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FLORIDA SENTINEL FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022
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Businessman To Host Hip Hop Music Fest And Car Show During Easter Weekend
BY GILBERT BRINSON Sentinel Writer
Hey, hey Tampa Bay, let’s welcome the joy of the Spring season by joining Marlon Wright of “A Wright Hand Up / 1828 Entertainment”, as he presents “Our Hip- Hop” Music Fest & Car Show.’ The event will be held on April 16th, (Easter week- end) at Perry Harvey, Sr. Park located near downtown Tampa.
Mr. Wright, is a native of the city and has dedicated countless hours to commu- nity endeavors. Whether it involves bicycle giveaways, food distribution during the holidays or organizing com- munity events for back to school, he has supported and invested in the community.
Wright and his wife, have spent the last 10 years building a successful busi- ness portfolio. An entrepre- neur with a keen business sense, his interests include entertainment, a night club, pharmacy and a restaurant.
ing will become an annual event.
Wright has planned an afternoon of fun and enter- tainment with performances by many of Tampa’s own Hip-Hop artists. The lineup includes, LA The Goat, Tampa Tony and Khia. The car show will include re-
stored classics and show cars from around the state and re- gion, with music by DJs from Tampa’s radio airways and night club scene.
Security will be provided by the City of Tampa Police Dept. and there will be food trucks to provide refresh- ments for all to enjoy.
MR. AND MRS. MARLON WRIGHT ....Owners of A Wright Hand Up/1828 Entertainment
He was born and raised in Tampa and has a special con- nection to the community and a special interest in its youth. Through his business
ventures he has sought to provide services and enter- tainment to the community.
The music fest and car show is something he is hop-
Unveiling Sign Ceremony For Les Miller, Jr. Center
The Unveiling Sign Ceremony, honoring the Honorable Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr. was held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the site of the sign, 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Several elected officials, county commissioners and family members attended the unveiling of the Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr. All People's Community Park and Life Center. (Photos by BRUNSON)
Hillsborough County Commissioners who joined former Commissioner Les Miller were: Stacy White, Harry Cohen, Gwen Myers, Former Hillsborough County Commis- sioner Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr., and Commissioner Ken Hagan.
Family members on hand for the unveiling wee: Tempestt Harper, Taylor Akins Lewis, Cierra Bland, Lesley Miller, III (blocked); Thomas Harper, Jr., Le'Jean Harper, Kameron Miller (blocked); Thomas Harper, Sr., Lesley Miller, IV, Gwendolyn Miller, and Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr.