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NDPAC Holds Annual Conference in Panama

August 12, 2015

Special to the Outlook The Florida A&M University Pharmacy Alumni organization, officially known as the National Diamondback Pharmacy Alumni Council (NDPAC), held its 45th Annual Convention June 17-21 in Panama City, Panama. NDPAC has been rotating its meetings between cities in the United States and countries

New Program Teaches Kids Soccer

August 11, 2015

By Janelle Floyd Outlook Writer Kids laughing and running around on the soccer field unofficially kicked off Tallahassee Southside Soccer for Success. The program, created by Florida A&M University Campus Recreation and Tallahassee Housing Authority (THA), aims to expose 5 to 16-year-olds to the world’s

Girls Rule Tours Civil Rights Monuments

July 28, 2015

By Dianne Williams-Cox Special to the Outlook The Civil Rights Tour was a vision realized to take young ladies to learn of the history of Civil Rights. Girls Rule is an organization that was founded to train and prepare young ladies to become future leaders. By

Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic

June 25, 2015

Special to the Outlook The Director of the International Nursing Education Consortium, Dr. Mildred D. Fennal, has just returned from a successful study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic. Assistant Professor Marty Hucks and six nursing students from Francis Marion University in Florence South Carolina and one Public Health

Bethel Christian Academy Middle School Graduation

June 4, 2015

By Min. Justin Dillard Special to the Outlook On Thursday evening, May 28, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., eight young men concluded their studies as middle school students and were recognized as graduates and award recipients of the first Bethel Christian Academy 8th grade class. While family and friends

FAMU Celebrates Emancipation Proclamation

June 2, 2015

By Courtney Harris Outlook Writer Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863; however the historic document was not read in Florida until May 20, 1865. In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, guests gathered on the sunny lawn of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives on the

“ The Passion” Came to Cascades Park

April 8, 2015

Photos by Gerome Ogeris The more than 3,000 who witnessed Jacob Chapel’s rendition of The Passion were captivated by the realism and the accuracy with which the Bible was presented. This event reached across racial and cultural barriers, as diversity could be seen in the mass of people

Bethel Baptist Hosts Minority Business Emphasis Weekend

March 24, 2015

By Linda T. Fortenberry, Ph.D. Special to the Outlook Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. R.B. Holmes, pastor, hosted a Minority Business Symposium and Worship Service March 14-15, at the church in downtown Tallahassee. The theme for the weekend event was “A Call and Commitment for Community and Church

Ladies of AKA Celebrated Founders’ Day Festivities

March 17, 2015

Special to the Outlook Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is celebrating 107 years of service to the community. Two local chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc. celebrated the organization’s Founders’ Day the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1 with a variety of activities which took place in various locations in

An Accountable Beneficiary

March 11, 2015

By Darryl Jones Special to the Outlook Editor’s Note: Local resident Darryl Jones joined thousands in Selma, Ala. to take part in the 50th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” He just returned home and shared his experience of the weekend’s festivities. On March 7, I joined