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Denouncing racism

February 9, 2024

Downtown church makes public apology for its role in slavery A plaque mounted on outside of First Presbyterian Church stands as an apology for the church’s role in slavery.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Priscilla Hawkins, left, founder and creative director for the Black History Alliance, stands with Nick Quinton and

FSU’s civic engagement initiative wins state, national recognition

February 9, 2024

Liz Iaconis Special to the Outlook FSU Votes, a Florida State University civic engagement and education initiative, is being recognized as a national Excellence Award winner for its efforts to encourage voter registration, education and turnout among eligible students. NASPA, the Association for Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, placed

FAMU helps secure grant to promote Gadsden County employment

February 9, 2024

Antonio Jefferson The Florida A&M University, Division of Research, Office of Technology Transfer and Export Control, in collaboration with the Gadsden County Development Council (GCDC), received a $500,000 strategy planning grant through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to further develop strategies to increase per capita income

Famed producer Cooper brings latest play to Lee Hall

February 9, 2024

Chad Lawson Cooper brings his latest production to Lee Hall on Feb. 18.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Denise Powell assists with setting up an interview for the documentary.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Interviews for Chad Lawson Cooper documentary was filmed in Denise Powell’s living room.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By

How we got here

February 9, 2024

Reginald K. EllisLarry E. Rivers By Reginald K. Ellis and Larry E. Rivers Since before 1619, African Americans have played a vital role in developing the United States of America. From artisans, craftsmen, scholars, scientists, political, religious, and business figures, Black Americans have pushed this nation closer to the ideals

Coaching priorities set

February 9, 2024

Colzie III wants to build a championship team at FAMU James Colzie III was officially introduced Monday as the new head football coach at FAMU.FAMU photo/Glenn Beil Members of the Marching 100 celebrated James Colzie III as FAMU’s new head football coach.FAMU photo/Glenn Beil By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer

Renowned violist Amadi Azikiwe set to perform in Tallahassee

January 26, 2024

Violist Amadi Azikiwe will perform Jan. 19 at St. Peters Anglican Cathedral, located at 4784 Thomasville Road. Special to the Outlook Amadi Azikiwe will perform with Javacya Elite Chamber Orchestra and pianist Joanna Sobkowska on Jan. 19, beginning at 7:30 pm at St. Peter’s Anglican Cathedral. The event, which is

FAMU student wins prestigious Bloomberg Challenge

January 26, 2024

Bloomberg founder Michael Bloomberg, left, congratulates Jaeden Patterson.Photo submitted by Bloomberg Special to the Outlook Jaeden Patterson has won one of the most prestigious competitions for business students who are attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Patterson, a senior School of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University, took first

Business of the Year

January 26, 2024

Simmons relies on faith to build DSR Garry Simmons says the success of his business is the result of being guided by a higher power.Photo by St. Clair Murraine A show area inside the office of DSR gives clients a view of the company’s capability.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By

An insightful message

January 26, 2024

Darryl Jones urges continued teaching of Black history Leon County School Board member Darryl Jones delivered at impactful message at an event celebrating Martin Luther King.Photo courtesy Leon County government By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Considering that Florida’s legislators have passed laws to block the teaching of Black history,