Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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)

FASHION EXECUTIVES HOST THIRD ANNUAL FASHION SHOW

            Members of the Fashion Executives recently held Third Annual Fashion Show. The event took place at the University of South Florida and the theme was “Time Lapse.” The models showcased fashion trends, ranging from Old Skool to the eye-catching designs of yesteryear. The fashion gala featured designs by Psychotic Legend, Dress Over Hills, The Reprint, Boutique Larochelle and Ladeche. Among those in attendance are seated from left to right: Kaitlynn Douglas, Briana Faulkner, Stacey Dalemarre, Amanda Mbuya, Emily Vasquez, and Kevin Massey. Shown standing from left to right are: Kasey Lafrance, Patience Hopkins, Mwila Muntanga, Pamela Dessalines, Michelle Almonor, and Jermaine Lewis. (Photography by TOBY SCOTT, of Chow & Scott Keepsakes).

SORORITY HOSTS ‘PICTURE ME PINK’ IN RECOGNITION OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

            The ladies of Beta Kappa Sigma and Theta Upsilon Chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosted ‘Picture Me Pink’ last Saturday evening at the Marshall Center on the Campus of the University of South Florida. The ladies added a little pink to their blue in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The special guest of the evening was Carla Garcia-Molina, R. N., Moffitt Cancer Center, who shared education information on breast cancer. These ladies in attendance to support the event are from left: Deandra Smith, Vonetta Vincent, Crystal Bonnet, Imani Hornsby, Kandace Nollie, Latrice Tillman and Kenya Woodard. (Photograph by Frederick Harris of Frederick Photography)

FUTURE MISS B-CU CROWNED

            The Hillsborough County Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University Alumni Association held its annual fundraiser, “Future Miss B-CU Coronation” recently. The event was held at the College Hill Conference Center. The 2015 “Future Miss B-CU” is Miracle Marshall, center. Miracle Marshall is the LaTasha Davis and Michael Marshall. She is a 9^th grader at Tampa Bay Tech High School. Shown in the photo with Miracle are members of her family and supporters. Front, from left, John Douglas, Michelle Brundidge, Diane Diggs and Andra Diggs, President of the Alumni Association. In the rear are: Kimberling Burke, LaTasha Davis, Renae Williams and Romaire Burke. Jacqueline D. Grant and Gina Petty Sanders were coronation chairpersons. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris)