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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
NINA
This week’s Spotlight feature crosses all lines of reason by being so outrageously beautiful. Nina loves being in front of the camera and is a very out- going and fun person. Nina really loves people, and never has a problem fitting in wherever she goes. A woman with strength and intelligence can some- times be intimidating, but Nina doesn’t allow that to change who she is. Congratulations to Nina as this week’s Spotlight feature.
Author Has First Major Publication In ‘Chicken Soup For The Soul’
She will be hosting a book signing July 10, 2021 at Tampa Park Plaza.
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Most authors and writers, poets and story- tellers are familiar with the longstanding book series, ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul.’ When Dr. LaDessa Mitchell learned that she’d have a major publication in the newly released, ‘Chicken Soup for the Souls: I’m Speaking Now: Black Women Share Their Truth in 101 Stories of Love, Courage and Hope,’ she was just thrilled.
“I am very excited to be included in such a prestigious publication because I grew fond of Chicken Soup for the Soul in my younger years. Now it’s become a way to introduce my- self as a writer and author,” she explained.
Dr. Mitchell’s story is entitled ‘In The Long Run.’ It is the first major publication of her writing career. The submission aims to amplify the sentiments of Black women. Her publication stems from experiences with her husband. “My husband enjoys being outdoors -- running. He spent a lot of time outdoors during the pandemic. So many people started getting attacked while they were out, I’d always have to tell him to be careful,” she said. “Even- tually, he got a gym membership and that eased my anxiety.” She shares the story based on her roles and position in life.
Writing under the name of Elle Dee, Ph.D., Dr. Mitchell is the co-host of the pod- cast, “Meet The Mitchells.” Her writing career started as a youngster when she’d write in her personal journal. “That helped to build my writing skills.” After writing her dissertation, she began freelance writing again, which led to In The Long Run.
Dr. Mitchell maintains businesses be- tween Tampa and Georgia as a Business Man-
DR. LADESSA Y. MITCHELL ...Aka ELLE DEE, PHD.
ager and Lead Consultant. She will be hosting a book signing on Saturday, July 10, 2021, 12 p. m. - 2 p. m. at Tampa Park Plaza, 1417 Tampa Park Plaza. “The book can be pur- chased through Amazon; however, I encourage people to visit my webpage to purchase a signed copy, or attend the book signing. All sales proceeds benefit the MERGE Scholarship Fund,” she said. The website is https://www.meetthemitchells.us/elledeephd.
Raised in a middle-class Black family, Dr. Mitchell is a graduate of Florida State Uni- versity. She and her husband Jeffrey, are par- ents to 4 children (3 boys, 1 girl). She is a mom of Jack and Jill, Inc., member of Sisters, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is the co-founder of her family-owned enterprise, FYG Management, and founder of her non- profit organization, MERGE.
FYI
School System Partners With Health Dept. To Offer Vaccine Clinics For Children 12 And Over
Hillsborough County Schools in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County, will host seven COVID-19 vaccination clinics
for children 12 years and older.
The clinics will be held
Friday, June 11, 2021, 3- 9 p. m. and Saturday, June12,9a.m.–3p.m.
There are no appointments required. The clinics will be held in the schools’ gymna- sium or auditorium. A parent or legal guardian must be present when her vaccination occus. There is no out-of- pocket cost to families.
The second dose will be given on July 1, 3-9 p. m., or July 2nd, 9 a. m. – 3 p. m.
The school sites are: Gaither High School, Mid- dleton High School, New- some High School, Robinson High School, Sickles High School, Strawberry Crest High School and Wharton High School.
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