Florida Sentinel Bulletin

FRATERNITY CELEBRATES 90^th ANNIVERSARY WITH LUNCHEON 

            The Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., held its 90^thAnniversary Luncheon recently at the Bryan Glazer Family Jewish Community Center. Several dignitaries were among those on the program. Among those in attendance were: from left, Alfonzo Mobley, Burtrum Orum, Samuel Hamilton, past Grand Polemarch, who was the keynote speaker; Robert Irvin, Polemarch, Tampa Chapter; Allen Thompson and Roland Daniels. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

NEW BETHEL PROGRESSIVE M. B. CHURCH CEREMONY DEDICATES NEW SANCTUARY

            The Pastor, Rev. Reginal Webb, his wife, Mrs. Deborah Webb, members and friends of New Bethel Progressive Missionary Baptist Church gathered on the evening of June 12, 2018, to dedicate their new sanctuary. Formerly at 3011 E. North Bay St., the new building will be located at 2911 E. North Bay. Celebrating 92 years of continuous service to the community, the building is scheduled for completion by November 2018. Those who attended the Dedication Ceremony were: kneeling left to right, Deacon Joseph Rankin, Dea. Herbert Rahmings, III, and Minister Joe Lewis. Standing left to right: Dea. Rudy Garrett, Dea. Chris Mack, Dea. Alfred Eady, Dea. Michael Chatman, Dea. Al James, Pastor Reginal T. Webb, Min. Joshua Johnson, Dea. Ned Lyons, Jr., Dea. Steve Buchanan, and Min. Fella Stewart.

DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES TAKES YOUTH TO NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The Derrick Brooks Charities Youth Program took 15 teens to the National conference On The Prevention Of Crime In The Black Community. ” The 33rd annual event was held in Jacksonville. Young ladies from the Derrick Brooks Charities Rites Of Passage Program pose with executive Director Darrell Daniels, who presides over the Plenary Session of the conference. They are: Arjenayh Pewu, LaSarah Hargrove, India Green, India Philon, Darrell Daniels, Zakaya Green, Kai’Ziana Owens, Tamia Brooks and Racine Seide.

TAMPA POLICE DISTRICT III MEETS WITH TAMPA PARK APARTMENTS

After a rash of drive-by shootings, that led to arrests, the major, captain and officers of District III held a meeting with the owners, management, security, resident captains and residents of the Tampa Park Apartments to share the strategy and implementation of plans to have a Safe Summer Campaign. The law enforcement officials met with the Tampa Park principles along with the president of the NAACP at the Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Branch Library on Tuesday, June 12^th. The meeting was very productive. Some of those in attendance were from left: Security for Tampa Park,  Bangor Security guards, Nakeria Harris and Raheem Pontiflet; TPD Major Rocky Ratliff, Tampa Park Board member, Otis Jacobs, Sgt. Danny Rhodes, Tampa Park Property Manager, Yolanda Amos, NAACP President Yvette Lewis and Tampa Park Board member, Paul Hayes. Also in attendance were James Harrell, Sr., Chairman of the Board, Wardell Norman, Vice Chairman and TPD Captain Mike Flynn. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS $16,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS

             The City of Tampa Black History Committee presented $16,000 in scholarships to the 2018 graduates. Over the past 21 years, the group has awarded $201,000 in scholarships.  The Awards Ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Express, Westshore Blvd.  This year’s theme was: “”Reflecting On Our Past, Moving Towards TheFuture. Those in attendance were, from the left: TR Coverson, Mayor’s African American Advisory Committee (MAAAC); Tiffann Isley, MAAAC Education Chair; Regina Lock-DePass, City Of Tampa Black History Committee (COTBHC) member; Pierre Alsint, Bobby Bowden Scholarship Recipient; Jamie Walker, Presidential Scholarship Recipient; Tyler Watkins, Presidential and MAAAC Scholarship Recipient; Celeste Gibbons-Peoples, COTBHC President; Freddy Barton, Keynote Speaker; Ebone Cruz, Mistress of Ceremonies; Adrian Mitchell, Janett S. Martin Scholarship Recipient; Caitlyn Curry, Greater Bethel MB Church (Harold B. Scott) Scholarship Recipient; Alexis Powell, Janett S. Martin Scholarship Recipient; Krysha Caldwell, Presidential Scholarship Recipient; and Jahne’ Hoze, Presidential Scholarship Recipient. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN OF VISION HONORS ‘LEGENDS AND GAMECHANGERS’

            Recently, the Men of Vision, Inc., Service ogranization held its 12^th Annual Academic Awards Ceremony at TPepin Hospitality Centre. More than 100 members of the organization were recognized, including 44 graduating seniors for their academic and community service. The young men were the recipients of more than $20,000 in scholarships. Alumni member Wildens Cajuste, Class of 2016, and recent graduate of Florida A & M University, delivered the Keynote Address. Members of the community who were honored as “Legends and Gamechangers” in attendance were, from left to right: James Cole; Henry “Shake” Washington, retired School Administrator; retired Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward; Thomas Forward, recently retired Tampa Fire Chief; and Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough County School District Superintendent. Ross Anderson, Community & Educational Advocate Liaison, Strategy Management Team, of the Hillsborough County School District, and founder of Men of Vision, Inc., is shown, fourth from the left.

 MRS. DELORES ‘DEE’ WILLIAMS CELEBRATES 80^thBIRTHDAY

              Mrs. Delores “Dee” Williams was the guest of honor recently when family and friends hosted an 80^thbirthday celebration for her. The event was held at the Seminole Heights Family Life Center.  Planners for the event were her daughters: Antionette Shepherd and Adriane Blanchett. Members of the Charmettes of Hillsborough County who joined her were: Abeba Salter-Woods, Dr. Sylvia Salter, Doris Scott, Freddie Hudson, Dr. Margaret Fisher, honoree Dee Williams; Luvator Henry Nelson, Ruby French, Janice London and Carolyn Banks.  (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

GEORGE S. MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL HONOR GRADUATES

            These proud Middleton High School Honor graduates are all-smiles after they received their diplomas on May 25^that the Florida State Fairgrounds. They were among approximately 420 students to graduate from Middleton. The Valedictorians were:  Magnet, Aashish Thoutam and Traditional, Taylor Dansby. These graduates are Tyshawn Gittens, Sprina Shrestha, Insherah Neizer-Ashu and Triston Weekes. Dr. Kim Moore is the Principal. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

 HOWARD W. BLAKE HIGH GRADUATES PROUD OF THEIR DIPLOMAS

        Howard W. Blake High School students proudly display their diplomas after the Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Among the young men who graduated are: Kelvin Pruitt, Charlie Everett, Jr., Dumitry Muse, Edward Flores, Stefon Harris, Roshauwn Cox, and Cedric Lawson. They are shown with one of the teachers, Remus Bulmer., right. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)