Lifestyles – Capital Outlook

What should you expect this season?

November 20, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Dr. Asha Fields Brewer We are well-versed in what to expect every season of the year. Winter is for chilly weather and warm foods. Spring is for blooming gardens and outdoor activities. Summer is for beach visits and family reunions. And Fall is for autumnal hues

Good health: It’s in season

September 16, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer By Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Every season has its proverbial “thing.” For the spring, it’s cleaning. For the summer, it’s traveling and relaxation. For the winter, it’s sharing time with loved ones during the holidays. But fall seems to be “just fall.” If we are intentional,

Black literacy matters

September 2, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer As we return to school, literacy in all its forms will be a major objective for many classrooms. Reading and writing are the traditional forms of literacy that we’re exposed to throughout primary and secondary school. Digital literacy has become a requirement for college campuses. Financial

Black health matters

August 19, 2020

By Dr. Asha Fields Brewer According to the 2015 Center for Disease Control and Prevention health report, 56.9 percent of Black women over the age of 20 are obese. There are several concerning things here, but let’s focus on just a couple. First, the report did not say our sisters

Why does reading matter for children?

August 4, 2020

By Ronald W. Holmes, Ph.D. When children read regularly, it helps them to develop their curiosity, imagination, and creativity. It helps them to learn new words, enhance their focus and concentration, and perform better in their academic subjects. It also helps children to learn about things that are happening in

Sweat it out

July 28, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer John 4: 6, NIV, shares, “Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about noon.” High noon on a hot summer day can be almost unbearable, from the elevated temperature to the beating rays

Self-care for your kidneys

July 22, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Ezekiel 36:25, ESV, shares: “I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleanness, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.” Because water surrounds us, and it is readily within our reach, we often take it for granted.

The thirst trap

July 14, 2020

Dr. Asha Fields Brewer Jesus said to the woman at the well in John 4:13 (ESV), “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again…” Water can be lost via the kidneys (urine), gastrointestinal tract (feces), lungs (respiration), and the skin (perspiration). Water is valued so much in the

Ben Crump heralded as Black America’s attorney general

July 7, 2020

By Natalie Jackson Special to the Outlook Momentous events can occur in an instant, but more often they emerge after a long build-up. The explosion of protests all over the world was such a moment, following the George Floyd killing. And Ben Crump who has been called the African American

Teach your children to avoid the mistakes you made with money

July 7, 2020

Special to the Outlook Numerous surveys show that many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, have little saved for retirement, and lack fundamental financial knowledge. They often face threats of debt and poor credit scores. This further increases the chances of them living below-standard life. Part of the problem, experts say,