Florida Sentinel Bulletin

TALLAHASSEE — Senator Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) officially became Chairperson of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, an organization dedicated to championing issues and legislation of importance to the Black community throughout Florida. “I’m thrilled to have this chance to lead the Caucus through next year’s legislative session. The needs of the state will continue to be […]

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Elethea Dampier said her adopted daughter, Chekayla Dampier, was not ready to have a baby. “She was involved in a relationship with a married man, and she probably thought by getting pregnant, that would keep them together,” said Ms. Dampier. Ms. Dampier said she thinks it was the rejection by her boyfriend that caused Chekayla […]

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In November 2011, the frustration Johneather Winkfield felt reached its peak. She was involved in a serious domestic issue that involved her son, who has Sickle Cell. “I decided to contact the producers of the show to see if they would let me appear and address my problem. My problem was my son’s father was […]

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Recognized as having a heart of gold, the humanitarian talk show diva Oprah Winfrey and her OWN cable network executives were having a creative meeting while dining al fresco at the super-posh Beverly Hills restaurant Scarpetta. When a hungry homeless man approached her table and pleaded for a hot bowl of soup, true to form, […]

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LOS ANGELES — The Sony Screen Gems ensemble comedy “Think Like a Man” was No. 1 domestically for the second-straight weekend with $18 million.“Think Like a Man” raised its domestic total to $60.9 million. 1. “Think Like a Man,” $18 million. 2. “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” $11.4 million ($5.5 million international). 3. “The Lucky […]

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If you watched “Road Trip,” which was released in 2000, then you were likely a fan of “Rhonda,” who was played by Mia Amber Davis. Unfortunately, Davis died last year in the midst of a promising plus-size modeling and acting career. Now her widower, Mike Yard, is suing Davis’ former OBGYN and family practitioner for […]

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NYC’s 98.7 KISS FM‘s 30-year hold on the adult R&B market is coming to an end as the iconic radio station is merging with 107.5 WBLS. About the merger, WBLS VP/General Manager Deon Levingston says, “WBLS and WRKS have been the voice of the tri-state Black community for 30 years, and we plan to merge […]

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Although R&B diva Gladys Knight got eliminated from the ABC-TV mega hit dance competition “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS) on last Tuesday night, she received a parting gift that should keep a smile on her face and put a stride in her walk, a 60-pound weight loss. The 67-year-old Motown legend put her best foot […]

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On Monday, Tampa Police were called to 8218 North Brooks Street in Sulphur Springs. When they arrived, they were told that the bodies of a man and woman had been found dead inside a residence. According to  spokesperson, Laura McElroy, two children had stopped by the house a little after 1:30 p.m., after getting out […]

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