November 2020 – Capital Outlook

A distinguished veteran

November 20, 2020

Colonel Joe among 20 inducted into Veterans Hall of Fame Col. Ronald Joe served 30 years in the Army and was recently inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame.Photo submitted By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Colonel Ronald Joe is being revered now. All his good works in

Family opens business, expecting success in COVID19 pandemic

November 20, 2020

Tiffany Quach, her sister Alisha Tran and her mother Kim Tran pause from their salon opening in the pedicure area.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Here are some facts that Tiffany Quach knew before she and two relatives decided to open Bellezza Beauty Bar

African group with Tallahassee ties demonstrate against police brutality in Nigeria

November 20, 2020

Peter Okonkwo Olu E. Sawyer Victoria Momoh-Salau By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Insisting that she has to carry on the legacy of her daughter’s fight for the disenfranchised, Victoria Momoh-Salau, is helping a local group of Africans in a world-wide call for justice and fairness. “I have to

President-elect Biden praises Black vote for historic win, firing of Donald Trump

November 20, 2020

Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., quickly filled with thousands of people after the announcement that Trump had lost the election. Photo by Roy Lewis/Trice Edney News Wire By Barrington M. Salmon TriceEdneyWire.com After four years of feeling under siege from a racially hostile White House and after a week

How did 12 percent of Black men vote for Trump?

November 20, 2020

At least 12 percent of Black men voted for Donald Trump, according to exit polls.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Juan Williams posited that he’s a Black man born in a Latin country and grew up in a Spanish-speaking family. The

Charmettes set to present Debutantes despite COVID-19

November 20, 2020

Ayonna Johnson Alexis Scott Ameion Hamlet Amaya Maxwell Jazlyn Byrd Jabriya Hargrove Elon Davis Special to the Outlook Despite the unprecedented pandemic, the tradition of sophistication will continue with the presentation of the 2020 Debutantes. The event, which is hosted by the Leon County Chapter of The Charmettes, Inc., is

What should you expect this season?

November 20, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Dr. Asha Fields Brewer We are well-versed in what to expect every season of the year. Winter is for chilly weather and warm foods. Spring is for blooming gardens and outdoor activities. Summer is for beach visits and family reunions. And Fall is for autumnal hues

Court battles continue over domestic violence agency

November 20, 2020

Although she’s retired from the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Tiffany Carr remains at the center of lawsuits surrounding her compensation of at least $7.5 million.Photo special to the Outlook By Dara Kam News Service of Florida Florida’s attempt to recoup millions of dollars paid to Tiffany Carr, the former

State outlines plan to provide COVID-19 vaccine

November 20, 2020

According to a vaccine release plan, commercial pharmacies wouldn’t be given vaccination supplies until the third phase.Photo special to the Outlook By Christine Sexton News Service of Florida Florida plans to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for front-line workers at hospitals, nursing homes and senior centers and first responders when a vaccine

Against the Grain II

November 20, 2020

What’s next for unsuccessful campaigners? Vaugh Wilson During campaign season, I heard several candidates saying over and over that they had a passion for this and a passion for that. Often, I heard them say they had a passion for kids and helping to prepare them for the future. Others said they