Among the honorees presented were: Darrius J. Stallworth, City of Tampa Housing and Community Development; Jean-Rene’ Rinvil, Artist and Filmmaker; Vickie Oldham, M. F. A., Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition, Inc.; Antonio Brown, Central Station Barbershop and Grooming; Erica Hardison, One Community Co-Op; and Latonia Boykins, Annie’s Assisted Living Facility and Top 2 Bottom Builders. Honorees not in this photo are Arizona Jenkins, New Horizons Support Group; and Kehsi Inman, New Disabled South. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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