Florida Sentinel Bulletin

ORGANIZATION SPREADS THANKSGIVING CHEER TO SENIORS

                  The Women’s Council of Bay Area Realtists partnered with the Tampa Park Apartments Complex to feed the seniors for Thanksgiving. This was the 2nd year the group has hosted this event, which took place on the November 21st at Tampa Park. The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club donated 20 turkeys to the seniors. Among those who assisted with the event were: from left to right, Tonya Hammond, Lashawn Milton, Gigi Best Richardson, Ursula Bell, Ida Campbell, President; Samarion Pitts Marshall, Porcher Harris, Yolanda Amos, Hope Owens-Henry; and back row: Shana Jones and Teresa Morning. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GROUP REGISTERS VOTERS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WEEK

         Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brothers of Mid-Florida celebrated National Achievement Week by conducting voter registration drives throughout the Tampa Bay Area.  The group hosted a drive at Big John’s Alabama BBQ, and they also gathered for voter registration and tailgating prior to the Buccaneers/Saints football game.  The Brothers of Epsilon Mu Mu Chapter will also conduct a voter registration drive in conjunction with your event. Shown at one of the sites are, from left: Brothers Derrick Crowley, Sylvester Barnwell, Kevin Holmes and Darrel Harris.

FRATERNITY BLESSES FAMILIES FOR THANKSGIVING

          The Brothers of Gamma Eta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., blessed several families in the Rainbow Heights community with Thanksgiving Dinner. Tampa Alumni members who were on hand for the event, from left to right were: Dorian Franklin, Baxter Henderson, John Jackson, Maurice Horne, Luzon Dickerson, Adrian White, and Ron Rivera.

DSI BLACK PAGES 26^th ANNUAL SHOWCASING

         DSI Black Pages held its 26^th Annual Showcasing and Reception on November 14, 2019. The event was held at THAP’s 5508 Event Center. Among those who were recognized are: from left, Ricky Williams of Call Ricky Ask Ricky; Mrs. Jeanette “Diva J.” Hordge Smith, owner, DASH Marketing, LLC; Gary Hartfield, Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting, Inc.; Estrellita “Lo” Berry, President and CEO, REACHUP, Inc., recipient, Robert “Bob” Samuels Business of the Year; Donald Dowridge, author, DLD Motivational Moments; Dr. Shani V. Davis, Your Best You Clinic; Mrs. Carol Minor, Director, HCMBE, SBDC; and Derrick Blue, CEO, THAP Group. In the background is DSI Black Pages Publisher, Mrs. Sherryl Jennings Cusseaux. (Photograph by George Streets of Streets & Streets Photography)

GALLERY ON THE AVENUE AT SAUNDERS LIBRARY

         Shown here at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library on November 12, 2019 are, left to right: Shayla Mitchell, Marnese Mitchell, Artist Patrick Mitchell, Maria Mitchell, Mary James and Patricia Williams. They attended the Gallery on the Avenue program at the library, featuring some of Mr. Mitchell’s many paintings. His artwork will be on display at the library, 1505 N. Nebraska Avenue, until December 5^th. Different African American artists’ paintings are displayed there every few months. Mr. Mitchell, a native of Tampa, a 1967 graduate of G. S. Middleton High School, and a graduate of Bethune-Cookman University, is a retired graphic designer and senior editor at the Tampa Tribune. He and his wife, Maria (a retired art teacher) are mentors for several youth programs and teach painting and general life lessons. (Photograph by Fred Hearns)

A SURPRISE 80^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

         Mrs. Ora Sledge-Chester was truly surprised when she entered the Embassy Suites-USF recently. The occasion was a surprise birthday dinner recognizing her 80 years. The dinner was hosted by her husband, Fred Chester and sister, Elaine Sledge-Saffold. In addition to family members, several guests included friends, fellow worshippers from 34^th Street Church of God and 1957 Middleton High School classmates. Mrs. Chester and her husband, Fred, seated, are shown with the classmates: Ruby French, LeJoan Franklin, Norlyn Hill (Nashville, TN), Ester Ervin and Barbara White. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

TAMPA BAY CHAPTER GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP OF AMERICA HONORS VETERANS

         The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America held its 2^nd Biennial Veterans Appreciation Program on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The program was held at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Carlton Brown is the Chapter Representative and Erma Griffin and Windell Roberson were Program Co-Chairs. The Chapter recognized 19 veterans. Among those in attendance were: 1st row, David Beck, Willie Howard, Charles Tolliver, Myra Carline, Martha Feazell, and Tammie Terrell-Simmons. On the 2nd row:  Isaac Ruffin, Les Miller, Christopher Jones, Jonathon Holbrook, Alfred Nelson, Anthony Frazier, and Henry “Shake” Washington. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. HOSTS GOLF TOURNAMENT

         The Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., held its Annual Golf Tournament recently. The Tournament was held at the historic Rogers Park Golf Course. These First Place Winners shown with Kappa Members Frank Lee, left and Dr. James O. Brookins, right, are: Terry Dewedney, Hernando Johnson, Julian Moore, and Vince Worlds. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HONOR ATTORNEY ARTHENIA JOYNER

         On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners recognized Arthenia Joyner for practicing law in the State of Florida for 50 years. The commendation read in part: “…50 years of practicing law continuously, longest practicing Black female lawyer in Florida’s history.” The commendation went on to recognize her remarkable achievements in a trailblazing career. Family members and friends there to congratulate her are: left to right, front row, Katrina Billups, Donna Cason, Sonja Bexley, Senator Arthenia Joyner, County Commissioner Pat Kemp, who recommended the commendation; Rosalie Smith, Sabrina Billups, and (retired) Chief Tom Forward. On the back row, Commissioners Sandy Murman, Ken Hagan, Chairman Les Miller, Stacy White, Kim Oberman, and Mariella Smith. (Photograph by Tonya Lewis)