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TCC inducts 14 members into Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame

September 29, 2023

Special to the Outlook Tallahassee Community College Alumni & Friends Association has inducted 14 new members into its Hall of Fame. The Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame was created to recognize alumni and friends of TCC for their professional achievements, service to society, and support of the college. Each

Playing at Bragg Stadium will create cherished memories

September 29, 2023

Members of FAMU’s cheerleading squad were on hand when Kerri Post, Director of Leon County Division of Tourism, announced that the state high school football championships will be held at Bragg Stadium.Photo by St. Clair Murraine County Commissioner Nick Maddox said memories of playing at Bragg Stadium will last a

Giving back is essential for Slim Chicken owners

September 29, 2023

Tiffany Martin (lft), Executive director of Children’s Home Society of Florida, expressed the non-profits appreciation to Slim Chicken’s owners Kim and Angelo Crowell.Photo by St. Clair Murraine A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening a second Slim Chicken location at 2329 Apalachee Parkway.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook

Connecting the dots

September 29, 2023

Conference speaker urges entrepreneurs to seek out resources Katrina Tuggerson, president of the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, introduced keynote speaker Jeffery Robinson.Photo by Saskiya Fagan/Soul Design Media By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer A lot of the suggestions that Jeffrey Robinson gave during his talk to business owners

South City Foundation names Brown as CEO

September 29, 2023

Rahkiah Brown Special to the Outlook South City Foundation announced the appointment of Rahkiah Brown as its Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 9. As a Purpose Built Network member, South City Foundation acts as the community quarterback to convene partners in community revitalization. Using a systems lens to help solve

Magnolia Oaks provides residents with peace-of-mind living

September 29, 2023

Amenities at Magnolia Oaks include a playground in the middle of the property.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Lorraine Brinson lives in a two-bedroom unit at Magnolia Oaks.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Patrick McDowell is CEO of McDowell Housing Partners.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Her

Memories are all that’s left of Gibbs Hall dorm

September 29, 2023

Gibbs Hall, once a popular dorm on FAMU’s campus, is slowly being demolished.Photo by Stacey Rene Former Gibbs Hall resident Ray Love Jr., has plenty of memories of his dormitory.Photo submitted By Stacey ReneSpecial to the Outlook A building that was once a popular gathering place for students where music

Taking back the mic

September 29, 2023

Church leaders say DeSantis’ words encourage hate crimes Lisa Lloyd (center) and Rev. Robyn Burnett read a cease-and-desist letter before it was left at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Nyasia Haynes, a pre-med student at FAMU, called on Gov. Ron DeSantis to help stop the attack on

What brings me hope

September 19, 2023

Spending time in the Garden of Hope By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook Turning Point International Church is celebrating 25 years this year. The official kick-off is the third Sunday of July, but we celebrate all the way through September. This year in honor of our 25th anniversary, we officially

The ‘Teaching Our Own History Task Force’ poised to write its own story

September 19, 2023

Rev. Carl JohnsonRev. RB HolmesLarry Rivers, Ph.DRev. James Wright, IIDr. Dana Thompson Dorsey, Ph.D “I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity