February 2017 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Children and Parents Find Benefit in the TMH’s Annual Fair

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer The sounds of young children laughing and playing were heard throughout the Turnbull Conference Center Saturday as the annual Baby and Family Fair got underway in Tallahassee. The fair, presented by Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, is held annually for parents – from couples

Tallahassee Historical Society Shares Black History

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer On Feb. 11, Big Bend residents were offered a trip to the Tallahassee of the 1800s back to the the Civil Rights Movement that has been labeled “forgotten.” The one-hour event presented by the Tallahassee Historical Society took place at the Governor

Tallahassee Unveils New Gaines Street Sculpture

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer On Dec. 3, residents, students and leaders of Tallahassee filled Gaines St. in its unveiling of the new sculpture located at the newly built roundabout. Gaines St. has undergone many renovations. From the street lined with warehouses that it once was, to the

Parents Get a Break During Special Night Out

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer Friday night served as a chance for parents to relax and their kids to get wild as the Parents Night Out Kids Camp got underway at the Sue McCollum Community Center in Tallahassee. The special camp gives parents a chance

Hispanic Festival Celebrates 21 years in Tallahassee

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer Tallahassee celebrated National Hispanic Month as Hispanic Festival 2014 took place at the St. Louis Catholic Church on Saturday. The event, which celebrates the many diverse cultures of Latin America, is held every year with 2014 being its 21st year of celebration in

Bowlers Raise $42,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer Let the good times roll as the annual Bowling for Kids’ Sake took place Saturday, May 16 at Florida State University’s Crenshaw Lanes. The Bowling for Kids’ Sake is an annual fundraiser event sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend

Florida A&M University Graduates Make History

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer As graduation season passes by in Tallahassee, hundreds of students will have obtained their degrees from the three main colleges, all in hopes of going into their respective majors to achieve highly and ultimately make history in their careers. But at Florida A&M University two

FAMU, FSU Engineering School Dean to Step Down

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer One year after being embroiled in a controversy that almost cost the division of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, one of its key leaders is stepping down. Yaw Yeboah, who served as the fifth president, is leaving the COE. The announcement was

Alexander Honored for His Work with DYG

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer Fifteen honorees were selected for the 2015 Heritage Month presented by Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. These honorees were selected for their dedication and commitment in the community and for those who volunteer on a daily basis to make the lives and experiences of youth

Agnew Walks Students Through Civil Rights History and Issues a Challenge

February 15, 2017

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer Florida A&M University celebrated its 35th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation like never before. On Jan. 15, Gaither gymnasium was filled with students, faculty and alumni who came to celebrate not only King’s birthday but his accomplishments and those who have begun to