March 2017 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

To stay healthy, keep it S.I.M.P.L.E.

March 14, 2017

By Amy Neal Special to the Outlook Millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions every year. While many people are motivated to start good habits in January, the momentum can wear off in just a few weeks. So what’s the trick to maintaining a healthy routine all year long? Keep

Celebrate exemplary Black women in March

March 14, 2017

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook March is Women’s History Month. Since 1982 when the Florida Commission on the Status of Women initiated the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, very few of the 105 women inducted have been African-American. From 1982 until 1991 Gwen Cherry, Sybil Collins Mobley, Zora

2017 Annual Black History Brain Bowl competition

March 14, 2017

Special to the Outlook Saturday, Feb. 4, ushered in not only the first weekend in of the month, but the arrival of the traditional Black History Month and the Annual Black History Brain Bowl Competition. For approximately 23 years, this “Battle of the Brains” event has been hosted in Tallahassee

Seniors defy age in show of competitive spirit

March 14, 2017

By Ashia Glover Outlook writer Hearts pounded and there were even a few sweaty palms as a group of runners lined up for the start of their event on the track at Godby High School. They all had the same goal – start and make it to the finish

Frenchtown Farmers Market gives shoppers a fresh choice

March 14, 2017

By Samantha Joseph Outlook writer Once each week on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Georgia Street a harvest of locally-grown food can be found ripe for the picking. Shoppers usually have plenty to chose from — kale, onions, grapefruit, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. Even strawberries

Trump’s conciliatory speech to Congress full of ’empty promises’ for African-Americans

March 14, 2017

By Jane Kennedy Trice Edney News Wire In his first address before a joint session of Congress, President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday struck a starkly different tone from more recent speeches. Gone were the references to the size of his Electoral College vote, rants against the media

FBI asked to investigate hanging death of a Muslim Man

March 14, 2017

By Frederick H. Lowe Trice Edney News Wire The Council of American-Islamic Relations in Seattle has asked the FBI to investigate the death of an 18-year-old Black Muslim man who was found hanged in a wooded area near his home in Lake Stevens, Wash. Ben M. Keita, a

Rally kicks off Gillum’s gubernatorial campaign

March 14, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Even before Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum officially announced that he will run to become the next governor of Florida, he’d been hearing about how slim his chances are to become the person to lead the state. But on Saturday on the

Nims’ single cheerleader earns accolades, puts school in spotlight

March 14, 2017

[subtitle]Local cheerleader puts on one woman show…[/subtitle] By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer More than three weeks had passed since 14-year-old Nims Middle cheerleader Tianiya Hall-Scales had to go at it alone in a showcase. But her bubbly demeanor was ever present when the 220 Quarterback Club rewarded her

Capital Outlook recognizes 2016 ‘Of The Year’ honorees

March 14, 2017

The Capital Outlook presented plaques to its 2016 honorees this past Sunday during a breakfast gathering at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. From left to right, Prophet Kevin Hawkins’ Multitude of Christ Church was named Church of the Year; Dale Landry, president of the NAACP Tallahassee branch, Civil Right Advocate of