June 2017 – Page 7 – Capital Outlook

90-year-old educator says saving Black girls at the core of her mentorship program

June 6, 2017

Special to the Outlook from NNPA At 90 years young, Chicago educator Dr. Joyce Clark says she’s just getting started in her mission to help save Black girls. With the launch of Sister-Friend Intergenerational Mentorship Program, Clark is hoping to empower girls of African ancestry by helping them

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia turn in ESSA plans

June 6, 2017

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA/ESSA Contributor Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have submitted plans for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the spring peer review window, the U.S. Department of Education said this month. While other states continue to work on submitting their

Students pour their creativity into conservation poster contest

June 6, 2017

By Lavonia Sampson-Jones Special to the Outlook “Life without water is no life at all.” That piece of wisdom, complemented by colorful, inspiring artwork, helped Kendall Reed take first place in the City of Tallahassee’s Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest this month. Reed, a student in Kim

Brant Shive Copeland has a heart for service

June 6, 2017

Person of the Week By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Born in Brownsville, Texas, Brant Copeland grew up in Texas and Louisiana, and was educated at Rhodes College in Memphis, the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, and Union Theological Seminary in

Agency takes big first step for babies

June 6, 2017

By Eboni Walker Outlook writer Sue Lostis’ life took an unexpected dramatic turn after she was involved in an auto accident. Pregnant with twin boys, she ended up giving birth prematurely. She eventually lost her job, too. However, she found hope when she walked through the doors at

First 100 juror candidates interviewed for Cosby case

June 6, 2017

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor PITTSBURGH—Montgomery County Judge Steven O’Neill spent most of the morning questioning the first 100 juror candidates in the criminal trial of comedian Bill Cosby. Ten of the prospective jurors were Black; eight women and two men. In all 53 women

Proposed healthcare change is a painful issue

June 6, 2017

Patients with pre-existing conditions worry about high cost By Jakeira Gilbert Outlook writer Regular visits to the emergency room have been part of Lyric Porter’s lifestyle since birth when the Tallahassee resident was diagnosed with sickle-cell. Coping comes with a hefty bill for treatment. But she’s found some financial reprieve

Instacart brings virtual shopping to Tallahassee

June 6, 2017

By Shaqueria Howard Outlook Writer On any given day, the to-do list for the typical family could include dropping the children off to a soccer match, making a PTO meeting and sometimes even more. And we haven’t even talked about picking up a few groceries before heading home. Nor

Racist or not; Confederate flag-waving at Chiles strikes a nerve

June 6, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A debate over the recent display of confederate flags on the campus of Chiles High School has thrown Tallahassee head-first into the nation-wide conversation of whether the flag should be banned from public display. While students and their parents seemingly are