Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Pastor Al Baldwin was the Master of Ceremonies for the ‘Stop The Violence’ Gospel Concert Night at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Rev, Larry Mouton, Jr., Because of the number of violent incidents among young people that have been occurring, the community was invited to attend the event on Friday, January 20, 2017, to enjoy some gospel music. Among the groups who presented at the concert was: the Brotherhood of New Hope: 1st row: Art Akins, Oscar Young, Michael Wyche, Pastor Larry J. Mouton, Jr., Oliver Crawford, and James Richardson. Second row: Jeremy Ayers, Eddie B. Norman, William Spigler, Ernest Brown, Larry A. Williams, Jerry Moore, Tony Carter, Ralph L. Wyche, Jr., and Ian Reed, Third row: Terence Nelson, Elijah A. Smith, RC Jenkins, Tim Walker, Charlie Hobbs, Ronald L. Curry, and Bro. Anderson. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

AN EPIC READING OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.’S ‘LETTER FROM A BIRMINGHAM JAIL’

The Robert W. Saunders Branch Library was the site of an Epic Reading of Dr. King’s Letter From A Birmingham Jail. The event was held on Monday, January 30, 2017, in partnership with Young Performing Artists, Inc. Among the eloquent readers who participated were: Doris Joe, Joyce Cotton, Sally Holt Smith, Ouida Hilton, Harriet Ellington, Marilyn Jackson, Ersula Odom and Dr. Marilyn Loblack. Men who were readers: Dewayne L. Mallory, Irvin Lee, Dr. John Loblack and Fire Chief Tom Forward. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FRANK SHELLMAN CELEBRATES HIS 90^th BIRTHDAY

Mr. Frank Shellman was joined by his family and friends last Sunday as they celebrated his 90^th birthday. The family gathering was at the Outback Steakhouse to celebrate the event. He was showered with many useful gifts. Those who were in attendance included: Bre, Breale, Barbara, Eddie Joe, Ethel, Cynthia, honoree Frank Shellman, Rosa Lee, Valerie, Darriyah, Debra, Freddie, Pam and Ron. Standing: Emma, Bre, Ramon, DeAndre, Roland, Kim, Bralond, Roland, Maleaia, Sophia, Roxanna, Rhonda, Ariele, Zena, Diamond, Chan, Marieh, Arthur and Kelvia. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

2017 TOBA 37^th ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) held its 37^th Annual Leadership Breakfast on January 16, 2017 at the downtown Hilton Hotel. A capacity crowd listened to the message brought by the Reverend Otis Moss, Jr., a close friend of Dr. King, who said to continue the King dream, we must each do our part. Seated on the front row (left to right): Belinthia Berry, TOBA Board Member; Hon. Tamara Shamburger, School Board Member; JaLem Robinson, Co-Chair TOBA Breakfast; Carla Hills, Co-Chair TOBA Breakfast; Hon. Kathy Castor, U. S. House of Representatives; Hon. Arthenia Joyner, Former Florida State Senator and TOBA Founding Member; and Minister Jennifer Menningall, Bible Based Fellowship Church of Temple Terrace. Standing (left to right): Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board Member; James Ransom, TOBA Board Member; Pastor Jomo Cousins, Love First Christian Center; Hon. Sean Shaw, Florida State House of Representatives; Roland Daniels, TOBA Board Member; Hon. Bob Buckhorn, Mayor, City of Tampa; Hon. Les Miller, Hillsborough County Commissioner; Rev. Charles McKenzie, Rainbow PUSH Coalition; Hon. Frank Reddick, City of Tampa, City Council Member; Jeffrey Rhodes, TOBA Board Member; and Clinton Paris, Esq., TOBA Board Member.

AME BISHOP IS SPEAKER FOR HERITAGE LUNCHEON

            The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival held its Heritage Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, January 18^th. The luncheon was held at the University Area Center Development Complex. This year’s theme was: “Celebrating Our Leaders.” The guest speaker was Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the 117^th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. From left to right at the luncheon were: Ruby Jackson, co-chair, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival; Dr. Joan Holmes, Hillsborough Community College; Bishop McKenzie; Dr. Samuel Wright, University of South Florida retired official; and William Sanders, co-chair, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

GEORGE EDGECOMB SOCIETY HOSTS FUNDRAISER WITH VIVICA FOX

The George Edgecomb Society at Moffitt Cancer Center hosted a fundraiser last week. The event was held to raise funds for cancer research and health disparity. Special guest for the event was actress, Vivica Fox. Accompanying Ms. Fox for the event was Paul Anthony of Full Force. The George Edgecomb Society will have its inaugural membership reception on February 9^th. From left to right at the event were: Dr. Lee Green, H. Lee Moffitt, Allison Edgecomb (his daughter), Doretha Edgecomb (his widower), Vivica Fox, Paul Anthony, Dr. Tom Sellers and Dr. Alan List, Moffitt CEO. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

KEEPING TAMPA SAFE DURING THE KING PARADE

            Hillsborough County’s law enforcement officials (Sheriff’s Office and Tampa Police Dept.) and Tampa Fire Rescue were among the participants in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Monday, January 16, 2017. In addition to being participants, they were also there to keep the community safe. Several of the officials ended the parade at Marvin Knight’s Oriental Fish Market to continue interacting with the community. Among those captured on site were, from left: Major Willie Parker (HCSO), Fire Chief Tom Forward, Civil Rights attorney, Warren Hope Dawson, Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward, Captain Calvin Johnson (TPD) and Officer Gig Brown. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. OBSERVES FOUNDERS DAY AT WORSHIP SERVICE

The Tampa Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., as part of its Founders Day Celebration, worshipped along with their wives and young boys enrolled in the fraternity’s mentoring program (Kappa League) at Allen Temple AME Church on Sunday, January 8, 2017. The Tampa Chapter celebrated with a week of events for the 106^th Anniversary of the fraternity, which was founded by 10 men on the campus of Indiana University, January 5, 1911. Men on the front row, left to right are: Rodney Ward, Clinton Paris, Esq., London Williams, Cedric McCray, Roland Daniels, Leon Drew, Shelton Gilyard, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, Albert Coleman and Michael Humbert. Center row: Andre Curry, Ed Narain, Freddie Felder, Larry Reid, Marcus Sloan, Andrew Mobley and Ricco Hicks. In the rear, left to right: Sancho Barrett, Anthony Toles, Rick Brown, McKinney Young, Watson T. Ragin, Al Moragne, Paul Jackson and Brian Clarke. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)