June 2022 – Page 5 – Capital Outlook

Florida’s elections laws worrisome to congressional panel

June 13, 2022

Despite new elections laws, Souls to the Polls will remain a pre-election day event.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Dara KamNews Service of Florida A congressional panel probing changes to elections laws across the country held a hearing in Tallahassee, illustrating a partisan divide over voting-related measures pushed in Republican-led

Demings takes fight to Rubio, blasts him as ‘do nothing’

June 13, 2022

Campaign momentum grows as she sprints across Florida Val Demings (center) continues to gain traction in her bid to unseat Republican US Senator Marco Rubio.Photo submitted By Shanice JonesSpecial to the Outlook MIAMI —Congresswoman Val Demings came out swinging against US Senator Marco Rubio, igniting crowds at a series of

Community program raises money for scholarship

June 13, 2022

Brenda Christie (left) was joined by Brittany Christie (right) to present a $1,000 scholarship to Errianna Quolla.Photo submitted Special to the Outlook The second annual Unity in the Community program was recently held at Allen Temple CME Church. The theme of the program was “Staying strong in faith.” Rev. O’Hara

Overflow: Re-purpose your stress

June 13, 2022

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer By Asha Fields Brewer As soon as we wake up, many of us shift immediately into “pour” mode. We pour into the family as we help loved ones get dressed, fed, and out the door. We pour into work as we practice nice faces and cordial

County Commissioner Jackson succumbs to COVID-19 complications

June 13, 2022

CommissionerJimbo Jackson By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Longtime Fort Braden School principal Jimbo Jackson, who was in his third term as a Leon County commissioner, died last Saturday after suffering with complications from long-term COVID-19. He was 55. Jackson’s wife, children and other family members were with him at

Candidates line up for Alexander seat, Driskell to become House Democratic leader

June 13, 2022

Rep. Fentrice Driskell will become the first Black woman to lead House Democrats.Photo special to the Outlook By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida With elections just months away and after a shakeup caused by sexual-harassment allegations, House Democrats chose a new leader who said she hopes to bring stability to

Conversation on race in elections goes beyond the poll and security

June 13, 2022

The panelist of Keith Parker (left), Sharon Austin and Michael Morley fielded questions from moderator Tom Flanagan.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer The premise was to have a conversation focusing on access to the poll and election security. But somehow things got to the point

Robertson carries FAMU’s postseason hope in NCAA national meet

June 13, 2022

Hurdler Jaylyn Scott had a record-setting career with the FAMU men’s track and field team.FAMU athletics/Devin Grimes Rachel Robertson Outlook Staff Report One of the most tenacious athletes on FAMU’s track and field team this year will attempts to capture a title at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

FAMU and five other HBCU teams to compete in Sifford Centennial golf tourney

June 13, 2022

Special to the Outlook CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Six HBCU golf teams, including FAMU, will compete in the inaugural Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup. Presidents Cup also announced that the event will take place Aug. 29 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, with Johnson C. Smith University as the host school. “We

Deadline approaching for FAMU season tickets

June 13, 2022

Mike Smith Outlook staff Report Season tickets holders have until June 30 to claim their seats, according to a letter sent out last week by interim athletic director Mike Smith. Unsold packages will be released for resale after the deadline, the letter said. Smith’s message urged season ticket holders and