March 2018 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Black administrators in child welfare: We can no longer ignore that our Black children are dying, too

March 20, 2018

By Sharon L. McDaniel and Leonard Burton Trice Edney News Wire It’s happened again—another mass school shooting in America. The images of horror-struck teens at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. continue to grip our thoughts, weeks after the Valentine’s Day murders. And the toll: 17 killed,

Gun control historically has meant prohibiting Blacks from owning one

March 20, 2018

By Frederick H. Lowe Trice Edney Newswire Since the massacre of students at a Parkland, Fl, high school, the airways have been buzzing with talk about gun control—making it tougher through state and local laws for individuals to own a gun. In today’s world, gun control may

Exhibit pays tribute to Florida women’s activism

March 20, 2018

By Chambria Gordon Outlook Writer An interactive exhibit that showed the impact of Florida women during the early days of the Women’s Liberation Movement wasn’t just educational for Jennifer Poncer. The 6-year-old found it amazing and inspiring. It left her with aspirations that most little girls her

Fighting for her community

March 20, 2018

Edwards relentless in efforts to improve quality of life in Bond By Daria Laycock Outlook writer There is nothing in Talethia Edwards’ community that she ever finds too difficult to do. When she realized that there was a low literacy rate among students in the school that her children

Franklin determined to reach career her goal

March 20, 2018

MILLENIAL OF THE YEAR By St. Clair Murraine Outlook writer Tawanna Franklin’s mind was made up. She was dead-set on a career in law since childhood. She also knew she didn’t have a desire to attend a Historically Black College. So she thought until she ran

Efficiency a priority for city attorney Jackson

March 20, 2018

‘I was very happy that the commission ultimately recognized the benefits that I bring to this position and made the right decision.’ –Cassandra Jackson By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer More than 10 years ago, when Cassandra Jackson could have considered entering the fray to become general counsel for

Alvin Brown: “Inaction is not an option”

March 15, 2018

By Alvin Brown Special to the Outlook Like so many parents, my kids – two high school boys – were my first thought upon hearing of the heartbreaking Parkland tragedy. School, of all places, should be a safe haven. Our schools should be a place we feel certain is safe

Shouppe still looking for more from Rattlers despite rough weekend series against Brown

March 13, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Going into the season, coach Jamey Shouppe said he’ll be looking for more for his FAMU baseball team. But after a tough four-game series this past weekend against Brown University, he is wondering if what he wants is just a motto or if

Howard University students head to Puerto Rico for hurricane recovery

March 13, 2018

By Tatyana Hopkins NNPA Special Correspondent WASHINGTON D.C.—When Oluwakanyinsola Adebola signed up to do community service as part of Howard University’s Alternative Spring Break, she knew she wouldn’t be joining her classmates and thousands of other college students who use their week off to party, play in the sun

Spiritually Speaking: Are you a threat?

March 13, 2018

By James Washington The Dallas Weekly/NNPA Member I heard Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas preach a sermon, one night, that really caught my attention. He reminded the audience that most of the Bible was written from a jail cell. I think his overall message had