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Lawmakers Eye Reduction in Group Care for Foster Kids

March 24, 2015

By Margie Menzel The News Service of Florida As lawmakers continue efforts to shore up the front lines of Florida’s child-protection system, they are also eyeing the back end — that is, what happens to children who have been removed from

Knight Named Black History Excellence in Education Award Winner

March 24, 2015

By Navael Fontus Outlook Writer “Every teacher should get an award just for simply being a teacher.” Those were the humble words spoken by Francine Knight, the recipient of the 2015 Florida Black History Excellence in Education Award. Knight has been a teacher for 29 years in Wakulla

African Children Spread Joy of God’s Love to Freedom Church

March 17, 2015

By James Celeste Outlook Writer Energy, enthusiasm and excitement were all felt around the room as Mwangaza African Children’s Choir endeavored to make the members of Tallahassee’s Freedom Church to feel the presence of God. The loud rumbles of drums, children singing and dancing were a taste

New Birth Dedicated to Improving Griffin Heights

March 17, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer New Birth Tabernacle of Praise is a church that is not only promoting God but being Christ-like by being a platform for improvement in the Griffin Heights neighborhood. Capital Outlook and Live Communications has recognized New Birth Tabernacle of Praise as the

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

Women Share Their Roles in the Civil Rights Movement

March 11, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer The stage was set for a historical night at the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee on Feb. 27 with a panel of three women discussing their part in the Civil Rights Movement. In honor of Black History Month and in preparation for Women’s

The Links Present Seven Beaux to Community

March 11, 2015

By Vasty Paul Outlook Writer Commendations and congratulations rang throughout Florida State University Center Club on March 7 as seven young men of the Big Bend were presented at the Fifth Annual Links Beautillion Formal Presentation. The event is held each year to honor and present young men

Woodville Holds Annual Founders Day

March 10, 2015

By Keytron Hill Outlook Writer What initially appeared to be a celebration in Woodville on Feb. 28 ended up being far more. The city of Woodville held its annual founders day, which turned out to be a festival of enlightenment and historical knowledge as the community celebrated at

Mangum Named Outlook’s Person of the Year

March 10, 2015

By Christal Searcy Outlook Writer Nearly a year has passed since Florida A&M University trustees named Elmira Mangum the institution’s 11th president and she’s already scaled some key moments during her tenure. As a result, the Capital Outlook and Live Communications has recognized her as the

Lawmakers to Consider Expunging Juvenile Records

March 10, 2015

By Margie Menzel The News Service of Florida As Florida’s legislative session got underway this week, some lawmakers are calling for measures to help teens move on after paying their dues in the juvenile-justice system. Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, joined children’s advocates on Thursday in Jacksonville, saying he would