Posted on 28 January 2025.

HOWARD W. BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL INAUGURAL HALL OF FAME CEREMONY HELD
Howard W. Blake High School Black and Gold Gala was held Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Tampa River Center. This Inaugural Hall of Fame event honored 5 former students and a former faculty member. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Ms. Sylvia Salter, Class of 1970. Principal Valerie C. Newton gave closing remarks. Those in attendance were: Tarence Kinsey, Sr., in honor of his dad, the late Randolph Kinsey, Jr., Blake faculty member, 1961-1968; Ashaki Anthony, in honor of her father, the late Otis Anthony, Jr., Class of 1969; Christina Harris, Class of 2010; Adria Phyllise Johnson, Class of 2010; Arnold “Daddy Bo” Watson, Class of 1966; and Tarence Kinsey, Jr., in honor of his grandfather, Randolph Kinsey, Jr. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 18 January 2025.

ANDREWS FAMILY JOINS FRATERNITY AND MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE LEGACY OF C. BLYTHE ANDREWS
On Tuesday evening, January 14, 2025, members of the Andrews Family joined the men of Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., at Tampa’s Black History Museum at Encore in a tribute to C. Blythe Andrews family, founders of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Andrews, including Dr. W. W. Andrews, and Dr. King were members of the fraternity. Those in attendance included: seated, from left, Gayle Andrews, C. Blythe (Drew) Andrews, III, Dr. Torrez L. Grace, President, Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Kay Andrews and Dr. Nancy Andrews Collins. Standing, from left: C. Blythe Andrews, IV, Hermione Andrews, Claude Adams, Dr. Sharon Andrews Gray, Trenten Taylor, Dr. Dominique Blanchette Taylor, Allison Wells Clebert, Richard Clebert, Ayana Clebert, Richard Clebert, Jr. and Anaya Clebert (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 11 January 2025.

WAYNE ANTHONY QUIN, PHD. ROOM DEDICATION AT GARY SCHOOL
Family members and friends of the late Wayne Anthony Quin, Ph.D., gathered at Gary Adult High School on December 16, 2024, for the room dedication in his honor. Gary Adult High School was his last assignment with the Hillsborough County School District. Among those in attendance were: Superintendent Van Ayres, NAACP President, Yvette Lewis, Quin’s widow, Diana Allen Quin, School Board Member Jessica Vaughn, Quin’s son, Wayne Anthony Quin, II, School Board Member Patricia Radon, and former Bay area newsman, Rod Carter of North Carolina. (Photo courtesy of NAACP)
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Posted on 20 December 2024.

MEN OF VISION STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR CLASSROOM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Several students representing a variety of Hillsborough County Schools as members of Men of Vision, Inc., were recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom. Their honors went across the spectrum, from Honor Roll to High Honor Roll, and Principal’s Honor Roll. In front is Jermauri Lott. First row: Noah Gandy, Isaiah Barbosa, Caneil Satchwell, Bryan Harden, Maltisi Morrissey, Jr., Kyle Isaac, Johnnie Tyson and Joseph Durante. On the second row: Smerly Laguerre, Se’an Sheffield, Charan Pothula, Christopher Bell, Ishmon Johnson, III, Aziah Cannonier, Calvin Wright, Jr. and Jayden Lambert. Honor roll students not pictured: Jeremiah Sank, Jordan Belvin, Jordin Lenair, Quante Miltier-Ferguson, Chase Brunson and Preston Williams. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 05 December 2024.

ENTERTAINMENT GROUP HOSTS INAUGURAL PRE-HOLIDAY SOIREE
RBJ Entertainment held its Inaugural Black and White Ball Pre-Holiday Soiree on Friday evening, November 15, 2024. The event was held at the Egypt Shriners Temple in the Grand Ballroom. Among the elegant dressed guests were: Sophia Smith, Annette Myles, Jermia Smith, Klisa Smith, Talia Smith, Darren Fudge, Anthony Myles, Joshua Johnson, and Jermaine Smith. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 26 November 2024.

BEULAH BAPTIST INSTITUTIONAL CHURCH HONORS VETERANS
Beulah Baptist Institutional Church held its Veterans Day Program on Saturday, November 9th, at the Westin Hotel on Harbour Island. Several branches of the military attended the service and were recognized. Pastor Alan Harris, right, is shown with program participants, Deacon Will Harris, Mrs. Erika Reynolds, who sang the National Anthem, Dr. Tonja Brickhouse, event chair, and her husband, Raymond Brickhouse. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 25 November 2024.

MEN OF VISION AT HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL INDUCTED INTO HONOR SOCIETY
Hillsborough High School recently held its National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Among the inductees were 6 members of Men of Vision. They are: Quante Miltier-Ferguson, Bryan Harden, Jaden Carr, Maltius Morrissey, Ishmon Johnson and Jeremiah Sank.
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Posted on 18 November 2024.

WILBERT DAVIS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB HOSTS ‘LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL’
The Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club was the recent site of “Lights On AfterSchool.” Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. Among those at Wilbert Davis B&G Club recently were: Dwaine Terry (D. T.), Twanda Davenport (Ms. Davenport), Barbara Norton (Auntie Barb), Tony Jefferson (Coach T. J.), T. Williams, Arielle Gallon (Coach Ari), Heather Boudreau, Art Helms (Coach Tae), Mrs. Felteena Moffett, Club Director; radio station representative, Joe; and Officer S. Christman. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 28 October 2024.

ROGERS PARK GOLF COURSE RECEIVES HISTORICAL MARKER
On October 4, 2024, the Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council revealed a historic marker at Rogers Park Golf Course, in honor of the first Black golf course in Tampa. Gathered for the special recognition were Alison Smith, Chair, Hillsborough County Advisory Council, Joseph W. J. Robison, Tampa Sports Authority Board member, Gwen Myers, Hillsborough County Commissioner, James Ransom, grandson of G.D. Rogers, John Simpson, Director of Marketing for Black Golf Hall of Fame, Lionel Ballard, Author, Rogers Golf Park Course: 18 Holes of History, and Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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