December 2020 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

The other good news from the 2020 election

December 22, 2020

Ben Jealous While President Donald Trump continues to hog media attention with his dishonest “stolen election” claims, we should devote some attention to the good news that a diverse group of young progressive leaders were elected to office all across the country this year. People For the American Way’s Next

The work of all school employees is greatly appreciated

December 22, 2020

Joy Bowen Leon County Schools is proud of the dedicated men and women who provide essential services and learning environments for students. Each year, the school district identifies the most remarkable school administrator, classroom teacher, and school-related personnel for recognition of their extraordinary accomplishments over the school year. Our recognition

Ask Judge Smith

December 22, 2020

Considering Oswald’s motives, means J. Layne Smith Judge J. Layne Smith revisits the case in John F. Kennedy’s assassination. Here is Part 3 of his series: Let’s consider Lee Harvey Oswald’s motive, means, and opportunity. An avowed Marxist, Oswald, admitted to his brother Robert that he hated the United States

Against the Grain II

December 22, 2020

Is the whole Republican Party worth sacrificing for one guy Vaughn Wilson In 1854 former members of the Whig Party formed the Republican Party in Ripon, Wisconsin. The party was developed as a replacement for the dwindling popularity of the Whigs. Oddly enough, one major cause for the development of

First aid for the family

December 22, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Over the past few articles, we have been learning how to take better care of our temples after injury. So far we have learned about ice (or cryotherapy) and heat (or thermal therapy), but did you know there is a treatment that combines the two? Contrast

FAMU receives $1M from TikTok’s Future Health Heroes Fund to provide scholarships

December 22, 2020

Shawnta Friday-Stroud Andrew Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications FAMU is one of 10 schools benefitting from the $10 million TikTok Future Health Heroes Fund to provide undergraduate and graduate scholarships for Black, Latinx and Indigenous students pursuing medical and health care careers. FAMU and the other participating universities and colleges

FAMU gospel choir to appear in Disney Christmas day concert

December 22, 2020

During their performance at the Disney Christmas concert, FAMU Gospel Choir will sing “Joy to the World.” Photo courtesy FAMU By Andrew Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Members of the FAMU gospel choir will serenade America on Christmas morning in true Disney fashion. The choir performed three songs in the

Turkey giveaway right on time for needy families

December 22, 2020

Leon County Commissioner Carolyn Cummings helps with distribution of stuff animals.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Players from the Lincoln High School football teams assist with last Friday’s turkey giveaway.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Before last Friday, Patricia Slocum wasn’t sure whether she and

Trump plans to execute Black death-row inmates before he leaves office

December 22, 2020

By the time President Donald Trump leaves office, four Blacks on death row are expected to be executed.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Before this year, no federal execution had taken place since 2003. However, in July, Attorney General William Barr,

Congressional Black Caucus elects executive committee for the 117th Congress

December 22, 2020

The announcement of a new CBC executive committee came as it embarks on its 50th anniversary.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMeda U.S. rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) will chair the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress. The announcement came as the