Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MORE THAN 300 ATTEND ANNUAL INTERFAITH SERVICE

            The 31^st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service was held on the King Holiday. The service was held at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Commemorative Planning Committee was pleased with the turnout of more than 300. Those who participated on the program and served on the committee are: from left, in front, Albert Coleman, Hillsborough County Diversity Office and committee member; Roy Kaplan, Ph.D., who has served on the committee 30 years; Norman Harris, Esquire, Champions Law; Aida Mackic, Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR); Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Senior Pastor, Allen Temple AME Church; Chloe Coney, CDC of Tampa, Inc.; and Dr. Rick Weinberg. Second row, Rev. Kirk Bogen, Pastor, St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church; Rabbi Joel Simon, Congregation Schaarai Zedek; Father Zachary Elliott, OFM, Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Leon Russell, Chair, National Executive Committee of the NAACP; Rev. Dr. Russell Meyer, Lutheran Urban Parish of Tampa, Florida Council of Churches; Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., committee member; Rev. John Hillmer, Grace Lutheran Church; and Rev. R. J. Stevenson, Executive Minister, Allen Temple AME Church. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

       KICK-OFF RECEPTION FOR 2019 CONFERENCE

            The Conference of Minority Transportation Official (COMTO)  kick-off reception was held on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The reception was held at the Tampa Club and is the kick-off to the conference that will meet in Tampa July 12-16, 2019.    Carla Williams is the President of COMTO Central Florida and the conference Chair. Gathered for the reception are, from left: Carmen Garcia, Gwendolen Gray, Brad Mims, Carla Williams and Loretta Kirk. In the rear are: Warren Montague, Sharmyn Elliott, Mark Gale, Freddie C. Fuller, II, and Ruben Landa. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. OBSERVES FOUNDERS’ DAY

The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated observed its Founders’ Day by worshipping together on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The organization was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University. The women gathered at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church for the 11 a. m. worship experience. The Pastor, Reverend Larry L. Roundtree, II, delivered the message. The ladies shared lunch at a local restaurant after the service. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

TOBA HOSTS ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Recently, members of the community gathered for the 39^thAnnual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Breakfast. The breakfast was held at the Downtown Hilton Hotel.

Shown on the front row from left to right are: Dr. Jennifer Meningall, Bible-Based Fellowship of Temple Terrace; Dr. Valerie Cherry, Corene Collins, the Honorable Les Miller, Jr., Chairman, Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners; the Honorable U. S. Representative Kathy Castor; Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, Keynote Speaker; the Honorable Janet Cruz, the Honorable Dianne Hart, the Honorable Tamara Shamburger, Chairperson, Hillsborough County School Board; and Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Shown standing on the second row from left to right are: James Ransom, TOBA Board member, Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board member; Dr. Larry Shannon, TOBA Board member; Solomon Davis, Jr., and Tammy Charles, Co-Chairpersons of the 39^th Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Leadership Breakfast; Pastor Michael Price, St. James AME Church; Gary Hartfield, TOBA Board member; Roland Daniels, TOBA Board member; and Attorney Clinton Paris, TOBA Board member. (Photograph by LOMAX McINTYRE).

CHURCH, PASTOR CELEBRATE 25^TH ANNIVERSARY

            The Pastor and Church Family of Re-Birth Missionary Baptist Church are celebrating their 25^thAnniversary. Services for the Silver event began Sunday morning, January 13^th, with Dr. Norman Harris, Attorney, as the 10:15 a. m. speaker. Later in the day, Bishop Sylvester Robinson and Peace Progressive Baptist Church were the guests at 4 p. m. Shown from left are: Rev. Dr. Zachery S. Hudson, Pastor, First Lady Freddie Hudson, First Lady Tammy Robinson and Bishop Sylvester Robinson of Peace Baptist; and Tampa City Councilman Harry Cohen, a visitor. The service concludes on Sunday, January 20^th, at 10:15 with the guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Chris Nunn, of Calvary Baptist Church, Huntsboro, AL. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

MOTIVATED ORGANIZED BROTHERS HOST 3^RD CHRISTMAS PARTY 

            The Motivated Organized Brothers (also known as MOB) held their 3^rdAnnual Christmas party last month at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Among those in attendance were: Darryl Bowers, Jason Milton, Kenny Knight, Eddie Bowers, Reggie Whitaker, Glenwood Jones, Nate McGriff, John Billingsley, Eric Killins, James Anderson, Reshey Hardy, Leo Johnson and Flenn White. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

SWEARING IN CEREMONY HELD FOR NEWLY ELECTED NAACP MEMBERS

Recently, members of the Hillsborough County Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP, held a swearing in ceremony for its newly elected officers. The event was at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and was conducted by Leon Russell, Chairman of the National NAACP Board of Directors. Mr. Russell, of St. Petersburg, has served as a member of the NAACP Board of Directors for the past 27 years. This was the first time in several years that the organization held an official swearing in ceremony. The officers chosen to lead the organization for the next two years shown from left to right are: Ms. Janelle McGregor, Secretary; Ms. Yvette Lewis, President; Daryl Richardson, First Vice President; and Joseph Robinson, Second Vice President. Ray Campbell, Treasurer; is not shown in the photograph. (Photography by Toby Scott).

JINGLE BELL BAZAAR AT YBOR WAS FUN EVENT

            Jingle Bell Bazaar At Ybor was a Holiday Shopping Bazaar hosted by L’Diva Couture Boutique. Linda Archie is the owner. The Holiday Bazaar, held on December 16^th, had 70 small business vendors, local artists, food vendors, direct sales vendors, financial advisors and eight local on-line boutiques participating.  Live entertainment was held throughout the day. In Santa’s Village, Santa took pictures with the kids and gave out goodies.  There was also a fashion show, hosted by L’Diva Couture Boutique. Marcia S. Clark-Derico was the Fashion Show Coordinator. Shown from left to right are models: Kenyatta Morrison, Sierra Clark, Beamlak Ambaye, Alicia Gulton, Ms. Archie (owner), Ms. Clark-Derico (emcee), Keareya Wynn, Krystal Derico-Wilkerson and Mariah Hill. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)