January 2022 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

MLK Foundation of Florida names Ingram Person of the Year

January 6, 2022

Spencer Ingram (center) is celebrated by his wife Janeia Ingram (left) and Stephen Beasley of the MLK Foundation.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Tallahassee businessman Spencer Ingram was recently named Person of the Year by the MLK Foundation of Florida. The Foundation cited Ingram for exemplary service in business, his

Commission tells developer meet with residents before land sale talks continue

January 6, 2022

A plot of land adjacent to the former Leon Theater is being negotiated for sale by the City Commission.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Negotiations for the sale of a small city-owned plot of land on West Tennessee Street is on pause until after the

Person of the year

January 6, 2022

Part-time job set career path for County Administrator Long Vince Long By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Always looking for meaningful work to help pay his way through college, Vince Long took a job as a legislative monitor for Pinellas County. Through that job at the Capitol, Long met Parwez

Crump receives honorary degree

January 6, 2022

One of the highlights of the graduation ceremony last Friday at FAMU was the university’s presentation of an honorary doctorate degree to civil rights and personal injury attorney Benjamin Crump. FAMU president Larry Robinson presented the degree. Crump, who lives in Tallahassee, also received honorary degrees from St. Augustine and

Leaders want less talk in fight against crime

January 6, 2022

Mutaqee Akbar, president of the NAACP, called for action in the fight against crime.Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil delivered a very passionate speech on crime.Photos by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Speaking at a press conference that seemed more like a rally, government officials, community leaders

Rattlers found reprieve in recent stretch of non-conference basketball games at home

January 6, 2022

Coach Robert McCullum (left) and MJ Randolph talked about coming home to play at Lawson Center.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer The outcome of last Tuesday night’s game aside, coach Robert McCullum was just glad to have his FAMU men’s basketball team playing at home.

Our criminal justice system needs dramatic reform

January 6, 2022

Jesse Jackson In the civil rights movement we were constantly reminded to keep our eyes on the prize. What’s the prize? Equality of opportunity and results, which requires equity in every facet of our lives — education, housing, home ownership, job training, employment, political access and especially in the criminal

When it comes to the protection of voting rights, moral apathy is winning the fight

January 6, 2022

David W. Marshall When speaking before an audience in 1963, James Baldwin could not have stated it any better by saying, “I’m terrified at the moral apathy, the death of the heart, which is happening in my country.” His words expresses the feelings and emotions many of us of all

Minority business development agency elevated to permanent status

January 6, 2022

Marc H. Morial “President Biden has made clear his commitment to not just rebuilding to how things were before COVID-19, but to building back better and more equitably. The Minority Business Development Agency is ready to step into this historic moment and build on its success – because we recognize

City honors King for commitment to mentoring

January 6, 2022

Royle King (third from right) was recently honored with the Tallahassee Award.Photo submitted By Konan J.W. KangaSpecial to the Outlook Brother Royle King II is a native of Dallas, Texas, who moved to Tallahassee and received his Bachelor’s degree from Florida A&M University in broadcast journalism. His entire life is