February 2018 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Alexander: Black politicians shouldn’t ‘sell their souls’

February 22, 2018

By Kathryn Lewis Outlook Writer More Blacks should run for an elected office and those who make it shouldn’t rise to the level that they “sell their souls,” State Representative Ramon Alexander said during a Black History month program at Lee Hall. Alexander was one of the

JMI turns focus to non-profits for next three-month course

February 22, 2018

By Cedrell Mitchell Outlook writer With the economic downturn 10 years ago still affecting the livelihoods of millions across the country, many in Tallahassee have turned to start-up businesses for an income. Most do so without professional guidance. The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship has been

StarMetro’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ food drive helps those in need

February 22, 2018

By Ramsay Sims and James Barnes Special to the Outlook In the Big Bend, one in five adults – and one in four children – experience hunger on a regular basis. To help combat this problem, StarMetro, the City of Tallahassee’s public transit system, and Second Harvest of

Super Bowl ad using Dr. King’s voice: Crass exploitation

February 22, 2018

By Barbara Reynolds Trice Edney News Wire It is incredibly sad to watch how the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, whose life and legacy inspired and changed the lives of millions, is now being used to hawk trucks. The ad for Dodge Ram Trucks used words from one of

Legislative raids on housing trust fund hurt the poor

February 22, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Legislatively mandated tax cuts beginning around 2007, without regard for losses in revenue to meet state’s needs, has led to regular raids on state trust funds to fill holes left in the state budget. One of those funds is the State Housing

Gloria Anderson: Her decades long fight for Civil Rights

February 22, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Gloria Anderson, a native of Leon County, is a homegrown passionate civil rights activist. She was educated in the Leon County Public Schools at the rural Barrow Hill Elementary and Junior High School that required her to be bussed 20 miles roundtrip

Eager young children enjoy hours of storytelling

February 22, 2018

By Chambria Gordon Outlook Writer Bright smiles and light laughter filled the room as eager faces waited with anticipation. Carole Curry was just getting to the good part. “Oh yes Anansi! said Tiger. ‘Isn’t this a strange moss-covered rock!’ KABOOM! Down fell Tiger.” All the children in the

Maddox’s case raises concern over government trust

February 22, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer While City Commissioner Scott Maddox hasn’t been charged with any wrongdoing, recently issued search warrants by the FBI over his alleged business transactions is damaging to public trust in local government. Keith Simmonds, a political science professor at FAMU also

Couples get inspiring speech on marriage

February 22, 2018

From the coach By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Marriage could be a challenging experience that requires many of the elements of success that he teaches his football team, Willie Simmons told a room full of couples gathered for a Valentine gala. Simmons, head football coach at FAMU, spoke

County plans to improve and build more sidewalks

February 22, 2018

By Ki-Jana King Outlook writer Responding to a deluge of complaints from residents, the Leon County Public Works Department will soon begin a sidewalk improvement project in several communities. Much of the complaints come from people living in communities where dodging on-coming traffic is a daily occurrence for pedestrians