Florida Sentinel Bulletin

3^rd ANNUAL MULTIPLE MYELOMA CANCER WALK HELD IN WIMAUMA

      Multiple Reasons, LLC, partnered with Moffitt Cancer Center’s Health Equities to host the 3^rd 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)

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)

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)

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)

 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)

TRAILBLAZERS HONORED DURING CITY’S BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION    

     The City of Tampa held its 37^th 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)

 MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOLDS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

     The Middleton Senior High School Alumni Association, Inc., celebrated its 4th Annual MHS Alumni Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Historic Rogers Park Golf Course. The event raises scholarship funds for Middleton students.  Among those attending the event were, left to right:  Sally Smith, Kimberly Johnson, Klisa Smith, Woodrow Simmons, Debra Smith, Calvin Simmons, Verdell Reaves, Patricia Cooper, Albert Smith, Reginald Smith, Ronita Durant; and kneeling,  Kalel Cadet, and Rayah Smith. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

TRENDING TREMENDOUS TAMPA DISTRICT HOLDS DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT MT. OLIVE AME CHURCH 

     The Trending Tremendous Tampa District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 11^thEpiscopal District, held the 2025 District Conference February 6^th and 7^th at Mt. Olive AME Church, Rev. Dr. Helen Johnson-Ford, Host Pastor.  The theme was “Dreams – Visions – Realities.” Ministers who participated were, first row: Rev. Dr. Tamira Bouie, Rev. Lashay Sanchez-Cabrera, Esq., Rev. Jackie Dennis, Rev. Carolyn Storer, Rev. Jacquelyn Bogen, Rev. Kimberly Flemings, Rev. Patricia Mosley, Presiding Elder Patricia S. Wallace, Rev. Dr. Helen Johnson-Ford, Rev. Deborah Nelson, Rev. Karen Jackson-Sims, Rev. Dr. Kenya Williams, Rev. Dr. Etta Owens, Rev. Sharon Smith and Rev. Jean Davis. Second row: Rev. Joseph Bunts, Rev. James Crews, Rev. Dr. Michael Bouie, Rev. Clarence Green, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Rev. Ricky Polk, Rev. Kirk Bogen, Rev. Terry Williams, Rev. Patrick Crews, Rev. Kelvin Price, Rev. Odell Gordon and Rev. McRae Mangum. Bishop Marvin C. Zanders is the Presiding Prelate. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

S. REPRESENTATIVE KATHY CASTOR HOSTED 2025 BLACXK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM

S. Representative Kathy Castor hosted the 2025 Black History Month Congressional Record Statements on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library. This year’s honorees were Eunice Butts and Carrie Hurst. Oral Histories in special remembrance honored Gladys Blount and Willie Mae Williams of the 6888^th Central Directory Postal Battalion. The program’s emcee was Mrs. Chloe Coney, described as ‘a woman who wears many hats.’ From left are: Chloe Coney, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Carrie Hurst and Eunice Butts. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)