HOWARD WILLIAMS, Esquire
…Keynote Speaker
JALEM ROBINSON
…Founder, BUBBA
Brothers United Building Brothers Alliance, Inc. (BUBBA) is back with its 4th Annual Sons in Suits: Community Awards event to uplift and encourage men in the community. This event is an opportunity for the entire community to celebrate brotherhood, unity, service and action. Proceeds from the event will benefit the mentoring, tutoring and community partnership efforts of BUBBA Male Solutions, Inc.
Sons in Suits brings together various male mentoring groups, schools and organizations to honor them for their many efforts and initiatives to develop young men in the Tampa Bay area. The emphasis on formal suit attire exposes the boys to professional and formal wear, style, entrepreneurship, and education.
The ceremony will celebrate both youth and adults, recognizing exceptional contributions across generations. The youth awards spotlight student achievement, athletics, the arts, service, engagement and more. While various adult awards and recognition categories include the Booker T. Washington Empowerment Award, W.E.B DuBois Action Award and many others.
BUBBA Male Solutions is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to engage, educate and encourage young men of color by improving their lives via various events, workshops and volunteer opportunities. BUBBA’s signature events include Father2Son: Crucial Conversations, Success Workshops and Boys Night Out. All events, programs and services are centered around improving the lives of men and boys.
Sons in Suits will be a high energy and motivational experience. The event’s keynote speaker, Mr. Howard Williams, Esquire, serves as the Assistant Federal Defender and will bring a timely uplifting message for not only the men and boys being awarded, but the greater community overall.
During the distinguished ceremony, BUBBA will pay tribute to exemplary leaders who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and service to the community. The ceremony will spotlight community heroes like Ernest Coney, Jasen Glanton, and Karl Davis,among many others for their invaluable service.
BUBBA will also be revealing the city’s favorite coach, barber, and community leader. These honors were determined through a community-wide voting process, ensuring that the selections truly reflect the people’s choice. Please bring your family out to celebrate brothers.
The Sons in Suits event will take place at the Egypt Shriners in Tampa on Sunday, April 28th, 2024, from 4:00-7:00p.m. The program includes a social hour and networking, music and dinner.
To purchase tickets, and for more information on BUBBA and the Sons in Suits event, please visit www.bubbaoftampa.org, https://sonsinsuitstampabay2024.eventbrite.com or contact JaLem Robinson at 813-391-1107.
