Florida Sentinel Bulletin

TOBA’S 36th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

The 36^th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Breakfast, sponsored by the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA), was held on Monday, January 18, 2016. The breakfast is always held on the national holiday that celebrates the Civil Rights leader. More than 1,000 attended the breakfast held at the Hilton Hotel Downtown. The theme was “Remembering The Past, Honoring The Present, Paving The Future.” Keynote speaker, Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr., Presiding Prelate, 11^th Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Church, spoke from Judges 2:10. Among those on the podium as program participants were: seated, left to right, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, County Commission Chair, Leslie ‘Les’ Miller, Jr.; School Board Member, Doretha Edgecomb; Keynote Speaker, Bishop A. J. Richardson, Jr.; State Senator Arthenia Joyner, Atty. Warren Hope Dawson, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn; and City Council Chair, Frank Reddick. Standing, from left, Belinthia Berry, Atty. Clinton Paris, Rev. Jeffery Griffin, Sr., Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church; James Ransom, co-chairs, Gary Hartfield and Kari Knowles; Roland Daniels, Jeffery Rhodes, Presiding Elder James O. Williams, Tampa District; and Dr. Glenn Cherry. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

MEN COME TOGETHER TO ADDRESS CRIME AMONG THE YOUTH

A group of men who are involved in a variety of organizations came together on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, to discuss ways to combat crime among youth. The event was organized by Ms. Tonya Lewis of Children With A Vision. They met at the Golden Corral to introduce their organization, how they impact the community, their mission and to form an alliance on what can be done to help the youth. The men are: Leroy Clark, Tyrone Walker of Miracles Outreach CDC; Patrick Sneed of Tampa Heights Jr. Civic Association; Joseph Lundy, Male Inc.; Jessie McNeil, The Walk Group; Ross Anderson, Men of Vision; and Kenton Young with The Walk Group and KJ Consultants. Standing, Donald Dowridge, Jr., DLD Enterprises; Wali Shabazz, National Trust for the Development of African-American Men; Gilbert Brinson, Prof Grant and Mary Brinson Education Foundation; Darren Watson, Rechi Butler, founder, and Minister James Bryant, all of Get It Straight Foundation. Also in attendance were: Keith Babb of 2^nd C. H. A. N. C. E. Center 4 Boyz; Pastor Keith Muldrow, Sports Kid Underwood Foundation; and R. V. Brown, Step Up To The Plate, Dad. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

BISHOPS FROM AROUND COUNTRY IN TOWN FOR BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE

 Bishops left to right:

Reginald Jackson, Jeffrey Leath, Adam J. Richardson, Philip R. Cousin, Sr., James Davis, John Bryant, Wilfred Messiah, McKinley Young, Robert Webster, Vashti McKenzie, John White, Clement Fugh, David Daniels, Preston Williams II, William Deveaux.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY VISITS BAPTIST CHURCH

          Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell visited the New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday to address the congregation after worship and encourage residents to enroll in health coverage before the final health insurance deadline on January 31, 2016. Ms. Burwell, second from right, was joined at the enrollment event by from left, County Commission Chair Les Miller, Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Rev. Larry L. Roundtree, II, pastor, and City of Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR EMANCIPATION DAY SERVICE

Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. David Green, Senior Pastor, was the site of the 2016 Emancipation Day Service on New Year’s Day. The service was hosted by the Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy. The guest speaker was Bishop A. J. Richardson, Bishop of the 11^th Episcopal District of the AME Church. His message was from Amos 5:23, 24. From left to right are: Florida State Representative Ed Narain, Bishop Thomas Scott, President, Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy; Mrs. Connie Speights Richardson, Bishop A. J. Richardson, State Senator Arthenia Joyner; Consultant Evelyn Williams and Rev. J. O. Williams. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)

SORORITY HOSTS COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 

The Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated hosted more than 100 children for its Community Christmas Celebration. The sorority reached out to community partners to help with supplying a few toys for boys and girls, 4-12 years old. Those who attended the event on the grounds of the Zeta House located at 2605 E. 21^st Ave. enjoyed refreshments, music, games, dancing and singing. These members of the sorority who welcomed community guests were: seated, Sylvia Myrick, Irene C. Johnson and Dr. Elaine Lee. Standing, Regina Matthews, event chairperson; Myeesha Harris, Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter President; Eureka Thompkins, Shenell Maye and Kim Mallard; in the rear, Naomi Canty, Shirley Griffin, Rugenia A. Meeks and Janiece Golden. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE RECOGNIZES AMERICAN LEGION POST 167

Each month the “Black History Experience” recognizes an African-American organization or individual to share its history to the community. On Monday, December 7, 2015, American Legion Carmichael LaGree Post 167 was the honored guest when the event was held at the Robert Saunders Branch Library. Many members from the organization attended the event. From left to right are: Johnnie D. HiSmith, Jr., Wilfred Carrington, Service Office; Johnnie L. Campbell, WWII, P. C. 15^th Dist.; Eunice Butts, Dept. of Florida Central Area Commander; Chaplain Oliver Mayo; Sergeant-at-Arms, Jerry Moore; and Past Adjutant, Gary Ellerson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)