TCC, FDOE partner on new workforce initiative

TCC, FDOE partner on new workforce initiative

February 24, 2021

TCC president Jim Murdaugh Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College has joined forces with the Florida Department of Education for a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term career and technical education programs. Get There Florida highlights the key benefits of the programs available in Tallahassee

Black Broadway, Madame Lillian Evanti and Washington DC’s Black history

Black Broadway, Madame Lillian Evanti and Washington DC’s Black history

February 24, 2021

Madame Lillian Evanti By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia There’s little question that African Americans have been a significant part of Washington, DC’s civic life and identity since the city was first declared the new national capital in 1791. According to Cultural Tourism DC, African Americans were 25

‘The Black church v. the Proud Boys’

‘The Black church v. the Proud Boys’

February 24, 2021

D.C. pastors say racist vandalism to their churches is part of deeper problem Rev. Ianther Mills puts up new sign in front of Asbury United Methodist Church after an initial sign was destroyed. This second sign was also destroyed.Photo by Hamil Harris/Trice Edney News Wire By Hamil HarrisTriceEdneyWire.com The pastors

Desir family seeks answers about relative’s death in BSO custody

Desir family seeks answers about relative’s death in BSO custody

February 24, 2021

Kevin Desir and his daughters, Amaya and Mariah.Photo submitted By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Nothing that law enforcement officers are saying about what led to the death of Kevin Desir is adding up to family members of the 43-year-old man. Since his arrest Jan. 6, accounts of what happened

Mentors influence Ingram’s drive for success

Mentors influence Ingram’s drive for success

February 24, 2021

Business of the Year Spencer Ingram By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer At age 25, Spencer Ingram found himself at the center of negotiations for the million-dollar sale of 160 acres of land. The man whose interest he represented had that much confidence in the young CPA. It might have

Southside sites bring COVID-19 vaccine closer to Black communities

Southside sites bring COVID-19 vaccine closer to Black communities

February 24, 2021

A steady flow of people last Saturday came through the Bethel Family Life Center for vaccination.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Larry Robinson, FAMU president, gives his approval after taking his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last Friday.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer While the

Cunningham named to Bowerman watch list

Cunningham named to Bowerman watch list

February 19, 2021

Trey Cunningham (left) became the first man to win three consecutive conference 60-meter hurdle titles last season.Photo courtesy FSU athletics Seminoles.com Florida State track and field’s  Hurdler Trey Cunningham was named to the first edition of The Bowerman watch list for the 2021 yrack and field season last Thursday. He

FAMU baseball set to open at Stetson, picked to finish second in Southern Division of MEAC

FAMU baseball set to open at Stetson, picked to finish second in Southern Division of MEAC

February 19, 2021

Baseball coach Jamey Shouppe begins his eighth season with the Rattlers this weekend in Deland.Photo courtesy FAMU athletics Special to the Outlook When the FAMU baseball team opens the season Friday at Stetson in Deland, the Rattler squad will include five players who were selected to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

African American stars discuss “The Culture and Journey of the Black baseball player”

African American stars discuss “The Culture and Journey of the Black baseball player”

February 19, 2021

Kyle Lewis (left) and Devin Williams (right) were respectively named AL and NL Rookie of the Year, becoming the first Blacks in 36 years to do so simultaneously.Photos special to the Outlook By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Kyle Lewis of the Seattle Mariners and Devin Williams of

Arizona State University renames film school to honor Sidney Poitier

Arizona State University renames film school to honor Sidney Poitier

February 19, 2021

Sidney Poitier By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Arizona State University has named its new film school after legendary actor Sidney Poitier. According to a USA Today report, the decision to name the school after Poitier, 93, is about much more than an emphasis on diversity. In an