June 2020 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Six self-care essentials for the revolution

June 23, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer History has shifted twice in a matter of months. First, we are learning what “new normal” is as we monitor the impact of a global pandemic. Second, we are creating a new normal as justice rises to the forefront of conversations, policies, news, and city streets.

Floyd murder unleashes Black parents’ worst fears

June 23, 2020

By Barrington M. Salmon TriceEdneyWire.com Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key has been crying just about every day since she saw the video of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Her tears, she said, are for the senseless, callous murder of another innocent unarmed Black person, for the constant terror that African-Americans

Black Lives Matter founder finds hope in global protests over George Floyd’s alleged murder

June 23, 2020

By Gail Berkley The Sun Reporter For Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza the global outpouring of protests and activism following the alleged murder of George Floyd while in Minneapolis police custody has been heartening and makes her hopeful for the future. At the same time, she said, “It’s bittersweet

Teachers union offers proposal for reopening schools

June 23, 2020

By Ana Ceballos News Service of Florida After nearly three months of coronavirus-prompted school closures, the education of about 3 million Florida students has been upended, sparking concerns about growing achievement gaps and the types of safety measures that will be needed to keep students and staff members safe in

Jacksonville mayor pledges ‘smooth, safe, secure’ convention

June 23, 2020

By Jim Turner News Service of Florida Calling it a “big win,” Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said he envisions the Republican convention in August as an opportunity to showcase his city and get his people back to work following massive shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Curry held an early

America is facing two pandemics

June 23, 2020

Al Lawson Last week was a difficult one. The coronavirus is still among us, changing the way we live our lives and taking from us loved ones. Businesses have begun to reopen, but people are moving into those places with a sense of fear and anxiety. Yet, we wonder whether

Black Lives Matter

June 23, 2020

Mayor John Dailey Over the past few weeks, I have heard the protestors, read thousands of emails, and taken hundreds of phone calls. I am inspired to see so many in our community make their voices heard and express their commitment to equality and justice. The past few weeks have

George Floyd’s appeal to his Momma

June 23, 2020

Narayan Persaud “Momma …Momma, I’m through.” These are some of the last words George Floyd is said to have uttered as he took his last few breaths on earth. Described as a big man, some wonder why a man of his physical stature cried out to his mother while he

Affirmative defenses and a Bozo contract no-no

June 23, 2020

Judge Layne Smith Q. Judge Smith, regarding civil lawsuits, what is the difference between a defense and an affirmative defense? Thank you, Trisha A. Trisha, there’s a distinct difference between defenses and affirmative defenses and I’ll share my foolproof test for making the distinction. Let’s start by covering fundamentals.

PGA Tour announces new collegiate pathway

June 23, 2020

By Steve Stone Seminoles.com An exciting announcement for the future of collegiate and professional golf was made by the PGA TOUR last Monday. The creation of PGA TOUR University will reward elite collegiate play by allowing access to the different professional tours under the PGA TOUR umbrella. Beginning with the