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New president for 100 Black Men of Tallahassee Area, Inc.

January 26, 2017

Special to the Outlook After four years as president of the Tallahassee chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Ronald M. Joe, Sr. passed the gavel to Eric Friall at the organization’s January meeting. Friall, a graduate of The Florida State University has served as president-elect and secretary

King celebration gives mayor Gillum perfect setting to call for unity

January 26, 2017

By Ashia Glover Outlook writer R&B music blared through Cascades Park, while families browsed rows of art and craft vendors. Another row of food vendors had a steady flow of customers not too far away. The Monday afternoon scene was perfect for celebrating the birthday of Dr. Martin

LASC Celebrates 92 years- Honors its founder

January 11, 2017

Special to the Outlook The Ladies Art and Social Club, Inc. (LASC), at its December meeting, celebrated 92 years of existence. The Club, was founded on the campus of Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Dec. 24, 1924, by Mrs. J. R. E. Lee, Sr., whose husband was President of

J.R.E. Lee, Sr. Lodge #422, True Destiny Chapter #84, and Piggly Wiggly stores feed 29 families for Thanksgiving

December 7, 2016

Special to the Outlook On Tuesday, Nov. 22, J.R.E. Lee, Sr. Lodge #422 and True Destiny Chapter #84 partnered with Piggly Wiggly Stores to provide Thanksgiving Baskets for 29 families in the greater Tallahassee area. Included within the basket were various items, some of which include a ham, collard greens,

FAMU begins its Home Depot Retool Your School Makeover

November 29, 2016

Special to the Outlook FAMU students and faculty, along with staff from the local Home Depot all gathered at FAMU recently to celebrate the school’s prize of $30,000 in The Home Depot Retool Your School Campus Grant Program and to begin installation of its new walkway and flowerbeds. The Retool

Black novelist Paul Beatty becomes first American to win prestigious Man Booker Prize

November 9, 2016

By Zenitha Prince Trice Edney News Wire African-American novelist Paul Beatty was named the 2016 winner of the Man Booker Prize this week, becoming the first American to ever win the prestigious award annually given to the writer of what is judged to be the best original

Families continue to support loved ones at cancer walk

November 1, 2016

By James Foster Outlook Writer Death. This is often the first thing that comes to mind for those who are diagnosed with breast cancer. About 40,450 women are expected to die in 2016. While breast cancer takes the lives of many, there are stories of the ones who fight through

2nd annual survivors conference to be held winning the victory over cancer!

October 18, 2016

Special to the Outlook On Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. Dr. Towanda Davila-Davis and the Cancer Knockout Connection will host its 2nd Annual Survivor’s Conference themed: “Today I Live to Tell the Story.” The annual event will be held at Life Changers Church, 601 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee.

Monticello Consistory #331 celebrates 38 years – “A bridge to light”

October 13, 2016

Special to the Outlook Monticello Consistory #331 Scottish Rite Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation (PHA), recently celebrated its 38th anniversary banquet on September 10, 2016 at Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello, Florida. The event was chaired by the organization’s local president, the Commander-In-Chief, Art Brown, 33°. Anthony T.

Omega Lamplighters end Black History month with a bang

October 13, 2016

By Devin Powell Special to the Outlook The Omega Lamplighters were an unexpected treat for the women prisoners being held at the Gadsden Correctional Facility Feb.26 for their annual Black History Month program. The Omega Lamplighters is a mentoring group sponsored by the Chi Omega (graduate) and The Upsilon