October 2023 – Page 2 – Capital Outlook

Justice Department issues report to improve police hiring nationwide

October 31, 2023

Sworn officers hired in 2022 surged by 35 percent compared to 2020 and by 5.6 percent over 2019.Photo submitted By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire SeniorNational Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia While law enforcement faces a challenge as more officers resign or retire, and fewer qualified applicants are interested in becoming police officers, a new

Two HBCUs named among world’s top music business schools

October 31, 2023

Howard University and Tennessee State University in Nashville made Billboard’s prestigious list of the best schools for music business degrees.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Howard University, the renowned historically Black college in Northwest, D.C., finds itself in esteemed company alongside institutions such

Closing the wealth gap in Black America through investments in innovation

October 31, 2023

Each generation brings forth new ideas that shape the economy and solve the problems of the previous generation.Photo submitted By Phillip WashingtonDallas Weekly Magazine In today’s discussion, we delve into the pressing issue of closing the wealth gap in Black America. Wealth in business and investing exists at the intersection

Election fraud charges against Ervin dropped

October 31, 2023

Marsha Ervin (left) looks on while attorney Mutaqee Akbar appealed for charges against her to be dropped.Photo courtesy Ben Crump Law Marsha Ervin By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Saying that while Marsha Ervin might have voted illegally, State Attorney Jack Campbell decided he had to drop voter fraud charges

Finding a career

October 31, 2023

Worlds of Work expo brings students close to job options High School students got a close up look at the possibilities if they decided on a career in electricity.Photo by St. Clair Murraine Repairing diesel engine was a career option that students learned about at the Worlds of Work expo.Photo

FSU extends streak with win over Syracuse

October 31, 2023

Trey Benson had 14 carries for 74 yards in FSU’s victory over Syracuse.Photo by Wayne A. Dunwoody Seminoles.com Florida State’s defense dominated Syracuse and the offense piled up big plays in a 41-3 win over the Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday. The Seminoles are now 6-0 on the season

Gordon focused on women’s basketball turnaround at FAMU

October 31, 2023

Nya Bostic Peryonna Sylvester Morgan Cyiark Coach Bridgette Gordon talked about building her women’s basketball team with members of the media.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer Time just wasn’t on coach Bridgette Gordon’s side when she was faced with building a FAMU women’s basketball team.

Simmons keeps Rattlers focused on Texas Southern

October 31, 2023

Coach Willie Simmons refuses to look past Saturday’s game in Houston against Texas Southern.Photo by St. Clair Murraine By St. Clair MurraineOutlook Staff Writer If coach Willie Simmons needed a visual to show his players why Texas Southern should be their only focus he got plenty over the weekend. Four

Five questions with 2023 Miss Debutante Dillyn Suggs

October 31, 2023

Dillyn Suggs Special to the Outlook For Dillyn Suggs, the magical moment of being named the 2023 Miss Debutante is still seared into her memory. The Leon County Chapter of The Charmettes, Incorporated, hosted its annual Debutante Presentation and Ball earlier this year. Suggs, along with nine other Debutantes, experienced

What brings me hope:

October 31, 2023

Meeting fellow pilgrims of hope was uplifting Kelly Wright (left) and Rosalind Tompkins at TND Studio.Photo submitted By Rosalind TompkinsSpecial to the Outlook I attended the Speak, Sell, Shine conference with Dr. Pam Perry and team in Washington D.C., at the National Press Club to celebrate my birthday and I