June 2017 – Capital Outlook

Commemorating the Lovings and their courage

June 27, 2017

By Saraya Wintersmith Trice Edney News Wire A state historical marker in Downtown Richmond, Va. now commemorates the landmark Loving v. Virginia case, which resulted in laws banning interracial marriage being overturned in Virginia and 16 other states. Gov. Terry McAuliffe and his wife, First Lady Dorothy

Study finds racial bias is endemic in military justice system

June 27, 2017

Black servicemen significantly more likely to be prosecuted and disciplined in all branches Special to the Outlook Trice Edney News Wire Protect Our Defenders (POD) has released a report that finds significant racial disparity in the military justice system. The report is based off data from Freedom of Information

Cop acquitted in shooting death of Black Minnesota motorist

June 27, 2017

But the town dismisses the police officer following the verdict By Frederick H. Lowe Trice Edney News Wire A majority White jury acquitted a Minnesota police officer in last year’s shooting death of a Black motorist who told the cop minutes earlier that he was a registered gun owner

FAMU’s athletic surplus should be more than a ‘feel-good moment’

June 27, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook Staff Writer There is something profound in the way Kelvin Lawson, chairman of FAMU’s Board of Trustees, responded to a recent financial report that shows the school’s athletic department having reason to rejoice. “It’s a feel-good moment,” Lawson said, “but we can’t get

Night games

June 27, 2017

By Dr. E. Faye Williams Trice Edney News Wire I’ve always heard that, “What goes on in the dark comes out in the light.” That statement is indicative of the faith that our forbearers had in the certainty of God’s justice. Although challenged, often from the darkest of places,

Why does main street media refuse to talk about Black America?

June 27, 2017

By Roger Caldwell Special to the Outlook “This is the press, an irresponsible press. It will make the criminal look like he’s a victim and make the victim look like he’s the criminal. If you aren’t careful, the newspaper will have you hating the people who are oppressed, and

Will civility after shooting last and lead to action?

June 27, 2017

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook While we continue to pray for the victims and their families after another shooting on June 14, I am hopeful that the civil behavior by Congressional leaders toward each other_ regardless of party affiliation_ will continue long after this summer. Maybe if

Summer music series brings out enthusiastic crowd

June 27, 2017

By Shaqueria Howard Outlook Writer Finding a summertime event for her entire family – including the dog – hasn’t been easy for Lakesha Thompson. This past weekend she found just such an event at the Sundown Summer Series in Cascades Park, where an enthusiastic audience enjoyed a wide genre

Frank Williams has deep roots in community and service

June 27, 2017

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Frank has very deep roots in Tallahassee and Leon County. His great, great grandfather, Edward Johnson, was one of the 9,089 slaves freed in Leon County on May 20, 1865 when news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the North Florida panhandle.

Anti-racism activist Elliott brings message to Tallahassee

June 27, 2017

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Using humor and constant interaction with her audience, renowned anti-racism activist Jane Elliott brought her mantra to Tallahassee this past week. Throughout her conversation, she emphasized how misunderstanding or mistreating someone because of their skin color is the result of a