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What brings me hope

June 6, 2023

Seeing others’ tenacity and resilience to overcome challenges is inspiring Margaret Franklin (left) and LaSandra Simmons.Photo submitted By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook I remember vividly as a single parent rearing my daughter alone for 17 years of her life. It was hard to make ends meet even with a

Fifth class completes farming and entrepreneurship training program

June 6, 2023

Participants in an intensive 12-week farming program were recently presented certificates at a graduation ceremony.City of Tallahassee photo Maintaining the farm was part of the responsibilities for participants in the city farming program.City of Tallahassee photo Special to the Outlook With the recent completion of the spring 2023 City Farm

Centennial gala celebration set for Dr. Anne Gayles-Felton

June 6, 2023

Dr. Anne Gayles-Felton Special to the Outlook Organizers of a centennial birthday celebration for Dr. Anne Gayles-Felton are inviting the public to attend the event on June 4 at the Grand Ballroom on FAMU’s campus. The formal event begins at 4 p.m., with the unveiling of a mural in Gayles-Felton’s

Ayoka troupe reviving African dance festival

June 6, 2023

Brandy Tyler-McIntosh, a former lead instructor with African Caribbean Dance Theater, is now leading the Ayoka Afrikan Drum and Dance.Photo by Michael A. Cork/MACORK SOLUTIONS By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Since its inception, the Ayoka Drum and Dance troupe has made a lot of appearances around town. Most recently

Ferguson calls out Porter in challenge for seat on City Commission

June 6, 2023

Pastor Rudy Ferguson is already in campaign mode. Pastor Rudy Ferguson By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer After hearing a list of issues usually mentioned by anyone seeking election to office, pastor Rudy Ferguson didn’t hesitate to mention the one that he knows too well. Public safety is high on

Bus tour gives conference participants up close look at Black history

May 31, 2023

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Every one of the stops along the way holds some significance to Black history in Tallahassee that was explained during the Heritage Connecting the Dots Tour. Some of the back stories that were told last Friday morning touched on Black people’s contribution to the

What brings me hope

May 31, 2023

Understanding the goals of hope Marilyn Todman (left) and Rosalind Tompkins with HOPEE Award at Hope Immersion Retreat in Atlanta, Ga.Photo submitted By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook “How do you process hope when the outcome makes you feel hopeless?” That was a question posed by one of the participants

Community partnership provides dental care to students on school campus

May 31, 2023

Supporters of Sabal Palm Elementary School presented an appreciation award to Dr. Temple Robinson, CEO at Bond Community Health Center.Photo by Jessica Lumpkin A dental clinic was set up at Sabal Palm Elementary School as part of a partnership with Bond Community Health Center.Photo by Jessica Lumpkin Special to the

Cummings launches campaign for second term

May 31, 2023

Leon County Commissioner Carolyn Cummings has a constant presence in the community, as she did last year during a get out and vote event.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Special to the Outlook Carolyn D. Cummings, a local attorney and an at-large Leon County Commissioner, announced that she will seek re-election

Republicans offer posturing, not policy

May 31, 2023

Jesse Jackson America pays its debts. It is a basic pledge. Millions of Americans who hold savings bonds or put their hard-earned money into federal treasury bonds need not worry. The bonds are good; the interest will be paid. The reason the dollar is the currency used by countries across