Florida Sentinel Bulletin

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE MEETING IN TAMPA

                   The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice held its 46^th Annual Meeting in Tampa this week, July 14-18, 2019, at the Grand Hyatt Regency. More than 500 representatives were in attendance. This year’s theme was, “NABCJ ~ Taking A Look At The Line Of Justice: Is It Broken Or Bent?” Among those in attendance was the Student Chapter from Bethune-Cookman University. From left to right are: Blake Jackson, Master of Criminal Justice Administration Graduate Student, B-CU; Deja Lucas, Graduate Student; Dr. Kideste Yusef, Department Chair, Justice & Political Studies, Bethune-Cookman University; Graduates, Paige Graves, and Carl Reeds; and Undergraduate Criminal Justice Students, Kiefer Jefferson-Grimes, and Ayrionna Walley. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

CHURCH RECOGNIZES ITS GRADUATES

Last month, the New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Tampa, Inc., recognized its graduating seniors. The ceremony was held on Sunday, June 23, 2019. The education Department was in charge of the recognition with Alyndria Miller and Shonda Lockwood assisting Pastor Larry L. Roundtree, II. The high school graduates recognized during the ceremony were: Destinee Cooper, Deshawnda Hall-Lewis, Robert Harrison, Jr., Naleyzah Kendrick, Xavion Lockwood, and Lauryn Rose Thompson. The graduates from institutions of higher learning were: Danyelle Coleman, Marra Earle, Ras Jah Naye Harrison, Mechelle Humbert, Minister Theron James, Jacquelyn Johnson, Kalen Johnson, and Tiffany Johnson. (PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONYA LEWIS).

78^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

                  Ms. Lillie Toombs-Minor celebrated her 78^th birthday with a party on Saturday at ‘A Level Up Rental Hall.’ There were many family members and friends on hand to share in her enjoyment of the day. Among those who enjoyed the celebration were members of her church, Grace Mary Missionary Baptist Church. From left with the honoree are: Jacquelyn Mickens, Ida M. Smith, honoree Lillie Toombs-Minor, Shirley Meadows, Lorraine Reaves and First Lady Chenisa Reed. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

CITY COUNCILMAN GUDES PRESENTS COMMENDATION TO ORGANIZATION OF REALTORS

                  Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes presented a commendation to the Tampa Bay Association of Realist National Association of Real Estate Brokers. The Commendation reads in part, “for their sustained efforts towards increasing minority home ownership,” and its commitment to “advocacy and civil rights work.” Travis Brooks, president of the Tampa Bay Association of Realist, accepts the Commendation from Councilman Gudes. Other realtors who joined him were: Angela Ellis, Denise Pate, Christina Adams, Henry McFadden, Patrick Burgess, Me’Shay Holiday, Marianna Cadeau, Booker Pickett, Daniel Lee, Willie Dixon and Al Sheriff. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

MIDDLETON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

                  The George Middleton High School Alumni Association presented scholarships to 4 students last month. Members of the Alumni Association and family members attended the presentation. Shown from left to right are: Apolonia Mendoza, Calvin Simmons, Principal Tia Brown, Albert Smith; scholarship recipients, Virone Devine, Jr., Sinia Massillon, Blaque’ Jarvis, and Andreya Redwood; and alumni member, Pat Cooper.  Luvator Henry Nelson is President of the Alumni Association. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

1. OLIVE AME CHURCH HONORS MEMBER ON FATHER’S DAY

                  Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Gregory Gay, Pastor, honored one of its longtime members on Father’s Day during the worship service. Robert Wright, Sr., was joined by several family members and friends. Shown after the service, from left, front row are: Reverend Gregory Gay, Pastor; Robert Wright, Jr., honoree, Robert Wright, Sr., Keith Wright and Mildred Jacobs. On the second row from left: Angela Judge, Flora C. Dawson, Agnes Judge, Tonya Wright and Celeste Sears.  On the third row are: Theodore Jackson, Yvette Sims-Jackson, Katrice Jenkins and Stephen Jenkins. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

STUDENTS RECEIVE THE BOBBY BOWDEN SCHOLARSHIP

                  The City of Tampa Black History Committee held its Scholarship Awards Program on May 30, 2019. The committee awarded scholarships to several 2019 African-American students graduating from high school in Hillsborough County.  Bowden, one of the founding members of the City of Tampa Black History Committee, presents scholarships annually to students attending Florida A&M University. This year’s recipients shown with their mothers and Mr. Bowden are: from left, Alaysha Black (Sosha’s mother), recipient Sosha James, Bowden, recipient Zaire Johnson and Veronica Johnson (Zaire’s mother). (Photograph by BRONSON)

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HOSTS WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. AWARDS BREAKFAST

         The 2019 Whitney M. Young, Jr, Awards Breakfast was held Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Tampa River Center, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award recognizes outstanding service by individuals and organizations that work with Scouting programs or programs that exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law to youth in underserved communities. This year’s recipients were: Sheriff Chad Chronister, Troy Taylor, Bullard Family Foundation, Senator Arthenia Joyner and Garland V. Stewart (Posthumously). Among those who attended the breakfast were: Scouts JaKeevia Middleton, Ki’Mariah Teel, Shilah Bryant, Kamani Taylor, Bri’elle Taylor, Enyah Green, Kimora White, Raraji White, Damion Gallon, Jr., Ali Gay, Nevah Wade, Jordyn Ashley and Scout Leaders, D’Wan Johnson and Kimyelle Teel. Among the honorees and guests are: far left, at podium, TV News Anchor, Rod Carter; Atty. Delano Stewart, accepting posthumously on behalf of his father, Garland V. Stewart; accepting for Sen. Joyner, Estella Gray; recipient, Sheriff Chad Chronister; Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Pastor, Allen Temple AME Church, where the Stewart Family attends; recipient Troy Taylor. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

FORMER TEAMMATES JOIN SELMON FAMILY AT STATUE UNVEILING

         Several teammates who played football with Lee Roy Selmon and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joined his family and other officials for the unveiling of a statue to honor the standout player. Selmon was the first overall player drafted in 1976 by the NFL, and the first player drafted by the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority hosted the unveiling ceremony on Friday, June 7, 2019.  The statue sits in downtown Tampa in an area known as Selmon Greenway. This is a paved area in the shade of Selmon Expressway, just off Borein and Florida Ave. From left at the unveiling are: former teammate, Tyrone Keys; former teammate and brother, Dewey Selmon; daughter, Brandy Selmon; widow, Claybra Selmon; former teammate, Dave Green; sons, Lee Roy, Jr. and Chris Selmon; and former teammate, Council Rudolph.