June 2022 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

Black businesses leaders undervalued in America

June 27, 2022

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. When was the last time that you read a national news story in the so-called mainstream media about a successful Black business in America that has achieved unprecedented excellence and profit in today’s marketplace? I know it has been a long time. On the other hand,

Ask Judge Smith

June 27, 2022

Taking stock and reminiscing J. Layne Smith After being appointed county judge in 2015, the people of Leon County elected me to the job. Before my term had ended, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed me to the circuit bench. Since then, my chief judge has assigned me to handle family law

Lawson supports measure to help consumers cope with inflation

June 27, 2022

The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act, intended to help Americans cope with inflation, was passed by Congress last Thursday.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Special to the Outlook WASHINGTON, D.C. – Legislation intended to help consumers cope with inflation was passed by the U.S. House in the Lower Food and

Allied health program receives distinguished credentialing award

June 27, 2022

SOAHS students in the simulation lab.FAMU photo submitted Special to the Outlook Florida A&M University School of Allied Health Sciences’ respiratory care program recently received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. “This award acknowledges the level of student success we

Two FAMU students named among White House HBCU scholars

June 27, 2022

Makira BurnsKhya Nelson By Andrew J. Skerritt FAMU Office of Communications Two Florida A&M University students who plan public service careers are among the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities ninth cohort of 2022 HBCU Scholars. Makira Burns of

Robinson among Florida’s 100 influential business leaders

June 27, 2022

Larry Robinson Special to the Outlook Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, is now an ex-officio member of the Florida Council of 100, an influential group of business leaders. Ex-officio members aid the Council by providing their knowledge and experience on some of Florida’s most pressing issues, said Membership Committee

Three FAMU students earn U.S. State Department Gilman International Scholarships

June 27, 2022

Bryana PittmanHaley WilsonLaila J. Spinner Special to the Outlook Three FAMU students received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to finance their studies overseas. Bryana Pittman, Laila J. Spinner, and Haley Wilson will be studying internationally funded by the U.S. Department of State program that enables students to study or intern

What brings me hope

June 27, 2022

Purpose and destiny at Destin Beach in Florida Rosalind Tompkins at Destin Beach.Photo submitted By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook I went to Destin, Fla., this past week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic and it was an awe-inspiring experience. It was like coming home after a long

Ex-FSU star Simon to challenge Ausley

June 27, 2022

Corey SimonSen. Loranne Ausley NSF Staff Report With the backing of Senate Republican leaders, former Florida State University and NFL football player Corey Simon will try to unseat Sen. Loranne Ausley, D-Tallahassee, in November. Simon, who was appointed in 2020 as CEO of Volunteer Florida, filed paperwork last Monday to

Grant will help Frenchtown group fight food insecurity

June 27, 2022

Jim Bellamy By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Fighting food insecurity has been the mission of the Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association since its inception, with the push of a farmers’ market. The organization plans to extend its reach by installing food kiosks in its Food Hub and two other locations.