January 2018 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Trump, female empowerment focus of Women’s March

January 30, 2018

By Kathryn Lewis Outlook writer While the turnout for the Women’s March was smaller than last year’s, participants were clearly in support of female empowerment as they denounced President Donald Trump’s position on LGBT rights, immigration, abortion and other political issues Saturday at the Old Capitol. An estimated

President Trump continues to deride African nations

January 25, 2018

By Freddie Allen Editor-In-Chief, BlackPressUSA.com/NNPA Newswire —Trump made the comments during a meeting with Republican and Democratic congressmen about immigration reform and President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. — The New York Times reported: “When Mr. Trump heard that Haitians were among those who

Black Economic Forecast for 2018: Fight back with the dollar and the vote

January 25, 2018

By Hazel Trice Edney Trice Edney News Wire Galvanizing people to spend money with Black-owned businesses, make deposits in Black-owned banks and voting for a mid-term election result that would cause Black Caucus members and Democrats to chair U. S. House and Senate Committees are the necessary keys to maximize

MMA fighter thrives on aggression

January 25, 2018

Going one way By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Emerson Small isn’t one who spends a lot of time playing head games with his opponents in the mixed martial arts cage. When the bell rings, the 23-year-old FSU senior is all about the grappling and striking. So

Emotions flow at vigil for two fallen FAMU students

January 25, 2018

By Ki-Jana King Outlook writer Not a soul in the crowd could hold back their emotions. Some sobbed. Others wept uncontrollably at a recent vigil to remember the lives of two FAMU students who died in an auto accident. An estimated 150 people gathered near FAMU’s Eternal Flame in

‘Fence of Segregation’ down in Camilla, more action planned

January 25, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Now that a fence that separated Blacks from Whites in Oakview Cemetery has been taken down, proponents of a move to eliminate racial inequities in other areas of city government in Camilla, Ga., are poised to take the next step. Tallahassee

Kearney Center provides more than shelter for homeless

January 25, 2018

ORGAINIZATION OF THE YEAR By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A life-changing experience that Eugene Cuff is enjoying at the Kearney Center began at the Greyhound station. He landed in Tallahassee after finding himself down on his luck in St. Louis. For 24 hours he wandered near the

Freddie Groomes McClendon: Elegance and distinguished service

January 25, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Dr. Freddie Groomes McClendon is a native of Jacksonville, but has been a resident of Tallahassee most of her adult life. After receiving her B.S. degree in Home Economics, a M.S. in Counseling and Guidance from Florida A &M University, and a

New restaurant brings different flavor to Tallahassee

January 25, 2018

By Chambria Gordon Outlook writer There are so many choices from the menu that they drive the senses into a tailspin. The smell of bananas is tantalizing. Then, there are the strawberries, kiwis, pineapples and blueberries. Add to that the beach scene, the paintings on the wall. Welcome

Would Oprah be a good candidate for president?

January 25, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook After Oprah’s inspiring speech at the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, almost everyone was speculating on whether that was the kickoff to her listening tour to run for President in 2020. And almost everyone had an opinion on whether she should run or