Analysis

Analysis

July 16, 2021

President Biden signs bipartisan bill to curb predatory lending President Joe Biden By Charlene CrowellTriceEdneyWire.com  In recent years, consumer finance protections withered through a series of harsh attacks that either outright rejected or significantly diminished financial guard rails in the marketplace. But a new consumer victory, urged by a groundswell

FAMU Residence Dining Hall getting a makeover

FAMU Residence Dining Hall getting a makeover

July 16, 2021

Renovations to the Residence Dining Hall are expected to be completed in time for students’ return in August.Photo submitted by FAMU By Pamela L. MooreOffice of Communications Florida A&M University’s Residence Dining Hall is undergoing renovations to satisfy the needs of the growing student body.   When students return to campus

Black lives have always had a price; Floyd case brought new accountability

Black lives have always had a price; Floyd case brought new accountability

July 16, 2021

Benjamin Crump EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is republished with permission from USA Today network, which first published it on July 7. The original version can be found on line at https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/policing/2021/07/07/ben-crump-george-floyd-derek-chauvin-case-new-era-accountability/7824503002/ Derek Chauvin’s 22.5-year prison sentence for the murder of unarmed Black man George Floyd should not have been

The spirit of democracy being challenged with a delete button

The spirit of democracy being challenged with a delete button

July 16, 2021

Roger Caldwell American democracy in 2021 is being challenged by a conservative Republican Party, and a conservative Supreme Court. According to author and reporter of the Guardian, Robert Reich, “American democracy is fighting for its life, and the Republicans don’t care.”  With only 25 percent of the American electorate Republican,

Against the Grain II

Against the Grain II

July 16, 2021

Miami, it’s time to admit the sinking problem Vaughn Wilson Folks, I’ve been researching this issue for over five years.  The building collapse will not be the last, unfortunately. Since reading an amazing article and following up with research based on the article, the fate of Miami Beach and Miami

FSU drone team assists in Surfside response operation

FSU drone team assists in Surfside response operation

July 16, 2021

Prior to the demolition of the remainder of the Champlain Towers South last week, the FSU drone team planned flights. Team members in this photo (from left) are researcher Austin Bush, CDRP Director David Merrick, Robin Murphy of Texas A&M University and FSU researcher Justin Adams.Photo submitted by FSU Special

A pandemic, a hurricane, and earthquakes: How much can Puerto Rico’s University students take?

A pandemic, a hurricane, and earthquakes: How much can Puerto Rico’s University students take?

July 16, 2021

Jaffette Rolon reflecting on the beginning of his year as a university student in Puerto Rico during the pandemic.Photo Javier Delgado By Énoa GibsonTriceEdneyWire.com Puerto Rico was just beginning its shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic when the life of former college student Jaffette Rolon suddenly changed. He found himself

Mental health training workshop focuses on Black men

Mental health training workshop focuses on Black men

July 16, 2021

Kenneth Fowler prepares to deliver his speech during a men’s mental health training workshop last Sunday.Photo by St. Clair Murraine A Black Men’s Mental Health Training workshop drew about 40 people to the Grand Ballroom at FAMU.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer Kenneth Fowler didn’t

Other developments could follow Frenchtown Quarters and Marketplace

Other developments could follow Frenchtown Quarters and Marketplace

July 16, 2021

City Commissioner Curtis RichardsonCurtis Taylor Keith BowersTony Brown By St. Clair MurraineOutlook staff writer With some funding secured through the Community Redevelopment Agency, a project intended to be the gateway to one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods could be the impetus for getting Frenchtown residents what they want — affordable

Speakers recall Humphries’ life, commitment to students

Speakers recall Humphries’ life, commitment to students

July 16, 2021

Several FAMU graduates gathered at Lee Hall last Friday to show their respect for Frederick S. Humphries.Photo by St. Clair Current FAMU president Larry Robinson, with his wife Sharon at his side, speaks at a wake for Frederick Humphries in Lee Hall auditorium.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair