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Local Gospel Artist To
Sing National Anthem At Bucs-Broncos Game
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Priscilla Upshaw, de- scribed as a dedicated and faithful musician, will be deliv- ering the National Anthem on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium when the Tampa Bay Bucca- neers meet the Denver Bron- cos. Kickoff time is 4:05 p. m.
The youngest of 6 siblings, Priscilla is a musician at her home church, Grace Mary M. B. Church, and musician at Ex- citing Central Tampa Baptist Church. Additionally, she is the State Musician for the Progres- sive M & E Baptist Convention of Florida.
She praises the Lord and “gives God the Glory” for her ability to write music, sing, teach music, arrange and play. Because of these gifts, Ms. Up- shaw says she has been pro- vided with so many opportunities. She has sang background for Bobby Roman, Myron Butler, Lowell Pye, Dr. Brenda Jefferson, Marvin Sapp, Lecresia Campbell, Ronald Rosson and many more.
Ms. Upshaw is no stranger to performing and ministering before crowds. She has sung for the Dungy family, Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Vice President Joe Biden and many others.
Her recording career con- sists of recorded singles for Randol Walton (“A Mother’s
Day Tribute”), the ECTBC Choir (“Mary Did You Know”), and a song for Cepeda McKay and NO LIMITS. She can also be found singing background vo- cals for DeLeon Sheffield, Keith Jacobs, Kenny McGee and others.
However, her greatest and most treasured time is singing with her family – The Up- shaw Family Singers: mom and dad, Robert and Rosa Upshaw, and her sisters: Eloise, Roberta, Carolyn. Also, singing with the well- known trio, Upshaw Sisters, that consisted of Sheila, Paulette and Priscilla.
“Having been given this op- portunity to continue building the Legacy of my sisters, Eloise and Sheila, I will con- tinue to persevere, humbly al- lowing God to open doors for continued success for present and future generations of my nieces and nephews and god- children,” she said.
Her sister, Eloise passed in January 2013 and Sheila died in August 2015.
MS. PRISCILLA UPSHAW
Sorority Chosen As Recipient Of ‘Lamp Of Knowledge’ Award
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Monday, October 3rd, members of the community will gather for the presenta- tion of an award to two chap- ters of a local sorority. The event will take place at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Av- enue, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The award presentation is being presented by the Robert W. Saunders Library Founda- tion. The Robert W. Saunders Public Library is a co-sponsor of the event.
This week, the Foundation is celebrating the contribu- tions of the local chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Currently there are four local chapters in Hillsborough County.
The oldest, the Tampa Alumnae Chapter, whose President is Dr. Leslie Brown, came into existence in 1947. As the organization’s membership grew, the Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae Chap- ter, whose President is Ms. Angelica Alexander, came into existence in 2003. Both are graduate chapters of the sorority.
The two collegiate chap- ters are Kappa Iota, which came into existence in 1973, on the campus of the Univer- sity of South Florida. In 2001, the Tau Iota collegiate chapter came into existence on the
DR. LESLIE BROWN President, Tampa Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
campus of the University of Tampa.
As the new chapters came into existence, they collabo- rated to provide the local community historical facts and information about the sorority and the activities of the organization in the Tampa Bay Area. The Deltas also work with young women and provide scholarships to grad- uating seniors.
Additionally, Dr. Paul- ette C. Walker, current Na- tional President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a resident of Tampa.
Fred Hearns, Black His- tory Experience Coordinator of the Robert W. Saunders Li- brary Foundation said this week, the “Lamp Of Knowl- edge Award” will be presented to Ms. Alexander, Presi- dent of the Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter and Dr. Brown, President of the Tampa Alumnae Chapter of
ANGELICA V. ALEXANDER President, Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Hearns further said, “The Black History Experience (BHE) Series was created to honor those in our commu- nity who help preserve the history and accomplishments of Blacks in Hillsborough County. We seek to recognize those who keep Black History Alive,” he said.
Family members, friends, and members of the commu- nity are invited to attend the program and visit one of the few African American Public Libraries and Cultural Arts Centers in the Southeastern United States, Hearns said.
Fred Hearns is the foun- dation’s President Emeritus and Dr. Aaron Smith is president. Ms. Carrie Hurst is the Principal Librar- ian at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library.
The program is free and open to the public.
Meeting
Howard W. Blake Class Of 1967
The Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1967 will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, October 1, 2016, 11 a. m. at the home of King Davenport, 4604 Riverhills Dr., Temple Terrace (33617).
All class members are asked to be present and on time as there are matters of importance to be discussed.
For more information, contact Gwen Andrews (813) 248-1071, Rosita W. Baker (813) 621-1027 or John Bowden (813) 600- 8859.
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