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2018 In Review
MAY
Police
Chief
tant Treasurer, Celeste Gib- bons-Peoples, President, Bobby Bowden, Founder of the City of Tampa Black His- tory Committee, Debbie Mercer, Treasurer, Ferraro Jacobs, La Chone Doch, Anthony McGee, Tom For- ward, Frank Woodard, and Mark Wilfalk.
Dwight DuBose was re- leased from prison after serv- ing 17 years, 1 month and 28 days for a murder he did not commit. He was freed by DNA and said he was not bitter.
Sylvester “Sug” Harris
died after a brief bout with cancer. Harris was a long- time, popular Sentinel pho- tographer.
Sheriff Chad Chronis- ter promoted 16 deputies at the Hillsborough County Sher- iff’s Office. Major James Bradford was promoted to the rank of Colonel, becoming the first African American to reach that level of command in the history of the office.
A historic marker was placed to honor, Mrs. Fotuen Taylor Ranson, the woman in which the Fortune Street Bridge was named after. Mrs. Ranson was a former slave and the wife of Her- nando County former slave Benjamin Taylor.
Ms. Doris Cannon cele- brated her 75th birthday with a surprise party given by her family and friends.
A marker denoting the his- toric sit-in at the Woolworth’s Lunch Counter was placed on the site of the former business. It was the site where 50 teenagers and young adults held a sit-in on February 29, 1960. The group was led by then Tampa NAACP Youth President Clarence Fort.
Kelviyana Walker was
ranked third in her graduating class at Armwood High School. In addition to earning her high school diploma, Ke- viyana also earned her AA de- gree from Hillsborough Community College during the same week. Her plans were to continue her education at the University of Florida.
After a rash of school shootings, local law enforce- ment increased security at Hillsborough County Schools.
Illness claimed the lives of two sisters, three days apart. Mrs. Mary Collins, 70, died on May 15, 2018. Her sister, Mother Maggie L. Hagins, 76, died o0n May 18, 2018.
Ms. Estella Gray was hired to serve as the Director of Communications at the Hillsborough County State At- torney’s Office. She replaced Attorney Rena Frazier.
Tampa Electric announced plans to close the Big Bend Power Station. It was the site where five people, Christo- pher Irvin, Antonio Navarrete, Frankie Lee Jones, Armando Perez, and Engineer Michael Mc- Cort died in an industrial ac- cident.
JUNE
Mrs. Rosa McKinzy Cambridge, RN, BSN, grad- uated with another degree. She earned her Master’s De- gree in Ministry from Warner University, in Lake Wales.
Ms. Sophia Hector,
MPH, CPH, became the recip- ient of the prestigious “40 Under 40 Leaders In Health” Award. It was presented by the National Minority Quality Forum.
Mrs. Elvira Pinder cele- brated being a musician for 74 years. She was honored for her service at her home church, First Baptist Church of College Hill.
Mrs. Bettye Greene Johnson, community ac- tivist, died after a brief illness.
She had served with the City of Tampa for more than 36 years. Cancer claimed the life of Alan Dale Anderson. An- derson slipped away sur- rounded by family and friends
in Atlanta, Georgia.
Mrs. Delores “Dee” Williams celebrated her 80th birthday. The event was held at the Seminole Heights Fam- ily Life Center.
The Service organization, Men of Vision, Inc., paid trib- ute to several men who were given the title of “Legends And Gamechangers.” Those individuals were: James Cole, Henry “Shake” Washington, for- mer Tampa Police Chief Eric Ward, former Fire Chief Thomas Forward, and Jeff Eakins, Hillsborough County School District Superintend- ent.
Dr. JaMia Washington
earned a fellowship to the Uni- versity of South Florida.
Ms. Susan Valdes, a longtime member of the Hills- borough County School Board resigned. She announced plans to seek a different elected position.
Dr. Sylvia Marion Car- ley, a popular retired educa- tor, died suddenly. Dr. Carley was 72-years-old.
Members of the University of South Florida, Board of Trustees, re-elected banker Brian Lamb to serve as their Chairman. He was first elected to the position in 2016.
The Derrick Brooks Chari- ties took 15 teenagers to the National Conference On The Prevention Of Crime In The Black Community. Among those who attended the con- ference were: Darrell Daniels, Executive Director, Arjenayh Pewu, LaSarah Hargove, India Green, India Philon, Zakaya Green, Kae’Ziana Owens, Tamia Brooks, and Racine Seide.
Jonathan Chris Buie,
38, died after suffering a stroke.
Gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum, cam- paigned in Tampa. Gillum was the current Mayor of Tal- lahassee.
The Tampa Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc., elected a new slate of of- ficers. The newly elected offi- cers were: Polemarch, Robert Irvin, Vice Polemarch Roland Daniels, Keeper of Records Collis Ivery, IV, As- sistant Keeper of Records Tim Holleman, Keeper of Ex- chequer Marcus Sloan, As- sistant Keeper of Exchequer, John Bowden, Strategus Kelvin Hooks, Lt. Strategus Bianco Berry, Historian Jearl Lett, Reporter Rick Brown, and MTA Chairman, Albert Coleman.
Family and friends gath- ered to help Mrs. Sarah Townsend at a Birthday of Praise Celebration. The cele- bration was in honor of her 99th birthday.
The Tampa Coalition Of 100 Black Women presented scholarships to 8 young ladies. The recipients were: Connish Broughton, Gelisa Evans, Adesuwa “Desu” Imudia, Nyani Mason, Tia Dotson, Leilanie Roberts, Alberta Simmons, and RoAnn Wa- terman.
Second Lt. Marcus Holton graduated from the U. S. Army Flight School. The ceremony was held at the U. S. Army Aviation Center of Ex- cellence in Fort Rucker, Ala- bama.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- ity, Inc., Gamma Theta Omega Chapter honored its Silver and Gold members. The honorees were: Mrs. Geraldine McK- innon Twine, (Silver), Mrs. Caridad Arenas Johnson, (Golden), Ms. Alveta Buck- ley Maultsby, (Golden), Mrs. Thelma Shuman, (Golden), Mrs. Frances Carr Sykes, (Silver), Mrs. Gloria Adams Andrews, (Silver), Ms. Kathy Smith Robinson, (Silver), Ms. Pa- tricia Aunnette Cooper, (Silver), Attorney Carolyn House, (Silver), Mrs. Arlita Harris Bryant, (Silver), Dr. Cosette Green Whitmore, (Silver), and Ms. Karla Cooper Moore, (Silver).
Tampa
Brian Dugan promoted 21 officers. Three of them were African American.
Attorney Pamela Robinson hosted the 3rd An- nual Fundraiser for Aaron’s House. Named in honor of her late son, Aaron Robinson, Attorney Robinson created the event to address those suf- fering from mental illness, their caretakers, and families.
Aaron Robinson died on April 3, 2014.
Ms. Melanie S. Williams was appointed to the HART Board by Mayor Bob Buckhorn. Ms. Williams was the Senior Vice President of Frontier Commu- nications, South Region.
Mayor Bob Buckhorn promoted Assistant Chief Nick Locicero to replace re- tiring Fire Chief Thomas Forward.
A groundbreaking cere- mony was planned for Renais- sance At West Tampa. The new structure will be located on property formerly known as the North Boulevard Homes Public Housing Complex.
The City of Tampa Black History Committee held its 3rd Golf Tournament. Committee members were: Arthur Parker, Cedric McCray, Wanda Thompson, Assis-
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