January 2017 – Capital Outlook

Seminoles put on a magical show against ranked foes

January 31, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Even as the FSU men’s basketball team is running through a gauntlet of a schedule against ranked opponents in remarkable fashion, there is plenty more about the Seminoles that make them impressive. Just consider: They’ve beaten a ranked opponent for the

AD Overton steps up fundraising for FAMU athletics

January 31, 2017

By Samantha Joseph Outlook Writer Milton Overton inherited a $7 million deficit as athletic director, but he seemed determined to make a dent in the financial shortfall at FAMU unlike any of his predecessors in the last 15 years. Overton’s effort has taken him from the grassroots to corporate,

Memories of Samman alive at pro MMA show

January 31, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer If anyone in the near-capacity crowd that attended Tallahassee’s first professional mixed martial arts show didn’t know of Josh Samman they sure did before the end of the night. The pro portion of the show, which featured an undercard of amateur

Spiritually Speaking: The Devil is a liar

January 31, 2017

By James Washington The Dallas Weekly, NNPA Member I’m sure at one time or another, you’ve heard the phrase, “the devil is a liar.” I’ve said it here many times. Satan specializes in deceit. You know the drill. Harden not your heart, when you hear the Word of God.

Obama’s failed Black legacy

January 31, 2017

By Clarence McKee Special to the Outlook Barack Obama’s greatest legacy and accomplishment was being elected as the first Black president of the United States. For Black Americans, it has been downhill ever since, from “Yes we can” to “No he didn’t.” Yes, there was a certain pride in

Truth and diversity were missing at the inauguration in 2017

January 31, 2017

By Rodger Caldwell Special to the Outlook There was a fundamental disconnect at the Trump inauguration, because there were mostly White attendees at the event. Washington, DC is known as the chocolate city, so where were the people of color? In 2009, during President Obama’s first inauguration, there were

An open letter to President Donald Trump

January 31, 2017

Dear Mr. President, Congratulations on your becoming the 45th President of the United States. You have vanquished all competition for this office and that was no small feat. Barack Obama, his administration and your presidential opponents are now in the past with their legacy yet to be determined by

Riley House honors pioneer family business

January 31, 2017

Special to the Outlook The Riley House’s annual “ Applause for the Pioneers” Gala will reflect on and illuminate the history and contributions of one of Tallahassee’s pioneer families and businesses, Gilliam Brothers Friendly Barbershop. On Feb. 17 at Goodwood Museum and Gardens, the legacy of Reverend Ervin Omega Gilliam

Community gets ready for Twelfth Annual Father Daughter dance

January 31, 2017

Special to the Outlook It is time for the 12th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, hosted by The Rotary Club of Tallahassee Northside Rotary with major sponsor Capital Regional Medical Center. Dust off those dancing shoes, put on a party outfit and prepare to make it a special night for “Daddy’s

Piggly Wiggly fills needs for Southern fixings

January 31, 2017

By Lyric Mattair Outlook writer Stroll down the meat aisle and there are almost all of the ingredients to prepare almost any southern dish. From ham hocks to pig feet, Piggly Wiggly stocks it all for shoppers to choose from. The middle shelves are stocked with a variety of