January 2018 – Page 5 – Capital Outlook

South African war on corruption moves into high gear

January 16, 2018

Special to the Outlook A shakeup in the African National Party has boosted hopes that new party officials will make a clean sweep of the backroom dealings that have made millionaires out of a small South African elite and punished the majority with high unemployment and a national credit rating

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of a momentous year in civil rights

January 16, 2018

By Marc H. Morial Trice Edney News Wire “It is not an overstatement to say that the destiny of the entire human race depends on what is going on in America today. This is a staggering reality to the rest of the world; they must feel like passengers in a

Trump and GOP redefine terms “conflict of interest”

January 16, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook It would be a glaring conflict of interest for you or me to hire our son, daughter, or other relative in our office with tax dollars. Not so for Trump. Likewise, it would be a conflict of interest if any of our local

Tallahassee shall overcome!

January 16, 2018

By Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr. President and Publisher The residents of this great city are very concerned about the stability and future of city government, and rightfully so. I have been a proud and supportive citizen of Tallahassee for over 30 plus years. I sincerely believe that we have one

Rickards standout Riley looking to do big things at Louisville

January 16, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Rickards’ multi-talented football player Marcus Riley has big plans for his college career at Louisville. He made them clear recently when he signed to play for the Cardinals, becoming the only Raider to sign during the early signing period in

Bedell building something ‘very special’ at TCC

January 16, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer Franqua Bedell, who is doing something remarkable with this year’s version of the women’s basketball team at Tallahassee Community College, really didn’t need more than the five words he used to describe his players. “This team is very special,” he said.

LASC, 93 years old and still serving

January 16, 2018

Special to the Outlook The members of the Ladies Art and Social Club (LASC) held its 93rd Anniversary Dinner Meeting on Dec. 18, 2017 at the Jake Gaither Community Center. As has been their custom for years, and as one of their community service projects, the Club brought gifts

A must read

January 16, 2018

By Dr. E. Faye Williams esp. Trice Edney News Wire Each year, most of us make a list of things we plan to do in the coming year. Most of us really intend to do what we plan, but, unfortunately, most quit within a few weeks. Let’s make this

The prophet is rarely welcome in his own village

January 16, 2018

By Wilmer J. Leon, III Trice Edney News Wire “Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? … And they took offense at him.

Getting fit in the New Year

January 16, 2018

By Glenn Ellis Trice Edney News Wire Aren’t the holidays about good times with loved ones, great food, and fun? Anyway, beginning Jan. 1, you will make resolutions to eat healthier and work out. Starting then, you plan to get fit. This will be your New Year’s resolution. Life will