January 2021 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Biden: Police would have reacted way differently with Black Lives Matter protestors

January 20, 2021

President Joe Biden called the people who stormed the Capitol a riotous mob of insurrectionists and domestic terrorists.Photo special to the Outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia President-elect Joe Biden pulled no punches on Thursday when he spoke about the violent mob that rioted, looted,

City commission promises more focus on Southside

January 20, 2021

City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox took the lead on plans to bring change to the Southside. City Commissioner Curtis Richardson joined the call to get more done for the Southside area. By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer City manager Reese Goad was about to respond to Commission Jack Porter’s

Statewide task force sets clear goals

January 20, 2021

Rev. RB Holmes is leading the Statewide Coronavirus Vaccination Community Education and Engagement Task Force. Former Jacksonville mayor Alvin Brown expects the statewide coronavirus task force to “educate, motivate and engage people of color to save lives.” By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer A task force organized several

Civil rights advocate Davis dies

January 20, 2021

She was the first Black woman on Leon County Commission Friends and family celebrated Anita Davis at Lake Henrietta Park in 2018.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair Murraine Outlook staff writer Anita Davis, who won a court challenge against Leon County that led to a change in the racial

Boston Red Sox hire Bianca Smith as first Black woman coach in pro baseball

January 13, 2021

Bianca Smith, the first women coach in pro baseball, will work with the team’s infielders at the Red Sox minor league facility in Fort Meyers.Photo special to the outlook By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Bianca Smith, an African American woman, has made baseball history. Smith,

Mason plans to put Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway winnings toward coaching goals

January 13, 2021

Elizabeth Mason helped the Seminoles softball team to the 2018 National Championship and was named to the 2019 WCWS All-Tournament Team.Photo special to the Outlook The Atlantic Coast Conference, in partnership with the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation, announces the league’s Go Teach Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway recipients. The tuition

Barnes named to Midseason Wooden Award list

January 13, 2021

Before coming to FSU, Barnes was one of the top high school players in the country.Photo special to the Outlook By Chuck Walsh Seminoles.com Florida State freshman Scottie Barnes, who leads the Seminoles in assists and who is second in scoring, has been named to the Midseason Top-25 Watch List

FAMU legendary head football coach Rudy Hubbard selected to 2021 NFF Hall of Fame class

January 13, 2021

FAMU won the first NCAA Division I-AA title with Rudy Hubbard as head coach.Photo courtesy FAMU By Brian J. Howard Office of Communications Florida A&M University legendary head football coach Rudy Hubbard was among former coaches and ex-players selected to the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame Class, announced

22 Publix stores to offer COVID-19 vaccinations

January 13, 2021

22 Publix stores to offer COVID-19 vaccinations By Christine Sexton News Service of Florida Seniors living in Citrus, Hernando and Marion counties will be able to get vaccinated for COVID-19 while shopping at Publix, under an agreement Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration reached with the Florida-based supermarket chain. The state is

Court weighs retaliation suit against ex-lawmaker

January 13, 2021

Former Rep. Kimberly Daniels By Jim Saunders News Service of Florida An employment grievance? Or a report about wasted taxpayer money? An appeals court waded into a dispute about whether a former Florida House member should be shielded from a lawsuit filed by a one-time aide who alleges she was