July 2022 – Page 3 – Capital Outlook

FAMU announces plan to assist students’ on-campus housing

July 22, 2022

FAMU President Larry Robinson (left) was joined by VP for Student Affairs William E. Hudson and Jennifer Wilder, University Housing Director, to outline a plan to assist students.Photos by St. Clair Murraine By Andrew J. SkerrittFAMU Office of Communications First-time-in-college and transfer students who could not secure on-campus housing will

Rattlers add two more transfers to volleyball team

July 20, 2022

Jada TaylorNina Sharpton Florida A&M volleyball continues to bolster its roster as the Rattlers look to defend the SWAC title, with the additions of Jada Taylor from Grambling State and Nina Sharpton from North Carolina State. The Rattlers’ first place practice for the upcoming season is scheduled for Aug. 9.

What brings me hope

July 9, 2022

Learning how to speak the language of hope Rosalind Tompkins By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook We all could use a little more hope and that is why I am in the midst of creating master class videos that can be used with the Practice of Hopeology Booklet. It is

Akron authorities release disturbing bodycam of shooting of Black DoorDash driver

July 9, 2022

Jayland Walker By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Authorities released disturbing bodycam footage of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black DoorDash delivery driver with no criminal record shot dozens of times by Akron Police Officers. The lawyer for the 25-year-old’s family called it an execution, telling media members last

Changes coming for FAMU sports HOF this fall

July 9, 2022

Marvin Green Special to the Outlook The FAMU Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 46th Enshrinement Weekend September 9-10 on the university campus. New Hall of Fame Board Chairman Marvin Green, Jr., made the official announcement, emphasizing a change of venue for this year’s enshrinement, which will be staged

Black farmers vie for marijuana license

July 9, 2022

By Dara KamNews Service of Florida A 99-year-old matriarch who began her agricultural career in cotton fields in Northwest Florida. A rancher who served in Vietnam and grew up in an Alachua County community terrorized in the past by lynchings. A family that got its start picking apples on a

Soccer games get Enterprise Florida assist

July 9, 2022

Enterprise Florida plans to give millions of dollars to the Florida Sports Foundation to help Miami prepare for the World Cup soccer games.FIFA photo By Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida Enterprise Florida will provide $5 million to help Miami host games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. Gordon

Arrest warrant for White woman who lied about Emmett Till uncovered

July 8, 2022

Emmett Till By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A search team has found an unserved warrant charging a White woman in the 1955 kidnapping of Emmett Till. The Associated Press reported that the team searched a Mississippi courthouse basement for evidence about the African American teenager’s lynching, and

Roe decision could spur massive voter turnout during midterms

July 8, 2022

Vice PresidentKamala Harris By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The failure of Congress to pass legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the George Floyd Justice in Police Act have already frustrated African Americans and further dampened hope for a sizeable Black voter turnout during

Judge says 15-week abortion law unconstitutional

July 8, 2022

Lauren Brenzel, organizing director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, speaks to reporters after a Leon County circuit judge ruled that a 15-week abortion limit is unconstitutional.NSF photo by Ryan Dailey By Ryan DaileyNews Service of Florida Ruling that a new Florida law placing a 15-week limit on