May 2023 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Time to fight back against censorship

May 31, 2023

Svante Myrick Every year, the American Library Association unveils its list of the top 10 most-challenged books for the previous year. And this year, Number One is the same as last year’s Number One: the book “Gender Queer,” by Maia Kobabe. Other books that achieved this distinction were Toni Morrison’s classic

Leave Gillum and Lettman-Hicks alone

May 31, 2023

Capital Outlook editorial board The jury has spoken. Andrew Gillum and Sharon Lettman-Hicks’ criminal trial resulted in a verdict of not guilty for Mr. Gillum and a hung jury finding in 18 other charges, which allowed both Mr. Gillum and Mrs. Lettman-Hicks to go home with their freedom. The feds

Omega Lamplighters bring home first Global Step Championship

May 31, 2023

Members of the Omega Lamplighters stomp team celebrate their victory in the 2023 StompWars World Champions.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Omega Lamplighters, Inc. a young men’s mentoring program founded in Tallahassee, is the 2023 StompWars World Champions. The win marks the first time that a team from Tallahassee won in any

Burney elected president to lead Florida Primitive Baptists

May 31, 2023

Chris A. Burney was recently elected as the eighth president of the Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention, Inc.Photo submitted By Jerrlyne JacksonSpecial to the Outlook Some of the speakers, including two Democratic legislators, called for Floridians to use the ballot box if they want to change the “un-American” actions during

‘Un-American’ legislative action brings out faith leaders

May 31, 2023

A few pastors from the region were among a state-wide gathering of faith leaders at the Capitol.Photo by St. Clair MurraineRev. James Golden was moderator of faith leaders’ response to laws approved by the Florida legislature.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Some of the speakers,

Hallelujah 95.3 FM nominated for two major gospel awards

May 31, 2023

This year’s Stellar Awards ceremony will take place July 15 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.Special to the Outlook By Alexis Thornton Special to the outlook So far Hallelujah 95.3 FM has proven it belongs in the running to be considered the best small-market gospel radio station. The next

Start-ups could find new life at SBDC incubator

May 31, 2023

A ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the launch of an incubator in the office of the Small Business Development Center at FAMU.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer When the vetting is completed in a month or so, administrators with the Small Business Development Center at FAMU hope

Old apartment complex will come back as Columbia Gardens at South City

May 31, 2023

Marcia L. Fudge (left), Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Brenda Williams (center), Executive Director of Tallahassee Housing Authority, share information with T.h.E. Tola.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Former Orange Avenue Apartments resident Timikia Ivory is looking forward to returning to a new building.Photo by

Hendren named new TCC men’s basketball head coach

May 31, 2023

Corey Hendren (foreground) will be introduced Monday as the new men’s basketball coach at TCC.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Corey Hendren is the next men’s basketball head coach at Tallahassee Community College. Hendren will be introduced for his first public appearance Monday at TCC, according to a new release

Robinson drafted, FAMU duo among others who got free agent calls.

May 31, 2023

Jammie Robinson drafted by Carolina PanthersIsaiah Land signed with Dallas CowboysCam McDonald by the Green Bay PackersXavier Smith signed with Los Angeles RamsOntaria Wilson signed with Los Angeles Chargers By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Throughout last season, Willie Simmons’ mantra was about how HBCU football players — especially several on his FAMU