Posted on 14 October 2019.
NEW ST. PAUL AME CHURCH HOSTS WOMEN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETY PROGRAM
Several women of the 11th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church were in service at New St. Paul AME Church for their Women’s Missionary Society Program. Among those in charge of preparing the program were: Dorothy McDaniels, President of New St. Paul’s Missionary Society and Program Chairlady; Joan Dawson, Co-Chair; Rev. Dwayne Gaddis, Pastor; First Lady Sylvia Gaddis; E. LaShonda Gay, First Lady of Mt. Olive AME Church and guest speaker; and Evelyn K. Williams, District Consultant for the West Coast Conference, Tampa District First Vice President, Worship Leader. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)
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Posted on 10 October 2019.
CHURCH HOSTS FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY FOR COMMUNITY
Life In Christ Community Church, under the leadership of Pastor Arthur Randall and his wife, Linda Randall, hosted its Family and Friends Day event on the grounds of the church, 97thStreet and 26thAvenue. The surrounding community had been invited to enjoy games, free food, and fellowship one with another. Those shown here are: Reverend Shaunna Patterson, Johnathan Buie, Linda Stargell, Pastor Arthur Randall, Nadine Cashman, Wayne Hires, Cedria Weems, Sis. Deidra Taylor, Deaconess Mildred Grant and Tavenoh Jean-Baptiste. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 07 October 2019.
STEWART MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL HONORS BELOVED STAFFER
Stewart Middle Magnet School held a Memorial Service for one of its beloved staffers on September 23, 2019. Darryl Beasley, Guidance Counselor who had touched many lives, passed away recently. Dr. Baretta Wilson, Principal, said the school planted a tree and placed a grave marker on the campus in honor of Mr. Beasley on his birthday. The grave marker was donated by Teryl Aikens of Mona Lisa Monuments. Among the participants were: Susan Weiss, Assistant Principal (AP); Unique Vernon, Social Worker; Alex Samaras, AP; Debra Bermudez, Counselor; and Nathania McCarthy, student. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 03 October 2019.
ELECTED OFFICIALS ATTEND WOMEN’S COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET
Left to right – City Councilman Orlando L. Gudes, District 5; Florida Representative Wengay Newton, District 70; Tamara Shamburger, Hillsborough County School Board, Chair, District 5; Dianne Hart, Florida Representative District 61; Chloe Coney, Keynote Speaker; Bob Henriquez, Property Appraiser; and City Councilman Joseph Citro, District 1. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)
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Posted on 30 September 2019.
POLICE CHIEF PRESENTS GRANTS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Recently, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan presented several grants to various not-for-profit organizations in the community. The recipients ranged from those working with at-risk students to those shaping and molding the next generation of leaders. Chief Dugan presented members of the Dr. Martin Luther king Parade Foundation Leadership Academy a grant in the amount of $1,500. The organization plans to utilize the funding to highlight activities that focus on the principles of non-violence, positive interactions, and public speaking. Shown with Chief Dugan from left to right at the presentation were: Robert Scott, Jr., Minister Horace Drew, and Howard Harris.
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Posted on 26 September 2019.
AESTHETICS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE HAS TREE LIGHTING MEETING
With the Christmas holidays just a couple of months away, the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership’s Aesthetics and Beautification Committee held its first meeting on September 18, 2019, to kick off the 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremony. Denese Meteye-James, chairperson, says the committee is accepting donations to support the 400 draw string bags that Santa will be giving out this year. Since this is a family event, the committee needs more than toys and other supplies for the bag. The committee will accept food certificates, gift cards, holiday food, restaurant coupons, etc. Among those who attended the first meeting were: Lalita Lovett, Meredith Mullen, Keystone Freyaldenover, Lisa Fikes, Denese Meteye-James, Chair; James Etti (Elijah Etti), and Karen Peoples. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 24 September 2019.
AT&T DONATES $25,000 TO CDC OF TAMPA, INC.
Recently, the Corporation to Develop Communities, Inc., (CDC of Tampa, Inc.), hosted its Prom 2.o at Amalie Arena’s FireStick Grill. The event was a 1980s theme benefit hosted by the organization’s Youth Leadership Movement Program (YLM). During the event Ed Narain, Director of External Affairs at AT&T, and former member of the Florida House of Representatives, surprised party goers with the presentation of a $25,000 check to support the seniors as they explore post-secondary options for their futures. Shown in this photograph presentation were from left to right: Ernest Coney, CEO and President of the CDC of Tampa, Inc., YLM students and graduates Jamarious Davis, Janessa Jackson, Deron Thomas, and Darlandeson Briseneau. The Honorable Ed Narain is shown to the far right.
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Posted on 19 September 2019.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 20th ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONVENTION
The Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida, Church Of God In Christ (COGIC), held its 20thAnnual Women’s Convention September 11-13, 2019. The Convention was held at Brown Memorial COGIC. Mother Alberta M. Baker is Supervisor of the Women and Bishop Matthew Williams is Presiding Prelate/General Board Member, COGIC, Inc. Among the ladies shown with Mother Baker, seated, are: left to right, Mother Bessie Callins, Mother Maureen Hayes, Mother Evelyn Cooper, Missy Merdis Price, Dr. Doreatha Fields, Dr. Sallie Stone, Mother Deloris Davis, and Mother Elizabeth Smiley. (Photograph by George Streets of Streets & Streets Photography)
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Posted on 16 September 2019.
PETER CLAVER STUDENTS OBSERVE GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Nationally, Grandparents’ Day was observed on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The students at St. Peter Claver Catholic School held a program at the school a few days earlier to honor grandparents. The program’s theme was “Grandparents Fill The World With Love.” The children sang a variety of songs, danced and read poetry. Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes attended the program. He is shown with Quintaia Ingraham, Jaquin Ingraham, Taniyla Ingraham and Quinten Lindsey. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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