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Local Baltimore Native Disturbed By Riots
‘Stop The Violence’ March Held In Sulphur Springs
BY LEON B. CREWS Sentinel Staff Writer
It is really painful for Don- ald L. Dowridge, local moti- vational speaker, to see the turmoil in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.
“I grew up in Baltimore during a rough period of gang activity, drugs, and a lot of vi- olence. I became optimistic that those old days were gone.
“I’ve been in constant con- tact with some of the leaders in Baltimore to see how I can be of assistance with the youth there. Now, I’m waiting on a response from the Baltimore City Council and other branches of leadership.”
Dowridge said he has love for his city and he carries Bal- timore in his heart no matter where he goes.
“I look back to 1968 and re- member that period of dark- ness so vividly.”
Dowridge invites every- one to visit his Facebook page to read his message to the people of Baltimore in an effort to help them heal.
“It hurts me deeply that we
Donald L. Dowridge holds a copy of USA Today with the headlines of what’s going on in his hometown.
are still hurting each other back home, and there’s so much anger among the young people.
“For the past 23 years, I’ve worked hard to mentor and motivate the young people in Tampa. Now, it looks like it’s time for me to take it back to my hometown and see if I can be a part of the rebuilding and healing.”
Sending out the message that everyone in Sulphur Springs wants to see the senseless violence stop, resi- dents joined Tampa Police
Kim, Delores and De- jonae took part in the march.
and other officials for a
“Stop The Violence”
March.
(PHOTOS BY BRUNSON)
Joining in were: Mar- cheta Williams, George Williams, Dejanira Cruz, and Officer Joann Stinyard, Director of RICH House.
Residents in Sulphur Springs marching in unity.
Local Author Holds Her First Book Signing
On Sunday, April 12th, the public was in- vited to the first book signing for Everlecia Taylor. The book, “Thriving Tool,” was available to the more than 150 people who came to Sistah Beauty Salon on Cass Street.
(PHOTOS BY
BRUNSON)
Hannah Ames and Jose Uruena.
Everkesia Tay-
Ronkeria Mar-
EVERLECIA TAYLOR ...Author
Sharvettye and LeQuay Blackwell.
Deshawn Brown and Cora Clanton came to the book signing.
lor and Malphus.
Saniya
cus and Taylor.
Necie
Joining the
Sulphur Springs resi- dents at the ‘Stop The Violence’ march were: Jaylene, Keema and Al- lani.
other
Holding a copy of Everlecia’s new book are: Everett, Fatima, Everlecia, Everett, Sr. Quecie, Everkesia, and Ever.
In this photo are: Elise Harris, Brittaney Crum, and Shanavahia Stubs.
In this photo at the book signing are: Necie, Willetta, Jose, Quicie, Everlecia, Everkesia, Elise, Kecie and KeKe.
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