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CELEBRATING OVER 72 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY
VOL. 72 NO. 48 FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 40 PAGES 75¢
Federal Judge Gives 5 Gang Members 19 Life Sentences
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New Affordable Housing Director Hired By County
State Attorney Says He Wants To Make A Difference
Thonotosassa Man Charged With Killing His Cousin
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AME BISHOP IS SPEAKER FOR HERITAGE LUNCHEON
The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival held its Heritage Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, January 18th. The luncheon was held at the University Area Center Development Complex. This year’s theme was: “Cele- brating Our Leaders.” The guest speaker was Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the 117th elected and conse- crated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. From left to right at the luncheon were: Ruby Jackson, co-chair, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival; Dr. Joan Holmes, Hillsborough Community College; Bishop McKenzie; Dr. Samuel Wright, University of South Florida retired official; and William Sanders, co- chair, Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. See story on page 1-B. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre)