Florida Sentinel Bulletin

AWARDS PRESENTED TO ACTIVE CITIZENS DURING INTERFAITH SERVICE

            As part of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday events, the annual Interfaith Service was held at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church. Television personality, Rod Carter served as Master of Ceremonies. Several religious groups participated in the service. The guest speaker was Atty. Kendal T. Moore of the Brevard County law firm, Moore and Baughan. The Robert W. Saunders and Patricia (Pat) Spencer Awards were presented during the service. From left to right are: Anddrikk Frazier and his wife, Atty. Rena Frazier, community servants, who received the Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Award; Queen Miller, retired educator and community activist, recipient of the Patricia (Pat) Spencer Award; guest speaker, the Honorable Kendall T. Moore; and Reverend Glenn Dames, Host Pastor. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

CORPORATION TO DEVELOP COMMUNITIES OF TAMPA, INC. HOSTS 5^th SUIT UP & SHOW UP

            As part of its Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc., hosted its 5^th “Annual Suit Up & Show Up” event. The event was held on Friday, January 19, 2018, in the Student Services Center at Hillsborough Community College, Ybor Campus. This year’s leadership retreat touched the lives of 80 minority male youth through referrals from Hillsborough County Schools. Among the participants who shared encouraging words were, from left: David Carmena, David White, Dr. Samuel Wright, Sr., Ernest Coney, Jr., President/CEO of CDC of Tampa, Inc., Brian Butler and Randall Woods. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

1. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE FOUNDATION HOSTS 2^nd GALA

            The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Foundation held its 2^nd Annual Fundraising Gala and Dinner on Thursday, January 11, 2018. The event was held at TPepin Hospitality Centre. The event was chaired by Sherryl Cusseaux. Honorary Chairpersons were: Hillsborough County School Board Vice Chair, Tamara Shamburger and Mr. Bob Conigliaro, VP of Community Relations, Caspers Company McDonald’s. The gala was the prelude to this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade, which was held on Monday, January 15^th. Robert Scott and Howard Harris are Chairpersons of the Parade Foundation. Among those who attended the gala were: Rosalie Jones, Keyshawna Johnson, Kayla Chandler and Gwen Myers. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

TAMPA ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AFFAIRS HOLDS 37^th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

            The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) held its 37^th Annual Leadership Breakfast on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. This year the event was held on Dr. King’s birthday, January 15^th. The Breakfast theme was: “Our Journey, Our Voice, Our Destiny.” Among those who participated on the program were, first row, sitting left to right: Belinthia Berry, TOBA Board Member, Hon. Frank Reddick, Tampa City Council, District 5; Hon. Kathy Castor, U.S . Congresswoman; Kourtney Berry, TOBA Breakfast Co-Chair; Rev. Janae Pitts-Murdock, TOBA Breakfast Keynote Speaker; Donovan Celerin, TOBA Breakfast Co-Chair; Hon. Tamara Shamburger, Vice Chair, Hillsborough County School Board; and Hon. Mayor Bob Buckhorn, City of Tampa. Back row, standing left to right: Roland Daniels, TOBA Board Member, James Ransom, TOBA Board Member; Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks; Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board Member; Pastor Brett Snowden;  Jeffrey Rhodes, TOBA Board Member; and Attorney Clint Paris, TOBA Board Member. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

MEN OF VISION SERVE HOMELESS DURING HOLIDAYS

            Several members of the Men of Vision, Inc., organization spent the day after Christmas serving the homeless. The event took place at Trinity Café, located on the corner of N. 22^nd Street and E. Busch Blvd. The young men also contributed $1 each to purchase containers so the people could carry food with them. Throughout the day, they served more than 100 people who came to the center in search of a nutritious meal. Ms. Lashanda Williams, a District employee who works in the Communications Department volunteered her time as well. Shown on the front row from left to right are: Jacob Gallman, Tyshawn Hatch, Mezaon Cezar, Ms. Williams, Howard Brookins, Albert Jones, Devin Johnson, and Pierre Alsint, Overall President of the organization. Shown on the second row from left to right are: Aaron Webb, Gregorie Pierre, John Johnson, Tyrik Jones, Ricardo Watson, and Kaleb Harden.

EMANCIPATION DAY SERVICE HELD AT ALLEN TEMPLE AME CHURCH

            The Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy, Inc., Bishop Thomas Scott, Chairman, held its 2018 Emancipation Day Service on January 1^st at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Host Pastor. The Guest Messenger was Rev. Dr. Patricia Hauser. She selected Genesis 37:18 as the Scripture. The message was entitled: “Why Is Your Brother Still In The Pit?” Members of the Coalition who attended the service were: in front, from left, Rev. Paul Buster, Rev. Laura Ann Hargrove, Host Pastor, Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames; Guest Messenger, Rev. Patricia Hauser; Bishop Thomas Scott, Chaplain Moses Brown, Rev. Jackie Leeks, and Rev. Jerry Nealy. Second row:   Rev. R. J. Stevenson, Superintendent Clethen Sutton, Rev. Joseph Sykes, Rev. Kirk Bogen, Rev. Russell Myers, Rev. Eva Russell, and Rev. Zachary Hudson. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

LAWTON CHILES AWARD PRESENTED AT HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

When REACHUP, Inc. held its Holiday Open House last month, an important part of the event was the presentation of the 2017 March of Dimes Lawton Chiles Award to Estrellita “Lo” Berry. Mrs. Berry is the REACHUP President/CEO. Her family, friends, and co-workers were there to see her accept the award. Among those joining her were, from left: Jane Murphy, Deborah A. Austin, Brian Kirk, Estrellita “Lo” Berry, Rep. Wengay “Newt” Newton, and Bill Sappenfield, MD. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

37-1/2 YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE RECOGNIZED

During its Holiday Meeting last month, Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc. recognized 37-1/2 years of Law Enforcement service. Major Willie Parker, Jr. retired from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Derrick Brooks Charities presented him a plaque and thanked him for the years of service. Congratulating his years of service are from left: Senator Darryl Rouson, Jackie Coffee-Leeks, Deidra Anthony, Major Willie Parker, Jr., retired, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office; Derrick Brooks, Founder, Derrick Brooks Charities; Darrell Daniels, Executive Director, Derrick Brooks Charities; Chief Brian Dugan, Tampa Police Dept.; and Milt Jenkins, Assistant Fire Chief, City of Tampa. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

‘JOY TO THE WORLD PRAYER BRUNCH’ ABOARD SHIP

The Mary E. May Intercessory Prayerline Ministry held its 26^th Annual Joy To The World Prayer Brunch “Cruising For Jesus” aboard the Starship Yacht on December 9, 2017. The Brunch followed the 21^st Women of Valor Prayer Conference held on Friday, December 8, 2017.  Among the women who participated during the Brunch were, from left: Carol Bafford, Joy Green, Sheryl Diane Johnson, who spoke on Friday; Mary E. May, Founder; Chloe Coney and Sylvia Leonard, Saturday’s Speaker. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)