Florida Sentinel Bulletin

AT&T HONORS SEVEN AS VISIONARIES

DURING ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Last Friday, AT&T Florida celebrated its Annual Black History Leaders at the UNCF Black History Month Luncheon. During the program, seven people considered as barrier-breaking visionaries were recognized for their respective contributions to the Tampa Bay Area. The program was held at the Tampa Marriott Westshore. Ms. Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Civil Rights activist and award-winning journalist delivered the keynote address. The honorees, shown with Ed Narain, far right, are from left to right: Dayle Greene, Rod Carter, Dr. Harold Nixon, Attorney Carolyn House Stewart, Reverend Bartholomew Banks, Dr. Tonjua Williams, Mrs. Gwendolyn Miller, and Ed Narain, Director of External Affairs for AT&T Florida. (Photograph courtesy of AT&T).

1. U. S. REPRESENTATIVE CASTOR HONORS 4 FOR CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS

                        The statements of 4 of Tampa’s citizens will be entered into the Congressional Records in Washington, D. C. United States Representative Kathy Castor (14^th Congressional District) hosted the Black History Month event on Tuesday, February 19^th at Middleton High School. The honorees from left are: Harold Jackson, the Honorable Betty Reed, Congresswoman Castor, Dr. Juel Smith, and the Honorable Doretha Edgecomb. (Photograph by George Streets)

CHURCH HOLDS BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM

                        Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, of Carver City, held its  Annual Black History Program on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Guest speakers for the 3 p. m. service were: retired State Senator, Arthenia Joyner, and retired Hillsborough County School Board Member, Doretha Edgecomb. Music for the program was by Greater Bright and Morning Star M. B. Church, along with Friendship M. B. Church. The Reverend Frank Watson, Jr., is the pastor. Shown with the speakers are from left: Mr. and Mrs. Osborn Odom, Mrs. Edgecomb, Atty. Joyner and Rosie Odom. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)

STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY PARTICIPATE IN SIGNING DAY

                        Wednesday, February 6, 2019, was “Signing Day” for high school athletes all across the country to let it be known where they hoped to spend their college years. Students in Hillsborough County also signed letters of commitment. Most of those signing were football players. However, students from others sports signed as well. These are the student athletes from Tampa Bay Vocational Technical High School who signed letters of commitment. They are: Trevaughn Banks (DB), who signed with Eastern New Mexico University; Isaiah Stephens (WR), who signed with Charleston Southern University; Tyrese Hall (TE), Mississippi Valley State University; Chris Daniels (LB), Florida Technical; Rhia Snyder and Zaria Hicks, Cheerleaders, signed with Webber University; Jeremiah Brown (CB), signed with Campbell University in North Carolina; Joe Lewis (LB), Florida Atlantic University; and Joe Lock (OL), New Mexico Military Academy. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

TEENS PARTICIPATE IN KING DAY OF SERVICE EVENT

            The Youth Ministry of Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted a Teen Leadership Summit on Saturday, January 12, 2019. The Martin Luther King, Jr. event – ‘A Day On, Not A Day Off’ – featured several presenters and organization representatives. Those who participated are: front row: Ivory Cromortie, Raejean Underwood, Jakiyla Thompson, Tico Allen, Stacy McNair, Kaillyn Duenas, Charesia Brown, Aleyah Browne, Nija Capers, Abria Sanders, Bobby Harris and Jamel Hernandez. On the back row are: Gilbert Brinson, Charnell Williams, Angela Reeder, Renae Feacher, Chea Saunders, Gwen Myers, Coordinator, MLK Day of Service; Freddy Barton, Stephen Moore, Javed Morgan, Lynisha Thomas and Rechi Butler.  Rev. Dr. Brett Snowden is the Pastor. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

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)