March 2015 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

The Security of the Believer Series – The Marvelous Work of Salvation

March 5, 2015

Rev. Al Williams, II Bethel Missionary Baptist Church God’s work of salvation is an unparalleled work of grace, mercy and compassion that can be seen throughout the panorama of scripture. In the 30th verse of the 14th chapter of Exodus the Bible states that after Pharaoh dared to lay his

Malcolm X: A Look Back at the Charismatic Leader

March 3, 2015

Special to the Outlook (CBS News) – Malcolm X was a minister, an orator and a revolutionary, but for Attallah Shabazz, he was simply her father. She is the eldest of his six daughters, and was a child when he was assassinated. Saturday, Feb. 21 marks 50 years

New Sparks to the Flame

March 3, 2015

By LaDray B. Gilbert Special to the Outlook In a style befitting the fraternity in which they are modeled after, the Omega Lamplighters Club of Tallahassee welcomed in its fall 2014 class of inductees with precision and showmanship. On Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Tookes Health Center on

Actor Lamman Rucker Kicked-off FAMU’s Presidential Lecture Series

March 3, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer The stage was set on Feb. 23 at Florida A & M University in the Ronald O. Davis Studio as FAMU President Elmira Mangum launched her presidential lecture series with a master class for theatre students and other majors. The master class featured

North Florida Fair Grounds Goes to the Dogs

March 3, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer The Tallahassee North Florida Fair Grounds opened its doors to dogs of all sizes shapes and breeds. Despite being cute and cuddly, man’s best friend still has a standard. The

Pioneers and Pearls Gala Extends Awards to Community Notables

March 3, 2015

By Eric M. Winkfield Special to the Outlook The John G. Riley House & Museum honored Strong & Jones Funeral Home for the business’ legacy of family entrepreneurship at the 11th Annual Applause for the Pioneers Cufflinks and Pearls Gala. Strong and Jones Funeral Home, a business that started in

Do Teens Get Enough Sleep at Home?

March 3, 2015

By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. Vice President/ Education Editor Considering the myriad of reasons students perform poorly in school and on standardized tests, the critical questions to be asked are: Do teens get enough sleep? How do children spend their time away from school? How can electronic media have an

Lots of Confusion Over Teacher Firings at Howard University Middle School

March 3, 2015

By Gene Demby National Public Radio The board of directors for the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science issued a statement on the dismissal of three social studies teachers, indicating that the school is governed by an independent non-profit organization and regulated by the D.C. Charter

FAMU Welcomed Hundreds of Students and Families

March 3, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Florida A&M University (FAMU) hosted nearly 2,000 prospective students and parents during Spring Preview – the annual spring event where families are invited to visit the campus with the possibility in mind that their respective students will attend. Students in high schools and community

New Structure Approved for FAMU-FSU College

March 3, 2015

By Brandon Larrabee News Service of Florida Following an agreement between Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU), the state Board of Governors on Feb. 19 approved a new structure for the Tallahassee schools’ joint College of Engineering and seemingly put to rest a months-long battle over