November 2018 – Capital Outlook

Democrats Take the House, Win Sweeping Power in Congress

November 7, 2018

Gillum loses governor’s race in Florida, Abrams awaiting final ballots in Georgia By Frederick H. Lowe Democrats took over the U.S. House of Representatives in Tuesday’s midterm elections, which will boost the power and influence of representatives Maxine Waters, John Lewis, and Elijah Cummings. Under the new order, Waters, a

Rattlers keep rolling through MEAC with unbeaten record

November 7, 2018

No distractions By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Coaching the FAMU football team just got harder for Willie Simmons and his staff of assistants, following a decisive 38-3 victory over Morgan State. With three games left to compete for a shot at either the NCAA playoff or the Celebration

Simmons thinking long-term as coach at FAMU

November 7, 2018

St. Clair Murraine Since its two-point loss to Jackson State almost seven weeks ago, FAMU has not lost a game. Not at home or on the road. That’s five straight victories. Clearly, a turnaround of the football program is in progress. So naturally, the question becomes what if Simmons gets

Proud to be a public power community

November 7, 2018

By Rob McGarrah Special to the Outlook Tallahassee has been a Public Power community since 1902. As a Public Power community, Tallahassee owns and operates its electric utility and is focused on enriching the quality of life in Tallahassee. Each October, we celebrate with community-owned utilities across the country during

FVSU names academic classroom and lab building for educator and philanthropist Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton, Ed.D.

November 7, 2018

Special to the Outlook Fort Valley, GA — Fort Valley State University named the Academic Classroom and Lab Building for Anne Richardson Gayles-Felton, Ed.D. during a recent ceremony on Fort Valley State University’s (FVSU) campus. The noted educator and philanthropist was recognized for her contributions to education during a teaching

Spiritually Speaking: Been there, bless that

November 7, 2018

By James Washington The Dallas Weekly/NNPA Member I wish I could remember where I heard this. But it is worth repeating for those of you who know what real pain feels like. A televangelist, whose name I can’t remember, reminded me of the powerful nature of words that sometimes

Vote to return civility and honesty to Washington politics

November 7, 2018

By Dorothy Inman-Johnson Special to the Outlook Last week, a rabid Trump supporter tried to assassinate top Democrats and Trump critics by sending 14 pipe bombs to targets that included former President Obama, former Vice President Biden, former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, prominent democratic Congressional

The good, the bad and the ugly

November 7, 2018

Ask Judge Smith: By Judge Layne Smith Special to the Outlook My title doesn’t concern the punchline of a joke promoting Seminole athletics, or a review of the Clint Eastwood western with the awesome theme song. Instead, my focus is on the human condition and hope. As your county judge,

Crump exposes false affidavits in Little Rock ‘no-knock’ warrant drug raid cases

November 7, 2018

Special to the Outlook LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week national civil rights attorney Ben Crump and co-counsel Michael Laux presented a new video with clear and compelling information about Roderick Talley’s experience with police corruption and “no-knock” drug raids that have disproportionately affected Black residents of Little Rock, Ark.

FAMU sets Robinson’s inauguration date

November 7, 2018

Special to the Outlook FAMU will inaugurate Larry Robinson as its 12th president in the University’s storied 130-year history. The theme for the three-day event is “Together We Rise,” which pays homage to Robinson and his commitment to collaboration, community and consensus building. It also highlights the “FAMU Rising” campaign