April 2016 – Capital Outlook

Obama and the elephant in the room

April 27, 2016

By George E. Curry George Curry Media Columnist It’s been whispered for years so let’s deal with the elephant in the room: Many African Americans have privately complained that President Obama has catered to the needs of immigrants more than those of Blacks. The fact that neither group

Clinton-De Blasio get pass on racial slur

April 27, 2016

By Clarence V. McKee Special to the Outlook The Rev. Al Sharpton calls Cruz a racist for using race based humor! White House calls GOP candidates insensitive on race! No, these are not real headlines, but they probably would have been if Donald Trump or Ted Cruz had participated

Spiritually Speaking: Confidence plus discipline equals power

April 27, 2016

By James Washington The Dallas Weekly, NNPA Member I have two words for you today; confidence and discipline. Both of which, when viewed spiritually, exude Godly principles. Put this on the Holy Spirit, but discipline is an amazing thing. When applied to faith, be it natural or supernatural, the

FAMU tennis teams seek redemption in MEAC tournament

April 26, 2016

Special to the Outlook The FAMU men’s and women’s tennis teams will be chasing the elusive dreams called redemption and vindication later this week at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tennis Championships at the Folks-Stevens Tennis Center at Old Dominion University. The tournament runs from Thursday through

High school players showcase talent in 7-on-7 tournament

April 26, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer When he played on offense, MaKell Young showed a great ability to gain yards after the catch. On defense the Florida High receiver/running back was just as quick getting after the ball as soon as it left the opposing quarterback’s hand.

Road rage is a part of a much deeper issue

April 26, 2016

By MarKeith Cromartie Outlook Writer Tammy Moore, a state worker who commutes from Havana to Tallahassee to get to her job, has been a victim of road rage on several occasions. “It’s crazy,” said Moore. “How upset one person can get over something so simple. We all

Our future is on the ballot in this election year

April 26, 2016

By Elijah Cummings Trice Edney News Wire As I consider the consequences for our future during this critical election year, it is no overstatement to observe that our future will be on the ballots that will be cast on Election Day this November just as surely as will

Rescuers search Afro-Ecuadorian villages for quake survivors

April 26, 2016

By Lisa Vives Trice Edney News Wire The death toll in Ecuador’s African coastal communities from a massive earthquake continues to rise as rescuers dig for survivors in the battered villages. On Monday, reports from Esmeraldas, called the birthplace of Afro-Hispanic culture, estimated that 350

Proctor calls for focus on mental health

April 26, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor showed up at a press conference last week to explain his push for an ordinance that would decriminalize small portions of marijuana. But before he got through, he found himself centered on one of the

Court rejects Brown lawsuit on districts

April 26, 2016

By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida A federal court turned aside Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown’s legal fight to keep her current district intact, setting the stage for a campaign that will range from Tallahassee to Jacksonville. A three-judge panel based in Tallahassee unanimously ruled against Brown