March 2015 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Dr. King’s Bold Case for Economics

March 17, 2015

By Matthew C. Whitaker NNPA Guest Columnist Black History Month is over, but we should move past the standardized foci and platitudes that mark our commemoration. We have a history that challenges us to address vestiges of intolerance and redress the inequality that still undermines African American upward mobility throughout

What Can Teachers do to Embrace Cultural Diversity?

March 17, 2015

By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor Many culturally diverse U.S. citizens have faced adverse circumstances to obtain a quality education. It is those special teachers who have embraced cultural diversity that have made the difference in the lives of their students to help them succeed. Considering the

Celebrating African-American Authors

March 17, 2015

By Lenita Joe Special to the Outlook Members of the Tallahassee Area Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., (100 BMOT) including Superintendent of Leon County Schools Jackie Pons and his Deputy, Marvin Henderson, helped students at Sealey Elementary celebrate literacy with more than a million readers all over

Ladies of AKA Celebrated Founders’ Day Festivities

March 17, 2015

Special to the Outlook Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is celebrating 107 years of service to the community. Two local chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. celebrated the organization’s Founders’ Day the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1 with a variety of activities which took place in various locations in

Selma Marchers Gave Courage to Millions, Inspired More Change

March 17, 2015

By Slma Shelbayah and Moni Basu CNN In a passionate speech about racial progress in America, President Barack Obama on Saturday told thousands of people who gathered here to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” that “our march is not yet finished. But we

An Accountable Beneficiary

March 11, 2015

By Darryl Jones Special to the Outlook Editor’s Note: Local resident Darryl Jones joined thousands in Selma, Ala. to take part in the 50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” He just returned home and shared his experience of the weekend’s festivities. On March 7, I joined

Women Share Their Roles in the Civil Rights Movement

March 11, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer The stage was set for a historical night at the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee on Feb. 27 with a panel of three women discussing their part in the Civil Rights Movement. In honor of Black History Month and in preparation for Women’s

The Links Present Seven Beaux to Community

March 11, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Commendations and congratulations rang throughout Florida State University Center Club on March 7 as seven young men of the Big Bend were presented at the Fifth Annual Links Beautillion Formal Presentation. The event is held each year to honor and present young men

Woodville Holds Annual Founders Day

March 10, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer What initially appeared to be a celebration in Woodville on Feb. 28 ended up being far more. The city of Woodville held its annual founders day, which turned out to be a festival of enlightenment and historical knowledge as the community celebrated at

Mangum Named Outlook’s Person of the Year

March 10, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer Nearly a year has passed since Florida A&M University trustees named Elmira Mangum the institution’s 11th president and she’s already scaled some key moments during her tenure. As a result, the Capital Outlook and Live Communications has recognized her as the