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Year In Review
Newsworthy Events That Took Place In 2019
PART III
JULY
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
In keeping with the cele- bration of the national holiday, Independence Day, Mayor Jane Castor kicked off the first “Boom By The Bay!” The event took place along 2.5 miles of Tampa’s waterfront.
Myesha Shipman was granted an internship with the 13th Judicial Circuit in Decem- ber. The internship helped in her quest to become a practic- ing criminal attorney.
Ms. Ebone “Cruz” Clifton a
well-known
personality
throughout
the Tampa
Bay Area,
joined the
staff of Mayor Jane Castor. She was hired as the Neigh- borhood Coordinator for the City of Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor ap- pointed Attorney Gina Grimes as the new City Attor- ney. She replaced Attorney Sal Territo, who stepped down.
Governor Ron DeSan- tis signed into law a bill that affected the voting rights of convicted felons. The bill stated that before felons can vote, they must satisfy all court
ordered fees.
The Florida State Confer-
ence of Branches and Youth Units of the NAACP joined the federal lawsuit filed on June 28th by the American Civil Lib- erties Union, ACLU of Florida, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF), and Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law.
The acclaimed television show, Saints and Sinners, returned for its most antici- pated fourth season with a new character: Chief Bobbit. The actor portraying the role was Tampa’s own, J. Oscar Simmons.
Women who celebrated 50-year memberships in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., were: Justice Peggy Quince, Maria Mitchell, Pat Miles and Patsy Greene.
Retired Supreme Court of Florida Judge Quince, Maria Mitchell, and Patsy Greene also were lauded for their decades of membership and service to the community.
Mayor Jane Castor
launched “Bridges To Busi- ness” Vendor Certification Tour. The first tour was held at Cyrus Greene Community Center, 2101 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
The Tour was free and open to business owners or their representatives. Space for one-on-one certification consultations was limited.
In a first of its kind pro- gram, local senior executives and CEOs teamed up with the “CEO” at schools – the princi- pal – to see, hear and do the things that public school teachers, staff and students ex- perienced every day.
Skills Center Elite 2028, is a local travel team that placed 12th nationally in the 9 and under category of the AAU Na- tional Championships. The championship tournament was held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando.
Florida A&M University Hall of Fame Coach, A. S. “Jake” Gaither was recog- nized for his role as the win-
of Tampa transplant, Brenda McKenzie Singhal, brand- builder, economic develop- ment expert, and Atty. Mary Richardson-Lowry, of Chicago, two longtime friends looking to pursue their pas- sion.
Dr. Dakeyan “Dre” Graham
was chosen
as the State
of Florida
2020
“Teacher
of the
Year.” Dr. Dre was the Music Teacher at King High School.
Fred Hearns authored It’s Your Move!, is the amazing autobiography of Rev. Brown, the founder of Florida’s first state-wide prison ministry. Hearns took the book title from one of Rev. Brown’s favorite sayings.
Coach Michael Williams accepted an invita- tion to serve as the Head Foot- ball Coach at Middleton High School. A Tampa native, the position allowed him to return home.
According to lottery offi- cials, 51-year-old Gregory Montgomery purchased the $5 ticket from Johan Food Mart, in Tampa. He won “$2,500 a week for life.”
Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr., of the AME denomination, addressed Florida A & M University (FAMU) graduates as the Summer Commence- ment speaker.
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Nu Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Temple Terrace, FL, inducted the officers to lead the organization for the 2019–2021 fiscal years.
The panel of new officers were: Ms. Shatysh Williams, President; Ms. Nakia Sturrup, 1st Vice Pres-
ident; Ms. Chenise Malone, 2nd Vice President; Ms. Mor- gan Blount, 3rd Vice Presi- dent; Ms. Katrina Wrisper-Williams, Secre- tary; Ms. Chiquitta Nash, Treasurer; Ms. Lakecia Street-Sharpe, Treasurer- Secretary; Ms. Glenda Davis, Reporter; Ms. Jas- mine Miles, Parliamentar- ian; Ms. Kim Taylor-Mallard Public Rela- tions; and Ms. Latoya Dou- glas-Morgan, Historian.
AUGUST
The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs has awarded King’s Kids Christian Academy of Tampa, Inc., with accreditation.
The school was founded by Bishop Thomas and Marva Scott, pastor and first lady of 34th Street Church of God.
Former Bay Area TV Jour- nalist, Secily Wilson ex- tended an
invitation to
women in
the Tampa
community
to join her to
“Fall Into
Fabulous.”
Ms. Wilson introduced the non-profit organization she founded – WOW (Women Overcoming With Willpower) Legacy Group, whose mission is to empower, educate, in- spire and transform the lives of women transitioning through life’s adversities.
State Rep. Fentrice Driskell was appointed to serve on the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission. The bipartisan commission was created to lead Florida’s efforts to commemorate the immense
ning coach anniversary “The Game America.”
Census Bureau had to fill. Pastors Tom and Stef Garrett, co-pastors of Impact Church, held their Annual Community Give-a-way Day. The community give-a-way was open to members of the community. There were household items, clothing, and other items for those in need
of them.
In April of this year, a
group of Tampa residents hosted their annual fundraiser to benefit the St. Peter Claver Catholic School. The members of A Positive Image, joined by the Central Park Village Youth Services, presented a check to the school for $25,000.
The family and friends gathered to say goodbye to their loved one, James Alexander Robinson, Sr., who died shortly after noon on June 29th. He was the victim of a hit and run traffic accident. The family asked the driver to come forward.
A local politician, Les Miller, Jr., was ranked #9 on the Florida Politics 25 Most Power Politicians list.
Armature Works, 1910 Ola, hosted “The Tampa Indie Flea” to showcase Tampa’s tal- ent. Booth #96 was occupied by Identity Narrative, Scent Is Art, a cosmetics company fo- cused on perfume and scents. The company is the brainchild
in the 50th celebration of that Changed
of Tampa, Inc., to Develop Com- Tampa, Inc.), hosted a job fair where mem- bers of the community applied for one of many positions the
The CDC (Corporation munities of
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