January 2022 – Page 5 – Capital Outlook

Former FAMU president Smith beat improbable odds on path to success

January 6, 2022

Dr. Walter L. Smith Sr. made several infrastructure changes during his tenure as president of FAMU. Dr. Walter Smith Sr. By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Walter L. Smith Sr. didn’t have the kind of childhood experiences that indicated he would become the transformational president that he was at Florida

Being in playoffs is the right spot for streaking Rattlers

January 6, 2022

Receiver Xavier Smith (center) is celebrated by some of his FAMU teammates after scoring a touchdown for the Rattlers.Photo by Devin Grimes St. Claire Murraine ORLANDO – A little more than three months ago, the Rattlers made their debut in the SWAC in inclement weather. Rain again threatened just hours

Hallelujah 95.3 FM airs new morning show with a creative-marketing guru Michael Cork

January 6, 2022

The Hallelujah Morning Show with Mike Cork and Friends features a variety of entertainment and inspiration.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Tallahassee’s highest praise radio station of choice, Hallelujah 95.3 FM, debuted The Hallelujah Morning Show with Mike Cork and Friends. The show is hosted by Michael A. Cork, creative-marketing

Love your local: Keep the heart of our community beating strong

January 6, 2022

Cristina Paredes Tallahassee-Leon County has a special place in my heart. From the award-winning parks and outdoor adventures to the innovation that thrives from our world-class universities and research institutions, there are a lot of incredible and unique qualities that keep our community beating strong. But what I love most

No rights without voting rights

January 6, 2022

Julianne Malveaux Black women leaders have been working on the issue of voting rights, calling for the passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Build Back Better Reconciliation Act, and DC Statehood. Several leaders, including Melanie Campbell, CEO of the National Coalition of

A pastor’s reflections from Brunswick, Georgia prayer vigil for Ahmaud Arbery’s family

January 6, 2022

Rev. RB Holmes The trip November 18, 2021, to Brunswick, Georgia, was very important as it relates to making sure that justice will be served for all people and especially Black people facing a judicial system that has been historically unjust to African Americans. For a lawyer to call out

FAMU professor receives grant to evaluate nutrition assistance program

January 6, 2022

Jenelle N. Robinson Special to the Outlook Florida A&M University associate professor Jenelle N. Robinson has received a grant for $371,948 to collaborate with the Florida Department of Health in its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The state’s department of health was awarded funding to become a SNAP-Ed program implementing agent

TCC VP of Workforce Innovation honored with Exemplary Leadership Award

January 6, 2022

Kimberly Moore Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College announces that Kimberly Moore, Vice President for Workforce Innovation and TCC2WORK, will receive The Chair Academy’s 2021 Exemplary Leadership Award. The award recognizes achievements that advance academic and administrative leadership in higher education organizations. Moore was honored during The Chair Academy’s

Rattlers secure playoff berth

January 6, 2022

Coach Willie Simmons was at center stage following FAMU’s 46-21 victory in the Florida Classic. The victory over Bethune-Cookman University convinced the NCAA selection committee to give FAMU an at-large berth into the FCS playoffs, its first since 2001. The only loss for the Rattlers (9-2) on the FCS level

Aspiring actors have a place to hone skill with Indaba’s grand opening

January 6, 2022

Shauna Smith (left) and Donna Cotterell celebrate the grand opening of Indaba Theater with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Adrian Tucker felt his interest in baseball waning, but had no clue what would fill the void after he gave up the sport.