July 2016 – Page 5 – Capital Outlook

Family, friends celebrate Joe Ramsey’s life

July 19, 2016

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook writer Richard Ramsey had no clue he was preparing himself to deal with the death of his brother, Joe, about three weeks ago when he gave a speech about how to cope with losing a loved one. “I was telling people about

Ferrell gets easy win in second pro fight

July 19, 2016

By Robyn Murrell Outlook writer Willie Ferrell seemed almost flawless in scoring a unanimous four-round decision over Demarcus Kemp, but Ferrell’s trainer hedged on calling it a perfect performance this past Saturday night. “He was a little bit more comfortable tonight; a little more shaper,” Jones said. “You

Buffalo Soldiers celebrate 150th anniversary

July 19, 2016

By Marilyn Marshall NNPA The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum has a reason to celebrate. A century and a half ago Black soldiers called “Buffalo Soldiers” first served in the American military. Beginning Monday, July 25 through Saturday, July 30, the museum will be the site of activities celebrating the

Amid losses in Freddie Gray case, Baltimore prosecutor receives death threats and calls to resign

July 19, 2016

[subtitle] FBI Confirms investigation of hate messages [/subtitle] Special to the Outlook from Trice Edney News Wire Following two acquittals and one mistrial in the Freddie Gray case Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has been on the receiving end of death threats, harassment and racists comments through

What Black parents must do this Summer

July 19, 2016

By Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu Trice Edney News Wire There is a three year gap between Black and White students. Many people love to believe it’s due to income, fatherlessness, educational attainment of the parent and lack of parental involvement. I believe a major reason for the gap is we continue

S. C. State Univ.’s accreditation reaffirmed – HBCU released from probation

July 19, 2016

By Zenitha Prince Trice Edney News Wire After two years on probation, South Carolina State University, an HBCU in Orangeburg, S.C., has been removed from probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). “We are more than overjoyed with the news that SACSCOC

AME Church celebrates bicentennial at 50th Quadrennial Conference in Philadelphia

July 19, 2016

By Zenitha Prince Trice Edney News Wire Two centuries ago, former Delaware slave Richard Allen and other Black worshippers formed the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, fleeing discrimination in the segregated Methodist Church. Today, the AME Church has membership in 20 Episcopal Districts in 39 countries

The choice we face is so clear

July 19, 2016

By Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. George Curry Media In the presidential race, July is convention month. Each party selects its ticket – the nominees for president and vice president – and the choice becomes clear. For all the noise about a Republican revolt against Donald Trump, we already know the

Seed sowing for a beloved nation

July 19, 2016

By Marian Wright Edelman George Curry Media It was a gloriously beautiful morning in Atlanta on September 11, 2001. I was attending the first public event of organizations that had joined together to sponsor a breakfast with several hundred Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, and political and community leaders

Requiem for Black people

July 19, 2016

By James Clingman George Curry Media Lorenzo Collins, Michael Carpenter, Roger Owensby Jr., Timothy Thomas, Amadou Diallo, Patrick Dorismond, Kenneth Walker, Sean Bell, Timothy Russell, Kimani Gray, Ezzell Ford, John Crawford, Tamir Rice, Oscar Grant, Eric Garner, Kajieme Powell, Malissa Williams, Vonderitt Myers, Dante Parker, Michael Brown, Tyisha Miller,