Capital Outlook

Black-owned laboratory uses artificial intelligence-based drug discovery platform to develop treatment for COVID-19

July 14, 2020

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The novel coronavirus has ravaged most of the globe, but in the U.S., African Americans and other communities of color have disproportionately born the lethal impact of the pandemic. Darnisha Harrison, a Louisiana State University grad and founder and CEO of Georgia-based Ennaid

Local News

Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, Walmart announce micro-grant program

July 14, 2020

Leaders of the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce BBMC) and Walmart recently announced a partnership to award micro-grants to local women and minority- owned businesses across the Big Bend Region. The COVID-19 Business Recovery Assistance Grants (CBRAG) are intended as a support mechanism to help small businesses sustain operations

Lifestyles

The thirst trap

July 14, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Jesus said to the woman at the well in John 4:13 (ESV), “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again…” Water can be lost via the kidneys (urine), gastrointestinal tract (feces), lungs (respiration), and the skin (perspiration). Water is valued so much in the

Opinions

An open letter to county commissioners

July 14, 2020

Sean Pittman Dear Commissioner, Our county is facing an unparalleled time of economic upheaval and dubiety surrounding our elected and appointed officials. COVID-19 and the seemingly endless reports of local businesses closing their doors, officer-involved shootings, and rash of violence calls for us to take a step back and re-evaluate

Opinions

Bring them down

July 14, 2020

Dr. E. Faye Williams The aftermath and on-going circumstances of the murder of George Floyd have given each of us reasons to give focused thought to the current state of our nation. Regardless of outlook, all have been forced to take a position on where we are and where we

Local & National News

Community News

Looking for Answers

July 14, 2020

By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer In an attempt to find answers for fixing a strained relationship between the community

Bracy’s push leads to $33 million in state funding for HBCUs

July 14, 2020

Appeals court ruling halts felons’ registration drive to vote

July 14, 2020

Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce, Walmart announce micro-grant program

July 14, 2020

Eulogy sheds light on Toyin Salau’s faith, passion to fight for others

July 7, 2020

National News

Black-owned laboratory uses artificial intelligence-based drug discovery platform to develop treatment for COVID-19

July 14, 2020

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The novel coronavirus has ravaged most of the globe, but in the U.S.,

Pennsylvania supreme Court agrees to hear Cosby appeal

July 7, 2020

Black workers more likely to face retaliation for raising coronavirus concerns

July 7, 2020

SPLC announces $30 million investment to increase voter registration

July 7, 2020

Joe Biden takes firm stand against police murder of George Floyd

June 30, 2020

Sports

With Jordan as inspiration, former FSU hoops star Bacon reaches for greatness

July 14, 2020

By Tim LinafeltSenior writer/Seminoles.com While the rest of the country watched ESPN’s “The Last Dance” documentary series to learn more about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the 1980s

Pillow names Nayreau and Powell as assistant women’s basketball coaches

July 14, 2020

FAMU gets new opponent, Bethune-Cookman leaving MEAC for the SWAC

July 7, 2020