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State Representative Sean Shaw Joins
600 Students At Jefferson High March To Theater To See Movie ‘Hidden Figures’
Jefferson students march to theater to kick off Black History month.
About 600 students from Jefferson High School marched to a local movie theater to watch ‘Hidden Figures’ as a way to kick off Black History Month.
The movie is based on true events and highlights the story of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jack- son.
The Black women worked for NASA and were instrumental in helping launch John Glenn into orbit.
They showed a country anyone can dream—and dream big. Students in American History and African-American Studies classes walked to the AMC West Shore 14 theaters to sit together,
watch and learn.
Protesters In Ybor City
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
State Representative Sean Shaw (Attorney) said Monday he often wondered what would have been his reaction had he grown up during the Civil Rights era. Sunday afternoon, he had an opportunity to see just what would happen.
After President Donald Trump signed the executive order on Friday banning those from predominantly Muslim countries (namely, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan) from entering the country, Rep. Shaw (District 59) said he was compelled to join “those who were standing up for what is right. We cannot let racism take over our coun- try.”
Rep. Shaw said he saw the facebook posting of the protest planned for Ybor City’s Centen- nial Park and decided he wanted to join them. He was among the first public officials to speak to what he described as “a huge crowd.” He joined
STATE REP. SEAN SHAW
the large crowd that repre- sented several nationalities.
Rep. Shaw said “we’re going to have to be active, loud and be seen. We have to fight with every inch in our bodies so this President will know that we do not approve of what he’s doing.
“He has shown to us in his first 9 days in office that he is not deserving of this office. He’s against everything Amer- ica stands for,” he said.
Black History Month Comes To Life At Senior Centers In February
Hillsborough County Aging Services offers a variety of ac- tivities for adults 50 and over. Visit the Aging Services web- site to view activity calendars and additional center informa- tion, or call Aging Services at (813) 272-5250.
Black History Month
All centers will celebrate Black History Month through- out February with an array of events. Centers will have spe- cial performances, fashion shows, documentaries, and dis- cussions focusing on contribu- tions made by African-Americans in the United States and African cus- toms around the world. Please contact your local center for specific programs, dates, and times.
Flu + You Expo
Hillsborough County’s an- nual Flu + You drive is a part- nership with the National Council on Aging that provides flu education and emphasizes the importance of immuniza- tions, especially for older adults. All centers have free brochures on this important immunization program. For more information, contact Lori Radice at 813-274-6852.
Benefits/Economic CheckUp
Having trouble paying bills, buying food or paying for med- ications? Millions of older adults are missing out on an es- timated $20 billion in free and low-cost support. Hillsborough County Senior Centers can help you find benefits to which you might be entitled. Call one of the centers listed below to set
up your appointment.
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to volunteer? Aging Services Nutrition sites located throughout Hillsborough County are seeking Food Serv- ice Assistant Volunteers to as- sist in serving hot, nutritious midday meals to residents 60 and older. Volunteer benefits include flexible schedule, en- gagement with seniors in a fun, social environment, and the opportunity to impact the com- munity in a positive way.
For more information, con- tact Maria Bridgewater at (813) 635-8066 or apply on- line.
Centers throughout Hillsbor- ough County will be offering a variety of programs throughout the month. For more informa- tion visit the website or call the centers to learn more.
Brandon Senior Center - 612 N. Parsons Ave. in Bran- don; (813) 635-8066
Lutz Senior Center - 112 First Ave. NW in Lutz; (813) 264- 3804
Oaks at Riverview Senior Center - 101 E. Kirby St. in Tampa; (813) 272-6829
Progress Village Nutrition Dining Center - 8701 Progress Blvd.
Sterling Heights Nutrition Dining Center - 11706 Williams Road in Thonotosassa; (813) 914-4016
Town ’N Country Senior Cen- ter - 7606 Paula Drive in Tampa; (813) 873-6336
Wimauma Senior Center - 5714 North Street in Wimauma; (813) 671-7672
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