March 2021 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Analysis

March 26, 2021

Why is a Texas holiday on the verge of becoming a Florida holiday, and possibly a National holiday? A youth drum line was part of a 2019 Juneteeth celebration held at TCC in Tallahassee.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Althemese Barnes and Bob Holladay We’re proud of being Floridians. We

After a century of land theft and exclusion, Black farmers getting needed government aid

March 26, 2021

Through the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, Black farmers will realize some financial relief.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia With the objective of ending systemic racism, the House of Representatives recently passed two bills: The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and the

Lawson votes to remove time limit for ratification of Equal Rights Amendment

March 26, 2021

Women have continued to march every year for equal rights.Photo special to the Outlook WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Al Lawson voted to pass H.J. Res. 17, a joint resolution to remove an arbitrary time limit previously set by Congress for the states to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposed

Mayor tells owner ‘grow your business in Tallahassee’

March 26, 2021

Katrina Tuggerson, president of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Open to All campaign.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer As businesses weigh a comeback in the midst of a pandemic and prospective owners decide if they should start up business, Tallahassee’s mayor has

Reddick finds formula for mastering multi-tasking

March 26, 2021

Katelyn Reddick’s lengthy list of activities includes being a cheerleader.Photo submittedKatelyn Reddick Poses with one of her Brain Bowl trophies.Photo submitted By Cilicia Anderson Outlook staff writer Her resume isn’t only impressive; it implies that Katelyn Reddick is an exception to the rule. While most students struggle to balance basic

TPD not letting up on recruiting officers

March 26, 2021

Eight new officers were sworn in to join TPD at a recent ceremony in Gene Cox Stadium.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Sergeant Evan Alwine led a program at Walker/Ford Center where a TPD cadet recruiting class took place in late January.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff

FAMU, Nike partner to outfit athletes

March 12, 2021

Beginning July 1, FAMU and Nike will start a partnership to outfit athletic teams.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Special to the Outlook FAMU athletics announced a six-year agreement with Nike, Inc., to make Nike the official athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment provider for the Rattlers. The agreement begins July 1,

Rattlers begin search to replace QB Stanley

March 12, 2021

Rasean MckayPhotos by Vaughn WilsonJohn Holcomb IIPhotos by Vaughn WilsonLejohn HowardPhotos by Vaughn WilsonCameron SappPhotos by Vaughn Wilson By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Forget a quarterback battle in the conversation about FAMU football. Spring is too early for that. However, there is a pertinent concern when it comes to

McCullum is MEAC Coach of the Year, a first for FAMU men’s basketball

March 12, 2021

Randolph and Speer earn conference honors The MEAC named Robert McCullum (center) its Coach of the Year, while Jalen Speer (left) earned a spot on the All-Rookie team, and MJ Randolph was named to the All-MEAC First-Team and All-Defensive team.Photo courtesy FAMU NORFOLK, Va. — FAMU men’s basketball head coach

Staying the course to eliminate spread of COVID-19

March 12, 2021

Many Leon County residents are still being tested, while they wait their turn to be vaccinated.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Collisa SalmonSpecial to the Outlook Folks are lining up to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Fewer people are being hospitalized. Just as encouraging, health officials are reporting a decline in