June 2015 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

A Push to Address Black-on-Black Violence

June 18, 2015

By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent As cities across the country have mobilized massive street protests over police violence and misconduct, a familiar question has been raised by their opponents: Why does violence within the Black community garner less concern than police violence? According to crowd-sourced database, Mapping Police Violence,

Community Members Rally After Recent Upsurge in Crime

June 18, 2015

By Courtney Harris Outlook Writer On June 6, Bethel A.M.E. Church hosted a community conference fresh off the heels of several volatile weeks in Tallahassee. The death of 22-year-old D’Juante Tucker on May 30 was one of three shootings in the city over the course of two hours. With Tucker’s

Black Graduates Face a Tough Job Market

June 18, 2015

By Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent College graduates will enter a job market this year that is better than it has been in recent years, but they will still face a tough climb. That climb will be especially difficult for Black college graduates who will grapple with a jobless

Transformation Life After Prison: There is HOPE!

June 18, 2015

By R.B. Holmes Jr. President/Publisher The faith-based community must step up to the challenge of providing HOPE to the many young men and women who have served their sentences in prison and are ready to transition back into the community. The Department of Corrections incarcerates over 100,800 inmates per year.

FAMU, Other HBCUs: A Legacy Worth Celebrating

June 18, 2015

By Lenita Joe Special to the Outlook “College of love and charity, We gather ‘round thy noble shrine; We lift our voice in praise to thee, And ask a blessing all divine. FAM-U! FAM-U! I love thee. I’ll fight and win what’er the battle be!” The words to Florida Agricultural

Apple v. Samsung Verdict is Far-Reaching

June 18, 2015

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist On the surface, the Apple/Samsung trial that recently concluded appears to be a minor win for Samsung in a long-running patent war. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit cut Samsung’s damages payment from $930 million to $548 million, a substantial reduction

1st in A series On The Sacredness and Steadfastness of Worship

June 18, 2015

The Principles of Worship: Prayer, Praise and Posture By Deacon Ray Mobley The pastor has focused our GROWTH series on the “Sacredness and Steadfastness of Worship”, because worship is important. He has taught us that the only thing we have for sure is our relationship with the Lord. He has

Churches Taking Lead in Promoting Healthy Hearts Initiative

June 18, 2015

Special to the Outlook Churches are needed for a new initiative to reduce cardiovascular disease risk, including heart disease and strokes. A $1.4 million federal grant is helping a Florida State University-led research team to partner with churches in Gadsden and Leon counties to combat this disease which is one

New TCC Coach Likes to Win

June 18, 2015

By St. Claire Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Mark White is still getting settled in two weeks after being hired as the new men’s basketball coach at Tallahassee Community College. The shelves behind his desk are still missing the essentials – like a photo of his kids. His mission is clear,

Gay Returns Home for Annual Football Camp

June 18, 2015

By Christopher Bony Outlook Writer The fifth annual William Gay Football and Cheerleading Camp took place at Rickards High last Saturday morning. More than 300 young athletes from age 4 all the way up to high school varsity players attended the camp. Gay is well known in the Tallahassee community