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2017 Annual Black History Brain Bowl competition

March 14, 2017

Special to the Outlook Saturday, Feb. 4, ushered in not only the first weekend in of the month, but the arrival of the traditional Black History Month and the Annual Black History Brain Bowl Competition. For approximately 23 years, this “Battle of the Brains” event has been hosted in Tallahassee

African American Read-In celebrates literacy, history

March 8, 2017

Special to the Outlook The African American Read-In (AARI), sponsored nationally by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the NCTE celebrated 28 years of existence and Sealey Elementary joined in the celebration. AARI is also endorsed by the International Reading Association (IRA)

Monticello Consistory #331 hosts inaugural lunch and learn

February 21, 2017

Special to the Outlook Scottish Rite Masons (Prince Hall Affiliation) from all over the South joined Monticello Consistory #331 for its Inaugural Lunch & Learn Lecture Series on Jan. 28, at the Quality Inn and Suites Hotel in Tallahassee. Reverend Ronald G. Williams, Sr., 33°.Pastor of Union AME Church in

Stage play brings redevelopment issue into focus

February 21, 2017

By Lyric Mattair Outlook writer For three months, Deshaun Green stayed in character. The role that he was about to play was too important for him to do otherwise. He played Harmond Wilks, a Pittsburgh, Pa., businessman who aspired to be the city’s first Black mayor. Wilks was an

The Historic Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Elects New Pastor

February 7, 2017

Special to the Outlook The congregation at the Historic Shiloh Missionary Baptist church welcomes their new Pastor, Reverend Charles E. Burney, a native of St. Petersburg Florida and son of Eugene (late) and Eloise Burney. He is a 14 year resident of Monticello, Florida. Reverend Burney will be installed as

Women get plenty of advice at expo

February 7, 2017

By Ashia Glover Outlook writer A radio commercial promoting the annual “What Women Want” event in Tallahassee was enough to grab Bri Harmon’s attention. But the event’s title got her thinking that the question should be more like “What Women Need.” She figured that she’d bring a group of

Riley House honors pioneer family business

January 31, 2017

Special to the Outlook The Riley House’s annual “ Applause for the Pioneers” Gala will reflect on and illuminate the history and contributions of one of Tallahassee’s pioneer families and businesses, Gilliam Brothers Friendly Barbershop. On Feb. 17 at Goodwood Museum and Gardens, the legacy of Reverend Ervin Omega Gilliam

Community gets ready for Twelfth Annual Father Daughter dance

January 31, 2017

Special to the Outlook It is time for the 12th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance, hosted by The Rotary Club of Tallahassee Northside Rotary with major sponsor Capital Regional Medical Center. Dust off those dancing shoes, put on a party outfit and prepare to make it a special night for “Daddy’s

The Return of the Greek Festival

January 31, 2017

By Lavonte Dukes Outlook Writer The Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church hosted the Greek festival on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. The festival was held on the grounds of the church. The festival presented some of the finest food and culture. This is something that has

Tallahassee Links honor twenty-one seniors at Seventh Annual Links Beautillion Green Coat Ceremony

January 26, 2017

Special to the Outlook Twenty-one local high school seniors were honored on Sunday, Jan. 15 at Tallahassee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s 7th Annual Links Beautillion Green Coat Ceremony. The Green Coat Ceremony launches the organization’s annual Leadership Development, Mentoring, Character Education Program and Links Beautillion and signals