Florida Sentinel Bulletin

ALLEN TEMPLE AME CHURCH IS HONORED DURING BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE

  When the February ‘Black History Experience” was held at the Saunders Library, Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church was the honoree. The Robert W. Saunders Library Foundation, Inc. hosts the monthly events. Among those from Allen Temple who attended and were program participants were: seated, Dr. Walter L. Smith, Panelist; Presiding Elder Rev. James O. Williams, Tremendous Tampa District; Rev. Dr. David W. Green, Sr., Pastor, who was presented the Lamp Of Knowledge Award by the R. W. Saunders Library Foundation; Mrs. Maxine Douglas, Panelist; and Mrs. Bettye Greene Johnson, Program Coordinator. Standing:  Capt. Bruce Curry, USN (Ret.) Panelist; Mrs. Carrie Williams, provided music, Mrs. Rosemary Hearns, R. W. Saunders Library Foundation and Charles Fred Hearns, R. W. Saunders Library Foundation President.

SORORITY TAKES ITS YOUTH GROUP TO ‘THE LION KING’ 

Youth Advisors of the Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recently accompanied its youth group, the Pearlettes, to the stage production of “The Lion King” at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. The Pearlettes is one of three groups the sorority mentors. Youth Advisors, Ms. Tanya Bennett Shepherd and Dr. Michelle Lemons, accompanied Ariana Oden, MacKenzie Terry, Octavia Green, Mi’Kayla Eugene, Armari Burns, JasMia Banks, Addison Shepherd, Kara Lewis, and Ja’Nae Golden.

Men Of Vision Attend Lion King Presentation

Recently, local residents had the opportunity to attend the stage production of the Lion King. The event took place at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Among those on hand for the presentation were members of Men of Vision Service Club. The young men who attended the presentation are students ranging from 9^th grade to 12^th grade and attend both public and private schools of Hillsborough County. Men of Vision shown from left to right are: are Bryce Nichols, Victor Andrews Powley, Daniel Smithen, Henry Tillman, Jr., Norris Mertus, Ross Anderson, Hillsborough County Public Schools Community Advocate Liaison and founder of Men of Vision, Inc., Jaymon Jones, Devin Johnson, Calvin McClarin, and Eric Vincent.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM PAYS TRIBUTE TO MUSIC

The City of Tampa Black History Committee held its Black History Month Celebration on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center. This year’s theme for the well attended event was “Celebrating the Power of Music: Past and Present.” Professor Lyman Brodie, center, a musician himself, was the guest speaker. Other local musicians who were honored were: from left, Isaac Ruffin, Myron Jackson, Carlton Burgess, Belinda Womack; Laura Harris, ABC Action News anchor, who served as Mistress of Ceremonies; Angela and Valencia (Vision of Harmony duo), Shawn Brown, and Ardill (Sam) Allen. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

Organization Gives Pointers To Those Working On Airport Expansion

On January 21, 2016, the Tampa Bay Community Advocacy Committee (TBCAC) held a ‘Meet and Greet’ for prime and sub-contractors working on Tampa International Airport’s Expansion Project. The event was to prepare them for a job fair that will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Robert W. Saunders Branch Library. In attendance were: left to right, Thomas Huggins, III, facilitator; TBCAC members, Virgil Perry, Bishop Thomas Scott, Quinetra Cromuel, Carla Lewis, Carla Williams; Facilitators Carolyn Seals and Simeon Terry; and TBCAC member Joseph Robinson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION HOSTS VISION BOARD WORKSHOP

A popular activity in the community is the Vision Board. Participants are encouraged to pull together the vision of their lives. Those who attend the events come with magazines, photos, poster boards – whatever is needed to prepare their vision. On Sunday, January 24, 2016, Successful Women Around Tampa (SWAT) hosted a Vision Board Workshop at the Carver City/Lincoln Gardens Community Center. The theme was “Visualize Your Victory: Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do!!” The speakers were Reshell Smith, MBA certified Financial Planner, TM Media Finance Expert, and Pastor Rob Carpenter, Motivational Speaker. These ladies who attended the event are: Lalita Lovett, Johnita Sherrell, Valerie Scott Cherry, Yolanda Jones, Kailaia Grant, Laquanda Mallard, Nikki Miller Rocque, Reshell Smith, Carla Griffith, Ayanna McBride, and Lisa Wright. (Photograph by Chow and Scott Keepsakes)

YOUNG MEN ATTEND LUNCHEON FEATURING ACTIVIST DICK GREGORY 

The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Luncheon was held on January 20^th at the University Area Community Development Center. The keynote address was delivered by civil rights activist Richard “Dick” Gregory. The audience was overwhelmed with his speec. Among the young men who attended the luncheon were: Doyer Brown, Lonnie Bryant, Maney O’Bryant, Gary Oliver, Rod Ifil and Lonnie Bryant. (Photo by Lomax McIntyre)

WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION HOSTS VISION BOARD WORKSHOP

A popular activity in the community is the Vision Board. Participants are encouraged to pull together the vision of their lives. Those who attend the events come with magazines, photos, poster board – whatever is needed to prepare your vision board. On Sunday, January 24, 2016, Successful Women Around Tampa (SWAT) hosted a Vision Board Workshop at the Carver City/Lincoln Gardens Community Center. The theme was “Visualize Your Victory: Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do!!” The speakers were Reshell Smith, MBA certified Financial Planner, TM Media Finance Expert, and Pastor Rob Carpenter, Motivational Speaker. These ladies who attended the event are: Lalita Lovett, Johnita Sherrell, Valerie Scott Cherry, Yolanda Jones, Kailaia Grant, Laquanda Mallard, Nikki Miller Rocque, Reshell Smith, Carla Griffith, Ayanna McBride, and Lisa Wright. (Photograph by Chow and Scott Keepsakes)

FORMER ELECTED OFFICIAL INDUCTED INTO HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 2016 WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME

          Recently, the Hillsborough County Commission on the Status Of Women selected two residents as members of their 2016 Class of the Women’s Hall Of Fame. Each of the inductees were presented a commendation by members of the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners recognizing them for their achievements. The two inductees were Mrs. Betty Reed, former State Representative and former University of South Florida Administrator, Mrs. Lee Leavengood, who was instrumental in several programs for women and students. Family members and friends of the honorees attended the recognition ceremony held in the County Commissioners Board Room. Shown on the first row from left to right are: Hillsborough County Commission Chairman Les Miller, Jr., Michael Reed, son of the honoree, James Reed, Sr., her husband, Mrs. Betty Reed, the honoree, Ms. Delores Grayson, Ms. Kim Johnson, and her son, Lorenzo Reed. Shown on the back row are: Hillsborough County Commissioners Ken Hagen, Sandra Murman, Victor Crist, Stacy White, Kevin Beckner, and Al Higginbotham.