Florida Sentinel Bulletin

A SPECIAL 90^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MRS. MARY MITCHELL

Family and friends joined Mrs. Mary Mitchell on her 90^th birthday, Friday, August 26, 2016, at the Egypt Shrine Temple for a special birthday celebration. Family members traveled from near and far to help her celebrate. Congresswoman Kathy Castor and her husband made a surprise visit to share the celebration. She received a proclamation and photograph from President Barack Obama, gifts and best wishes from those who attended. Mrs. Mitchell, center, who is a Hillsborough County School District retiree, is shown with from left, her daughter, Chloe Coney, Congresswoman Castor, Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., Master of Ceremonies; daughter, Jacqueline Chaney Wilson; and son-in-law, Pastor Ernest M. Coney, Sr. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

KICK-OFF RECEPTION FOR HILLSBOROUGH MENTAL HEALTH RUN/WALK

The Hillsborough County National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held a kick-off reception on August 25, 2016 for its First Annual NAMI Hillsborough 3K Walk/Run, to be held October 8th. The reception was held at the Michael Murphy Gallery on S. MacDill Ave. The kick-off event recognized the 3K Walk/Run sponsors and honored guests – Lenorea La Peter Anton, Michael Braga and Anthony Cormier. Among those who attended the reception were, from left: Chelsea Oggero, Renee Lee, Esq., Karen Fredericks, Marketa Wills, MD, Run/Walk, Chairwoman; and Sharon Andrews, MD. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT HOLDS CONVERSATIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY

The Tampa Police Department held three community events, entitled “Conversations With The Community,” one event in each district. The final session was held in District III on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Cyrus Greene Community Center. Organizers of the events say the event were very successful, with participation from the residents. Among the organizers in attendance at the District III event were: Maj. R. R. Ratliff, Rosemary Dixon, Rosalie N. Jones, Betty Bell, Regina Virgil and Chief Eric Ward. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

FORMER PRESIDENT MEETS WITH LOCAL LEADERS

                Recently, former U. S. President William (Bill) Clinton visited Tampa and met with community leaders, elected officials, and members of the faith-based community. The meeting took place at Ragan Park Community Center, 1200 E. Lake Avenue, on Tuesday, August 23^rd. Reverend Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Senior Pastor of St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church gave the invocation. He was in town campaigning for his wife, U. S. Presidential Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. He spoke about her commitment to build an economy that would be beneficial for everyone. Among those in attendance at the meeting shown in this photograph are: Superintendent Charles Davis, U. S. Representative Kathy Castor, Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Rev. Paul Buster, Dr. David Green, Sr., Ms. Lydia Hudson, Superintendent A. D. Shaw, State Senator Arthenia Joyner, former President Bill Clinton, Dr. Zachery Hudson, Rev. Jerry Neely, Dr. W. James Favorite, Rev. Dr. Banks, Rev. Dr. Earl Mason, Pastor Carolyn Riggins, Bishop Matthew Williams, Rev. Joseph Sykes, Ms. Robin Lockett, Bishop Thomas Scott, and Rev. Willie Dixon.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB STEP TEAM WINS FIRST PLACE

A few days before the students in Hillsborough County Public Schools returned to the classroom, the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club hosted a talent showcase. Among the participants were other Boys and Girls Clubs, after school programs and rec centers. After an afternoon of stepping and dancing on July 28^th, the Star Divas Step Team of the Wilbert Davis Club won the first place trophy. Their coach is Felteena Williams, who is also the club director. Team members on the front row are: Dzaria, Jalissa and Jarielys. In the rear are: Myona, Tanesha, Ashanti, Dzani, Marquicia, Justyce, Jamarya, Janakia, Kaniyah, LaShawn and Tariyah. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DRESS FOR SUCCESS CEO KATIE MCGILL HONORED AT APPRECIATION PROGRAM

Clients of Dress For Success hosted an Appreciation Program for Ms. Katie McGill, CEO of Dress For Success. Going against her belief “that we shouldn’t be rewarded for what we’re supposed to do,” the clients invited her family and several agency representatives to be a part of the program. The appreciation program was held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at T-Pepin Entertainment. Former Police Chief Jane Castor was the speaker. Family members who joined her were: Elaine Jones, Makayla Williams, Becky Brown, Sam Jones, Tawanda Stukes, honoree, Katie McGill, Ava Jones-Moore and Creasy Swain.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COALITION OF CLERGY HOSTS UNITY PRAYER VIGIL

In wake of the recent rash of violence throughout the nation, the Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy hosted a Unity Prayer Vigil on Monday, August 8^th for slain police officers and victims. The vigil was held at Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, with Rev. Dr. David Green as host pastor. The vigil was co-hosted by Rev. Dr. W. James Favorite, Pastor of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church and President of Pastors on Patrol; and Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Banks, Pastor, St. John Progressive M. B. Church and President, Progressive M & E Baptist State Convention of Florida, Inc. Bishop Thomas Scott is Chairman of the Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy. Pastors who attended the vigil included: Rev. James O. Williams, Rev. Dr. Banks, Rev. Dr. Green, Bishop Matthew Williams, Rev. Jeff Fauntleroy, Bishop Scott, Rev. A. D. Shaw, and Rev. Kirk Bogen. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

Belmont Heights Little League 1970 All-Star Team Honored

                Members of the Belmont Heights Little League 1970 All-Star Team were recently honored and included as part of the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball History Series documentary. Several members of the team were on hand to share their memories of how that team changed history and broke the color barrier when they integrated Little League Baseball in the South by placing in the Little League Baseball Southern Regional Competition. Members of the 1970 Belmont Heights Little League team who attended the filming of the documentary were from left to right: Charlie Davis, Nino Austin, Herbert Green, Ronald Harvin and James Walker.

RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORS ATTORNEY DELANO S. STEWART

 The Delano Stewart Retirement Reception Host Committee, George Edgecomb Bar Association, Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) and the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association hosted a reception honoring the retirement of Attorney Delano Stewart. The 6 p. m. event was held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Amalie Arena. Attorney Stewart, seated, is shown with family members: Chris Wilson, Delonia (Stewart) Streete, Carol Stewart, Richardean Hills Ackbar, Amir Moore, Carolyn House Stewart, Rev. Roy Young, Delsha Stewart, India Young, J’Nai Jones, and Venita (Stewart) Wilson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)