CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIPS

          The City of Tampa Black History Committee held its scholarship ceremony recently to recognize graduating high school students. The program was held at South University. Some members of the committee are standing with the students. Front row, from left: Marvin Martin, Bobby Bowden, Barbara Tripp, Fire Chief, City of Tampa; Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, City of Tampa; Mindi R. Rainey, COTBHC Scholarship Chair; Ryan Rabon, Nina Brewster, Kelea Shepard, Naya Young, Councilwoman, Tampa City Council; and Robert E. Collins, Chief of Special Operation, Tampa Fire Rescue. On the top row: Emmanuel Nwosu, Julius Brocks, Jr., Noah Gandy, Candice Cowen, COTBHC President; Oliver Habiyakare, Cohen Allen and Don’Trevius Gadson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)