Florida Sentinel Bulletin

SEVERAL PROFESSIONALS ADDRESS ATHLETES AT ‘SUCCESS YOUTH LUNCHEON’

Moffitt Cancer Center hosted a Success Youth Luncheon for several middle and high school athletes on October 24, 2015. The luncheon featured such professionals as the Honorable U. S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Mary Scriven and her husband, Atty. Lance Scriven, former NFL player Davin Joseph, Lex Smith, Senior Vice President of SunTrust Mortgage; and State Representative Ed Narain, among others. Shown in this photograph are: Areon Atkinson, Florine T. Horne, Dr. Shalewa Noel-Thomas, Nikki Ross-Inda, Judge Mary Scriven, Denotra Harvey, Jeffrey Mitchell, Terry Beameer, Dr. B. Lee Green, Michael Reece, Atty. Lance Scriven, Ricky Gallon, Davin Joseph, Tim Keeley, Lex Smith and BK Searcy. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

RETIRED NFL PLAYER PRESENTS GOLDEN FOOTBALL TO MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL

On Wednesday, retired NFL player Ll0yd Mumphord made a special visit to his alma mater, Middleton High School. Mumphord addressed the football players and the highlight of his visit was the presentation of the Wilson Golden Football. The presentation of the football, which is inscribed with Mumphord’s name and that of the school, in part of the upcoming events surrounding the NFL 50^th Super Bowl Celebration. NFL players who participated in a Super Bowl are visiting their high schools and presenting the school with a Golden Football. Mumphord graduated from Middleton High School with the class of 1965. Shown in the photograph from left to right are: Marvin Youngblood, Mumphord’s classmate and best friend, Mrs. Rosemary Buchanan, Middleton High School Parent and Community Liaison, Lloyd Mumphord, retired National Football League player for the Miami Dolphins, and Travian Smith, Middleton High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. (Photography by BRUNSON).

CONSECRATION AND ORDINATION SERVICE FOR REVEREND THOMAS SCOTT

The Consecration and Ordination Celebration for Reverend Thomas Scott was held Friday evening, November 13, 2015 at the 34^th Street Church of God, where Bishop-Designate Scott is the Senior Pastor. Among those who joined him for this inaugural celebration were, seated left to right: Apostle James H. Howell, Bishop Thomas Scott, Presiding Bishop Timothy Clarke and Bishop Matthew Williams. Standing, left to right: Bishop Zema Florence, Bishop Ben Gibson, Bishop Gregory Fly, Bishop J. David Stockton and Bishop James Logan. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

FORUM ON LAW ENFORCEMENT ENCOUNTERS HELD

Recently, members of the Black Law Student Association of the Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School, hosted a forum about encounters with law enforcement. The event was held at Middleton High School, and the theme was “Responding to A Law Enforcement Encounter.” The panelists included representatives from law enforcement and the judicial system. Its purpose was to offer advice to keep students, parents, other members of the community, and the police officers safe during a variety of law enforcement encounters. The panelists were from left to right: Darrell Brown, retired Lieutenant and Shift Commander District 1, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department; Jeffrey Swartz, professor, Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School, former Miami-Dade County Court Judge; the Honorable Perry Little, Hillsborough County and Florida Circuit Courts; Faye Brown, retired General Manager 1 Detention Center, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department; and Gig Brown, Middleton School Resource Officer, Tampa Police Department. (Photography by BRUNSON).

PLANS UNDERWAY FOR 7^TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

Plans are underway for the East Tampa Community Partnership’s Aesthetics and Beautification Committee’s 7^th Annual Community Tree Lighting Celebration. The event will be held on Friday, December 12, 2015, at Cyrus Greene Recreation Center.  The community is asked to come out at 3 p. m. and enjoy vendors, bounce house, face painting, finger printing and other activities.  Program and entertainment begins at 5:30 p. m.  Registered guests will receive a ticket that will be used after the 7 p. m. program that will enter them in a drawing which includes give-aways, such as holiday food boxes, gift certificates, TV and many more items. Among committee members who attended a recent planning meeting were: seated, left to right, Rebecca Stillo, Denese Meteye James, Chairman; and Daniel Greenwood. On the back row are: Nikki Ross-Inda, Brooke Lipschutz, VonSohna Florestal and Alexandra Craveiro. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 75^th SESSION FEATURES YPD CONFERENCE

            The Westcoast Conference of the 11^th District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) held its 75^th Session in Tampa last month. Allen Temple AME Church, Dr. David Green, Senior Pastor, was the host church. One of the sessions held before services began on October 20th was by the Young People’s Department (YPD). It was held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Allen Temple. Young People from the Episcopal District were in town for the service. Ministers who attended the service were from left: Presiding Elders James O. Williams and Jimmy J. Thompson; Right Reverend Adam J. Richardson, Jr., Bishop, 11^th Episcopal District AME Church; Bishop Samuel L. Green of the 12^th Episcopal District and Dr. David W. Green, host pastor. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

FIRE CHIEF HONORED AT ANNUAL

NAACP FREEDOM FUND BANQUET

Recently, more than 400 guests attended the Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, hosted by the Hillsborough County Branch NAACP. The gala took place at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Spectrum Blvd. The theme for this year is “Pursuing Liberty in the Face of Injustice.” The Freedom Fund Banquet is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Bennie Small is the President. Tampa Fire Chief Tom Forward was chosen as one of this year’s “Unsung Heroes.” Shown from left to right are: District Chief Charles Chapman, Chief Forward, Assistant Chief Milt Jenkins, and Captain Pat Forward. (Photography by BRUNSON).

GREATER MOUNT MORIAH P. B. CHURCH CELEBRATES 129^th ANNIVERSARY

            The Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church celebrated its 129^th Anniversary on Sunday, October 25, 2015. The guest speaker was Elder John R. Cox, Pastor, New Rising Star Primitive Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. Elected officials gave expressions during the service. Shown with the Pastor and guest speaker are from left: Judge Melissa Polo, City of Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn; Dr. B. R. Fulton, Jr., Pastor; Elder John R. Cox; Mrs. Chloe Coney, District Director, representing Congresswoman Kathy Castor; and Tampa Police Department Major Rocky Ratliff. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

GRAND OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE REED AT ENCORE

            The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Reed at Encore was held on Monday, October 26, 2015. The building is named for longtime Central Park Village resident, Essie Mae Reed. It is the second and last building in the complex for senior citizens. Mrs. Reed passed away September 12, 2014. Several members of Mrs. Reed’s family joined the celebration along with representatives from the Tampa Housing Authority and U. S. Congresswoman Kathy Castor. From left to right are: Jerome Ryans, President/CEO, Tampa Housing Authority; Dr. Hazel Harvey, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Tampa Housing Authority; Sheila Reed Palmore, Mrs. Reed’s daughter with the Reed bust that will be placed in the building; Congresswoman Castor and Rubin Padgett, member, Tampa Housing Authority Board of Directors. (Photograph by BRUNSON)