Florida Sentinel Bulletin

87^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

            The Reverend Willie G. Dixon celebrated his 87th Birthday with a party and “Get Out The Vote” (GOTV) Rally. Passionate about the need for African-Americans to get out the vote and to encourage 10 people to get out and vote, Rev. Dixon dubbed his birthday party a Voting Rally. The event was held Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Charles Davis Conference Center. Family and friends joined him for the celebration. On the front row from left to right are: James Cole, Sharron Foster, MD, Robert Cole, Joy Liz Dixon, Mrs. Maryse C. Dixon, honoree, Rev. Willie G. Dixon, Mrs. Jean R. Meeks, Ms. Ashley K. Dixon, Mrs. Beverly J. Otis, and Mrs. Deborah D. McCullough. Back row, Todd Cole, James Cole, Wilhemina F. Dixon, Coisge McCullough, John McCullough, Blake Meeks, Paul Otis, Kazia Otis, and William McCullough, III.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ELECTED OFFICIALS, MINISTERS MEET WITH MAYOR ANDREW GILLUM

            The Black Elected officials in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties including Black Ministers came together on Saturday, October 27th at Allen Temple AME Church to meet with Mayor Andrew Gillum. All participants came together to support and endorse his candidacy as the first African American Democratic nominee for Governor in the State of Florida. “We are hopeful that the voters in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties come out in mass numbers on or before November 6th to support Mayor Gillum,” stated Tampa City Council Chairman Frank Reddick.

            Front row, left to right:Rev. W. D. Sims (St. Matthew M. B. Church), Bishop Thomas Scott (34th Street Church of God), Renee Flowers (Pinellas County School Board), Representative-Elect Dianne Hart (District 61), Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames (Allen Temple AME Church), Mayor Andrew Gillum, Tampa City Council Chairman Frank Reddick (District 5), Tamara Shamburger (Hillsborough County School Board), Mary Thomas Mathis (Plant City Commissioner).

            Back row, left to right: Ken Welch (Pinellas County Commission, Chairman), Senator Darryl Rouson (District 19), Rev. Dr.  W. James Favorite (Beulah Institutional Baptist Church), Henry “Shake” Washington, Rev. Gregory V. Gay (Mount Olive AME Church), and Representative Wengay “Newt” Newton (District 70). (Photograph by BRUNSON)

SHARING FASHIONS WAS PART OF WOMEN’S BRUNCH

         Alysia Lance, founder of She’Xcellence, hosted a Women’s Empowerment Summit last month. The event was held at the Embassy Suites By Hilton in Brandon. In addition to Praise and Worship and Words of Empowerment, there was Brunch and a Fashion Show with several of the women as participants. These ladies show how the ‘She’Xcellence’ tee-shirt can be worn with so many different outfits. Those who modeled were: Jasmine Allen, narrator; Sheryl J. Clark, Sylvia Stephens, Andrea Gordon, Samony Lance, April Hawkins, KayLisse M. Sellers, Dominique Lance and Tyrah Sanderson. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

MOTORCYCLE CLUB HOSTS 14^thANNUAL EVENT

         The Venom Ryderz Motorcycle Club’s held its 14th Annual event recently.  This event is held every year on the first full weekend of October.  The Venom Ryderz Motorcycle Club was founded 14 years ago by the president and 3 other gentlemen, all of whom are Alumni Rattlers of FAMU.  The Venom Ryderz of Tampa Bay live by their motto, “Always Giving Back,” by giving back to the community during Christmas season, Back to School events, and volunteering to feed the homeless.

         The Venom Ryderz invites anyone that enjoys a relaxing atmosphere, good music and food, to attend their annual event; you don’t have to ride a motorcycle to attend, just bring your good “Spirit” and prepare to have a good time! These members are: Darlenia Jenkins (Mz. Dee), Secretary; Kevin Douglas (Punisher), President; Vanessa Finley (Dimples), Event Coordinator; Lenton Douglas (Trick), Vice President; Eurika Peebles (Lady Godiva), Business Manager; and Marquis Wynn (Big Boss).(Photograph by BRUNSON)

WOMEN ATTEND CHURCH’S PRAYER BREAKFAST

   The Women’s Intermediate Auxiliary (WIA) of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, Pastor, held its Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The 9 a. m. Breakfast was held in the church’s Rev. Dr. Walter J. Williams Life Center. The theme was, “Something Happens When You Pray.” The guest speaker was Rev. Brian K. Brown of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, St. Petersburg. Among the ladies in attendance were, from left: Tee Solomon, Donna Douglas, CaSandra Washington, President of the WIA; Laurell Jones, Yvonne Long and Cosette Whitmore. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GREATER BETHEL M. B. CHURCH HOSTS COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

            Greater Bethel M. B. Church, Inc., held its Homeless Community Service Day on Saturday, October 6.  The guest speaker was Attorney Paul Rebein. Greater Bethel, in partnership with Metropolitan Ministries, is helping those who are in need with housing and other necessities. More than 30 community service partners participated and offered an array of social services to the homeless and low income community. Among those who volunteered with the event are: Helen Bullock, Alice Moore, Willie Brown, Sonja Bexley and Gwen Myers, Program Coordinator. Dr. Brett Snowden is the Pastor.  (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

SUCCESS STORY SHARED AT 2018 CEC OF TAMPA LUNCHEON

      Javed Morgan shared his ‘Story of Success’ on Tuesday when the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa (CDC) held its annual luncheon. The CDC Champions Luncheon was held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre. The Keynote Speaker was Stephen Glaude, President & CEO, Coalition of Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development, Washington, D. C. Morgan, founder of WealthWave, a financial service, credits much of his success to the CDC Of Tampa Youth Services. A Middleton graduate, Morgan is shown with several students from Middleton, who are part of the CDC Youth Services Program. From left to right are: Lafe Thomas, Senior Youth Services Program Manager; Ivory Cromartie, Maggie Daniels, Dwanae Dingle, Javed Morgan, Chayla Austin, Raejean Underwood, Jamariciss McBride and Maleek Moreno. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

YELLOW JACKETS WIN 2018 HERITAGE CLASSIC, 19-16

      The Yellow Jackets of Howard W. Blake High School won the 2018 Heritage Classic, 19-16. The competition between Blake and the Tigers of Middleton High School was held on Friday night at Blake. The Athletic Boosters Club of Blake hosted this year’s event. The Title Sponsors were Dr. and Mrs. H. Earl Cotman. Mrs. Cotman is a Blake graduate and former queen. Michelle Brooks Patty, a Blake graduate, was the Black and Gold Sponsor. Bishop Patty is shown with, on front row: Nathaniel Felton, Corey “King Cobra” Felton, and Keycia Graves. Second row, Bishop Patty, Katrice Benson, Kalea Benson, Kevin Benson, School Board member Tamara Shamburger; in rear, Steve Williams, former Blake Athletic Director and one of the honorees. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

HOWARD W. BLAKE CLASS OF 1963 CELEBRATES 55^th REUNION

      The Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1963 celebrated its 55^th Class Reunion September 21-23, 2018. On September 23, the class culminated the weekend at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant. Among those in attendance were: Mary Taylor, Larraine Nunn, Constance Aikens, John Anderson, Cora Archie, Yvette Smith, Shelia Harden, Joyce Drake, Gloria Drungo, Patricia Malphus, Bonnie Washington, Theodore Taylor, Willie Levins, James Lewis, Letha Jennings, Johnnie Harris, Lonnie Jackson and Sandra Mask. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)