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Future Miss B-CU Coronation
The Future Miss B-CU Coronation was hosted by the Hillsborough County Chapter of Bethune- Cookman University Alumni Association. The event was held at the College Hill Conference Cen- ter. (Photos by Sylvester Harris)
School Board Member
Tamara Shamburger Is ASALH
Dec. 16 Holiday Honoree
The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History – ASALH – will host an appreciation pro- gram for Hillsborough County School Board Mem- ber, the Honorable Tamara Shamburger on Saturday December 16, 1 p. m. at the Robert W. Saunders Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa. The event is free and open to the public.
“This holiday celebration will pay tribute to School Board Member Sham- burger and to the founder of ASALH, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, in celebration of his birthday,” said Tampa Bay ASALH President Tyna Middleton.
Dr. Woodson founded ASALH in 1915 and the
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TAMARA SHAMBURGER ...ASALH Honoree
Tampa chapter is one of sev- eral active branches through- out the United States.
For more information about ASALH or to RSVP for the upcoming event call (813) 215-3951 or (813) 310-4920.
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Raquel Hunter, presents 2nd run- ner-up trophy to Donasia Curtis.
Escorts for the contestants were Brandon Douglas and Willie Barber, standing. Contestants seated are: Janicia Jordan (crowned 2017 Future Miss B-CU), Donasia Cur- tis (2nd runner-up), Shania Morgan (3rd runner-up) and Kristenia Hurtado (first runner-up).
Gadson Sisters Host Seniors For Thanksgiving
The Gadson Sisters — Johnnie Mae Harris, Betty Broadway, Yvonne Douglas and Henrietta Walton — held their 6th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Luncheon for Seniors on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Temple Crest Community Center. The invitation-only lunch- eon was free for senior citizens.
There was plenty of good food for the 60 plus guests and lots of gospel entertainment. (Pho- tos by Frederick Harris)
event
Chairperson,
The Gadson Sisters invited Carrie Lewis, Sylvia Myrick, and Irene C. Johnson, to enjoy the Thanksgiving meal they prepared.
These guests are: Ocie Butler, Rugenia Meeks, Tommy Lee Miller and Ermie Harris.
The servers for the event were: Felecia Brooks Williams, Julia Gadis, Gerald Camp- bell, Linda Cook and Twila Murray.
Albert Bell, Gloria Sylvester, Geneva Slay- mon, Ralph Mullins, Pastor Byron Brunson, Sr., Deacon Bryant Everett and Rosie Goodall- Rivers.
Hillsborough County Chapter of Bethune-Cook- man University Alumni Asso- ciation, John Douglas, Vice President, left, and Andra Diggs, President.
Special guests were Andre Campbell and his wife, Delora Campbell, who were among the graduates from the first class after Bethune-Cooklman became a University.
Little Gent: Mario Mitchell, II; Little Buds: Kai’Lee Green, Jynasis Allen and Simone Carley.
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