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Job Fair And Resource Expo Is Thursday
Teenager Chosen As ‘Caring Award’ Recipient
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The name of N’Jhari Jackson is not only known in the Tampa Bay Area, it is known na- tionwide. And, so are his accomplishments.
On October 14th, N’Jhari and his mother, Ms. Lashina Lewis, will visit Long Beach, California, where N’Jhari will be presented the 2017 Caring Award. It will be presented by the Caring Institute at their 30th Annual Caring Award Ceremony.
N’Jhari began his crusade to help others as a 6-year-old. He was at a local hospital when he met another child who was frightened. He gave the child his stuffed animal and that was the beginning of his Pajama Buddy Voyage Foundation.
Since that time, with the support of his mother, N’Jhari has continued to make a dif- ference in the community. His efforts have not gone unnoticed and he has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations.
Several years ago, the young man created “Njs-Love-To-The Rescue” project. It was created to reduce Sudden Cardiac Arrest in student athletes and youth in the community.
The project came into existence after he de- cided to become an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 142.
As his major project, N’Jhari decided to obtain AED (Automated External Defibrilla- tors) for his school. But, after raising the money for the life-saving equipment, N’Jhari learned that no one was trained to use the equipment, although it was required on cam- pus,
Not to be deterred, his next step was to raise funds to provide the training. Since the inception of the program, N’Jhari has helped to certify more than 50 adults in CPR, First- Aid, and AED use.
He continues to provide AEDs to youth sports organizations. His most recent donation was to the St. Petersburg Rattlers Football and
N’Jhari Jackson is shown with his mother, Ms. Lashina Lewis displaying one of many awards and commendations he has received.
Cheer Organization.
Some of his acknowledgements include: be-
coming an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, being chosen as one of two Florida students chosen as recipients of the “Pruden- tial Spirit of Community” Award; and being chosen as one of four students to partic- ipate in the Arlington Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony last May.
N’Jhari was also selected as the recipient of a 4-year scholarship during Hispanic His- tory Month in October 2016; he has been cho- sen as a Community Hero by the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation last November, and he won the scholarship as a middle school student for an essay he submitted in the statewide con- test.
N’Jhari is currently an 11th grade student at Carrollwood Day School and a member of the football team.
Red Carpet USA Enter- tainment and Events is host- ing another Job Fair and Resource Expo. The event is Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 at the American Legion Post 5, 3810 W. Kennedy Blvd., 10 a. m. – 2 p. m.
There is free admission and free parking. Those who have planned the event say there are several companies with employment opportuni- ties who will be on hand wait-
ing to hire. There will be full time and part time positions available.
Those who come can also sit in on a free resume’ review and writing class, and have access to computers. Repre- sentatives from Dress For Success will be there to assist with appearance for the job interview.
For additional informa- tion, please call (813) 943- 8583.
African American Greats Come To Life At Library
INDIA C. DAVISON
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Ms. Carrie Hurst,
Principal Librarian at Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Branch Li- brary, is excited about an up- coming event that will come to life in the library.
“African American Greats Tour,” presented by Stage Works and sponsored in large part by Wells Fargo Bank, will be presented at the library on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 6 p. m.
Two professional actors, India C. Davison and Joshua Goff, will perform monologues as 5 notables of African American History and how they struggled to overcome prejudice and racial barriers to excel in their chosen fields.
Ms. Davison recently moved to Tampa after grad- uating from Barry University in Miami, where she re- ceived her BFA.
Goff studied theatre at the University of South
JOSHUA GOFF
Florida. He has been per- forming in professional the- atre in the Bay area for the last 20 years. He has been performing with Stage Works African American Greats touring show for the last 15 years.
The actors will portray:
Mary Jane McLeod Bethune (1875-1955, edu- cation); Dr. Charles Drew (1904-1950, science and re- search); Madam C. J. Walker (born as Sarah Breedlove, 1867-1919, business and philanthropy); Jackie Robinson (1919- 1972, sports, broke color barrier); and Rosa Parks (1913-2005, seamstress and Civil Rights activist). These individuals used their talents to break color barriers and advance Civil Rights.
“This program was put together by Stage Works and gifted to us,” Mrs. Hurst said. “We’re excited and we want the community to join the excitement.”
Meeting
Greenridge And Delaney Creek Association To Meet
Greenridge and Delaney Creek monthly association meeting will be held Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 7 p. m. The meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Emanuel P. Johnson Commu- nity Center, 5858 South 78th Street Tampa, Florida 33619. All concerned residents are in- vited to attend.
The Mission of the associa- tion is, "We the residents of Greenridge and Delaney Creek envision a community where people have a strong sense of se- curity and everyone takes pride in where they live."
The Coordinator is Mrs. Ola Lott Mitchell.
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