August 2015 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Humphries Set High Standards During His Tenure at FAMU

August 18, 2015

By St. Claire Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Dr. Frederick Humphries chuckled every time he had to answer questions about any of his many achievements when he was president at FAMU. You know; the kinds of things that make his name resonate nationally. The list is long, but let’s

FAMU Trustees Want Updates from Embattled President

August 18, 2015

By Margie Menzel The News Service of Florida Florida A&M University trustees recently approved a plan for embattled President Elmira Mangum to provide them with comprehensive monthly progress reports between now and a November meeting, when they will again consider her performance. The trustees also approved

South Tallahassee Hosts National Night Out Celebration

August 18, 2015

By Courtney Harris Outlook Writer Tallahassee residents have had enough. They are choosing to band together to stop the crime in the city. For the first time, on Aug. 4 at Jack McClean, Jr. Recreational Center, the Southside Tallahassee Neighborhood hosted the “National Night Out” celebration. National Night

Outreach, Ministry and Soul Food for the Hungry and Homeless

August 18, 2015

By LaDarius Calhoun Outlook Writer Several churches and community volunteers are on a mission to provide nutritious hot meals to the hungry and homeless of Tallahassee. Their mission started almost a year ago, when Raymond Isham set out to give back to the community with an outreach

Civil Rights Groups Demand Federal Investigation into the Death of Sandra Bland

August 18, 2015

By Freddie Allen NNPA SeniorWashington Correspondent A broad coalition of civil rights groups delivered more than 500,000 signed petitions to the Justice Department (DOJ), demanding that Attorney General Loretta Lynch launch a full investigation into the death of Sandra Bland and into the practices and

Brown Goes to Court to Protect Congressional District

August 18, 2015

By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown went to federal court on Aug. 6 to try to block a proposal that would radically redraw her district, complicating the legal fight over the state’s congressional map days before a special legislative session on

Lincoln Trojans Focusing on Execution, Depth

August 18, 2015

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Standing on a soaking wet Lincoln High School football practice field, drenched from an unexpected afternoon storm, coach Yusuf Shakir was stoic. His every word was firm too, as he beseeched a group of players to focus on blocking and

FSU Graduates More than 2,000 in Summer Commencement

August 18, 2015

By Christopher Bony Outlook Writer A “joyful occasion” was how Florida State President John Thrasher described the summer commencement ceremony graduating more than 2,000 students. An abundance of families and friends gathered at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Aug. 8

Oliver Shared Experiences and Memories With Rattlers

August 18, 2015

Chris Bony Outlook Writer Graduates of Florida A&M University were encouraged to embrace their fears and push forward to achieve their goals after college on Friday afternoon during the summer commencement ceremony. “Fear of success or failure will cause you to play small and shrink into yourself

Gadsden County Celebrates Voting Rights Act of 1965, While Encouraging Voter Education

August 18, 2015

By Andrew J. Mitchell, Jr. Outlook Writer Scores of residents flocked to a packed tent outside the Gadsden County courthouse in Quincy on Aug. 6 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act signed by former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. Poll taxes