January 2016 – Capital Outlook

Thousands celebrate Martin Luther King in Cascades Park

January 26, 2016

By Danyelle Johnson Outlook writer All of the elements were in place for a rejuvenating celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday in Cascades Park. Several bands and singers performed to the amusement of a crowd of about 3,000 that showed up for the event billed as

Priscilla Shirer: Minister, motivational speaker and now actor

January 26, 2016

By Kam Williams Special to the Outlook from NNPA A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies, Priscilla Shirer speaks at corporate conferences, organizations, and before Christian audiences across the United States and around the world. After ten years as a trainer and

New leadership for Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

January 26, 2016

By Dianne Williams-Cox Special to the Outlook The Chi Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, installed new officers for years 2016-17. Leading this group of community servants is President Marilyn Henderson Hudson, a Tallahassee native and a graduate of Florida A&M University. Initiated into the Beta

Those who knew Dr. King say his principles and voice will guide America for generations to come

January 26, 2016

By Hazel Trice Edney Trice Edney News Wire On March 25, 1968, Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, among the leading theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th Century, spoke what many historians believe to have been prophetic words about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Only 10

FAMU PR students bring Hollywood to Tallahassee

January 26, 2016

By Chaninn Ragland Special to Outlook Precision Communication, a student ran public relations organization on Florida A&M University (FAMU) campus, held a press conference on Wednesday, Jan.13 to announce their partnership with Master Media Group (MMG) to promote the upcoming Hollywood feature faith based film/and soundtrack Restored

Local NFL players of the past reflect on Playoff memories

January 26, 2016

By MarKeith Cromartie Outlook Writer Florida A&M and Florida State Universities are used to producing home grown talent preparing them to play in the NFL. But only a selected few have had the privilege to make it to the playoffs. These are the stories of 3 homegrown NFL players that

FAMU’s Bernard developing penchant for stealing

January 26, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Almost every time that FAMU seemed to be in peril of losing for the sixth time in seven games, Malcolm Bernard was able to keep them in the game against Morgan State University. Oh, sure he had his

Gibson hopes adversity sparks another win streak for Rattlers

January 26, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Even in defeat, coach LeDawn Gibson managed to find a little inspiration. Losing to Morgan State could motivate the FAMU women’s basketball team to start another win streak, she said. FAMU had won its last two games on the road at Hampton

Social media firestorm still raving over scoreboard donation

January 26, 2016

By Maya Lune Jean-Charles Outlook writer Firestorms on social media over touchy issues aren’t uncommon. Not even when it comes to a college football scoreboard. It’s been almost a month since Florida State donated a used scoreboard to FAMU – a gesture considered to be kind in most quarters.

Epilepsy Association of Central Florida applauds Legislation to protect vulnerable Floridians from dangerous insurance coverage changes

January 20, 2016

[subtitle] Florida Patient Stability Act Ensures that Floridians with Chronic, Complex or Rare Medical Conditions Can Stay on the Treatments that Keep Them Stable [/subtitle] Tallahassee, FL- January 20, 2016 – The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida today applauded State Representative Debbie Mayfield (R-Vero Beach) and State Senator Alan Hays