Florida Sentinel Bulletin

ATTORNEYS HOST ‘LEARN YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS’ COMMUNITY WORKSHOP

The George Edgecomb Bar Association hosted a community workshop on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Entitled, “Learn Your Legal Rights,” the workshop was held at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Those who attended the free event were able to gain information about such topics from personal injury to foreclosure/bankruptcy. Community sponsors of the event were the Hillsborough County Branch NAACP and Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA). Attorneys and judges who participated in the workshop were: seated, Travis Coy, Jhenerr Hines, Fentrice Driskell (President), Valenia Obi, Kamilah Perry (Past President), and Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy (President-Elect). Standing, Charles Holloman, II, Patricia Dawson, Luby Myrthil, Judge Cathy Peek McEwen, Judge Samantha Ward, Henry G. Gyden, Judge Barbara Twine-Thomas, Judge Daryl M. Manning, Clinton Paris, Tahirah Payne, Jane A. Rose and Tiffany S. Craig. (Photography by BRUNSON)

TAMPA ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AFFAIRS SUPPORTS MEN OF VISION

The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) recently recognized the “Men of Vision” (MOV) for its work to provide positive experiences to better prepare Black male students for life. TOBA presented the MOV with supplemental funding to support their college tours program. Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board Member and Chairman of its Youth Development Committee said, “It is part of TOBA’s mission to sponsor various programs that refine the leadership skills of our youth. Furthermore, we support and encourage young people so that they can develop pride and gain confidence within themselves to be successful and productive in their personal lives and be better prepared to become future leaders within our community.”

For more information about TOBA visit www.tobanetwork.org.

From left to right: Attorney Clinton Paris, TOBA Board Member; Aaron Webb, 10th grader, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School; Devin Johnson, 9th grader, Tampa Bay Technical HS; Dr. Glenn Cherry, TOBA Board Member; Ross Anderson, Men of Vision Advisor; Henry Tillman, Jr., 12th grader, Steinbrenner HS; Tymoie Coleman, 11th grader, Steinbrenner HS; James Ransom, TOBA Board Member; and Jeffrey Rhodes, TOBA Board Member. (Photography by BRUNSON)

300 WOMEN ATTEND CONFERENCE HOSTED BY COLLEGE HILL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

College Hill Church of God in Christ hosted ‘COGIC Woman Of Excellence,’ a women’s conference, on Saturday, May 7, 2016. The conference, which attracted more than 300 women, was held at the Church of God in Christ Conference Center. Superintendent Charles Davis, host pastor, was one of a limited number of men enjoying the event. This year’s theme was “Pearls and Lace: A Tribute to Mothers.” There were speakers, prizes and of course a sumptuous meal. The ‘Woman of Excellence’ title was bestowed upon Mother Ruth Nettles. Pauline Williams was last year’s winner. Among the women in attendance were: Lenora Thornton, Bettye Greene Johnson, Sherrell Williams and Cynthia Walker. (Photography by BRUNSON)

FIRST ANNUAL ‘YOU DESERVED TO BE LOVED’ GIRLS SUMMIT IS SUCCESSFUL

The first annual “You Deserve To Be Loved” Girls Summit held in Brandon at Hillsborough Community College on Saturday, April 30^th has been deemed successful. There were 50 young ladies who were in attendance. Among those in attendance were, from left: Veronica Blakely, Taylor Moore, Whitney Kyles, Natasha Brown, Rana Ellison, Dr. Jeffery Johnson, Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks, Shayla Cason, Sartura Smith, and Luelonda Monroe. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

 USF’S KENTE AWARDS HONOR ALUMNI, COMMUNITY LEADER

Dr. Judy Genshaft, President of the University of South Florida, and the USF African American Advisory Committee hosted the 2016 Kente Awards and Scholarship Reception on Thursday, April 28^th in Gibbons Alumni Center Traditions Hall on the Tampa campus. This year’s event honored Senator Arthenia Joyner as the Community Leader and Bernard Batson, who received the USF Alumni Award. The 2016-2017 student recipients of the Dr. Israel “Ike” Tribble, Jr. Endowed Scholarship were announced. From left to right at the reception were: Dr. Marian Lauria-Gibson, LaDessa Mitchell, Bryanna Price, Bernard Batson (USF Alumni award recipient), President Genshaft, Senator Arthenia Joyner (Community Leader award recipient), Alexis Hannah, Ziporah Snell and Mrs. Joyce Russell. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

SEMINOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES 100^TH ANNIVERSARY

Seminole Elementary School celebrated its 100^th anniversary on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Officials from the School District of Hillsborough County, community persons, parents, friends and supporters of the school were in attendance to help the students celebrate the grand event. Among those on hand to enjoy the celebration were: Henry ‘Shake’ Washington, Area IV Superintendent; Mrs. Doretha Edgecomb, School Board member; former Principal and student, Ms. Ruth Ann Reynolds, and current Principal, Ms. Jackie Masters. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

Second Annual Community Impact Awards Ceremony Held

            On Wednesday night, members of the community gathered for the presentation of the Annual Community Impact Awards Ceremony. The Community Impact Awards is an initiative of State Representative Ed Narain (D) Tampa, designed to recognize individuals who have made a positive and lasting impact on the community. The program was held at the Tampa Park Plaza. This year, Representative Narain paid tribute to five Tampa residents for their contributions. Shown in this photograph award recipients from left to right are: Mrs. Evangeline Best, Mrs. Jacqueline Coffie Leeks, State Representative Narain, Mrs. Gwendolyn Miller, and Dr. Walter L. Smith. Mrs. Queen Miller, who was also recognized, is not shown. (Photography by BRUNSON).

BETHUNE AND FAMU HOST 4^TH ANNUAL HBCU ROUNDUP

The Hillsborough Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University and the Tampa Chapter of Florida A&M University sponsored the 4th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) on Saturday, April 16, 2016. The event was held at the George M. Steinbrenner Boys and Girls Club. In addition to offering information on HBCUs, there was health screenings, games, vendors, food, fellowship and door prizes.  Among the proud alumni in attendance were: Sydney Knowles, Qiana Boyd, Ashley McKenzie, Tiara Jackson, Rondrea Mathis, Desmand Washington, Tameka Roberts and Jasmine Miles. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)