August 2021 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Black-owned businesses look to the FDA to protect them

August 13, 2021

Ron Busby What many of us have dreamed about for the past year may be turning into reality. Almost half of the nation has been fully vaccinated, the CDC has announced businesses can reopen along with lifted mask guidance, and the glimmer of hope is shining brighter each day. However,

Support group, Boosters appeal for help funding nutrition for FAMU football players

August 13, 2021

Eddie Jackson Florida A&M University football teams over the years have been known for speed, agility, aggressiveness, venom and innovative coaching. That has been nationally recognized for more than half a century, making FAMU one of the most honored programs in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. And

Vaccination yes or no: Who decides?

August 13, 2021

Keith Simmonds The so-called provax and antivax groups will soon have their case determined in the private sector or the world of business/commercial undertakings. For instance, powerful insurance companies and corporations like Walmart and McDonald’s that hire and serve large numbers of Americans will settle the conflict between the two

Black women and the pay gap — we do what we have to do

August 13, 2021

Julianne Malveaux It took Black women until Aug. 3, or 19 months, to earn what a White man earns in a year. Most years, Pay Equity Day happens in March (this year on March 24), when ALL women must work to make as much as White men. Ain’t I a

Two FAMU students named White House HBCU scholars

August 13, 2021

Stephen BowenKerra Kelly By Andrew Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Two Florida A&M University students have been named among the 2021 White House Historically Black Colleges and Universities scholars. Stephen Bowen of Philadelphia, and Kerra Kelly of McDonough, Ga., are among eighth cohort of scholars announced by the White House

Hospitals face staffing worries amid COVID-19 surge

August 13, 2021

Staffing at Jackson Memorial Hospital during a recent COVID-19 surge has become a “huge” challenge, says CEO Carlos Migoya.Miami Chamber photo By Christine SextonNews Service of Florida As Florida hospitals treat record numbers of COVID-19 patients, some of the state’s biggest facilities are worried they might not have enough staff

Vouchers, lawsuit ratchet up school mask debate

August 13, 2021

Scott Rivkees By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida The State Board of Education approved an emergency rule that will allow students who experience what officials labeled COVID-19 “harassment” to use state-backed vouchers to transfer to private schools or to move to different public schools or districts. The rule, proposed by

FAMU President Robinson earns ‘above average’ rating in BOT evaluation

August 13, 2021

President Larry Robinson enjoys a light moment during the FAMU BOT retreat recently in Orlando.Photo by Wayne Dunwoody By Andrew J. Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson received an above average overall rating of 4.45 from members of the Board of Trustees in his annual

FAMU celebrates graduating one of its largest doctoral classes at summer commencement

August 13, 2021

Summer Ph.D. graduates wait to get hooded by their faculty adviser as President Larry Robinson (right) applauds.Photo courtesy FAMU Office of Communications By Andrew J. Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Florida A&M University hooded one of the largest classes of doctoral graduates in recent years, as 18 graduates were awarded

National Bar Association names Pittman to General Counsel post

August 13, 2021

Sean Pittman WASHINGTON, D.C. – Florida Attorney Sean Pittman was named General Counsel of the National Bar Association at the organization’s annual convention, which was held virtually this year. Each year, the incoming president of the 96-year-old association chooses a qualified and dedicated member to present before the Board of