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Reality Rapper Draws Fans From All Walks Of Life
Pre-Registration Underway For Free Community/Law Enforcement Workshop
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
If one were to ask Ms. Shqurria Walker to place herself in a single rap category, she couldn’t. And that is be- cause the young lady, known professionally as “K-Ruth, the Female Prophet” at- tracts a mixed audience. Peo- ple from all walks of life listen to her message.
She defines herself as a “Reality Rapper” because she talks about what’s real in life.
The Tampa native said she raps about the things she knows about. Those things in- clude her own personal chal- lenges, she raps about God, and the things a lot of young people are going through.
“I talk about God and I know that there are a lot of young people who are going through some of the same things. It’s hard out there and I try to motivate people to try to help someone else,” she said.
Her manager and pro- moter, Odell said, “She is the poster child for young people and the stuff they are going through. I normally don’t work
SHQURRIA WALKER ... aka K-Ruth, the Female Prophet
with young people. But she lis- tens and the Lord moved in my heart to help her.”
K-Ruth attended the pub- lic schools of Hillsborough County and graduated from Hillsborough High School in 2015. She earned a full schol- arship and attended Tallahas- see Community College. But while the scholarship covered the costs of academics, the struggle to pay for housing and other necessities proved to be too much.
The daughter of Deacon Timothy Walker and Ms. Stacey Lumpkin, K-Ruth
has a younger sister, Elroy- naja. K-Ruth is a member of Grace Mary M. B. Church. She credits Ms. Paulette Up- shaw with “keeping me in church.”
“Everything happens for a reason. The devil keeps trying to block all of my blessings. But I just know that when that hap- pens, something great is going to happen.”
When K-Ruth speaks about God, she said it is real. I grew up in church, so I’m not sounding hypocritical. I’m just talking about things in my life.”
While in school, the young lady majored in Forensics and said she loves that field. She plans to return to school after she regroups. But, music has always been her passion.
She has compiled her first CD entitled “Poetic Confes- sions,” and it was released last month. And, she has standing engagements to per- form.
CLARENCE FORT ...Retired HCSO Deputy will serve as one of the training directors
The next Community and Law Enforcement Workshop (CLEW) is planned for Mon- day and Tuesday, May 22 and 23, 2017 at East Bay High School, 301 N. Lakewood Dr., Gibsonton.
Pre-registration has al- ready begun for the 2-day ses- sion. Those who sign up must commit to attending the two sessions. The deadline to pre- register is Wednesday, May 17,
2017.
The workshop begins at 5
p. m., with the complimentary meal being served at 5:15 p. m. The session ends at 9 p. m. each evening.
The purpose of the work- shop is to unite Law Enforce- ment with citizens of the community; and the venue al- lows citizens to express their concerns and ideas; acknowl- edge and overcome discrimi- nation, with hopes of strengthening the community.
Sponsors of the workshops are: Hillsborough County Board of County Commission- ers, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough County Public Schools, United Way Suncoast and Corpora- tion to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa, Inc.
Pre-registration is required by calling BOCC Commis- sioner Les Miller's Office at (813) 272-5720, or email: jenk- insad@hillsboroughcounty.or g.
Chess Club at the Library
Saturday, April 15, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Riverview - Community Room
Estate Planning: The Four Core Documents
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
6 PM - 8 PM
Seminole Heights - Community Room B
Join Attorney Matthew Wolf, as he discusses the core components of an estate plan, which include a Last Will and Testament, Durable Power of Attorney and Advance Directives (Living Will and Healthcare Surrogate). Learn what each one of these documents does, how they are beneficial, and how they are covered under the Florida Statutes.
Credit Questions and Answers
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
7 PM - 8 PM
Jan Kaminis Platt - Witt Community Room A & B
This program will explore common credit questions and de- bunk misconceptions. Discussion will include evaluating credit offers, avoiding high interest charges, credit cards, and identity theft. Registration recommended. #MSW
To register: https://2017cred.eventbrite.com
Presented by the University of Florida Hillsborough County Extension
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813-273-3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
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