Florida Sentinel 3-12-21

CELEBRATING OVER 75 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY!
Interest Renewed In Black History Of Tampa Bay
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VOL. 75 NO. 104
Tampa Native Using Chaplain Skills To Assist At Capitol
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FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2021
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Esports Partnership Is A Game Changer For Skills Center
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Officer Sacrifices His Life To Save Others
Businesswoman Finds Niche In Unique Scrubs
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Jury Acquits Man In Murder Of Transgender
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CITY OF TAMPA EMPLOYEE HONORED AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH KICKS OFF
March is Women’s History Month and the City of Tampa kicked off the month by honoring one of its own – Mrs. Ida Walker. On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Mrs. Walker received the Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award, during a ceremony at Lykes Gaslight Square Park. Mrs. Walker is joined by family members at the event. From left, Gloria Riley; Krystal Brown, sis- ter; honoree’s mother, Sandra Lockett; honoree, Ida Walker; husband, Jimi Walker; son, Desmond Walker; Robin Lockett, sis- ter; and Marcus McDougle. Daughter, Regina Thomas, not shown. See full story on Page 8-A (Photograph by BRUNSON)