September 2016 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Five reasons why ESPN is the Republican Party of sports television

September 8, 2016

By Raynard Jackson NNPA News Wire Columnist I am quite fond of the saying about Republicans when it comes to Blacks, “Even when they try to do the right thing, they do it the wrong way.” In a similar manner, ESPN has become the Republican Party of TV and

Does entrepreneurship matter?

September 8, 2016

By Julianne Malveaux Trice Edney News Wire The most recent data on minority-owned firms was collected in 2012 (and released at the end of 2015). It showed that the number of minority-owned firms rose from 5.8 million in 2007 to 8 million in 2012. Hispanic-owned firms grew the most rapidly

The 2016 Olympic Games: Diversity wins gold in Rio

September 8, 2016

By Marc H. Morial Trice Edney News Wire “Team USA reminds the world why America always sets the gold standard: We’re a nation of immigrants that finds strength in our diversity and unity in our national pride…In a season of intense politics, let’s cherish this opportunity to come together

Democrats don’t get blank check from Black voters

September 8, 2016

By Jesse Jackson Trice Edney News Wire Donald Trump made a pitch for Black votes this week, in his own inimitable fashion. Speaking in a virtually all-White suburb of Detroit, he suggested that African-American communities are “suffering from Democratic control.” “What do you have to lose by trying something

100 Black Men of Tallahassee help students succeed

September 8, 2016

Special to the Outlook “Success or Failure? Which road will you take?,” was the prominent theme at the two and one-half day, two night Summer Success Academy Experience sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Tallahassee Area, Inc. (100 BMOTA) Aug. 9-11. The purpose of the Academy was to

Lawyer disbarred over ‘ shocking’ DUI set-up

September 8, 2016

By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida Describing the misconduct as “essentially unprecedented,” the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that two attorneys should be permanently disbarred for their roles in setting up the drunken-driving arrest of an opposing lawyer during a high-profile case. Justices unanimously supported the

Fight for $15: Low-wage workers take national message, movement to Virginia

September 8, 2016

By Leah Hobbs Trice Edney News Wire Laura Clark is a home care worker, yet she has no income. The 53-year-old Caroline County resident cares for her 83-year-old mother, who suffers from dementia and COPD, but doesn’t qualify to receive pay as a family caregiver because her mother

Education groups plunge into campaigns

September 8, 2016

By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida Advocates on various sides of the education debate in Florida have plunged into the 2016 elections, but those spending the most remain tight-lipped about where exactly their resources are going. Two major groups — the Florida Education Association teachers union and

Kaine appeals for Black students’ vote, slams Trump

September 8, 2016

[subtitle]The VP nominee also calls for support of small businesses[/subtitle] By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Democratic vice presidentialA candidate Tim Kaine outlined Hillary Clinton’s plan to push for more funding for historically Black universities and colleges, while condemning Donald Trump for having the backing of racist