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BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM PAYS TRIBUTE TO MUSIC

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM PAYS TRIBUTE TO MUSIC     The City of Tampa Black History Committee held its Black History Month Celebration on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Tampa Convention Center. This year’s theme for the well attended event was “Celebrating the Power of Music: Past and Present.” Professor Lyman Brodie, center, a […]

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Organization Gives Pointers To Those Working On Airport Expansion

Organization Gives Pointers To Those Working On Airport Expansion On January 21, 2016, the Tampa Bay Community Advocacy Committee (TBCAC) held a ‘Meet and Greet’ for prime and sub-contractors working on Tampa International Airport’s Expansion Project. The event was to prepare them for a job fair that will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 […]

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WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION HOSTS VISION BOARD WORKSHOP

WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION HOSTS VISION BOARD WORKSHOP A popular activity in the community is the Vision Board. Participants are encouraged to pull together the vision of their lives. Those who attend the events come with magazines, photos, poster boards – whatever is needed to prepare their vision. On Sunday, January 24, 2016, Successful Women Around Tampa […]

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YOUNG MEN ATTEND LUNCHEON FEATURING ACTIVIST DICK GREGORY

YOUNG MEN ATTEND LUNCHEON FEATURING ACTIVIST DICK GREGORY  The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Luncheon was held on January 20th at the University Area Community Development Center. The keynote address was delivered by civil rights activist Richard “Dick” Gregory. The audience was overwhelmed with his speec. Among the young men […]

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Police Locate Person Of Interest In Club Shooting

11 February 2016

CLUB RAYNE               The Tampa Police Department is continuing its investigation into a fatal shooting last Saturday. The shooting resulting in the deaths of two young Tampa men and left 6 other patrons injured. According to police, operators received the first 9-1-1 call about the shooting at Club Rayne, 8123 N. Nebraska Avenue, at […]

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Former Coach Leaves Message Of ‘Dignity’ With Players

11 February 2016

  DETECTIVE SGT. REGINALD ROBERTS, SR. Former Head Football Coach of Zephyrhills High School   BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor   For six years, Detective Sgt. Reginald Roberts, Sr., served a dual role in the Zephyrhills community. He was the head coach of the Zephyrhills High School football team and a member of […]

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Annual Grandmothers Valentine’s Gala Planned

11 February 2016

              Ms. Tonya Lewis, founder of Children With A Vision, left, and Mrs. Sheliah Youngblood, founder of Our Sisters, Our Friends, are hosting the event.   Two local founders of service organization have joined forces to celebrate grandmothers. The event, entitled “Grandmother Valentine’s Day Gala” is purposely being tied with Valentine’s Day Celebration. “Give […]

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Employees Recognized For Putting Safety First

11 February 2016

              Several employees of Duke Energy were recently recognized for putting safety first on the job.   Duke Energy recognized 14 employees during a recent award presentation held in Tampa for their safety efforts across Florida. Four were from the Tampa Bay area. Safety is Duke Energy’s number one priority and a responsibility shared […]

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Reports: Seattle RB Marshawn Lynch Has Not Spent Any Of His $49M NFL Salary

11 February 2016

     Marshawn ‘Beastmode’ Lynch is a wealthy man with or without football. If this turns out to be the last year that Marshawn Lynch played football, he will have a nice nest egg to retire with. It’s rumored that “Beastmode” hasn’t spent one penny of the reportedly $49.7 million he’s earned while playing in […]

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Super Bowl MVP Can Cash In On NFL’s Biggest Game

11 February 2016

Vonn Miller is an unrestricted free agent.   It was a “crazy night” for Von Miller in the hours after the Broncos linebacker gave one of the greatest defensive performances in Super Bowl history. It’s even crazier to think that one month from now, when The Super Bowl MVP becomes an unrestricted free agent, he’ll […]

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Derek Fisher Fired By New York Knicks

11 February 2016

  Derek Fisher was fired by New York Knicks president, Phil Jackson on Monday. Phil Jackson dropped his hand-picked coach, but his triangle isn’t going anywhere. The Knicks president met with the media Monday about an hour after canning Derek Fisher, a midseason decision that Jackson indicated was rooted in, among other things, a fractured […]

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After Loss, Ex-NFL Player Resorts To Calling Cam A ‘Boy’

11 February 2016

Cam Newton at the press conference after the Super Bowl loss. Bill Romanowski calls Cam a ‘Boy’. Following the Carolina Panthers’ loss to the Denver Broncos at Super Bowl 50, ex-NFL player Bill Romanowski took to Twitter to criticize Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton, who appeared solemn at a post-game press conference. Newton, who won his first NFL […]

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CAROLINE

11 February 2016

CAROLINE              It’s an honor to have a name that has been made popular in a song, and this week’s Spotlight feature has such an honor. Caroline never runs out of energy, and is constantly seeking ways to improve herself. When it comes to desire and determination, Caroline has it in abundance, and sometimes others […]

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Kendrick Lamar Says He ‘Wants All’ 11 Wins At Grammys Monday Night

11 February 2016

  Kendrick Lamar gave a 60 second interview.   The Recording Academy acknowledged Kendrick Lamar‘s brilliance on his sophomore studio album To Pimp a Butterfly with 11 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Rap Performance. I     n an interview with The New York Times, the Compton’s good kid discussed his nods and the category […]

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Ciara Sues Future For $15 Mil For Defamation

11 February 2016

   THEN: Ciara and Future when they were a couple. NOW: Ciara with baby Future and her new man, NFL QB Russell Wilson. They once shared a loving bond which saw them have a son together. But it seems that any traces of good feeling are now long between exes Ciara and rapper Future. According […]

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DMX Revived By Police In Hotel Parking Lot; Released From Hospital

11 February 2016

DMX aka Earl Simmons collapsed in the parking lot without a pulse on Monday.   Rapper DMX was rescued from the brink of death Monday after he collapsed. Famous for his deep, gravelly voice and similarly deep rap sheet, the Westchester native was no longer breathing by the time Yonkers police reached him in the […]

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Lil Wayne Reportedly Owes The IRS $12 Million

11 February 2016

Lil Wayne has a big debt to pay.   Lil Wayne has mended his professional and personal relationship with Baby.  It appears that the Louisiana lyricist has more legal woes. It was reported that the Cash Money MC owes the Internal Revenue Service $12.8 M, this according to The Jasmine Brand. Previously, the “A Milli” musician had amassed a […]

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Beyonce Super Bowl Haters Plan To Protest

11 February 2016

Although many feel that Beyoncé slayed her performance for Super Bowl 50’s halftime show, there is one anonymous organizer who is protesting against the Queen Bey.  Scheduled for February 16th, the event is set to gather outside of NFL headquarters in New York City. The event’s description asks “Are you offended as an American that Beyoncé pulled […]

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Clarence Barr’s Reality On Ice’Dying To Get In’

11 February 2016

Dying To Get In   BY CLARENCE BARR, II   When I first heard about the shooting that occurred at a Tampa strip club last weekend, where 8 people were shot (two of whom died from their injuries), I was disturbed by the unnecessary loss of young life. But, the story became even more personal […]

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13-Year-Old Accidentally Killed By Cousin On Hoverboard

11 February 2016

Orlando Police are reporting that a 13-year-old teenager was killed after his cousin fell from a hoverboard, causing a gun to discharge into the back of the boy’s head. Lavardo Fisher was pronounced dead Monday night after he was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The shooting took place Saturday at a relative’s […]

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Arrest Made In Mini Mart Shooting

11 February 2016

  The Sarasota Police Department has announced the arrest of 49-year-old Terrence Manley on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The charge came as a result of a shooting Tuesday night at the Star Mini Mart, 2950 North Washington Boulevard. Police said Manley and the victim were arguing over a woman when […]

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Student Arrested After Gun Found On Bus

11 February 2016

  The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported that on Wednesday at 8:35 a. m., their office received a 9-1-1 call from someone who said a relative was on a school bus heading for Brandon Alternative School, and had sent a text saying another student was loading a gun on his lap. At the time of […]

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