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‘Black Panther’ Moviegoers
The opening 3 weeks ago of Black Panther inspired so many to come together to celebrate the super-hero movie. Folks in Tampa went to the theatres in groups to enjoy the movie. (Pho- tos by Julia Jackson)
Activist Hopes Legislators Will Pass Gun Control Laws
Dr. Muton Lawton hosted a coming out party at the Lois Ave. Hilton Hotel.
Dancing artist, RoNeia Lurrin-Rogers and Van Peo- ples were also among the guests.
Karan Crum-Thomas and Allen LaMont were dressed to enjoy the movie.
Cleveland and Doris Mar- tin were among the guests at the Hilton.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Nikolas Cruz is accused of walking into the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School at 2:30 p.m. He is said to have pulled the fire alarm and opened up with a AK-15 as students and teachers filed out.
In the aftermath of the shooting, 14 students and 3 teachers were killed. An addi- tional 14 others injured.
The shooting has once again brought the subject of gun control to the forefront. Many people are calling for a ban on assault-type rifles and the sale of bump stocks.
Monday, the State Senate narrowly passed legislation pertaining to gun control. If signed by the governor, the bill increases the age in which firearms can be purchased, im- poses a 3-day waiting period on certain firearms, and bans the sale of bump stocks.
Ms. Vivian Heyward,
long time community activist
MRS. VIVIAN HEYWARD ... Community Activist
said, “I pray that the legislators pass gun control measures that will demand stricter guidelines to purchase any type of weapon, especially assault ri- fles. No one seems to want to address the NRA or stop taking contributions from them for their political gain.
“I have fought tirelessly for the past 23 years against gun violence. However, the number of senseless killings continue to grow week after week and month after month. It is so sad
that it has come to this,” she said.
She continued to say, “In addition to illegal guns being plentiful on the street, they can also be obtained at gun shows, pawn shops, and in unsecured cars for guns to land in the hands of the wrong person.”
For several years, Mrs. Heyward has held annual candlelight vigils for the vic- tims of gun violence.
She further suggested that parents talk to their children about gun safety. If ‘someone sees something, say some- thing.’
“Parents should also warn their children about making threats to harm anyone be- cause they could be arrested, especially if it is pertaining to school.
“This is not a joke. This is serious, so take all precautions necessary to help prevent an- other tragedy. The time is now to help put a stop to gun vio- lence in our communities,” she said.
Like so many
Motea Rhettler dressed in her African attire.
others,
This group of ladies also enjoyed the movie at University Square Mall. Gloria Kelly, Martha Joyner, Mother Tyson, Julia Jackson, Janette Williams and Thelma Staffold.
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