By Times-Picayune Staff February 07, 2010, 8:55PM The streets in the French Quarter around Jackson Square erupted when there was still 10 seconds left on the game clock. “Words can’t express what this means to me,” Paul Kirkparick screamed. “The Saints have been my father’s life, my life, my son’s life. We are world champions baby!” Kirkpatrick, 33, lives in Biloxi, but made sure he was in New Orleans to watch his...

By Stephanie Lambert Associate Editor WEST PALM BEACH–The Florida A&M University Marching 100 is less than seven hours away from making their fifth appearance at the Super Bowl. After weeks of practice, the musicians plan to leave their hearts on the field and a lasting impression in the eyes of the nation tonight during the Super Bowl XLIV’s pregame show at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. “I feel blessed and excited to be performing at this year’s...

Dr. Alvin Bryant, President of the FAMU-National Alumni Association passed away yesterday, Friday, February 5, 2010.  The Bryant Family is very grateful to all of the individuals that have called and kept them in their prayers. The Wake and Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2010 at six o’clock in the evening at the Second Baptist Church East End, 3307 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, Virginia. The funeral services will be held on...

Photo by STEPHANIE LAMBERT Sen. Gary Siplin, chairman of the FLBC, along with other members of the Black Caucus, encourages citizens to take part in the upcoming Census. BY DOMINIQUE SHAW Outlook Staff Writer The Florida Legislative Black Caucus is making it a priority to inform the state about the 2010 Census by initiating Census Awareness Day.  Census Awareness Day, which was held Jan. 27, allowed the 26 members of the FLBC to feature various events in their...

Photo by STEPHANIE LAMBERT Doc Bailey, a Tallahassee Community College student, takes part in the campus wide vigil Jan. 20 for those who died in Haiti following the earthquake that has taken almost 200,000 lives. In a time of tragedy, students come together to support Haiti victims BY REGINALD ALCEUS Outlook Staff Writer Several days after the tumultuous earthquake that shook Haiti, many stories of tragedy, charity and inspiration have surfaced to capture...

BY SKYY SANDIFER Outlook Staff Wr In an effort to pay respect to leaders who came before him, Rep. Alan B. Williams, D Tallahassee, proposed a bill to establish a Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame at the Capitol.  Williams said different groups are recognized at the Capitol, and it is equally important for civil rights leaders to be acknowledged as well. “There is a women’s hall of fame, an educators’ hall of fame, but there isn’t...

BY STEPHANIE LAMBERT Associate Editor Though the colder weather has brought much-needed attention to Tallahassee’s homeless problem, Neal Pierce, supervisor of the Day Center at The Shelter, says this problem didn’t just start once the temperatures dropped. “The City, as usual, dragged its feet, as if someone was waiting for somebody else to tell them what to do,” Pierce said.  “It’s an ongoing problem.”  The Shelter, located at 480 W. Tennessee...

Judge Clark Honored Judge Nikki Ann Clark of the 1st District Court of Appeal, will receive the 2010 Distinguished Judicial Service Award.  The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services, will be presented by Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince at a Jan. 28 ceremony at the Florida Supreme Court. FAMU student to intern with CBC Florida A&M University physics student Reamonn...