Jordin Lenair
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Valedictorian of his class, Jordin Lenair is an accomplished student at Middleton High School in Tampa, consistently earning high academic honors with a 6.57 weighted and 3.85 unweighted GPA. Their challenging coursework includes honors, AICE, AP classes, and dual enrollment at HCC. Driven by a passion for STEM and crime-solving, Jordin aims for a career […]

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Kobi-Skye Padgett
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Kobi-Skye is an exceptional scholar and leader, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout high school. Her academic excellence is underscored by her membership in the National Honors Society, National English Honor Society, and National Social Science Honor Society, alongside consistent Headmaster’s List recognition. A dedicated advocate for social justice, Kobi-Skye received the Susan B. Anthony […]

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Jaida Thomas
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Jaida Thomas is a dedicated and high-achieving student at Tampa Bay Technical High School (Tech) in Tampa. As a member of Tech’s Medical Behavioral Health program, she has consistently maintained a high GPA throughout her four years, currently standing at 6.38 and ranking 13th in her class. This academic excellence will allow her to graduate […]

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Chad M. Bryant, Jr.
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Chad M. Bryant is a highly accomplished student with a remarkable 5.7 GPA and 204 hours of community service. Demonstrating a strong aptitude for technology, he holds 12 industry certifications. Chad actively engages in leadership, serving as Wrestling Co-Captain and Key Club Secretary. Deeply committed to uplifting the Black community, Chad is a team leader […]

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Chief Barbara Tripp’s Speech from the 2026 City of Tampa Black History Celebration
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VIEW CHIEF TRIPP’S BIO Thank you for the introduction. First giving honor to GOD. To the City of Tampa Black History committee, Mayor Castor, City Council Members, dignitaries and my community.  Good morning and welcome to the 38th Annual Black History Celebration. I am deeply honored to be here today and to have been chosen […]

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Chief Barbara Tripp
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Chief Barbara Tripp is a native of Tampa, Florida and graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1984.  After graduating from high school, Chief Tripp attended the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in Computer Engineering and later enlisted into the United States Armed Forces 1988. Chief Tripp is a veteran of the United […]

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Nicholas Bennett
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Staff Sergeant Nicholas Bennett served in the United States Air Force from 2014 to 2020. His service included critical missions in San Antonio, Texas, supporting cyber defense and information security, and in Cocoa Beach, Florida, contributing to nuclear deterrence and treaty monitoring efforts essential to national security. Beyond his operational duties, Staff Sgt. Bennett was […]

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Tonja M. Brickhouse
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Colonel Tonja M. Brickhouse served as the Chief, Air Transportation Division, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.  Colonel Brickhouse provided policy and guidance to organize, train and equip aerial port and traffic management units at 14 major active air installations in the U.S., and 17 en route locations around the world. She […]

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Eddie A. Brown
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Eddie A. Brown, U.S. Army, Field Artillery, 1st Inf. Division

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