June 2021 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Affordable housing becomes a focal subject during homeownership month

June 30, 2021

Proving more affordable housing is one of the ways government hopes to use in fight against homelessness.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Like a lot of Big Bend residents who were hit by Hurricane Michael, Tara Jackson realized that the storm had taken away a

High school students receive MLK scholarships

June 18, 2021

Four high school senior students, two each from Rickards and Godby, were the first recipients of the MLK Scholars award in the amount of $1,000 each. The scholarship is a collaboration between Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor, Inter-Civic Council of the Southern Christian Leadership Council, the MLK Foundation of Florida

Scott’s record-setting season ends at NCAA championships

June 18, 2021

Jaylyn Scott was ranked 26th in the nation when he entered the 400-meter hurdles at the national meet.FAMU photo submitted FAMU Athletics EUGENE, ORE. — Jaylyn Scott finished his record-setting season with the FAMU track and field team in the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Hayward Field

FSU men’s track team places 10th at nationals

June 18, 2021

Isaac Grimes secured a spot on the podium with a jump of 8.05 meters.NCAA photo Seminoles.com EUGENE, Ore. – The Florida State men’s track & field team concluded the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Championships with 23.5 points. Five men closed the meet with First Team All-America honors and the Seminoles

College athlete compensation rules approved

June 18, 2021

When the Florida student compensation law goes into effect July 1, colleges will have to provide financial workshops to their student athletes.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Kathryn Hebda NSF Staff Report State colleges will have to provide financial workshops as part of a law taking effect July 1 that will

ESPN selects Sykes for Rhoden internship

June 18, 2021

Calvin Sykes’ experience includes being a sideline reporter with the Rattler football program, a production assistant with the Black News Channel and a correspondent for HBCU Gameday.FAMU photo submitted By Brian Howard FAMU Office of Communications FAMU sports management graduate student Calvin Sykes has been selected as one of six

COVID-19 vaccinations lag in rural areas

June 18, 2021

A recent report indicated that 10,460,797 people in Florida had received at least one vaccine dose.Photo submitted By Jim SaundersNews Service of Florida COVID-19 vaccination rates lag in vast swaths of rural Florida compared to the rest of the state — a pattern that also has been seen in other

Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills releases new music decrying racial injustice, police violence

June 18, 2021

Stephanie Mills is releasing new music, including the song “Let’s Do the Right Thing,” an anthem not unlike Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On?” 50 years ago.Photo courtesy Amp Harris By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Music lovers, prepare yourself for one of the most anticipated comebacks in history. The

State asks for more time on potential Medicaid boost

June 18, 2021

According to guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, states could use increased funds for a number of other services such as medical or remedial services recommended by physicians.Photo special to the Outlook By Christine SextonNews Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking the federal

Responsibilities of Black parents have increased in the face of racism

June 18, 2021

The NAACP has offered 10 points for a Black child to remember during an encounter with police.Photo by Rick Demopolis/Flickr By Virgil ParkerTriceEdneyWire.com Police officers and racism have forced Black fathers to have an added responsibility to their parenting. Black fathers must have a conversation with their children about how