March 2016 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

Guilty by association

March 2, 2016

By Rev. Al Williams, II Special to the Outlook In 2014 a well-known NFL wide-receiver was linked to a person who was allegedly involved in questionable activity and consequently, he found himself suffering from what is known as guilt by association. This NFL star has tremendous athletic prowess and rare

Williams-Cox qualifies for ballot; outlines priorities

March 2, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Dianne Williams-Cox wants school children to have the same learning experience that she had when she attended Shanks High School in Gadsden County. Having fewer people go through life’s challenges in terms of jobs and healthcare – like she did as a young

New extended nightclub hours get mixed reactions

March 2, 2016

By Danielle Johnson Outlook writer Tallahassee’s nightclub goers will be able to hang out in their favorite nightspot for a little longer, beginning Friday. But they won’t be allowed to consume alcoholic drinks during the extended hours. Tallahassee City Commissioners recently approved an ordinance that will allow local bars and

Morris and Anita Davis: a living example of lasting marriage

March 2, 2016

[subtitle] Family of the Month [/subtitle] By Marquavia Smith Outlook writer Every woman deserves a man who respects her, and every man deserves a woman who appreciates his efforts. Morris and Anita Davis are living examples of just that. Neither of

Charter school fight intiensifies at Capitol

March 2, 2016

By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida The legislative battle over charter schools kicked into high gear Wednesday, as measures dealing with educational choice advanced in the House and the League of Women Voters hammered a constitutional amendment that could increase the number of charters in Florida. Of several

Protestors win fight to remove Oak Tree reminiscent of lynching on site of Maggie L. Walker statue

March 2, 2016

By Jeremy Lazarus Trice Edney News Wire A live oak tree that stands on the site where Maggie L. Walker will stand in Downtown Richmond, Va. will be axed from the site, sealing a win for activists who argued that the tree adjacent to the historical Black statue would recall

VA Senators want to study America’s 400 years of Black history

March 2, 2016

By James Wright Trice Edney News Wire U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, Democrats from Virginia, want to set up a federal panel to study the contributions and accomplishments of Blacks in America. On Feb. 11, Kaine and Scott were joined by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.), U.S.

Mackey overcomes adversity to find his niche

March 2, 2016

By MarKeith Cromartie Outlook Writer Craig Mackey was living his dream. He had a successful football career at Rickards High School and was a hands-down signee when FAMU came calling for his talent. He was a projected starter at cornerback in his freshman year with the Rattlers. But Mackey

Possibility of Amtrak’s return excites Tallahassee

March 2, 2016

By Shamara Bizzle Outlook writer Rebecca Clemons has always enjoyed a train ride, so the news that Tallahassee was making a push to have Amtrak service resumed in the area got her fired up. So much so that she thought nothing of the 90-minute drive from Shell Point to be

Tallahassee Enjoys Hispanic Heritage Celebration

March 1, 2016

By Christopher Lampley Outlook Writer Good weather, great music and even better food filled downtown Tallahassee on Oct. 17 as Tally Fiesta held their fourth annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage. The free event, which was held at Kleman Plaza, allowed people in attendance to gain a greater appreciation for Hispanic