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What brings me hope

March 16, 2023

Passing the torch of hope to others Linda Blackshear Smith (right) is a guest on Rev. Rosalind Tompkins’ Think Hope Podcast.Photo submitted By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook I had a hope chat with newly licensed Hopeologist Linda Blackshear Smith on my latest Think Hope Podcast. As I edited the

FAMU acquires apartment complex to expand student housing

March 16, 2023

Acquisition of Citivue Apartments is the second property purchased by FAMU in four months.Photo by Glenn Beil/FAMU Office of Communications By Andrew J. Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University purchase of the 116-bed Citivue Apartments at Railroad Square to expand students’ on-campus housing options. The $12.7 million acquisition

Summit attracts young people for workshop

March 16, 2023

Participants in this year’s Youth Empowerment Summit prepare to take part in a workshop.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. of the Big Bend area recently held its annual Youth Empowerment Summit. The event was held Jan. 6, at Tallahassee Community College. The summit is a

Local high school leaders participate in the Links Beautillion

March 16, 2023

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Warrior for Justice: The footprint of attorney Benjamin Crump

March 16, 2023

‘Home is where the heart is,and my heart is in Tallahassee.’ Attorney Benjamin Crump turned down job offers to stay in Tallahassee.Photo submitted By Jessica LumpkinSpecial to the Outlook The iconic attorney Benjamin Crump is an undisputed leader for racial equality and a renowned trial lawyer for justice. With over

A long time coming

March 16, 2023

Christie brings Black superhero to life in comic book All of the characters in Jaylen Christie’s first comic book are Black.Photo submitted Jaylen Christie shows the cover of his first comic book publication.Photo submitted By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Joining a fraternity is something that Jaylen Christie contemplated for

Avilus goes from Pace girl to associate director role

March 16, 2023

Kristel Avilus talks about being the new associated executive direct at the Pace Center for Girls.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer From the outset, Kristel Avilus had mixed emotions when her mother decided they’d move from Jamaica to Tallahassee. Her gut feeling was correct, as

Love the skin you’re in

February 17, 2023

Jamila Nalls Special to the Outlook Jamila Nalls, a seasoned makeup artist, skin care enthusiast, and Tallahassee’s own No. 1 beauty consultant has years of management and consulting experience. You can find her at the Walgreens on the corner of Thomasville Road and Village Square. Her love for all things

Food insecurity on the rise among middle class families

February 17, 2023

More than three-quarters of Florida adults are having a harder time affording groceries compared to this time last year.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Special to the Outlook Many Floridians are experiencing symptoms of food insecurity, even those employed with median or higher household incomes, according to a recent poll commissioned

Local high school leaders participate in the Links Beautillion

February 17, 2023

Samuel Melchizedek Jackson KingAxama Rene’ Shamir Mehki FranklinIsaac Mizell Triplett The Tallahassee Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has launched its 13th Annual Leadership Development, Mentoring, Character Education Program and Links Beautillion. The Links Beautillion features a multi-faceted curriculum-based program that will culminate on March 5 at 6 p.m. at the