Florida Sentinel Bulletin

AT&T RECOGNIZES 7 AFRICAN AMERICAN TRAILBLAZERS                Each year, AT&T recognizes African American Trailblazers from throughout Florida in its Annual African American History Calendar. The tributes take place during Black History Month. This year, seven African American Trailblazers with ties to the Tampa Bay Area were honored at the UNCF Tampa Black History Month…

CONGRESSWOMAN CASTOR ISSUES BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS                       On Monday, February 24, 2020, U. S. Representative Kathy Castor (14th Congressional District) issued Congressional Record Statements during her 2020 Black History Month Program. The program was held in the auditorium at Middleton Senior High School. Honorees were: Ross Anderson, the Honorable Marva L….

MEN AND WOMEN IN BUSINESS SHOWCASE                     The Men and Women in Business Showcase hosted an event at the Seminole Heights Branch Library to honor several individuals. Kia Wells founded the organization and Regina Breed is the Executive Director. From left to right are: Kia Wells, Pearl Knapp-Chirenza, Scott Werner, Grand Prize winner; Terrell…

TAMPA CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZES COMMUNITY TRAILBLAZERS                      During Thursday morning’s (Feb. 20th) Tampa City Council meeting, the Council members honored four retired Tampa Police Officers. Rufus Lewis, Frank Gray, James Dukes and Clarence Nathan were recognized as “four courageous men who paved the way for eq ual opportunity for Blacks, women and other minority…

LEADERSHIP TAMPA ALUMNI HONORS CHLOE CONEY                     Leadership Tampa Alumni (LTA) honored Dr. Chloe Coney with the Parke Wright, III Award at the group’s 2019 Annual Meeting. The meeting was held on January 29, 2020. The award is presented annually to a member of Leadership Tampa Alumni who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and…

Earlier tonight, a video surfaced from a famous comedian who claimed that 50 Cent had punched French Montana at a club. The video didn’t show much and it was hard to tell who was who, but that didn’t stop it from making the round on social media. It got enough attention that French Montana has…

7th ANNUAL SUIT UP & SHOW UP EVENT HELD   Recently, employees and mentors of the Corporation to Develop Communities, of Tampa, Inc., (CDC of Tampa, Inc.,), held their 7th Annual Suit Up & Show Up Event. It is held annually Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service. It is designed to change the…

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1967 BIRTHDAY AND CHRISTMAS PARTY              Middleton Senior High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 70th birthdays during their Christmas party last month at a local establishment. Those in attendance included: Willie C. Miller, Jr., in front, holding sign. First row, from left to right: Verna Jordan, Ouida Brown, Jacqueline…

CAPTURED ALONG THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE ROUTE                      Personnel of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were captured along the parade route in Tampa on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. They, along with other law enforcement personnel, were there keeping a watchful eye on the community. From left are: Deputy…