December 2020 – Page 10 – Capital Outlook

No storybook start for new women’s basketball coach at FAMU after all

December 2, 2020

Shalon Pillow had her coaching debut at FAMU scrubbed by the coronavirus.Photo by FAMU athletics By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A better script couldn’t have been written – two childhood basketball players squaring off against each other in their debuts as head coaches. That was the

Leon County to host high school football state championships Dec.16-19

December 2, 2020

All 8 classifications to compete at Doak Campbell Tallahassee will host the state high school football championships in December, the first time since 2002.Photo courtesy Dennis Moye Special to the Outlook GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Leon County has been selected to host the 2020 Class 1A – 8A Florida High School

Distortions,distractions and delusions: Rev. Raphael Warnock and the Georgia senate race

December 2, 2020

Julianne Malveaux The right Reverend Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. Martin Luther King’s church, is running for the United States Senate from Georgia. Warnock is a man of God, a humble man, with one of these both booming and melodious voices that pull us up

The DNA of a Black woman

December 2, 2020

Chuck Richardson There is something magical about a fearless, intelligent, incorruptible Black woman. A woman willing to sacrifice and face any obstacle she must for a greater cause than herself. Black women have been, and continue to be, the crucible of fortitude. Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune,

Against the Grain II

December 2, 2020

There are three distinct types of Trump supporters Vaughn Wilson I have come to realize that what we have seen as the fanatical support of the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, has many levels to it. His presidency drew a proverbial line in the sand between supporters

Brown argues religious discrimination in appeal

December 2, 2020

Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown is appealing to have a 2017 conviction overturned.Photo special to the Outlook By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida Saying judges should use “utmost caution” when disqualifying jurors based on religious beliefs, attorneys for former Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown urged a federal appeals court last Monday

Supreme Court refuses to reinstate death sentences

December 2, 2020

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is seeking reinstatement of two death sentences.Photo special to the Outlook By Dara Kam and Jim Saunders News Service of Florida The Florida Supreme Court rejected requests by Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office to reinstate death sentences for two convicted murderers, ruling that earlier orders

Florida can thank ‘luck’ as hurricane season ends

December 2, 2020

While there were 30 named storms, including 13 hurricanes, Florida escaped the kind of widespread it saw with Hurricane Michael two years ago.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Jim Turner News Service of Florida As the most-active hurricane season on record ended, Florida overall has been relatively lucky. The 2020

Black-owned Culture Greetings card now offers in-store pickup at Walgreens

December 2, 2020

Dionne Mahaffey, founder of Culture Greetings card is the first African American female founder to join the Walgreens platform.Photo courtesy NNPA NNPA Report Atlanta, GA—Culture Greetings, a woman-led and Black-owned greeting card company, announces the launch of a new print-to-store integration partnership with Walgreens. Through the technology integration with the

Never fall asleep with an ice pack (and other first aid mistakes)

December 2, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer In the clinic, my patients are always asking about how they should take care of themselves after a small cut, a pulled muscle, and other minor injuries. With these sorts of injuries, it’s important to know whether a first aid kit vs trauma kit is the