June 2018 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Lawsuit filed to block Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

June 19, 2018

Crusader Staff Report The Chicago Crusader Days before the Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for the Obama Presidential Center, a federal lawsuit was filed to block the proposed $500 million facility that will be built in Jackson Park. The 500-acre park is located in Chicago’s predominately Black

Football players seek opportunity at FAMU’s 7-on-7 tournament

June 19, 2018

By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Willie Simmons was making the rounds during his first 7-on-7 football tournament for high school players when a coach approached him. He wanted to make sure that Simmons know Samuel Smith, a recent graduate from John Paul School, has

Senator Stewart calls for Adam Putnam to resign following background check failure

June 19, 2018

Demands background checks be re-run by FDLE to protect Floridians’ safety Special to the Outlook State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) last Friday called on Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam to immediately resign following the disclosure that his agency failed to conduct national background checks, allowing possibly dangerous individuals to obtain concealed

Recent workplace assaults put stress on office relationships

June 19, 2018

By Kristian Thomas Outlook Writer Countless couples could testify about the benefits of an office romance and the longevity of their relationship. Such is becoming more unlikely these days, though. Especially with the recent outrage over disclosure of abuse of power in the workplace. Most cases haven’t stemmed from

Advice to Graduates: Pursue a PhD in common sense

June 19, 2018

By Marc H. Morial Trice Edney News Wire “Education must not simply teach work. It must teach life.” – W.E.B. DuBois This time of year brings great pride and congratulations for graduates at all levels, from high school to doctorates. But the most important degree I can recommend is a

Veterans hit with hike in healthcare costs

June 19, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Most veterans have been laboring under the notion that the GOP tax cut and budget plans had no effect on them. Wrong. To balance the federal budget after Congress approved Trump’s tax cuts for the wealthy, even veterans will be required to

“Talking taxes & the French and Indian War”

June 19, 2018

Ask Judge Smith By Layne Smith Special to the Outlook Our discussion of government and American justice begins with the French and Indian War. This conflict began in 1756 when local Indian tribes allied with the French and fought against British expansion. In response, American colonists formed their first

Tallahassee celebrates New Silver Level Bicycle Friendly designation

June 19, 2018

By Heather Teter City of Tallahassee Special to the Outlook There are few pleasures that beat the pure and simple joy of riding a bicycle. When you sit in the saddle and begin peddling forward, all your senses are heightened. You feel the wind rush over your skin, hear

Starbucks’ employees find racial bias training useful

June 19, 2018

By Shardae Ray Outlook Writer Some of Starbucks’ employee went into a recent local racial bias meeting expecting to get a rundown on how to interact with customers, specifically minorities. What they didn’t expect was a revelation of how much they don’t know about people that might be

Marvin Davies Inducted into Civil Rights Hall of Fame

June 19, 2018

The family of Marvin Davies, Founder of The MLK Foundation of Florida, with the foundation’s CEO Stephen K. Beasley, at the recently held Induction Ceremonies at the University Center in Tallahassee. Davies was a pioneer in Civil Rights serving as the Executive Director of the Florida State Conference of the