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UNCF Luncheon
The Annual UNCF Luncheon was held at the Tampa Marriott Westshore on February 10th. Dr. Edison O. Jackson, President of Bethune-Cookman University was the guest speaker. (Photos by BRUNSON)
ABC Action News Dr. Edison O. Jackson morning anchor, Deiah of Bethune-Cookman Riley was the Mistress of University was the guest Ceremonies. speaker.
Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., standing, received the “Champion of Education” Award. Some of his family mem- bers were in town to congratulate him. From left to right: Rhonda Wright Hunt, cousin, Tampa; Lolita Wright Bush, sister, Boynton Beach, FL; Veoletta Wright, sister, Boyn- ton Beach; and Ramona Wright, sister, Boynton Beach.
The Tampa Police Dept. had a display at the luncheon. Manning the display were Gig Brown, Assistant to Chief Eric Ward; and Janelle McGregor, Public In- formation Officer, Tampa Police Dept.
Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity who attended the luncheon to support their fraternity brother and honoree, Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr.: left to right, Cedric McCray, Albert Coleman, Cal Johnson, Dr. Samuel Wright, Sr., Rev. Willie Dixon, David Chris-
Also in attendance were: Steve Marshall, Eric Graham and Dr. tian, and Darrell Johnson. Back row, left to right: London Williams, Dexter Lewis, San- Larry Sykes. cho Barrett, and Robert Irvin.
‘Day Of Service’ Awards Presented
‘Day of Service’ awards were pre- sented to several organizations, churches for their participation in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Serv- ice – Not A Day Off, But A Day On’ pro- ject in January.
Dr. Joan Holmes, Special Assis- tant to the President, Hillsborough Community College, and Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr., consultant for the proj- ect, recognized those who participated on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at HCC Ybor Campus. State Senator Daryl Rouson was the guest speaker. (Pho- tos by Frederick Harris)
Tonetha Lewis, Jada Stephens, Jamir Sadiq, Patrick Sneed and Dr. Joan Holmes.
Jamie Wilson and Bianca Berry were at the service.
Dr. Roy Kaplan and Steve Marshall were in attendance.
Nadine Johnson, Dianne Hart, Carrie Jackson and Gwen Myers accepted certificates for their or- ganizations.
Rosemary Dixon and Dr. Samuel L. Wright, Sr.
Representing some of the organizations that received certifi- cates are: Leslie Brown, President, Tampa Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Fredrita Dee Blanks, UR Linked Charities; Angie Fields, Delta Sigma Theta; Iowana Whitman, Delta Sigma Theta; and London Williams, Tampa Alumni Chap- ter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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