Allen Temple Inaugural Image Awards Souvenir Journal

Congratulations to the 2017 Image Award Honorees and Allen Temple AME Church

Jennifer and I are overjoyed about the outpouring of love Allen Temple has showered on our family since my arriving as Pastor. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to share with us tonight.

I shared this image award vision with the church and they took off with it. This vision arose from article I read about a meeting between Mother Teresa and Val J. Halamandaris. Since then both Mother Teresa and Val have passed through the door to the next dimension, but their legacy lives on in the recipients of this year’s Image Awards. Our recipients have fed the poor, helped the disabled, and brought the arts to underprivileged kids, given books to underserved kids and more. They’ve all mastered the art of giving back, whatever their age, profession, or path in life. So long as we have people like these, the spirit of caring that sprung into life will never die.

I want to thank Sis. Clara Brasfield, Unity Day Chairperson, and Sister Ellen Moragne Robinson, chairperson for the Image Award Banquet along with their subcommittees for their tireless work. Thank you to the nominating committee chair, Sis. Abby Burkett, and her committee that had the critical task of selecting the recipients for this evening. Much Thanks to our Souvenir Journal Chairperson, Sis. Kim Colston, who along with her committee created a memoir to remind you of the distinguishing attributes of our recipients. We ask that you would patronize the businesses that have supported our efforts. Lastly, congrats to all our recipients, you are phenomenal!

In His Service,

Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr. Visit us at www.sfx2llc.com for your leadership development needs

To the recipients of Allen Temple’s Inaugural Image Awards August 26, 2017

Dear Honorees: Congratulations to the 2017 Image Award recipients on being recognized for your outstanding community accomplishments. It is my pleasure to join the congregation of Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church in publicly acknowledging each of you for your dedication to serving our community.

Your commitment to making our community a better place through your involvement in literature, creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership in the community, in the church, and in civic organizations is commendable. Thank you for all you do to improve the quality of life for our residents.

Your devotion to social justice and activism is a testament to your character and dedicated leadership. Your magnanimous deeds offer inspiration to many, and I am proud to acknowledge your public service and leadership.

Sincerely,

Arthenia L. Joyner, Esq. State Senator, Retired

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Congratulations to Allen Temple A.M.E. Church on our Inaugural Image Awards. How awesome it is for us to recognize the efforts of people in our community and in our church for the outstanding service that they give or that they have given to our community.

There is an old saying "Don't tell me what you can do, show me what you can do." The recipients have truly exemplified what you can do.

I encourage you to keep up the outstanding service. Our children are watching and benefiting from your efforts. May God continue to bless you.

In Service and Leadership, Henry "Shake" Washington Henry “Shake” Washington Retired Area Superintendent for Area 4 Schools.

Candidate for Hillsborough County Public School Board District 6 County Wide

Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church

2017 Inaugural Image Awards

“Honoring our community’s champions of service!”

Master of Ceremonies

Musical Selection

Rev. Dolores J. Cain Pastor, Heritage Christian Community Church

Welcome

Mr. Bruce Curry

Invocation/Blessing Rev. Jacquelyn Bogen St. Luke AME Church

Dinner is Served Music by The Mighty Good and Strong Band The Occasion

Mrs. Abby Burkett

Presentation of the 2017 Image Award Recipients Pastor Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames Jr. Mrs. Felecia Gilmore-Long

Youth Awards

Mr. James Colston Mr. Tykeem McCord Miss Mariah Youngblood

Literature/Creativity Awards Mrs. Casey Curry Dr. Brenda Walker, Esq.

Entrepreneurship Awards Mr. Norman Harris, Esq. Dr. Alfonso L. Lewis Mr. Wilbert Malphus

Mrs. Sonja Wise

Leadership in Community Ms. Evangeline Best Mr. Robert “Pete” Edwards Chief Thomas Forward Ms. Mary James Mr. Edwin Narain Major Willie Parker Chief Eric Ward

Musical Selection Mrs. Sonja Wise

Leadership in Civic and Church Rev. Kirk Bogen Mr. Edward Howard Mrs. Cynthia Jones Mrs. Cora Bell Larkins Ms. Coreatha B. Larkins Mr. Earl McCullough

Business Leadership in Community

Florida Sentinel (Mr. C. Blythe Andrews III, Ms. Kay A. ) George Edgecomb Bar Association (Ms. Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy, Esq.) Open Café (Rev. Dwayne Newkirk) Safe & Sound (Mr. Freddy Barton) Tampa Housing Authority (Mr. Jerome, Ms. Lillian Stringer)

Remarks

Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Senior Pastor Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church

Dance the Night Away

Music by the Mighty Good and Strong Band

MR. JAMES KHARI COLSTON

Mr Tykeem Juwan McCord

Sir James Khari Colston, son of Dwight and Kim Colston and grandson of Willie and Princie Colston, Barbara R. Rouse and the late James Rouse.

Tykeem Juwan McCord was born May 13, 2000 to the proud parents of George and Frances McCord. Tykeem struggled in his early school years.

In the 2nd grade, his teachers believed that he had a learning disability. His parents saw determination. Tykeem questioned why the teachers were so quick to give up on him and place him in a category. His mother made him understand that God is in control. He had to believe within himself and trust God. It was the book of Philippians 4:13 “ I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me” that encouraged him through this process.

James is an inspiring 13 year old that attends Williams IB Middle school 8th grade class where he is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, plays violin and double bass in the orchestra and was a member of the basketball team.

James is a proud member of the A-Team-Allen Temple AME Church, where he is involved in the church school teen group, brain bowl team, Young Peoples Division (YPD), the Anointed Word MIME Ministry, youth usher board and participates in youth day church services. With James involvement in the church and being raised well by his family he has developed an understanding that God wants all of us to do our very best, love and respect others and give back to our community.

At the age of 11 James founded Tampa Bay Barbershop Reading Corner for Kids, where he donates his large library of books that he has out-grown to barbershops for kids to read while they wait for their haircuts. James partners with Teneca Williams and Ed Williams, owners of Boyz 2 Men Barbershop, to complete his mission.

James rotates the books monthly to barbershops in Tampa, Brandon and Lakeland. To motivate the young people to read more he offers rewards for reading 20-30 minutes. This past Christmas, James found donors to help him reward his super readers with Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jerseys, Buccaneer footballs and of course brand new books. All a young reader needed to do was visit the barbershop and read for 20-30 minutes then their name could be entered in a super reader drawing. James plans to add something fun, innovative and new every year to motivate his readers.

James has been recognized by the Hillsborough County Commissioners with the Youth Excellent Achievement Award (YEA) and interviewed by Lizzette Campos-Perez of the ABC News, Positive Tampa Bay segment. At Williams, he has received the highest community service hours for his grade level for two years. James participated in the 2017 Allen Temple Neighborhood Development’s “Cuddle Up and Read” (CURE) event where he spoke with parents about the importance of having their children read. James also was a guest reader at James Elementary Schools where he dressed up as one of the characters in the book. James is very aware that reading is the key to success in school and in life.

His future goal is to develop this book corner into a 501 c company. His goal is to place reading corners in more barbershops touching more young people. Donations will help obtain more books, storage area for these books, e-readers and bigger innovative rewards.

His family refused to accept the school’s assessment. Instead they provided him with educational resources and Tykeem took the proverbial “bull by the horn.” For the next several years, he took advantage of every opportunity afforded him and proceeded with a determined spirit to overcome this obstacle. He participated in after-school tutoring with eagerness to grow academically. Tykeem developed the mindset to not settle for the minimum and he continued to display this level of commitment throughout his academic journey.

Tykeem is proud to be an honor student at Thomas Jefferson High School. He’s currently a senior and is dually enrolled and Advance Placement (receiving college credit while in high school). In his junior year, Tykeem wanted to challenge himself academically by partaking in clubs that were more challenging and required academic excellence to maintain his membership. He’s currently an active member of the National Society of High School Scholars, National Honors Society, National English Society (Vice President), National Technical Society and Student Government Association. Tykeem is the recipient of the 2016-2017 Mr. Avid at Jefferson High School Award, and serves as the Avid Club Public Relations Officer. He has volunteered at community agencies such as Metropolitan Ministry and Lavoy Exceptional Center. He was selected by his principal, Robert Quinn, to be a representative on the Student Council for the Alliance for Public Schools, where they focused on how to increase graduation rates. One of the community services he participated in that really had an impact on him was “Cuddle Up And Read.” He found that he could relate to those children and was eager to help. Another organization that he participated in was Tampa Bay’s Anytown Program. This program focused on identifying discrimination within ethic groups and ways to resolve it within our communities.

Tykeem is a participant on various sport teams including cross-country, track and the swim team. He was blessed to take part in the FSHAA regionals cross country meet all three years and was a key part in the success of Jefferson’s swim team.

Tykeem is an active member at Allen Temple Church. He serves as the Youth Choir President, Youth Usher Board President, Allen Temple YPD Vice-President, Anointed Word Mime Ministry and church school member.

Throughout his youth, he has succeeded at the Black Heritage Weekend competitions and received awards across several categories. He’s received first place numerous times for Black poetry recitations, essay writing and pantomime. This previous summer, he was also a part of the Christian Education Congress church school Brain Bowl team and his team received second place.

Through trials and tribulations, Tykeem’s faith in God’s word has fueled him to succeed not only academically, but also in all the challenges he endures. Whenever he approaches a cross road, he remembers the key verses of Philippians 4:13 and Isaiah 54: 17.

Miss Mariyah Joi Youngblood Mariyah Joi Youngblood is the daughter of Shawona Benson and Corey Youngblood. She is also the granddaughter of Anthony and Victoria Benson. As the eldest child, she enjoys being a big sister to her two brothers, Marcus and Vyron and baby sister Malaya. She enjoys spending time with her family and extended church family.

Mariyah can be described as an elegant, gracious, confident teen who exhibits respect for others at all times. She is as beautiful outwardly as well as inwardly; and has an inner spirit that shines as bright as a silver star. You can say that she is always cool, calm and cooperative. Mariyah is a child of God and loves the Lord with all of her heart, soul and mind. She has dedicated her childhood and teenage years to the ministry of Jesus Christ at Allen Temple.

Her music career began at Phillip Shore Elementary and continues at Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts. She has a love for dance. She is a part of Guidance Dance Ministry at Allen Temple.

She expressed her love for Christ and ministers to many of her friends.

As a Young People’s Division (YPD) member under the AMEC Women’s Missionary Society, she is actively involved as President of the local society and former Historiographer/Statistician. She has participated in the annual 11th Episcopal District Black Heritage Weekend at Edward Waters College and is a member of the Step Team – Steppers For Christ for the West Coast Conference; Dance Ministry and Essay Competition 2nd and 3rd place winner for her age group. Mariyah is truly a leader and has represented Allen Temple AMEC on a Connectional level.

Mariyah has been actively involved in the Hillsborough Community College, Brandon campus CROP College Reach Out Program during her middle and high school years. She has attended weekend and summer training classes and traveled to several colleges and universities as a participant.

Mariyah Joi is entering her senior 12th grade year at Chamberlain High School. She is a member of the Cosmetology program and achieves academically in her high school career. After graduating from high school she plans on attending Florida Gulf Coast University. She will have a double major in Athletic Training and Business with a concentration on Entrepreneurship. She plans to use her degrees to become a business owner and open an Athletic training facility for college athletes with a focus of Special Olympics.

MRS.CASEY CURRY Casey Curry is the Director of Creative Writing at Howard W. Blake Fine Arts High School in Tampa, Florida. She holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion and M. Ed. in Gifted Education with a concentration in Creative Writing. Casey teaches poetry and prose classes and sponsors two student publications – individual chapter books and Synapse literary magazine.

She is the author, illustrator of a children’s interactive grief book, I Remember You Today, written after the death of her youngest daughter, Tori Rose at age 3 from a brainstem tumor. It is a niche book used in the hospice community.

She conducts writing workshops for aspiring writers and has recently completed a national tour promoting her latest book. The novel, Promises published in summer 2014, was written as a project for the National Arts Teachers Grant underwritten by the Surdna Foundation, convening at Harvard University in the fall of 2013. Her next book, A Pillar of Fire, is a sequel to Promises and slated to be published in the fall of 2017.

Passionate about the arts, Casey Curry is a sought-after speaker and panelist on the topics of arts education, STEAM, poetry, nonfiction and fiction, family, faith and grief related topics. She has a heart for God and lives her life by the belief that the Christian life is a life of service. Her greatest joy is pouring into young people, giving them the tools to succeed in Christ and in life and in watching them grow. Her favorite scripture is Roman 8:28. It allows her to see God’s hand in everything that happens, good or bad – rain or shine. Organizational membership and leadership include:             

Allen Temple AME Church/Church School Superintendent/Assistant Church School Superintendent St. John AME Church /Co Christian Education Director/YPD Leader/Church Girl Scout Troop Leader/Church School Teacher Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc./ Gamma Theta Omega(initiated in Epsilon Omega 2000) Jack and Jill of America/ Virginia Beach Chapter, Anne Arundel by the Bay, Greater Tampa Chapter ( served on the Executive Board of each chapter) The Links Incorporated/ Tampa Chapter (Executive Board Member/Arts Facet Chair) Florida Writers Association Black Writers Alliance Edmarc Hospice Advisory Board Member Service Area Director Girls Scouts of America (Colonial Coast Region) National Naval Officers Wives Club/Executive Board Member Navy Family Support Group Allen Temple AME Church Board of Christian Education Member Allen Temple AME Church Superintendent of Sunday School

Raised in Washington, DC and married to a retired senior naval officer, Ms. Curry moved thirteen times in thirty four years of marriage. She has four daughters, ages 23-30 and her beloved Tori Rose who is ageless in Christ.

Brenda L. Walker, Ph.D., J.D. Dr. Brenda L. Walker is a Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of South Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Central Michigan University and a Doctorate in Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities from the University of Kansas. She also earned her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law and is a lawyer interested in civil rights, education, and poverty laws. Dr. Walker is a product of urban schools in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated Valedictorian of her high school class and committed her career to improving outcomes for children and families in urban and high poverty communities. Over her 26-year career at the University of South Florida, she secured over $9 million in federal funding to recruit and retain students of color to be effective teachers in urban schools. With that funding, she provided full tuition and book scholarships and stipends to over 200 undergraduate students. She developed the first overwhelmingly successful initiative to recruit and prepare African American men to teach children with behavior disorders. She also provided research assistantships, tuition, and books to over 40 students enrolled in Ph.D. programs.

Dr. Walker received a national federal grant to provide technical assistance to HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving and Native American serving institutions on their research capacities. She founded a USF Center for Action Research On Urban Schools and Effective Leadership (Carousel Center). Dr. Walker served as the President of USF’s Black Faculty and Staff Association. She has mentored numerous junior faculty at USF and around the country to facilitate their successful tenure and promotion in higher education.

Dr. Walker’s research and scholarship focuses primarily on African American learners and ways that schools and juvenile justice systems can be more culturally responsive and equitable. She has written a number of journal articles, book chapters, a textbook, and a children’s book, “One Love,” that employs bibliotherapy for children dealing with sensitive issues in urban schools and communities. Her publications focus specifically on school suspensions, special education overrepresentation, and the school to prison pipeline. Dr. Walker provides service to K-12 schools by delivering motivational and educational speeches and workshops to students, teachers, and principals. Additionally, she facilitates a weekly support and conflict resolution group for 10 high school girls who received multiple and frequent in and out of school suspensions. Dr. Walker is currently developing a toolkit for teachers on culturally responsive teaching strategies for K-5 teachers and staff members.

Her pro bono legal work incudes successful mortgage foreclosure defense, education advocacy for children misidentified for special education, and parental education rights. Dr. Walker has written grant proposals for her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Walker has also written grant proposals for youth activities at Allen Temple AME, where she has been a proud member since 1992. She also served as a Co-Chair for Allen Temple’s Legions’ Ball. Dr. Walker’s service on behalf of urban children, families, and communities is non-negotiable and her entire raison d’etre.

Norman A. Harris, Esq. Norman Harris is an attorney, musician, writer, public speaker, lecturer, and ordained clergy. Harris holds a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Mercer University School of Law, a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology (Emory University), and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion from LaGrange College, where he graduated with honors.

Harris is the Owner of Champions for Justice Law, LLC. in Tampa, Florida. He is an Executive Board member of the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) and serves as the elected General Counsel.

Harris is a member of the American Bar Association, serves on the Legal Redress Committee for the NAACP, serves as Assistant General Counsel for the Southwestern Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ in Florida, serves as the Legal and Business Consultant for several church ministries and entertainers in the music industry, a Contributing Writer for Emerge Magazine, and appears as a Legal Commentator for the television series, “For My Man,” aired on TV One and other television networks.

Harris is committed to practical ministry and social activism. He is an ordained Elder in his home church, A House of the Living God, Church of Jesus Christ and travels as an Itinerate Elder.

Harris also serves on several boards, including educational, social, and ministry boards. Currently, he is the Vice President of the Arts Conservatory for Teens (ACT) in St. Petersburg, Florida, serves as 1st Vice Chair of the Executive Board of Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan (THAP) and Board Member of Bay Area Legal Services (BALS) Development Council. Additionally, Harris is a Board Member of the Global Institute for Empowerment & Leadership Development (GIELD), an Instructor at the Global Theological Institute at GIELD, a member of The St. Luke’s Labor Ministries College of Diplomats, and is also a member of the Society of COGIC Scholars.

Harris is musically talented and expresses his love for music in a band, “A7,” composed of his five brothers and him. He is a background vocalist and the group’s electric guitarist and bass player.

With skillful ingenuity, Harris adds distinct flavor to the group’s production. His musical gifts extend beyond merely singing and playing the electric guitar and bass; he is also a songwriter and producer.

With his knowledge, skills, and abilities, Harris strives to be a social engineer. As an attorney, musician, writer, public speaker, and ordained clergy, Harris is ashamed to die before he has won some victory for humanity!

Dr. Alfonso Leroy Lewis Dr. Alfonso Leroy Lewis was born in 1905 in Orlando, Florida.

Orphaned before he was one year old, Dr. Lewis was raised by his grandmother and other family members after his mother died when he was eight months and his father passed when he was nine months. As a high school student, he could only attain a 10th grade education in Orlando so he worked and made money so that he could attend Florida A &M High School in Tallahassee and attain his high school diploma. He did his undergraduate studies at Florida A & M College and received his doctorate degree from Meharry Medical College. He met and married Ruth Beatrice Milling who he met at Fisk University while he attended Meharry.

To this union were born two daughters, Gwendolyn Ruth Lewis and Deloris Estella Lewis.

Dr. Lewis did his internship and residency at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the most prestigious hospitals for people of color at that time. In 1938, Dr. Lewis moved to Tampa and immediately began his medical practice. While establishing his practice, he became an impactful pillar in the Tampa community attending black high school athletic events, serving as the voluntary medical doctor on-call. Dr. Lewis was also known for providing free medical physicals for all black athletes.

His routine office visits were $3.00. Dr. Lewis was a general practitioner making home visits, delivering babies and surgery as needed. He was on staff at the Clara Frye Hospital. If his patient needed services more extensive than that offered at Clara Fry, he himself was not allowed to perform surgery at the larger white hospitals in Tampa. To ensure his patients got the best care, he formed a partnership with a white physician who would perform the surgery assisted by Dr. Lewis and then return the patient back to Clara Frye.

If a patient was unable to afford prescribed medication, Dr. Lewis would not charge for the office visit, allowing the patient the opportunity to pay for their prescription. He partnered with Eagle Drugstore who would compound the drugs and make deliveries to the homes of his patients.

Drafted into the Army during WWII, he served for three years in the Corp of the Army.

Dr. Lewis favorite pastime was fishing. Three Sundays out of the month, you could find the doctor on lakes, canals and deep sea fishing in the gulf waters all over Florida; this pastime was the one thing that gave him time to himself.

Dr. Lewis and Edward Moragne, Sr. would meet on the front porch each second Sunday of the month to plan out strategies that would later benefit black athletes and their families. These are just a few contributions that outline Dr. Lewis’ unheralded acts of valor in the Tampa community, acts that many still remember and cherish to this day.

He loved helping people. His passion in life was to help others. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Alfonso Leroy Lewis passed in 1992.

Mr. Wilbert Malphus Wilbert Malphus, third-generation owner of Malphus & Son General Contractors, Inc. was born in West Tampa, the third of nine children and the oldest son of seven boys. Growing up in a multicultural community of Cubans, Italians and African Americans, Malphus graduated in 1960 from Blake High School. While in high school his focus was on masonry, drafting and carpentry. His extracurricular activities included editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, member of the band and he even played guard on the high school basketball team. He is credited with going to all-lengths to publish the school’s first yearbook which won 1st Place in the Southern Schools and Colleges Newspapers and Yearbook Workshop held at Florida A&M University that year. At Hampton University in Virginia, he majored in Building Construction Engineering with a minor emphasis in Chemical Engineering. He held the distinguished honor of Freshman Class President. After college, he spent two and half years working as an organic chemist in the Virgin Islands.

Returning to Tampa, he joined forces with his father and brothers in the construction business, with whom he had worked throughout his childhood. His duties included drafting, designing and cost estimation of both residential and commercial projects. Mr. Malphus performs many of the managerial duties associated with this successful small business.

Some of his accomplishments throughout his extensive career have included being appointed by Governor Charlie Christ to the Construction Industry Licensing Board in 2009. He was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to serve on the Hillsborough County Building Board where he served as Chairperson for three and Vice Chairman for four years.

A project that Malphus is most proud is his first major job of reconstructing the façade and interior of Las Novedades, a historic restaurant in Ybor City, after it had been destroyed by fire. His most gratifying project was working for Tampa Housing Authority where he witnessed the quality of life and living conditions change for tenants as improvements were being made to their homes. He felt his company played a key role in keeping the tenants in the loop and developing lasting relationships with them.

Some of his most notable local projects have included the demolition and redevelopment of Central Park Village (Encore); the development of Cedar Point, a 2-3 story housing complex; construction of the 34th Street Church of God, the Orange Blossom Building (Open Café); Friendship M. B. Church and a number of additional projects completed for various government entities, federal, state, county and city.

Malphus is dedicated to his church and community as he serves as Chairperson of the Steward Board for Allen Temple AME Church where he has been a lifelong member. He also serves on the editorial board for the Florida Sentinel Newspaper, is a past board member of Heritage Bank and past advisor to Talladega College Trustee Board where he spearheaded one of the largest voter registration drives for NAACP. He has taught construction classes at the Hillsborough Community College, all the while mentoring new and upcoming contractors.

Most important to Malphus is his family. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia McVely and fathered two children, LaVonne Malphus Nelson and Wilbert Malphus, Jr. (Choo Choo). They spend much time with their host of grandchildren.

He believes “The greatness of a person depends upon their character”

Ms. Evangeline (Vann) Best

Mr. Robert “Pete” Edwards

Evangeline (Vann) Best was born in the family home by midwife in Belmont Heights Neighborhood. Her parents were Deacon James and Mother Clyde Richardson. They raised their children (3 boys and 4 girls ) in the spirit of “in this house we will worship God”. Her older brothers joined the military at an early age and sent most of their allotment home starting an education saving account for the girls to go to college. This started a higher education legacy whereby all of children obtained a college education, with each child financially helping the next child to get an education. Vann has two adult daughters, Bonita and Davina, and two granddaughters and one grandson. She lives her life by ” letting my little light shine everywhere I go or is involved”. She is a member of First Baptist Church of College Hill, Rev. Evan Burrows, pastor.

Mr. Robert “Pete” Edwards is well known for playing an active role in local community affairs. His philosophy has always been that, “You should be involved in the community that you live in.” A Tampa native, Mr. Edwards grew up in West Tampa with his two siblings. He was formally educated in the Hillsborough County school system, graduating from A.P. Leto High School and continuing his post-secondary education at Florida A&M University.

Vann is a retired educator, community activist, and tireless advocate for better health, housing, community development, and human rights in Tampa. At an early age, Vann demonstrated her passion for equal rights. In the early 1960s, she was one of the Middleton High School students who participated in the movement to achieve integration. Shortly after earning a BA in Sociology / Social Studies at Saint Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina, she began her career in 1965 as a new teacher at the Shore Elementary School in Tampa. She earned an MA in Adult Education in 1982 from FAMU. She has held several positions in the Hillsborough County School District -- ABE & GED instructor in the Middleton Adult Evening Program, Magnet Schools Grassroots Door to Door project coordinator, and Family Services Coordinator. In summers, she worked as a job developer with the Urban League, columnist for the Florida Sentinel Bulletin, Professor at HCC Ybor, and coordinator and supervisor of the Hillsborough County Summer Food Program.

Mr. Edwards has an extensive and impressive background of knowledge in areas such as social services, government agencies and within the private sector.

A few of his former activities have included serving on the Mayor’s Task Force on Rape and with the State of Florida’s Alcoholism Abuse Center. Additionally, Mr. Edwards founded the Tampa Organization of Black Affairs. He has worked extensively with Boys and Girls Clubs across the state and served on a number of committees associated with the Hillsborough County School Board. He has also worked with the Tampa Police Chief and Statewide Department of Juvenile justice, to name a few of his civic affiliations. Most recently, Mr. Edwards nationally presented workshops on behalf of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, an appointment issued by the Governor.

Vann Best has been active in Tampa Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) for over 24 years. She was one of the founding members of the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership (ETCRP) . From 2004 to 2011 Vann held leadership positions in the ETCRP, serving as Chair between 2007 and 2011. Accomplishments during Vann's tenure as chair of ETCRP include transforming park space and retention ponds, more effective social services, business expansion, increased resident involvement, and housing improvements, total exceeding $18 million.

For nearly a half- century, Vann has made very important contributions to education in Hillsborough County -- as teacher, family services coordinator, mentor, School Improvement Team member, and coordinator of multiple programs and campaigns. She also has been very active in promoting voting and civic engagement, organizing get out the vote campaigns starting in the mid 1970s.

She was awarded a national Dorothy Richardson Award in 2005 for her collaborative efforts with many organizations and institutions and the creation of one of longest active Advisory Group, East Tampa Neighborhood Organization Works (ET NOW) to CDC of Tampa, Inc. She won the 2011 Bridge Builder Award by the NAACP for her efforts. She has won numerous awards for her service from USF, Tampa City Council, County Planning Commission, religious and non-profit organizations, The 2014 Sydney & Thalia Potter Civic Leadership Award, The League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County Certificate of Commendation: Congresswoman Kathy Castor, Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Hillsborough County Commissioners and City Council. During February 2014 Kathy Castor, Congresswoman, District 14 recognized African Americans during her Black History Month Observance. She said Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize this Outstanding and Invaluable contributions of Ms. Evangeline R. Best's life accomplishments into the Congressional Library Records in Washington, D.C. Tampa Police Department who named her Citizen of the Year in 2004 and in 2011. Although she nominally retired in 2011, she currently serves on seven community advisory boards and is Vice-Chair of the CDC of Tampa. Additionally, she serves as a consultant to REACH UP, Inc DAACO, Inc and NeighborWorks (a national organization that promotes neighborhood improvement and community development.)

Our city and its people are much richer for the contributions that Vann Best has made, and continues to make to democracy and social justice, family stability, economic opportunity, and healthy neighborhoods.

Robert’s personal attributes exhibit his ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide range of people at all professional levels. His ability to work as an independent agent or contributing team member has helped him achieve a lifetime commitment of effective, positive, and sincere service to his community.

Robert’s professional career has been centered around administrative and counseling positions with the following governmental agencies: the Florida Parole & Probation Commission, Florida Department of Corrections, Department of Children and Families, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and DACCO 13th Judicial Circuit Pre-Trial Drug Courts Residential Program.

Robert is currently the co-host of the number one locally produced Black talk show on the West Coast of Florida, “The Let’s Talk About It show”, which is broadcast every Saturday mornings @ 11 a.m., on AM 1150 WTMP. His Favorite lines from an “old-time” school church song is: If I can help someone along the way then my living is not in vain; May the work I’ve done speak for me!

Chief Thomas Forward Chief Forward began his career with Tampa Fire Rescue in October 1983. With more than 30 years of dedicated service, Chief Forward is a dynamic leader who has gained the respect of his fellow firefighters and superiors.

First assigned to the Hazardous Materials Team in 1985, Forward has steadily risen through the ranks serving as Driver-Engineer, Paramedic, Captain, Rescue Field Supervisor, Community Liaison Officer, Division Chief, Special Operations Chief, Training Chief, Personnel Chief, and Asst. Chief of Administration where he was responsible for the proper management and direction of the department's more than $50 million budget. Additionally, Forward oversaw the management of the Communications Division (Emergency 911 Dispatch Center), the Vehicle Maintenance Division, the Supply and Logistics Division, and the Technology and Information Division of Tampa Fire Rescue.

Since 2008, Forward has been tasked with managing the City of Tampa's Emergency Operations Center and successfully led the activation of the center during Super Bowl XLIII and the annual Gasparilla activities, and most recently the activation for Tropical Storm Isaac. Forward was also instrumental in producing for the first time an integrated Emergency Operations Center that, in addition to the normal emergency support functions, incorporated and housed agencies representing local, county, regional, state and federal partners to provide oversight for the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa. Forward has twice been assigned to the State of Florida Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee to coordinate fire, rescue and hazardous materials response.

In addition to his career with Tampa Fire Rescue, Forward served four years of active duty with the United States Army and two years in the active Army Reserves. For almost 21 years he served in the Florida Air National Guard, retiring in November 2004 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant and First Sergeant from the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron at Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base. While at MacDill, Forward was the senior non-commissioned officer responsible for the morale and welfare of the squadron's more than 250 airmen and service personnel. During his military career, he received numerous military awards and decorations.

Forward is active in various professional organizations including the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs, Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, International Association of Firefighters, the National Fire Protection Agency and formerly the International Association of Professional Black Firefighters and the Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association. He is also a member of the Air Force Sergeant's Association and the Enlisted National Guard Association of the United States.

He is involved in the local community including his church, Grace Mary Missionary Baptist, where he is a deacon and chairman of the board of trustees. He currently serves as an Executive Officer of the City of Tampa's Black History Committee, and is an active participant for the past ten years with the annual Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Program. He also formerly volunteered as a member on the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Outside Advisory Board.

Forward holds a Master of Arts Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Northwood University, Associates of Science Degrees in Fire Science and Electronic Systems Technology from Hillsborough Community College and Community College of the Air Force respectively.

He and his wife Cynthia have three children: Miortis, Lakia, and Thomas II.

Mrs. Mary M. James A Tampa native and a product of the education, religious, and social community, Mary M. James is a retired educator of 40 years from the Hillsborough County Public School System.

Her advanced education began after graduation from Middleton Senior High School. She went on to attend Gibbs Junior College in Saint Petersburg, Florida where she received an Associates of Arts Degree in Education, later enrolling and earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from the University of South Florida.

Ms. James is affiliated with the Ada T. Payne Friends of the Urban Libraries, serving as the current President; Robert W. Saunders Foundation at Saunders Library; Afro-American Historical Genealogical Society (AAHGS); Tampa Bay Branch of ASALH; Sunday School teacher and Youth Mentor at Mount Tabor Missionary Baptist Church; volunteer tutor at Booker T. Washington school and Saunders Children’s Library; recording secretary for the Florida Library Association; and a member of the Middleton Alumni Class of 1963, serving as Interim Recording Secretary.

In March 2017 Mary was the recipient of the Helen Virginia Stelle Award, named for the library’s first director. This lifetime achievement award honors the influential role women play in our libraries, as well as the lasting contributions made to the local libraries.

Mary’s additional contributions have included serving as the Harlem Branch Library Roadshow Facilitator, serving as a charter member of the RWS Foundation, facilitating the RWS Foundation Spelling Bee, presenting history at the Maestro Center and participating in the Ophelia Project at the West Tampa Library. Ms. James was also instrumental in creating, publishing and copyrighting a Historic Cookbook in conjunction with Ada T. Payne Friends of Urban Libraries. The award winning book is currently in its third publication. Mary has also served as the speaker at the Grand Opening of the Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library … Harlem Branch Library on Central Avenue with her mother, Mrs. Ada T. Payne, the Librarian.

Ms. James has spearheaded a number of funraising events designed to support programs of the library. A few of these have included: Authors Afternoon … A Literary Tea, Strolling Down Central Avenue, Civil Rights Movement Featuring, Dr. John Hartman and Yellow Jacket Jazz Hour, Featuring the Blake High Jazz Band.

The Greatest award for me … When boys and girls are SUCCESSFUL in their school careers and ultimately in their personal lives!

Mr. Edwin “Ed” Narain Edwin “Ed” Narain is a dedicated member of the Tampa Bay community who has served in several leadership roles more than twenty years. Ed moved to Tampa in 1994 to attend the University of South Florida. There he was elected President of the Student Body (1997-98) and was voted USF’s First Fall Homecoming King. While at South Florida, he partnered with the United Way to develop the first Student driven United Way campaign and received the Department of Student Affairs First Student Leadership Award.

In 2015, he received the USF President’s African American Advisory Committee’s Ike Tribble Kente Alumni Award. Ed works has worked with several organizations that are committed to helping children and the working poor. He is a member of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, and served for several years on the Hillsborough County Head Start Policy Council and the Hillsborough County Community Action Board. He also serves as President of the Community Law Enforcement Workshops committee.

A Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. in 2008 he was honored as the Tampa Alumni Chapter’s Man of the Year. In 2010, he earned the alumni chapter’s Leadership Award for guiding the chapter to its first Southern Province Chapter of the Year Award as President. Professionally, Ed is a Regional Director with AT&T and is a three-time Florida Top Performance Manager of the Year (2009, 2010 & 2013). He has also earned two AT&T Summit Awards given to performers within the top two percent of the company (2005, 2013). Ed is a member of Leadership Florida’s College Leadership Florida (Class I) and Connect Florida (Class IV) statewide leadership programs. He earned a BA degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Business Administration from Saint Leo University. In 2013, he completed a Leadership Certificate and earned a Jurist Doctorate degree from Stetson University College of Law where he also received the Dean’s Award for outstanding service to the law school. In November 2014, Ed was elected to serve in the Florida House of Representatives as and passed several pieces of important legislation. As a freshman legislator, Ed was elected to lead the 26 - Member Florida Legislative Black Caucus as Chairman. He has earned a Florida Association of Counties - County Champion Award (2015), Legislative Appreciation Awards from the Florida League of Cities and Florida Boys and Girls Clubs (2016). He was also awarded two prestigious Distinguished Advocate Awards from the Florida Chamber of Commerce (2015, 2016).

In 2016, he was named the Florida Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Legislator of the Year.

Edwin is married to Monica, a public-school teacher and together they have two young daughters.

He and his family have started the Narain Family scholarship that will provide scholarships to African American students at the University of South Florida as part of the Black Leadership Network

In his spare time, he enjoys watching movies with his family, volunteering and mentoring young people. You can sometimes find him providing guest commentary on the Bay News 9's Common Ground program or Florida This Week

Major Willie L. Parker, Jr. Willie Parker is a native of Tampa, Florida. He is married to Robin Parker and they have three children, Iris, Melanie, and Willie Lee Parker, III. In addition, they are also raising their nephew, Arness (AJ). They are the proud grandparents of one grandchild, Jaila Isabella.

Mr. Parker has worked in law enforcement for 37 years and is currently a Major at the Hillsborough County Sherriff’s office. He is very involved in the community and is called on for assistance by community activists, business owners, and politicians. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, attended the Southern Police Institute at University of Louisville in Louisville Kentucky, and is pending completion of a Master’s degree in criminology from Saint Leo University.

He is a dedicated Christian and is a member of the 29th Street Church of Christ where he serves as one of the adult Bible Class teachers. Mr. Parker is an avid reader and is committed to lifelong learning. In addition to his passion for books, his interests include golfing and stock trading. He is also interested in health topics and maintains an active fitness regimen.

Major Willie Parker began his career at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office as a detention deputy in 1980. Two years later he was assigned to the Malcolm E. Beard Sheriff's Operations Center in Ybor City as a patrol deputy. Major Parker has also been assigned to all four of Patrol Districts, including the District IV Street Crimes Unit. In 1985, he was promoted to detective and investigated property crimes.

From patrol duties, Major Parker was then assigned as a narcotics detective in the Special Investigations Division. Upon promotion to corporal, he returned to Patrol and supervisory roles in District I, III & IV. Prior to promotion to Major, he was the captain/deputy commander of the Child Protective Investigations Division.

Major Parker is currently the commander of the Community Outreach Division, which is responsible for various community projects, the school resource deputies, elementary school presentations/programs, the crossing guards, and coordination of the Volunteer Citizen Patrol Program. The division also interacts with businesses and neighborhoods to teach crime prevention programs as well as to support the citizens in the community.

Major Parker volunteers with his local little league football. He has also been a volunteer contestant with gourmet gents.

Chief Eric Ward

Rev. Kirk R. Bogen, MDiv.

Chief Eric Ward's experience fighting crime in District III and his years of serving in Special Operations prepared him for the role of Tampa Police Chief. In his 28 +year career, Ward served as the department's Specialty Teams Commander overseeing K-9, Mounted Patrol, Traffic, Air Service, Marine Patrol, Dive Team, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation Team, Bomb Team, Honor Guard, and the Special Incident Management Unit. Ward also served as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Region 4 SWAT Commander. Each year, Ward helped oversee security at more than 800 city-sponsored events.

Rev. Kirk R. Bogen was born the youngest of eight boys in Brantley, Alabama to the parentage of the late Mr. Leroy and the late Mrs. Lucille Foster Bogen. He is married to Jacquelyn Bogen (formerly Jacquelyn Hunter) and God has blessed them with a blended family of two sons, one daughter, and four adopted nieces and nephews. Their first grandchild was born on November 2, 2015.

Ward's well-rounded career includes assignments in Patrol, the Criminal Intelligence Bureau, K9, Gang Suppression Unit, Firehouse Program, Street Anti-Crime Squad, and Selective Enforcement Bureau. He is a certified instructor in Defensive Tactics, Fitness, and Chemical Agents. Before becoming part of the department's command staff, Ward was a member of TPD's Tactical Response Team, Honor Guard, and Hostage Negotiation Team. He is also a twotime recipient of the department's Officer of the Month Award. Chief Ward earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from St. Leo University. He is a graduate of the prestigious Police Executive Leadership Development (PELD) program and the United States Secret Service Dignitary seminar for manager. He is married with two children.

Chief Ward is a member of the:       

Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Association International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Florida Police Chiefs Association National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives AMI Kids National Board

Ward’s three goals when he took office were to focus on Tampa’s violent crime, focus on youth and thirdly the training of police officers. Ward did accomplish these goals. After 29 years with the Tampa Police Department, Chief Eric Ward is calling it a career. Ward's next chapter will take him to the private sector. His next role will be Director of Security for Coca-Cola in Florida.

Educated in the public schools of Crenshaw County, Rev. Bogen graduated with honors (top five in class) from Brantley High School in Brantley, Alabama. He began his undergraduate studies at Troy University and completed them at Auburn University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1987. In 2008, he earned a Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.

Rev. Bogen joined St. Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church (which his great-grandfather, Rev. Townsend Foster, founded) in Brantley, Alabama as a child. After moving to Tampa, he joined Allen Temple AMEC in March, 1995 and was active in many ministries, boards and auxiliaries such as: the Outreach Ministry, Church School Superintendent, Male Mentor Ministry, Male Usher Board (President), Lay Organization (President), and Steward Board (Pro-Tem).

Rev. Bogen accepted his call to preach at the age of 38 and preached his initial sermon in February 2003 at Allen Temple - Tampa, Florida under the tutelage of Rev. Willie J. Cook. He was admitted on trial into the Tampa Florida Annual Conference in 2003. He was elected and ordained an Itinerant Deacon in 2005 and an Itinerant Elder in 2008 in the West Coast Annual Conference. He received his first pastoral appointment in 2005 as the pastor of First Mount Carmel AMEC of Tampa, Florida. For three years while leading the flock at First Mt. Carmel, he was able to lead the congregation to make major improvements to the church, remodel and dedicate the Rev. Walter L. Turner Fellowship Hall and Administrative Offices, and retire all debt on the church.

In October 2008, he was assigned as the pastor of St. Paul AMEC of Fort Meade, Florida where many improvements were made under his leadership. In November 2010, he was assigned to Mt. Zion AMEC of Port Tampa where he led the membership into an exterior renovation and the replacement of sanctuary furniture. In November 2011, he was assigned to New Bethel AMEC of Orlando, Florida where many physical improvements were made and many ministries were started. He is now providing servant leadership at St. Luke AMEC of Tampa, Florida.

Rev. Bogen serves and has served the church in many capacities on the Presiding Elder’s (P.E.’s) District, Conference and Episcopal District levels including Conference Trustee, Conference Board of Examiners, Conference Assistant Christian Education Director, Eleventh Episcopal District Sons of Allen Treasurer, P.E.’s District Church School Superintendent, P.E.’s District Christian Education Director and many others.

In addition to Rev. Bogen’s pastoral ministry, he is employed as a Professional Engineer (1992) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Since 1987 and currently provides leadership as the District Environmental Management Office (EMO) Manager and District Project Development Engineer.

The LORD is my Light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid. Psalm 27:1

Mr. Edward J. Howard Jr. Edward J. Howard Jr. is the eldest of three children born to the late Christine and Edward J Howard Sr. He has two siblings; George Howard Sr. and Wanda Louise Moran. He is married to Wanda and their union has resulted in three children; Yolanda, Edward III, and Zita.

He is also a proud grandfather to eight and great grandfather to two His education is as follows: Austin High School, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1962 Shaw University, BA, Business Management and Economics (Cum Laude), 1977 Pepperdine University, MA, Human Resource Management, 1981 Graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, 1989 After graduating High school, Edward began college but dropped out in favor of an opportunity to participate in an apprentice program at the Atomic Energy Commission, Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. After a year into the program, he was drafted into the US Army where he spent 27 years before retiring in 1991. Ed’s military service encompassed positions as a Noncommissioned and Commissioned Officer in some of the Army’s elite units in special skilled and commander positions. His combat related experiences include the Vietnam War and Desert Storm/Shield where he was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Legion of Merit and other awards and decorations. His commitment to serve has carried over into his civilian life.

Ed has been a member of the AME Church since his youth. In continuation with this affiliation, after moving to Tampa he and his family joined Allen Temple AME Church. As a member, he has undertaken duties and participated in countless initiatives of the church and in the community.

Upon joining Allen Temple he became a member of the Gospel Choir and the Sons of Allen. Ed also serves as a member of the Board of Trustee where he has been re-elected for the past 12 years. During this period as a member he was Pro Tem (4 years) and Church Treasurer (6 Years); along with other duties and responsibilities at Allen.

Ed co-chaired the renovation of ATAMEC along with planning and execution of Annual Conferences. Additional roles include budget committee, church anniversary, and assisting in various roles in the kitchen.

Mrs. Cynthia Jones Cynthia Jones, known to her family as Cindy, was born and raised in Tampa to parents Ernestine Wynn and Adam Junious, deceased. She is married to Hiram Jones, and together they have seven children and a host of grandchildren.

Cynthia attended the public schools in Tampa, graduating from King High School. After high school and anxious to get started in the working world, she landed her first job at GTE (now Verizon), where she would go on to spend 30 years. During her employment at GTE she moved up the ladder, starting at entry level as an Operator and culminating her career as a Staff Administrator who was responsible for managing contractors and the system merger activities between GTE and Bell Atlantic (now Verizon). Cynthia took advantage of the many training opportunities that GTE offered, building on her job assignment and promoting future growth.

Cynthia enlisted in the Fla Army National Guard during her first year of working for GTE and within 3 years was promoted to E5 (Sergeant).

Cynthia has been a faithful member of Allen Temple for thirteen years where she found a love for the order of the church and as result and began working in ministry right away. Since joining she has been engaged in several boards, ministries and auxiliaries including Class Leaders, Steward Board, New Members, Usher Board, Couples and Women’s Ministry, Lay Organization, AWANA and many others. Cynthia believes in ministry and feels as if she can work with others to make a profound difference in the life of the church. Her favorite scripture is Ecclesiastes 3:1, A time for everything under the Heavens.

As part of her ministry, Cynthia has also been engaged in the Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality (HOPE), falling under the Social Actions Commission, which has allowed her to become involved with social advocacy. For the last two years she has been nominated as Co-Chair within HOPE. Under her leadership and with dedicated members of HOPE who have continued to push for a change, HOPE has seen the Civil Citation implementation for youth come to light, requiring that youth are given civil citations rather than arrests for minor offenses. Other civic involvement has included voter registration and canvassing.

Cynthia has written and published a book that went live 2/29/2016 titled “Unclaimed Lies”. Letting her creative juices flow, she has enjoyed tackling new things and is working on three additional books and is excited about what each will bring.

Cynthia is a wise woman who lives her life with these simple truths: treat others as you expect to be treated; your word is your bond; nothing is too large or small when it comes to taking on an assignment; timeliness is important and the little man is no less important as the bigger man.

Mrs. Cora Belle Larkins

Coreatha Larkins

Mrs. Cora Belle Larkins, the fourth of five siblings, was born on April 11, 1925 in Tampa, Florida to Oscar and Alberta Gardner. Mrs. Larkins was married to William I. Larkins, Sr. From this union were born William I. Larkins Jr., Coreatha B. Larkins and Frederick W. Larkins Sr. Mrs. Larkins was trained in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and became converted at a very early age. Mrs. Larkins became actively involved in the church at the age of 7. By the time she was 11, Mrs. Larkins began holding youth leadership positions within the church and, thus, she began her long illustrious journey of serving God and church.

Coreatha Larkins is the second of three siblings to the late Cora Bell Larkins and William Ingram Larkins, Sr. Coreatha was a lifelong dedicated member of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church and worked tirelessly in the Church with passion and purpose. By the time she was 13, she began holding youth leadership positions in the Young People’s Division (YPD), and began her long journey of serving God and the Church.

Mrs. Larkins was a lifelong member of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church. Her years of service included (but certainly wasn’t limited to) the following; • A member of the Steward Board • Class Leader • Sunday School Superintendent (12 years) • Member (as well as President) of the Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) • Local Lay President (8 years) • Local Christiaan Education Director • President of the Tampa Conference Lay Organization (8 years) • Besides her church involvement / affiliations, Mrs. Larkins was also involved with the American Business Women’s Association, The Urban League and the NAACP. Mrs. Larkins also enjoyed an extensive, rewarding an enjoyable business career as an employee of the Hillsborough County Board of Public Education for over 30 years.

Mrs. Larkins was known nation-wide for her tireless dedication to serving the Lord and her church as well as for her spirit of mission, good will and desire for Christian growth and development for all that would listen to her. On one of her many conference appearances, one minister proudly stated that, “Cora Belle Larkins is known from Maine to Spain!” She was truly an inspiration for many and a testament to what a Christian was all about.

Never one to heap praise upon herself she lived by the simple Motto of “Let the works that I’ve done speak for Me.” Spoken like a true child of God.

She was an active leader in the church and served in many capacities to include: Class Leader, New Members Intake Coordinator, member of the Steward Board, the Voices of Allen Choir, Women’s Missionary Society, Local Lay Organization and Chairperson of many special events. In addition, she severed as President of the West Coast Conference Women’s Missionary Society.

Coreatha worked as a Program Director with Family Enrichment Center, Inc., was Prevention Director at Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan, Inc., and an Instructor with Hillsborough County Schools. Coreatha most recently served as the Assistant Camp Director for Allen Temple Neighborhood Development Corporation Summer Youth Program.

During the time Coreatha work with the Family Enrichment Center AIDS orphans division she charted for two years nearly 45 children that was left behind when a parent has died from AIDS. She would find these children suitable homes and securing legal clearance for the placements. Coreatha kept them out of the state’s care.

Working with parents before they die keeps children out of the state’s care afterward. It involves denial and death - and success stories.

Coreatha graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa, Florida. She furthered at Bethune-Cookman College, Florida Atlantic University and Howard University of Law. Coreatha was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Throughout her life, she received numerous honors, recognition and awards.

Earl McCullough Earl grew up with his aunt, he would cut wood from the age of 6-15 years old in order to earn money to support his aunt. At the age of 15, Earl worked with the adult men in the community as a construction worker.

Because of hard times, Earl would walk every day 3 miles to school (Tivoli High School) and 3 miles home. In 1945 at the age of 18 Earl volunteered to join the US Air Force with an income of $50.00 a month. Earl would send $40.00 a month to his 65 year old aunt in order to continue to support her, she needed to stop cleaning houses due to her failing health.

When Earl’s tour of duty in Europe ended 1948, Earl returned to the states and was assigned to MacDill Airforce Base in Tampa, Fla. During Earl’s duties at MacDill AFB he met and married Mary Bowden. In 1951 Earl became an active and dedicated member of Allen Temple AME Church, under the leadership of Rev. A. McDonald Nelson.

As Earl continued to serve his country he was assigned to North Africa, for 1 year and served in March Field, California. Earl re-enlisted in the military for six more years and selected to be stationed at MacDill AFB, Andrews AFB in Guam in 1959 and Loring AFB in the state of Main, until Earl’s retirement in 1965, after serving his country for 20 years as a Tech Sergeant. Earl decided to apply to USF in the Grounds & Custodial Dept. and was soon promoted to the USF Power Plant and eventually promoted to building Supervisor, supervising 100+ employees. Earl was eventually promoted to the Superintendent of Building Services, a position on the USF Board of Directors for the USF Credit Union. Earl received several awards from USF such as the Supervisor of the year Award where Earl was awarded a $500.00 bonus, which he split with all of his department supervisors and 3 Employees in showing his appreciation for their hard work. Earl retired from the University of South Florida after 25 years of service.

Earl renewed his wedding vows with Mary on January 26, 1991. Unfortunately Mary McCullough died on May 1, 1991. Earl remained in Tampa actively serving as a dedicated member of Allen Temple AME Church, and the Tampa community. Earl decided in 2014 decided to relocate with his family in Mims, Titusville, Cocoa, and Rockledge, FL. Currently Earl lives with his sister in Rockledge, Fla.

Florida Sentinel

The George Edgecomb Bar Association The George Edgecomb Bar Association, Tampa’s largest predominantly African-American Bar. Since 1982, GEBA’s purpose has, and will always be, to continue to promote and recognize the contributions of African-Americans within the legal profession and judiciary; uphold the honor and integrity of the legal profession; improve the administration of justice; disseminate legal knowledge to all members of the community; and improve the relationships among all members of the Bar, Judiciary and Public.

While GEBA’s legacy is undeniable, we recognize that we must vigilantly continue to pursue these goals despite changing times. Therefore, our theme for this bar year is “Continuing our Legacy. Bridging the Gap.” We are keenly aware that times have and will continue to change. We recognize that in order for a legacy to continue we must find fresh and new ways to attract, engage and keep our members. To accomplish this, we will find newer and exciting ways to use technology and social media to communicate and promote our members and events; train and mentor our law students and young lawyers to be future GEBA, Bar, professional and community leaders; actively recruit and engage more with our solo/small firm and government lawyers; improve our relationships and partnerships with our fellow bar associations and the judiciary; provide interesting and relevant CLE courses; and find new and innovative ways to increase the number of scholarship we provide at our annual scholarship banquet.

Together, we are able to accomplish these goals and much more, as we have always done. I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Will you join us?

THE OPEN CAFÉ ...is the vision of the late Bishop Eddie Newkirk, featuring the best in Soul food dining with a Christian flair, right in the heart of Tampa’s inner city.

PASTOR DWIGHT A. NEWKIRK Continues the legacy of his father

BISHOP EDDIE NEWKIRK Bishop Newkirk labored in the ministry as the Shepherd of St. John Cathedral for over 50 years. His Visionary Purpose was to train people to become Master Builders for Eternity and laying a strong foundation with Jesus Christ being the chief Cornerstone. Bishop’s mission was to transform lives worldwide by communicating the love of God to local and global regions through evangelizing, preaching and teaching with creative outreach ministries. As the General of our faith he inspired us to use the word of God as God’s final authority.

Bishop Newkirk, was a true visionary in every aspect of the word. As an entrepreneur, both personally and as God’s overseer, Bishop established The Open Café, among other enterprises. The idea was birthed in his mind, when his Church Administrator expressed how tired she was of having to drive to Brandon for good home cooking and suggested he look into converting the then Eddie Newkirk Rental Hall into a Café. The idea was a venue to provide delicious, affordable home cooked meals in a wholesome family atmosphere right in the heart of the East Tampa Community. This location was a prime area for such a Café, because it was on the city bus line, making it easily accessible.

Bishop Newkirk named it THE OPEN CAFÉ. The Open Café was licensed in February 2007 under the management of Elder Florence Gainer. The startup was funded by St. John members Reginald and Diane Bell. Reginald Bell, who was classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu served as the executive chef.

The Open Café offers a jump start to people needing a second chance. The restaurant provides culinary training for ex-offenders, largely those convicted of nonviolent and nonsexual crimes. It provides more than 50 meals daily for the Noah Community Outreach, Inc. enrollees.

Conceptually it was to be an extension of the Noah Community Outreach and does not serve as a funding source for St. John Cathedral.

The Open Café has become a regular meeting place for people of all walks of life. It has hosted events such as book signings, the first one being former Mayor Pam Iorio , Rev. Thomas Scott and Rev. Jeffrey Johnson, to name a few, including political campaign kick-offs and forums. It has served such celebrities as Carrie Washington, Alfre Woodard and Judge Greg Mathis, the Tampa Bay Bucs quarter-back Jameis Winston and tackler Demar Dotson. The Open Café partnered with the CDC of Tampa to showcase their Youth Talent.

Pastor Dwight Newkirk has teamed with Elder Florence Gainer, volunteer Chef Reginald Bell and Noah’s executive Director, Pastor Tony Parker to help enlarge the vision of his father’s dream, The Open Cafe. The café is staffed by several volunteers who assist in the day to day operations.

Pastor Dwight Newkirk and Lady Artest Moragne Newkirk welcome you to join them for a fulfilled spiritual experience through biblical teaching at St. John Cathedral.

Safe and Sound of Hillsborough, Inc.

Tampa Housing Authority

Freddy Barton is the Executive Director of Safe & Sound Hillsborough, a Community Violence Prevention Collaborative. It was created in the summer of 2013 as an initiative to transform the way local policy makers address violence. This initiative shifts policy from a public safety to a public health model, aligning stakeholders to develop a comprehensive prevention and intervention approach. In his role, Freddy works with policy makers, civic and business leaders, residents and community based organizations to mitigate the factors that contribute to violence. He focuses on community connectedness, bringing residents, businesses and service providers together to address such issues in our community.

Founded in 1937, the Tampa Housing Authority built North Boulevard Homes in 1941 as its first public housing community. More than 2,000 individuals were relocated recently to make way for demolition; the ceremony was held this past June and will be replaced with a 44 acre development named West River. This new community will provide: • 1,240 market rate/for-rent multi-housing units/96 for-sale town-homes; • 842 income restricted, affordable family/senior housing with broader income ranges; • Retail/office component serving the local community; • 90,000 square feet of retail / 70,000 square feet of office space.

Prior to serving in this role, Freddy served as the Vice-President of Operations for the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, overseeing Housing, Youth Development and Career Services to East Tampa and surrounding communities. During his tenure, Freddy brought in over $3.8 million in funding from state, local, federal and corporate sources. Utilizing over 12 years in Technical and Professional Development, he has created training programs for youth and adults, assisting over 3000 candidates in the Tampa Bay area in job training and technical certification. He has been an adjunct professor and instructor teaching at the collegiate and professional levels in Professional Development and IT. He has managed training programs, emphasizing workforce development and youth programs. He has worked with state agencies, non-profits and community based organizations all in developing and implementing training programs for at-risk youth. In addition, he has helped to create programs to employ our hardest to serve including transitional youth and ex-offenders. In 2012, he laid the groundwork for the opening of Tampa Vocational Institute (TVI), a state of Florida licensed post-secondary educational institution providing short-term vocational training and certification in industries such as Customer Service, Microsoft Applications, Green Trades and Construction. Since its inception, TVI has graduated 168 students, focusing on transitional youth ages 18-24, with over 80% obtaining gainful employment with an average starting wage of $14.41/hour.

Safe & Sound Hillsborough address the gaps to ensure all children and youth have nurturing and supportive families and communities. Secondly, they build on strengths of youth, families, professionals and the community.

Lastly, Safe & Sound focus on those at-risk due to exposure to child maltreatment, intimate partner violence and community violence.

His philosophy in life is simple… “life is rewarding when we share our blessings and talents with others”. He has worked to create opportunities for those with challenges and barriers to succeed in life. When not at work, Freddy spends his free time riding motorcycles and spending time with his two sons, TJ and Cameron.

Their vision is working together to build strong families, safe schools and healthy neighborhoods.

Prior to this demolition, the Tampa Housing Authority received HOPE VI (Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere) grants for the demolition and revitalization of other properties that included Ponce Deleon, College Hill Homes and Riverview Terrace that were all demolished and revitalized as new neighborhoods reflecting the best public housing communities in the State. Most sites offer public housing, single family homes, a community center, retail shops, senior centers, swimming pools and fully equipped workout rooms.

The agency received a $30 million Choice Neighborhood grant that allowed it to demolish what was considered as our worst property close to downtown; Central Park Village, which is now a testament to the best awardwinning community in the City of Tampa. A total of 483 families were relocated and accounted for more than 1,200 individuals. Aptly named ENCORE! The community brings back the memories of the former 1930’s Central Avenue Business District that was alive with restaurants (Cozy Corner, Cotton Club, Apollo Theatre, and the Little Savoy), among others. Music icons such as Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Cab Calloway, James Brown and Jackie Robinson frequented these businesses on Central Avenue.

The 1950’s Central Park Village community was where Ray Charles penned his very first song, ”I Found My Baby There,” the dance craze, the “Twist” was born and Ella Fitzgerald wrote the song, “A Tisket, A Tasket.”

We have endeavored to provide many programs, initiatives and provisions for self-sufficiency to propel our residents into homeownership, educational pursuits; youth activities and trainings that lead to jobs that will help to support them as they achieve their dreams. Some of those initiatives include: • Recognition of Fathers, Mothers and our elderly residents through social activities; • YouthBuild provides educational opportunities leading to the GED, job skill training and ultimately, full-time employment; • Home-Ownership classes, Social Media/Internet Blogging, Boys/Girl Scout troops, among many others.

The Tampa Housing Authority manages 3,043 units, employs 243 individuals and is a very interactive agency with staff participating on local, national and state Boards, Councils and other community organizations. Led by President/CEO Jerome D. Ryans, the agency was selected as Housing Authority of the Year in 2016 by the Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials and this year achieved 12 National Awards, three (3) of which were Awards of Excellence for provisions of extraordinary resident/client services and five (5) state awards in the same category.

The Housing Authority of the City of Tampa promotes the development and professional management of a variety of affordable housing opportunities, facilities and supportive services that nurture neighborhoods and provide economic development and self-sufficiency activities for residents while assuring equal access to safe, quality housing for low and moderate income families throughout the community.

Congratulations to the Recipients of the

2017 Allen Temple Image Award

We are so proud to recognize you for your untiring service to the Tampa community.

The gifts we have received are not ours alone. God gave them to us for the purpose of serving Him and serving other people. Each of us has something to give. We can give our talents, our money and our time to charity, be a friend to someone who is sick or lonely, do volunteer work, or be a peacemaker, teacher or minister. We may choose a service-oriented occupation, or we may just do our everyday jobs with integrity and respect for others.

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

(NIV, Romans 12:5-8)

The Allen Temple Steward Board

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Psalm 133:1 (KJV)

Ministerial Staff Rev. Orenthia Mitchell Rev. Janet O. Lee Rev. Roderick J. Steveson Rev. Evelyn Moore Min. Jherika Turnbull Exhorter Gayle Flowers Exhorter Wanda Swift-Wilson

Pictured Left to Right Front Row: Gary Oliver, Evelyne Keeton, E. Pearl Mobley, Easter Curry, Maxine Douglas, Pastor Dames, Barbara Hicks, Wilbert Malphus (Pro-Tem) Gerard Williams, Felecia Gilmore-Long, Patrick Crews Left to Right 2nd Row: Alfred Nelson, Leonard Oliver, Howard Davis, Robbyn Hopewell, Don Johnson, Zannie Mount, Carl Hayes, Cheryl Byrd-Washington Not pictured: Bruce Curry, Rhonda Turnage, Gloria Andrews, Dr. Cora Dunkley, Delano, Stewart, David Saulter, Shirley Keeton-Parker, Janette Spencer-Davis, Alfonso Simpson “From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

Ephesians 4:16

CONFESS YOUR FAULTS ONE TO ANOTHER AND PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER THAT YOU MAY BE HEALED. THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS AVAILETH MUCH --JAMES 5:16 CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD’S RICHEST BLESSINGS UPON ALL OF OUR MOST WORTHY AND DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY MEMBERS !

Front row (L/R) Daniel Lee, Betty Baker, Denise Shellman, Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr. (Pastor), Janice Carter Collier (Pro-Tem), Veronne Banks Turner, Rupert Edman Second row (L/R) Curtis Walker, Leroy Kentish, James Beauford, Michael Cannon Not shown: Kim Colston, Alonzo Dupree, David Hicks, Edward Howard, Hiram Jones,

STEWARDESS BOARD 1 Jessie M. Williams, President Brenda Mount, Vice President Anna Ivery-Beauford, Secretary

Whatever you Ask for in Prayer with Faith, you will receive. Matthew 21:22

God Bless Your Endeavors

Allen Temple Gospel Choir Sing to Him, Yes Sing His Praises. Tell Everyone about his miracles. Psalm 105:2

Congratulations to all the YPD Image Award Recipients!

James Colston, Tykeem McCord & Mariyah Youngblood Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Young People’s And Children’s Division Growing In Abundant Life Mariyah Youngblood, YPD President Tykeem McCord, First Vice President Marquis Sawyer, Second Vice President Sybil Goings, YPD Director

The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. of

Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Offers Congratulations and Best Wishes on your

1st Image Awards Banquet

Bro. Bruce Curry, Bro. Leonard Oliver, Bro. Gary Oliver Bro. Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames, Jr., Bro. Steve Miller, Bro. Shawn Fogle and Bro. Rey Oliver ( not pictured)

Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter

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“Manly Deeds, Scholarship and Love for All Mankind”

Congratulations to the Honorees of the

2017 Inaugural Image Awards from

The Distinguished Brothers of

Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. of Allen Temple AME Church

Alfredo Moragne Edward Moragne, Jr. Altelio Moragne Williams Moragne Robinson Henry “Shake� Washington Steve Williams Dr. Orlando Goodwin Partick Crews Rev. RJ Stevenson Albert C. Coleman

To the Allen Temple AME Church Family Thank you for selecting the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa as one of your Image Award Recipients!

We have been contributors to the community or 80 years and are honored to be recognized for the work we do in the public/affordable housing industry.

Mount Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church 1115 West Madison Street Plant City, Florida 33563

Of course, we cannot do it alone and are thankful for the services provided by the Allen Temple AME Church that have so richly blessed the members of our Robles Park community.

Our best wishes are extended for a most successful event!

Board of commissioners Susan Johnson-Velez, Chair Ben Wacksman, Vice Chair James A. Cloar

The Reverend Etta D. Owens, Pastor

Hazel S. Harvey Billi Johnson-Griffin Rubin E. Padgett

Extending our Prayers and Support for the work that is taking place at Allen Temple Tampa

Bemetra L. Simmons

Jerome D. Ryans, President/CEO Leroy Moore, Chief Operating Officer Susi Begazo-McGourty, Chief Financial Officer

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Reverend Jacquelyn Bogen, & The Officers and Members of Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church Congratulates Image Award Recipient

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And I will give you Pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. ~ Jeremiah 3:15

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Congratulations & Best Wishes Allen Temple A.M.E. Church st On Your 1 Annual Unity Day Image Awards Banquet

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Congratulations Tykeem McCord 2017 Image Awards Winner From Tony Bimonte and the A & D Automotive Center

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WHEN YOU SEE THE INVISIBLE, YOU CAN DO THE IMPOSSIBLE Arlos “Los” Stroud, Owner Dr. Helen Johnson, Business Manager

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.� Matthew 5:16

Congratulations Tykeem J McCord a.k.a. - "Keem the Dream"

Congratulations, James Colston on receiving an Image Award

2017 Image Award Recipient Love Always from Mom, Dad, Timmy, Tyriq and Tra

Love, Uncle Stanley and Aunt Doretha

Congratulations to our Leading Lady,

Casey Curry!

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her. Proverbs 31:28 With Love – Bruce, April, Shannon and Taylor Raye

Dr. Walter Smith Library, Inc. Post Office Box 4380 Tampa, FL 33677

Congratulations Allen Temple on your 1st Annual Image Award Celebration

Dr. Walter and Mrs. Barbara Smith THIS LIBRARY IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

Our Cousin Is The Best!

Best Wishes Bettye Greene Johnson On her church’s First Image Awards Banquet The Keeper of Records for the Morris Family

Betty Morris Foxx and Francenia Morris Gilliam Tallahassee, Florida Mother Lillie Morris Johnson, Denver, Colorado I am proud of my cousin Bettye Greene Johnson Always dedicated to our family history And dedicated to all our family members No matter where we live.

Cousin Willie Veta Morris Bivens Tallahassee, Florida

Congratulations to

James Colston on receiving the 2017 Image Award!

Love, Auntie Winifred and Uncle Ray Bell

Congratulations to my nephew,

James Colston

For the recognition of your community service within the Tampa Bay Community Wishing you much success and continued service!

Aunt Bettye Chatmon

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength”.

Philippians 4:13

CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES ALLEN TEMPLE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH MUCH SUCCESS ON YOUR FIRST IMAGE AWARDS

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From the Family of

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We love you & are proud of you

Congratulations and Best Wishes To Allen Temple A.M.E. Church For a Successful First Annual Unity Day Image Awards Banquet From Tampa City Councilman Frank Reddick District 5

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On her dedication to her church, Allen Temple A.M.E. Tampa, Fl. You keep our family informed.

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Best wishes to my cousin, Bettye Greene Johnson and Allen Temple A.M.E. Church Tampa, Florida on your Inaugural Image Awards Banquet Johnny Morris and Belinda Morris Monticello, Florida

To My Parents Henry “Shake” (Cheryl) Washington And To My Grandmother Hattie Byrd White On your 1st Annual Unity Day “Image Awards” Banquet “The only way it is possible to have one mind is to have the mind of God derived from the unity of

the Spirit of God, a unity which comes only when believers find the will of God and give themselves unselfishly and unstintingly to its fulfillment. John F. Walvoord Much Love, JaMia L. Washington, M.D., HSA Meharry Medical College 2015 Casewestern University Community Hospital Residency Training/Internal Medicine Cleveland, Ohio

Love, Larry, DeVonne and Larry Jr. Daniel

Congratulations, James Colston, 2017 Image Awards Recipient

Love, Carolyn Colston

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Best Wishes to our President, Lillian P. Simmons Love, Best Wishes to my friend, Trooper Bettye Greene Johnson and Allen Temple AME Church - Tampa, FL Trooper Deborah Brown The Woods and Wanton Chapter, Inc. Buffalo Soldiers Tampa, Florida

Congratulations to James K. Colston 2017 Image Award Recipient Love, Your Grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Willie James Colston

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Lillian P. Simmons

On a successful Image Awards!

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PATRON’S LIST

Lavern Benton Logan Thelma Benton Desiree & William B. Jackson II Helen Wright Young

Congratulations, Nephew James Colston!

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Image Award Recipient

Love, Uncle Charles and Aunt Annette Richardson

Congratulations, James Colston for receiving an Image Award

Love, Cousin John and Bonita Drayton

Mariyah Joi Youngblood

Congratulations!

18 years of success in walking by faith and in God’s great love!

Information Technology Communications Committee Congratulates the 2017 Image Award Honorees for the work you Have done in our Church and Community

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Proverbs 22:6 Love your Godparents We are very proud of you!

Mr. & Mrs. James (Anna) Beauford, Jr.

: Lomax McIntyre, Leroy Kentish, Jahaad Malphus, Felecia Gilmore-Long, E. Carver Lee, Rey Oliver Not Pictured: Mack Davis, Tatyana Simon-Green Pictured: From Left

We Congratulate the Allen Temple 2017 Image Award Winners!

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The Image Awards Committee would like to thank everyone for their participation in making this

2017 Inaugural Image Awards Banquet a great success!

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