Feature – Page 94 – Capital Outlook

FAMU Opens Recycling Center

February 17, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer A new chapter has begun at Florida A&M University with the unveiling of a new center. FAMU celebrated the grand opening of a recycling center Thursday, taking a major step in making the school a “no waste” campus. The opening of the Recycling Center

Hundreds of Daddies and Daughters Flock to the Moon

February 17, 2015

By Te’Andrea Hood Outlook Writer The Moon’s parking lot on East Lafayette Street was packed to capacity Feb. 7 as hundreds of little girls were escorted across the street in beautiful dresses holding their fathers’ hands as they prepared to dance the night away. This year

Trustees Voice Desire to Keep 30-year Joint Engineering Program

February 17, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The topic of marriage and not a divorce was the presiding factor discussed at Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Feb. 6 trustee board meeting regarding the split of the joint FAMU-FSU College of Engineering (E-College). Some issues discussed included the lack of funding that has

Saving the Environment One Tree at a Time

February 17, 2015

By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer The smell of dirt filled the trail of Lafayette Heritage Trail Park where more than 120 new trees were planted in honor of Arbor Day on Jan. 31. Many volunteers participated in the Arbor Day event in the community where trees were planted

Tabernacle’s Men Offer Tasty Food and Lively Fashions

February 17, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The men’s ministry of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church put on their aprons and chef hats, while some dressed to impress, to put on a taster’s choice sampler and a fashion show for the members of their church and the community. The Walker Ford Community

Museum’s Children’s Day is Education and Fun All Tied Into One

February 17, 2015

By Kathryn N. Jones Outlook Writer Music, giggles and excited little voices could be heard all over the Museum of Florida History, where the 32nd Annual Children’s Day took place. Children’s Day was filled with face painting, Disney characters, performances and different educational activities for children

FAMU Trustees to Weigh-In on Joint Engineering Program

February 17, 2015

By Angeline J. Taylor Outlook Executive Editor All eyes were on 22-year-old Nojy Augustin in Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) fall commencement ceremony in December. Augustin was the only student to take part in commencement exercises from the Florida

MLK Biopic “Selma” Receiving Critical Acclaim

January 11, 2015

Photo courtesy of Trice Edney News Wire The movie “Selma” Special to the Outlook from Trice Edney News Wire The civil rights drama “Selma” has been named the top film of the year by the African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA), and also leads NAACP Image Awards nominations with eight. The

Thousands join Al Sharpton in ‘Justice for All’ march in D.C.

January 11, 2015

By Darryl Fears Washington Post Thousands of demonstrators streamed down Pennsylvania Avenue on Saturday, shouting “Black lives matter,” “Hands up, don’t shoot” and “I can’t breathe” to call attention to the recent deaths of unarmed African American men at the hands of police. The peaceful civil rights march led by families

Madison County Grandma Seeks Christmas Help

December 18, 2014

Bessie Warren is shown here with her 17-year-old grandson Laidarieus Gillyard By Kyle-Kyson Clark Outlook Writer There’s no question about what’s important to Bessie Warren. Warren’s life revolves around caring and raising her two grandchildren. Warren, a Madison County 54-year-old, has accepted the role of mother and father for her