March 2023 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

The unequal cost of protesting

March 31, 2023

Julianne Malveaux The 45th president is in the news again, facing indictments in New York and Georgia for criminal behavior regarding illegally paying a porn star (New York) and election tampering (Georgia). While the former president has not yet been indicted, he has already wallowed in his victimhood, describing the

Reregulation of airlines will have negative impact on travelers of color  

March 31, 2023

Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Among the significant strides our country has made to create a more equitable society, air travel does not always come to mind. However, it was not long ago that air travel was only for the elite. Airfares were prohibitively expensive, and flying on commercial airlines was a privilege

Potential homeowners find useful information at real estate networking event

March 31, 2023

Attendees of a recent social hosted by Tallahassee Association of Realist got plenty of information on how to become homeowners.Photo by Abraiya Ruffin By Abraiya RuffinSpecial to the Outlook Real estate could be the perfect opportunity to generate income and secure economic growth for some individuals. Others see it as

TCC honors ‘women who tell our stories’

March 31, 2023

Felicia DilbertKalle Herring By Alexis ThorntonSpecial to the Outlook Their achievements and titles were spelled out right next to their names on the program. How they got there were all together different stories, each one compelling. The lives they live, however, is sufficient for Tallahassee Community College to honor them

Consumer rage reaches all-time high and businesses feeling it in bottom line

March 31, 2023

A recent study found that a high rate of rudeness is linked to things that have become common in businesses.Photo submitted by NNPA By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia According to a new study, second-rate customer service efforts have led to more consumer rage than ever, and patrons have

Affecting nearly half of Black mortgage borrowers, FHA makes housing more affordable

March 31, 2023

More Black potential homeowners are expected to take advantage of a change that will lower purchasing cost.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Charlene CrowellTriceEdneyWire.com Correspondent A recent move by the Biden administration will make owning a home more affordable for current and prospective homebuyers. Arriving just in time for the spring buying

Actress and Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey helping make Disney dreams come true

March 31, 2023

One hundred Black high school students and teens from underrepresented communities across America each year attend the Disney Dreamers Academy.Photo submitted by NNPA By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia During a press briefing held in a roped-off lawn area near the famous Walt Disney World Parade, a little

Domestic abuse leaves real painful lives

March 31, 2023

One in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.Photo special to the Outlook By Jasamine Lee Special to the Outlook Some days are better than others for LaToya Bell. The tough days are the ones where she might hear a

Panelists explain aspects of being Black women

March 31, 2023

The panelists for “Created Equal: Black Women and the Fight for Equality” were (from left) Tamara Bertrand Jones, Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Dr. Temple Robinson and Christic Henry, while Nicole Everett was moderator.Photo submitted by Leon County government Nicole Everett was moderator of “Created Equal: Black Women and the Fight for Equality”

Facing the Future with Confidence

March 31, 2023

In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts and social unrest, surveys indicate that confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries including the United States. According to the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer, 24 of the 28 countries surveyed are seeing “all-time lows in the