May 2018 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

I say no to a Starbucks boycott

May 7, 2018

By Jeroll Sanders Trice Edney NewsWire Starbucks has proven to be one of America’s most responsible corporate citizens. In 2014 following the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, by Officer Darren Wilson, then Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz took action when other corporations remained silent. Starbucks launched its national

Proposed farm bill hurts families struggling to put food on the table

May 7, 2018

By U.S. Rep Al Lawson Special to the Outlook The Farm Bill is about more than just growing crops – it is about ensuring that all Americans have access to safe and nutritious food, health and securing a better way of life. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee,

Starbucks and police require sensitivity training

May 7, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook There has been quite an uproar over the arrest of two Black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks on April 12; as it should be. Most of the outrage, however, has been directed at Starbucks; though the city’s police department should be held equally

Honor the memory of Nashville victims by voting for leaders who support gun reforms

May 7, 2018

By Marc H. Morial Trice Edney News Wire “From 1986 to 1996, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsored high-quality, peer-reviewed research into the underlying causes of gun violence. People who kept guns in their homes did not — despite their hopes — gain protection … Instead,

How do you mend a broken heart – The Cosby I know and the man who was convicted

May 7, 2018

By Julianne Malveaux Trice Edney News Wire I used to love me some Bill Cosby. Not only because he was America’s Big Daddy, but also because he was fun and funny. Most of the times that I was around him, I felt lifted. He had that deep, heh heh heh

A heroine honored: Barbara Johns Day in Virginia honored student activist who helped dismantle public school segregation

May 7, 2018

By Saraya Wintersmith Trice Edney News Wire Today’s students need to continue to speak out when they see injustice. That was the message from Joan Johns Cobbs, the younger sister of the late Barbara Johns, and Cobbs’ classmate, Joy Cabarrus Speakes, as Virginia prepared to celebrate the first Barbara

Swamp monsters in Trump’s cabinet

May 7, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook President Trump promised to drain the swamp, but instead brought the swamp into the White House with one of the most corrupt administrations in the history of our country. Very few of his Cabinet officials have the qualifications to run their departments, but

Rubin survives marathon match to win Tallahassee Challenger championship

May 7, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Noah Rubin knew quite a bit about Marc Polmans, his opponent in the championship match of the Tallahassee Challenger tennis tournament. He even figured he’d be on the court for awhile this past Saturday if he wanted to get by Polmans and

Rattlers beat ASU; look to finish strong in final MEAC series

May 7, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer The potential bump in the road comes up during the next two weekends when FAMU host two pivotal MEAC series on it’s quest to capture the South Division baseball title. But the way the Rattlers rallied to take the final game of

Bill Cosby to remain on house arrest

May 7, 2018

By Stacy Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor NORRISTOWN, Pa.—Bill Cosby will remain on house arrest until he’s sentenced this summer following his conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent sexual assault. Judge Steven T. O’Neill ordered Cosby to get written permission from adult probation officials, if he wants