January 2024 – Page 8 – Capital Outlook

Former credit union building becomes allied health professions center

January 17, 2024

Once occupied by the FAMU Credit Union, the 1550 Melvin Street location has been renamed Lettman Square.Photo by Glenn Beil/FAMU Office of Communications By Andrew J. SkerrittFAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University is the new owner of The former FAMU Credit Union building is now the property of the

Show recording inspires young students

January 17, 2024

Darius “Doc” Baker speaks to a group of young students during Bond Elementary School Career Day.Photo submitted A group of young people participating in Bond Elementary School Career Day, were always attentive.Photo submitted Outlook Staff Report During a Bond Elementary School Career Day, a group of students were all bright-eyed

Congressional leaders advocate for Rosa Parks Day federal holiday

January 17, 2024

A coalition of Black political leaders are pushing for a day to recognize Rosa Parks’ bold stance.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As the nation approaches the 68th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ historic arrest, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama’s 7th District, along with Congressional Black Caucus

CDC says America is at a crossroads with HIV/AIDS

January 17, 2024

American Celebrated World AIDS Day in several cities around the United States.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia On the eve of World AIDS Day, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a call for urgency and a collective commitment to ending the HIV pandemic

Blacks led Whites in supporting cease-fire between Israel and Hamas

January 17, 2024

Christopher Shell By Richard PrinceSpecial to the Trice Edney NewsWire Courtesy Journalism In a survey nearly three weeks after the Hamas terror attack against Israel, one in four Blacks said the U.S. should play no role in the conflict. Forty-three percent of Black Americans were supporting some form of a

Celebration Bowl against MEAC champs next for Rattlers

January 17, 2024

Athletic director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes (left) joined coach Willie Simmons in a team celebration of the SWAC championship win.Photo by Kyrease Desseau Diehard FAMU football fans sit through a wet afternoon to watch their team win the SWAC championship at Bragg Stadium.Photo by Kyrease Desseau By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer

Millennial of the Year

January 17, 2024

Delivering the message Rev. Fegins set his career path early in life Rev. Michael Fegins is known for delivering high-energy effective sermons.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Before he could put words together correctly, Michael Fegins began telling his parents that his destiny is to

FSU soccer advances to fourth consecutive College Cup

January 17, 2024

Onyi Echegini Jordynn Dudley Taylor Huff Leah Pais Seminoles.com For the fourth consecutive season and the 14th time in school history, the Florida State Seminoles are headed to the College Cup after a 3-0 win over Pitt in the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals in front of a sold-out crowd at the

Black Girls Run aims for improved health

January 17, 2024

Members of Black Girls Run made their annual appearance in the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer The giveaway was the pink and black outfits that the women wore. Then, the way they gathered together at the end of the race

FSU turns focus to ACC title game after win at UF

January 17, 2024

Quarterback Tate Rodemaker completed 12 of 25 passes attempts for 134 yards in his first start of the season.247 Sports photo Special to the Outlook GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Now that the FSU football team has completed the regular season without a loss in 12 games, coach Mike Norvell is optimistic about