April 2022 – Page 6 – Capital Outlook

Symposium tackles minority health and wellness

April 27, 2022

Members of the panel that led the discussion on ways to become proactive in preventing the next pandemic.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Dr. Claudette Harrell is project manager for the Bethel Mobile Medical Unit.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Rev. RB Holmes moderated the Minority Health and Wellness Symposium.Photo by St.

Leon County banks on Green

April 27, 2022

Cecka Green From left to right: Marvin Green Jr., Chaela Green, Marhee Green, Marvin Green III, and Cecka Green. By Vaughn WilsonSpecial to the Outlook When 68-percent of Leon County residents voted for the creation of the State of Florida’s 10th Children Services Council, the next phase for the county

A Victory for Black Golfers in Spite of the PGA Tour

April 26, 2022

Odis Griffin Recently, Harold Varner III, one of only two African American men currently playing professional golf full-time on the PGA Tour, staked his claim for the most memorable golf shot of 2022 when he sunk an incredible, 90-foot walk-off eagle putt to win the Saudi Invitational. The viral victory

Finding Real Hope in Times of Trouble

April 14, 2022

“Do you have the right patient?” asked 66-year-old Tallahassee resident Jane Hand. Her doctor had just diagnosed her with stage 4 cancer. “I felt like I’d been hit with 50 cinder blocks,” she said.. With over 40 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant, including hospice care, Hand was

What brings me hope

April 14, 2022

The diversity of hope The HOPEE Awards will be presented during the National Month of Hope.Photo submitted By Rosalind Tompkins Special to the Outlook What does an author of Christian fiction, a sitting senator, a medical mobile unit, a television show, a formerly incarcerated social activist, a peace farm that

Christie receives prestigious PR award

April 14, 2022

Jaylen Christie Special to the Outlook Jaylen Christie, an account supervisor at Bernadette Davis Communications in Orlando, was recently presented the ImPRess Award for Professional Achievement. The award is presented by the Florida Public Relations Association’s Orlando chapter. The award celebrates an individual who is a trailblazer in the public

FAMU touts Thurgood Marshall College Fund during three-day retreat

April 14, 2022

TMCF President & CEO Harry Williams addresses board members at their retreat last Wednesday.FAMU photo by Glenn Beil. By Andrew J. Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University held its three-day Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board Retreat last Wednesday through Friday. In remarks to the group, FAMU President Larry

Sentence upheld in pipe bombings at FAMU

April 14, 2022

Judge Robert Hinkle By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida More than two decades after pipe-bomb explosions shook Florida A&M University, a federal appeals court upheld a 54-year prison sentence for a man who was convicted of planting the bombs in what authorities said were racially motivated incidents. A three-judge

Festival highlights different views of history

April 14, 2022

Dr. AJ Brickler (foreground), his brother and son at the Tallahassee History Festival last weekend.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer An idea that came out of a meeting about inclusion and diversity came to fruition when more than 40 exhibitors gave hundreds who showed

Redevelopment of Orange Avenue Apartments moves closer to starting

April 14, 2022

A wire fence was constructed around a portion of Orange Avenue Apartments to prepare for demolition.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Brenda Williams By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer With no foreseeable additional glitches, Tallahassee Housing Authority has received funding that will keep redevelopment of the Orange Avenue Apartments on