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AT&T To Honor 7 Leaders During UNCF Luncheon
ED NARAIN AT&T Regional Director
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Tuesday, February 20th, members of the com- munity will gather at the Tampa Marriott West- shore. The purpose of the gathering is the 12th Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Luncheon. It will begin at 11:30 a.m.
The keynote speaker for the event is Andrew Young, former U. S. Am- bassador to the United Na- tions. Ms. Deiah Riley will serve as the Mistress of Ceremony.
In addition to the tradi- tional Black History Pro- gram, AT&T will also honor seven local residents. Shar- ing “History By Us,” the event will highlight African Americans in the Tampa Bay Area who have made an impact on their respec- tive communities.
Ed Narain, Regional Director for AT & T said, “AT&T Florida is proud to celebrate the 25th Anniver- sary of its Black History Month Calendar, which has allowed us the opportunity to honor the rich and di- verse history of African Americans from around
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DR. PAULETTE C. WALKER
the state while recognizing the extraordinary contribu- tions made by individuals who, in many cases, are the everyday unsung heroes in our communities.”
The honorees are:
Derrick Brooks, re- tired National Football League football player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is the founder of Der- rick Brooks Charities, Inc. and works in the commu- nity to provide youth with educational programs and opportunities to develop a cultural and social vision. He is the recipient of the Champion of Education Award.
Attorney Arthenia Joyner has accomplished a series of “first” since she launched her professional
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REV. WATSON HAYNES
career. Attorney Joyner is being recognized as the first African American woman from Hillsborough County to serve in both the Florida House of Represen- tatives and the Florida Sen- ate for a total of 16 years. She is the first African American woman to serve as Democratic leader.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Norma Robinson are being recognized for having developed commu- nity initiatives and as- sumed volunteer leadership roles to revive Sulphur Springs. They are also the founders of the Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center Mu- seum.
Dr. Paulette C. Walker is the retired Di-
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rector of Undergraduate Programs and Internships at the University of South Florida, College of Educa- tion. Dr. Walker was also the 25th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Rev. Watson Haynes
is President and CEO of the Pinellas County Urban League.
Ms. Terri Lipsey- Scott is the Executive Di- rector of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African Ameri- can Museum in St. Peters- burg.
In recognition of Black History Month, AT&T has created an African Ameri- can Heritage Calendar that highlights the achieve- ments of 12 leaders in Florida.
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