Florida Sentinel Bulletin

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY MEET WITH POLICE

Recently, Friends of the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Library met with Tampa Police Major Calvin Johnson. The purpose of the meeting was a collaboration between police and the Friends of the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Library. Their goal is to address the need for community counseling in East Tampa and to support single parents dealing with their children. The initial contact was made with Earlisha Oates and April Cobb, of Beaute Blue Print Foundation, to bring such a program to the library. Among those in attendance at the meeting are shown from left to right: Tampa Police Major Calvin Johnson; Robyn Donaldson, Founder of STEM EXPOSURE,INC.; Carol Lawrence, Vice President, Friends of the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Library; and Howard F. Harris, Jr., Secretary, Friends of the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Library.

FRATERNITY MEMBERS ENJOY SUMMER BARBECUE

                  Members of the Pi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., enjoyed a summer barbecue recently. Sean Shaw hosted the chapter members at his home. Among those in attendance were in front: Sam Walton, Robert Scott, Jr., Carl Crowell, Bartholomew Banks, Ron Cherry and Andrew March. Second row, Tchecoy Blount, Sr., James Gallon, and Charles Bennett. Third row, Jean Germaine, Willie Washington, Darrell Clark, Nicholas Cooper, Charles McLaren, Anthony Coleman, Ted Scott, Jr., and Christopher Johnson. On the top row are: Wilson Blount, Phillip Pearson, Sean Shaw and Al Sherriff. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

RAYS OF HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY

                  Rays Of Hope Outreach Ministry held its First Anniversary Celebration recently. Several friends who support the ministry were there to join them in the celebration. From left to right are: Deacon Arnold Watson and Dr. Clovis Dunbar of Refreshing Spirit COGIC; Apostle Willie King of Showers of Blessings Harvest Center, Gainesville, FL; Pastor Hope Drew and Pastor Horace Drew, who founded Rays of Hope Outreach Ministry. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

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)