FSU concludes commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015

FSU concludes commencement ceremonies for the class of 2015

December 22, 2015

      By Bre-Shara McCall Outlook Writer On Dec. 12, Florida State University (FSU) concluded the class of 2015 Fall commencement exercises.   To begin the ceremony, President John Thrasher issued the welcome to thousands of graduates, friends and family members.   Jean Tabares, student body president, gave some

Florida’s first Black Chief Justice dies at 85

Florida’s first Black Chief Justice dies at 85

December 22, 2015

        By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida When Leander Shaw took the Florida Bar exam in 1960, he was not allowed to stay or eat at the whites-only hotel in Miami where the exam was administered. Three decades later, Shaw became the first Black chief

Mature Lady Lions look to improve this season

Mature Lady Lions look to improve this season

December 22, 2015

      By Christopher Lampley Outlook Writer The start of the 2015-2016 basketball season for Coach Bruce Daniels and the Leon Lady Lions has both the coach and the team expecting to achieve more than they did last year.   Another year presents Daniels and his players another chance

Preparation is key for Chiles’ girls’ basketball team

December 22, 2015

    By Chaninn Ragland Outlook Writer   For the past few seasons, The Lady Timberwolves have come close to reaching their goal to make it to district play. Losing to Lincoln and Leon in district play last season, the Lady Timberwolves are looking forward to turning it around this

Lady Trojans want to take care of unfinished business

Lady Trojans want to take care of unfinished business

December 22, 2015

      By Travis Milton Outlook Writer   After falling short of their goal last season, the Lincoln High School Lady Trojans have hopes to end their season in Lakeland as a contender for the class 7A state championship. “I think like every year with any coach, but our

Coaching alma mater Godby motivates Johnson

December 22, 2015

By Justin Dillard Outlook Writer Chelsea Johnson only has to look at her surroundings for inspiration in her role as head coach of Godby’s girl’s basketball team. Ten years ago, she had a stellar career in the same gymnasium where she now coaches the Cougars.   Johnson took over the

Exclusive: Sugar Ray Leonard Reflects on “No Más” 35 Years Later

Exclusive: Sugar Ray Leonard Reflects on “No Más” 35 Years Later

December 22, 2015

          By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Contributing Writer Sugar Ray Leonard had no doubt that he’d defeat Roberto Duran when the two warriors squared off in a rematch of their epic first welterweight title bout that ended in a split decision victory for the Panamanian known

Lady Raiders ready for new season

December 22, 2015

By KeyAaron Dishman Outlook Writer Since Head Coach Chariya Davis’ arrival at Rickards, the girls’ basketball program has turned around. Going from the middle of the pack to one of the best programs in the district.   Since the 2008-09 season (Davis’ first) the program has won district in every

Our Community’s Biggest Challenges Are Neglected When Ideology Prevails

Our Community’s Biggest Challenges Are Neglected When Ideology Prevails

December 17, 2015

By Robert Dale, Illinois Black Chamber Chairman Under the leadership of President Obama, the United States has taken unprecedented action to begin addressing climate change – one of the biggest issues facing our time. Through advancements in new technologies, environmental initiatives and cleaner energy resources, our country has already greatly

First HIV/AIDS Awareness Classic brings education and entertainment to the Big Bend

First HIV/AIDS Awareness Classic brings education and entertainment to the Big Bend

December 15, 2015

    By Christopher Lampley Outlook Writer With the month of December being recognized as AIDS Awareness month, nothing seemed to be more fitting of an event than the First HIV/AIDS Awareness Classic. Friday night at Amos P. Godby High School gymnasium, the FAMU High Baby Rattlers girls basketball team