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Local Events
Local Group To Perform African Version Of ‘Cinderella’
Tampan To Be Recognized At Honors Convocation
Wilbert Malphus, III, a student at Alcorn State Univer- sity, will be among students who will be recognized as a ‘dean’s scholar’ on Thursday, March 23, 2017, for their academic achievements. The letter sent to family members says, “Wilbert will be honored for his grade point average of 3.5-3.99 within a single semester...”
Alcorn will have its 75th Bian- nual Honors Convocation, which gives the university the opportunity to recognize the high academic achievement of its students.
Wilbert, III is the son of Wilbert “Cho-Choo” Mal- phus, Jr. and Shawna Carter. His paternal grandpar-
WILBERT MALPHUS, III
ents are Wilbert and Patricia Malphus.
An outstanding baseball player for Alcorn, he expects to graduate in December 2017.
by the entire community.
With pulsating rhythms and mesmerizing dance move- ments, Kuumba Dancers & Drummers weave a folktale of a young girl, Timini from Sene- gal who admires a young man in the village, but is envied by
her mean stepsisters. Jackson invites the com-
munity to come experience this traditional tale of Timini's ad- venturous journey through African dance, music and sto- rytelling.
Coffee, tea and decadent desserts will be served. There is an admission fee. Visit timini.eventbrite.com.
KUUMBA DANCERS AND DRUMMERS
The Kuumba Dancers and Drummers will be performing an African version of Cin- derella on Sunday, March 26, 2017, when they present Ti- mini.
The event will be held at the
Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association, 2005 N. Lamar Ave., 4-6 p. m.
According to Myron Jack- son, leader of the group, Ti- mini is a Black History Month production worthy of viewing
Bus Trip To Harry T. Moore Museum
The Tampa Florida Chapter of the Afro-American Historical Genealogical Society is sponsoring a bus trip to tour the Harry T. Moore Museum in Mims, Florida.
The trip is planned for Saturday, May 20, 2017, but the deadline to reserve a seat is April 25, 2017. For additional information, contact Andria Wimberly, (813) 907-6978.
Moore, a civil rights activist and president of the Brevard County branch of the NAACP, was killed along with his wife, Harriette, on Christmas Eve in 1951 after a bomb was placed under their home.
Gospel Event
A Celebration To Honor Elder George Streets’ 60 Years In Gospel Ministry
The Palm River Church of God in Christ, Elder Willie Fowler, Pastor, was the site of the celebration to honor Elder George Streets, Sr. and his 60 years in gospel ministry. In addition to being musician, who played several instruments, Elder Streets sang and many groups and was a messenger of the gospel. (Photos by Julia Jackson)
Elder George Streets, Sr. and his sons at the celebration: Jae Williams Streets, Jimmy Streets, Joseph Streets, Cory Streets, George Streets, and Elder George Streets, Sr., seated. Not shown, James Streets. (Photo by Streets & Streets Photography)
Pooh and the Inspirations were among the young groups in attendance.
George Shivers of the Exciting Gospel Warriors and his wife, Noretta Shivers, gave a tribute to Elder Streets.
Kathy Henry was the Mistress of Cere- mony for the program.
Elder Willie Fowler also gave comments.
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