April 2023 – Page 4 – Capital Outlook

Against the Grain II

April 13, 2023

Is Ron DeSantis replacing Donald Trump Vaughn Wilson When Donald Trump was running for the presidency of the U.S., he changed. Prior to the presidential run, he was a figure in urban media. In Nelly’s popular song “Country Grammar,” he referenced Trump in saying for him to let him into

Father’s ALS diagnosis inspired Sexton’s invention

April 13, 2023

John Sexton (right) illustrates how his father (left) is using his Life Drive wheelchair, which won the ACC InVenture Prize completion.Photo submitted By Abraiya RuffinSpecial to the Outlook When the diagnosis confirmed that his father has the dreaded Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, John Sexton decided to go head-on against the incurable

Award-winning Caribbean singers to perform with Javacya Elite Chamber Orchestra

April 13, 2023

Glacia Robinson performed in Tallahassee last spring.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Lililita “Lili” Forbes Special to the Outlook Two award-winning Caribbean singers will perform in Tallahassee with the Javacya Elite Chamber Orchestra. The headliner performer is Glacia Robinson, who will be making a return to Tallahassee. Lililita “Lili” Forbes, another

Food insecurity, hunger expected to soar after cuts to extra SNAP benefits

April 13, 2023

SNAP emergency allotments, which were designed to alleviate food insecurity and stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, are expected to be cut.Photo submitted By Barrington M. SalmonNNPA Newswire Food security advocates, policymakers, and others had been warning of the dire consequences to those most in need if Congress chose

VP Harris unveils $1B African investment during historic continent visit

April 13, 2023

During a recent trip to Africa, Vice President Kamala Harris touted investments that would bring economic and gender equity to the continent. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic trip to Africa continued with the launch of global initiatives on the economic empowerment of women,

Shoe shining is a business for Knox father, son

April 13, 2023

Conversations with Tony Knox II usually continues after a shoe shine.Photo by St. Clair MurraineTony Knox II goes full throttle when he does a shoe shine.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer All Tony Knox II wanted was some small change, the kind parents would give

Undelivered

April 13, 2023

Mother hires attorney in quest to get her son’s ashes from funeral home Deondra Williams anticipated the arrival of her son at a baby shower.Photo submitted The ashes of “Baby AJ” remain a mystery.Photo submitted By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer What Deondra Williams has endured during the last five