January 2018 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Tallahassee’s growing economy

January 25, 2018

By Wayne Tedder Special to the Outlook Things are good in Tallahassee and primed to get even better. The greater Tallahassee area has the fastest growing economy per capita in Florida. Our area is experiencing a rate of growth twice that of the state and nearly three times that of

Cancellation of Roland Martin Show: A sign of Black powerlessness

January 25, 2018

By A. Peter Bailey Trice Edney News Wire When first hearing about TV-One’s cancellation of Roland Martin’s show for “budgetary” reasons, my immediate reaction was bull crap. I am convinced that his show was cancelled because some advertisers and some Trumpets were outraged because of Roland’s Afrocentric perspective when reporting

Sachs weighs in on H&M advertising snafu

January 25, 2018

By Kathryn Lewis Outlook writer H&M caused such an advertising gaffe that the retail clothing giant could face some struggles as it attempts to restore its image. That’s according to Ron Sachs, CEO of Sachs Media Group, one of the nation’s top crisis management firms. He also said

Women unite for second Diva’s Day Out

January 25, 2018

By Daria Laycock Outlook Writer As she stared at the line that hugged the wall and disappeared around the corner of the Tallahassee AMC 20, Tiffany Hill knew that her efforts were a success. In the line was a diverse group of women and girls of all ages

Tallahassee’s snowfall a memorable event

January 25, 2018

By Daria Laycock Outlook Writer The chances of another dusting of snow seemingly is unlikely in Tallahassee before winter is over, but for many who work outdoors memories of the recent snowfall will linger. Prior to the first measurable snowfall, the city hasn’t experienced such an event in more than

Next generation crucial to preserving King’s legacy

January 25, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Young people were everywhere in Cascades Park this past Monday. Some strolled in groups and others simply milled around, seemingly enjoying an opportunity to be a part of the celebration that marked Martin Luther King’s birthday. Tallahassee attorney Mutaqee Akbar

Carina Richardson gets MLK Award

January 25, 2018

Special to the Outlook Carina Richardson, daughter of City Commissioner Curtis Richardson and Judge Nina Ashenafi Richardson, was awarded the MLK Foundation’s Student Humanitarian Award at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Breakfast. Currently, Carina is a senior at James S. Rickards High School, where

Sanitation workers take center stage at MLK honors

January 25, 2018

By Cedrell Mitchell Outlook writer Sanitation workers took center stage, filling up several pews at Bethel A.M.E Church in a gathering to mark the 50th anniversary of the sanitation strike in Memphis, where Martin Luther King was assassinated. The event was put on by the Tallahassee MLK Foundation. Sanitation

Slipping into darkness

January 16, 2018

By E. Faye Williams, esq. Trice Edney News Wire “To attract people, to win over people to that which I have realized as being true, that is called propaganda…Propaganda is not a matter for average minds, but rather a matter for practitioners. It is not supposed to be lovely or

Alabama chose between its past and its future

January 16, 2018

By Jesse Jackson Sr. Trice Edney News Wire “The state of Alabama deserves better,” said Richard Shelby, the senior U.S. senator from Alabama, in explaining why he chose not to vote for Roy Moore, his party’s nominee in Alabama’s special election for the Senate. Contrast that with the statement of