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Pastor Kicks Off Community ‘Be Safe’ Initiative
Pastor Moses Brown, far right, is shown with his grand- sons, Kevan, Fonte, and Arnez.
Allen Temple AME Church Honors Its Graduates On Youth Sunday
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Recently, the news has been filled with encounters with law enforcement that has resulted in the death of a citizen. In many of these in- stances, the victims have been young Black men.
In an attempt to help keep young adults safe, Pas- tor Moses Brown has launched a new initiative in the community. He is pass- ing out cards with instruc- tions on how to “be safe” during encounters with po- lice officers.
Pastor Brown said, “No parent wants to learn that his or her child is not coming home. And no par- ent wants to know that the child’s death could have been avoided. I’m praying that this will save a life and that no other mother has to lose a child during an en- counter with police.”
The card is filled with common sense tips that peo- ple may forget at the spur of the moment. But, he hopes that the information will be retained by those who read
it. He is even planning on placing the cards in back-to- school packets for elemen- tary school-aged youngsters.
Pastor Brown said, be- fore leaving home to make sure that you have your li- cense, registration, and in- surance card and to make sure the information is eas- ily accessible.
“If you are stopped, don’t run! Make sure your hands are visible at all times, and if you need to retrieve infor- mation, you let the officer know what you are doing. Your entire future hinges on that moment.”
He further stated, if you are stopped by police to: stay calm and in control of your words, don’t argue with the officer, be respectful and po- lite, and remember that any- thing you say or do can be used against you.
Pastor Brown is en- couraging others to join in this initiative that is spon- sored entirely by Feed Our Children Ministries.
For additional informa- tion about the initiative or to contact Pastor Brown call (813) 784-1021.
Front row: Zoe Lewis and Ava Brown. Second row: Daryle Floyd, Nahum Hill, Lora Dou- glas, and Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Pastor. In the rear: Cambre’ Williams, Brendan Lee, Devon Mitchell, Andre Gunn, Bryce Moragne, Michael Sawyer, Dr. Orlando Goodwin and Nakelia Wilson. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)
Allen Temple AME Church, bka as the A-team, has done it again. They are showing the favor of God through their academic growth and future endeav- ors. This God-loving church proudly acknowl- edged the 2017 graduates in its annual youth day pro- gram. These graduates range from pre- school to college.
Preschool Graduates: Ava Brown is a gradu- ate of Discovery Point Pre- school. Zoe Lewis is a graduate of Montessori Preschool and was named the class Valedictorian be- cause of her first grade level reading ability. Lau- ryn Parks is a graduate of Brighter Star Preschool. These adorable young ladies will begin Kinder-
garten in the fall.
High School Graduates: These handsome and
bright young men will begin their future endeav- ors by attending summer classes. Markeem Ar- mando Bell and Bryce Edward Moragne will enjoy their lives as students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Bell is majoring in Sports Management and Mor- agne in Business.
Daryle Vernon Floyd, II and Michael David Sawyer are excited to begin their academic ca-
reer as students at Florida Atlantic University. Floyd is majoring in Business and/or Psychology and Sawyer in Business Man- agement.
College Graduates: Ms. Lora Nichelle Douglas is a graduate of Brewster Technical College and is certified in Employa-
bility Skills training. Nahum John Hill is a
graduate of University of Central Florida. He will continue his graduate stud- ies in Health Services Ad- ministration in the fall. Brendan Jamal Lee is a graduate of Florida Agri- cultural and Mechanical University with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health. He will continue his studies in graduate school.
Devon S. Mitchell is a Cum Laude graduates of Johnson and Wales Uni- versity the Providence Campus. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Crimi- nal Justice. His future will consist of Law Enforce- ment and Law school.
Ms. Cambre’ Imani Williams is a Cum Laude graduate of Bethune- Cook- man University with Bach- elor’s in Chemistry. She will continue her studies at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ma- joring in Pharmacy.
Ms. Nakelia Wilson
is a Cum Laude graduate of Bethune-Cookman Univer- sity with Bachelor’s in
Business Administration and Marketing. She will continue her Master’s stud- ies at Florida State Univer- sity.
Ms. DeBorah Floyd is a Cum Laude graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with Bachelor’s in Nursing. Her future includes completing her requirements to be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant Army Reserve Nurse.
Ms. Deidra N. Good- win is a graduate of Florida Gulfcoast Univer- sity with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies.
Ms. Yolanda D. Goodwin is a graduate of Norwich University with a Master’s in Diplomacy with a focus on International Commerce.
Andre Marcellus Gunn is a Cum Laude graduate of Grambling State University with a Master’s of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. His fu- ture consists of doing Criminal Justice field work with juveniles.
Virgil Elkins, Jr. is a graduate of Arkansas State University with a Master’s in Public Administration.
Dr. Orlando Good- win is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. His future consists of be- coming a School Adminis- trator.
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Housing Authority Of The City Of Tampa
Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 8:30 a. m. at the Administration Offices, 5301 West Cypress Street, Tampa 33607.
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