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December 2016 Features 5 Power over HIV 14 Fitness classes to try in 2017 18 Necktie style 20 Great big safe haven for the kids

Departments 4 Editor’s letter 6 Beauty: Dramatic holiday eyes 8 Memfit: Eileen Frazer 9 Memfit: Jonathan David Dummar 16 Memfit: LeAnthony Douglas 17 Memfit: Molly Walker 22 Recipe: kale, mushroom, roasted chickpea rice bowl

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Coloring outside the lines Local philanthropic entrepreneur upgrades charity style, seen with dancers Breana Moore (below) of New Ballet Ensemble and Eileen Frazer of Ballet Memphis.

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HOLLI WEATHERINGTON GOOD HEALTH EDITOR

ere we are at the end of the year with the holiday season fully upon us. Intense emotional energy abounds after a roller coaster year. Let’s enter 2016’s final month with something that makes us feel highly energized and hopeful for a bright future. We have so much good happening in the Mid-South and this issue showcases some of the ways that Memphis has an identity as a town of beautiful art, diverse culture and engaged social interaction. That is the theme of this issue: How Memphis Gives. Our cover story focuses on a local young professional who has dedicated his life to a company that is more movement than business. It encompasses his passion for designing shoes and merges it with philanthropy in the nonprofit organization that is named SoGiv. Read Edward Bogard’s story and get inspired by the spirit of philanthropy that is alive and well in Memphis. On the cover with Bogard are two ballet dancers from different companies that represent the expanding culture of performing arts in Memphis. In honor of the ways that art, music, food and performing arts create a vibe for our town, we showcase dancers at Ballet Memphis and New Ballet Ensemble in our Memfit profiles, two companies that represent a giving of beauty to the citizens of Memphis. Another great program that is changing the lives of inner city youth is the Orange Mound Raiders. Coach Antonio Huntsman spends his work hours and his off-hours with inner city kids, offering them a team to belong to and a place to engage with others while learning valuable life-building skills. What a beautiful thing he does for our city, and that is just one of many expressions of “How Memphis Gives.” In addition, we focus in on the efforts in the Mid-South to reduce the number of HIV-related illnesses by outreach efforts. A lot of progress has been made with HIV treatment, but there is still a concern with keeping the disease managed properly. See what Regional One is doing in the fight to Power Over HIV. Also in this issue, find our Eye Makeup Tutorial for dramatic eyes and color choices for wintertime. We also have ties, ties and more ties with our tutorial on proper tie style, and tips for choosing the right ones for gifts this holiday season. Finally, find our recipe for a warm and comforting bowl packed with nutrition. Remember to take some time to yourself each day and be still, don’t let the frenzy of this time of year get to you, and focus on what’s important: family, friends, kindness for all and most importantly, hope. Happy Holidays! To good health,

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It’s hard to miss the groovy, colorful mural on the east wall of the building at 960 Bellevue Blvd. Painted by local street artist Brandon Marshall, the piece’s large, expressive faces surrounded by flowers, vivid colors and retro cassette tapes and boom boxes convey a funky vibe to passers-by. It’s the words on it, though, that transform the striking work of art into a powerful public-outreach tool. “Get Down,” “Live Life Undetectable” and “#PowerOverHIV” are all key messages in Regional One Health’s Power Over HIV campaign, an initiative that aims to encourage Mid-South HIVpositive patients to get the HIV viral load levels in their blood down to undetectable levels, a very attainable goal as long as they follow their treatment plans. “The campaign is important in terms of raising awareness. When you raise awareness, you start to break down some of the barriers that create the stigma around going in to get diagnosed and then maintain your treatment,” said Tish Towns, senior vice president of external relations for Regional One Health. “I think when you see a mural that vibrant that’s pushing a message about the importance of managing your chronic disease, it also shows that the community cares.” If a patient’s viral load – the number of HIV virus particles in the blood (called “copies”) – is lower than 40 to 75 copies, a patient is considered “un-

detectable” and less susceptible to related illnesses and less likely to transmit the disease, although patients should still use preventive measures. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (see sidebar) illustrate that new HIV diagnoses started to decrease in the mid-90s, when Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) was introduced, and continued to decrease after 2007, when Ryan White HIV/ AIDS Program grants facilitated initiatives such as Regional One’s Power Over HIV campaign and other community resources. Still, there’s a pressing need for more education and awareness in the community. While our region’s highest-risk demographic is African-American males, ages 15 to 34, who engage in MSM (Male Sex with Males) activity, HIV and AIDS affect everyone. In 2014, 19 percent of new HIV diagnoses in Shelby County were among heterosexuals. Meanwhile that year, 51 percent of Persons Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA, which consists of eight counties, including East Arkansas and North Mississippi) were not staying and getting in care, and 47 percent were not achieving viral load suppression. According to

the CDC’s HIV Continuum of Care Study, patients who did not achieve viral load suppression were accountable for nine out of 10 new infections that year in the Memphis MSA. Thus, the need for messages such as “Get Down” and “Live Life Undetectable,” both refer to the viral load. While the average passer-by may not understand these references, area HIV patients will get it. The name of the campaign — Power Over HIV —is empowering in itself: You can take back your power from this disease, as long as you monitor and manage it. “Community members have been very pleased with the visual of the mural and also with our work to engage with other community partners in spreading the word about the importance of managing your chronic disease in a way that you have a healthier lifestyle, you understand your prescribed treatment and you’re following that treatment regimen,” Towns said. “So we believe, from an awareness standpoint, that it really was an effective campaign. Our HIV-awareness campaigns stem from our partnership with the Ryan White Program, and it is our desire to continue with the Power Over HIV campaign in this next grant cycle.” The campaign included distributing informational packets to local beauty salons, barber shops, small businesses, churches, community centers and other local HIV/AIDS organizations.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2014 statistics illustrate that diagnosis and treatment of HIV remains an urgent health care need in the Mid-South. » In 2014, an estimated 6,296 people in Shelby County were living with HIV or AIDS. » There were 279 new HIV cases in Shelby County in 2014, a drop from 311 in 2013. » That year, 72 percent of new HIV cases in the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) —eight counties in West Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi —were among men. » Non-Hispanic Blacks constituted 81 percent of new HIV cases in West Tennessee counties. » The highest-risk age group in the Memphis MSA was 15 to 34 years, which accounted for 59 percent of new HIV diagnoses that year. » Sixty-two percent of new HIV cases among males in the Memphis metropolitan area occurred through MSM (Male Sex with Male) contact, while 19 percent occurred among heterosexuals. (Remaining percentages were “Other” or “Not Known.”)

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Regional One's Power Over HIV mural on Bellevue.

For Assistance: Regional One Health’s Adult Special Care Center, 880 Madison Avenue, 901-545-7446, regionalonehealth.org Friends For Life, for HIV/AIDS education, housing and food, 43 N. Cleveland St., 901-272-0855, friendsforlifecorp.org Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, 901-222-8999, hivmemphis.org See the full report and additional relevant statistics at hivmemphis.org

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Dramatic Holiday Eyes HOLLI WEATHERINGTON

Eyes are the window to the soul, and the proper eye make up can really highlight that window and accentuate the beauty inside. This time of year, people are getting ready for parties and wearing all their best winter colors like burgundy, gray, olive green and chocolate brown. We spoke with make up artist and skin care creator, Maya McKenzie. Her skincare line is called Maya's Magic and she has a stand at Whole Foods. For our December issue, she offered her two favorite eye looks for fall, winter and the holidays — the bronze anytime look and the smoky party look. Her main rules for choosing colors is to find colors based on your tone — warm or cool — and buy palettes so you can experiment with different colors and looks. Warmer skin tones tend to look better in neutrals, pinks, browns and golds. Cooler skin tones look best in grays, blues and purples. However, there is no color you can't wear, said McKenzie. “If you like green but it doesn't look good with your skin, you can find a shade of green that will work for you,” she advised. Also, do not skimp on brushes. She said they are worth the investment. An ideal kit would include a softer bristled brush that can fan a bit, a stiff angled brush and a stiff paint-style brush. Before applying any makeup, the first and most important step is to use a primer, McKenzie said. “Primer is important because it adheres the color to your eye. It acts as a base for your color and will make it more vibrant,” she said. “And the color isn’t going anywhere.” In other words, your eye shadow should be all-day wear. Here, McKenzie does the eyes of two ladies with different skin tones. ABOVE ILLUSTRATION, GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO

"This eye pairs well with all fall, holiday and New Year’s party," McKenzie said. "It pairs well with red, purple, green, navy blue, really any color." Step 1: This is an orangey color called "henna" which matches darker skin and warm skin tones. (Although this entire look works for almost all skin tones and colors.) Use a soft bristled brush to generously put the powder in the crease and go to just under brow area. Step 2: Next is a sienna brown on just the deep crease. Use a softer, fluffier brush so it will conform to the crease. Step 3: Next, with a stiff bristled brush, apply the deep rose gold shadow on the lid only. The stiffer brush will keep it to a specific area and won't fan out the color to other parts of the eye. After the rose gold powder is applied, McKenzie recommends going back over the powder with a gel powder in same color to give it dimension. Step 4: This is where a darker color is added to frame the look by creating the "V". With the stiffer brush, start at the crease and create a V at the outer corner of the eye, then blend. This look uses an espresso color for the V. Step 5: Once the colors are done, it's time for eyeliner. McKenzie recommends "Troopa" tattoo liquid liner by Cat Von D (available at Sephora) because it is waterproof and applies like a felt tip pen. Start at the inner end of the eyelid and trace the eyelash line to just past the end of the eye. Step 6: After eyeliner comes mascara and to really make your eyes pop, add false lashes. McKenzie likes Wispies by Ardell the best because they look the most like real lashes. They are fine and don't clump. Next, make sure the brow is outlined. For this skin tone, a charcoal color helps darken and fill in, and make sure to give it an angle for more drama. And finally, add a bit of a lighter, neutral metallic or matte powder to the tear duct to anchor the look. Step 7: Complete the look with these go-to final step — white eye liner on the inner lash line. White liner on the inside lower lid is a great way to open up the eye and make it look bigger.

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Smoky Eye This is a go-to for any time of year but is especially great for holiday parties and ringing in the New Year because it adds some flair with metallic and glitter shadows. McKenzie said this is her favorite look for people with brown eyes, as the silver color sets off the richness of darker eyes. It works as a great party look for all skin tones and eye colors, but looks particularly well with fair skin tones with dark hair and dark eyes. Step 1: Once again, start in the crease with your soft, smaller brush. Here, a matte gray with almost purple undertone was used. "It’s like a gray/mauve," McKenzie said. Step 2: Next, add a metallic silver on the bottom half of the lid only, not the full lid. Step 3: Now is time to create the "V" with a blended black shadow with a fluffy brush. This is darker than the crease color and really "smokes" up the eye color.

Note: Since you're putting makeup on the inner eye lines and tear ducts, if there comes a time to clean up the tear duct area, McKenzie recommends blotting with a tissue or using a Q-tip. Never wipe or rub your eyes when you have on eye makeup. When it comes to the rest of your face, McKenzie said you have to take care of your skin from the inside out or your makeup will never look good. "Your skin tells all your business," she said. "If you’re not taking care of your body, it will show in your skin. Vitamins are a big deal. Even a multi vitamin will [help your skin] glow

more. You have to feed it internally, not externally." McKenzie has her favorite product lines and has tried almost all of them, she said. Her go-to's are Urban Decay (a must for brushes and color palettes), NARS blush, Colour Pop gel powders, Cat Von D eyeliner, Makeup Forever liners and much more. She spends many a day and most of her salary in Sephora, she said. For more information about her skincare line, Maya's Magic, and makeup tips, visit her Facebook page: Maya's Magic.

Step 4: Time for the same tattoo liquid eyeliner used in the other look. Next is a bit of the silver to use around the tear duct. Step 5: Finally the falsies are added. Again "Wispies" by Ardell were used. A brow mousse was used to tone the eyebrows. McKenzie prefers the traditional longer brow look and extends the length a bit for both looks. Step 6: White eyeliner lines the inner eye line and since this is the smoky look and the model's eyes are already big and a rich brown, McKenzie recommends adding a dot of black eyeliner to line the inner tear duct. This frames the look with the white eyeliner for someone who already has large eyes. Note: If your inner eye corner gets clumped, use eye drops and blot with a Q-tip. Other tips, use a brow mousse instead of pencil to soften the color of brows. Always have a stiff angle brush for your eye crease and keep an eyebrow trimmer to shape brows on-the-go.

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Eileen Frazer dancer

Name: Eileen Frazer Age: 27 Occupation: Dancer Support: My family, without them I would not be where I am today. Why did you become a dancer? I have been dancing since I was 7 and it became a part of me. I enjoy the discipline and work that goes with it, but mostly enjoy the final product, being on stage and being able to inspire or reach someone out in the audience, making them feel part of my world. What is your daily regimen? I get to the Ballet Memphis studio at around 9 a.m. to warm my body up for ballet class. I take class everyday, from 9:30 to 11, it is my time to keep working on my technique and get my body ready for rehearsals. I have five hours of rehearsal with a 45-minute lunch break in between. What other exercise or workouts do you do in addition to dancing? I do cardio, walking usually 45 minutes to an hour three or four times per week. Pilates twice a week and Yoga once a week. Who/what inspires you? My great aunt Norma is my role model. She has showed me that with hard work and determination anything can be achieved. She taught me to set high goals for my life and to trust the journey. Everything happens in order for us to learn and grow. Bragging rights: I am proud of where I am today. I am one of those few people who can wake up and do what they love every day. Power song: I am Panamanian and I love my Latin music. It reminds me of home and gets me in a great mood. “Picky” by Joey Montana, “La Gozadera” by Gente de Zona, “Hasta Que Se Seque el Malecon” by Jacob Forever are some of my favorites. Favorite gear: Nike Free, Under Armour socks, Victoria Sport tights. Nobody knows: It is kind of embarrassing, but I am obsessed with Minions. Health tip: Mind over matter. Our bodies are stronger than we think. Just keep your mind going, do not give up and you will be surprised at the amazing things you can accomplish. Guilty pleasure: I love chocolate and red wine. Next up: Excited to be performing in Ballet Memphis’ “ The Nutcracker ” Dec. 9-11.

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Name: Jonathan David Dummar Age: 32 Occupation: I consider myself a Professional Performing Artist. Currently, I am a dancer with Ballet Memphis and a Stott Pilates Instructor. Support: My family has really been there for me throughout my career, I have not been able to live in the same city as my mother, father and sister since I was 16, but I still rely on them in tangible and intangible ways. I also gain tremendous support from differing mind/body disciplines. Why did you become a dancer?: I think that it was because my mother rented a VHS of the Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake when I was a child. I remember being completely enchanted and impressed by what I was watching — the control, the articulation, and even the romance were all presented with qualities that were out-of-this-world to me. My sister was also enrolled in ballet classes and I used to have to wait for her to finish and one day I found myself dancing along with the class in the lobby. Obviously, the teacher noticed and she insisted to my mother that she enroll me as well, as boys were considered a commodity. I was hesitant at first, because I was one of the only boys in the class but I soon came to love the freedom that dance provided me, and grew to enjoy the rigorous discipline that was required to keep up with the other kids who had more training than myself. What is your daily regimen?: Well, that truly depends on the day. If it is a performance or rehearsal day, I do my absolute best to begin with a workout/warm up. My preference is to put in up to an hour at the Pilates Centre of Ballet Memphis, where I teach Stott Pilates and my own curriculum. Most days require up to five hours of rehearsal. After class and rehearsal, I return to the Pilates Centre to teach classes or private sessions. After all that is a home-cooked meal, and sometimes a bath. I finish my evening with homework. It can be the hardest part of my schedule but I love the process of learning. Who/What Inspires You?: My co-workers, the people I train, random kind strangers, beautiful music, passionate people, Shelby Farms and the Wolf River, quiet moments on stage, simple pleasures, tidy spaces, circular movements, Wu Wei, social justice, Bernie Sanders, the depth and complexity of our collective experience, the consistency and rhythm of the body’s innate systems, star gazing, sun bathing, a good joke, occupying the space of greatest allowance, presence, awareness, learning and trying new things…. Bragging Rights: Well, this summer I performed the lead role of Franz in Bruce Steivel’s Coppelia at the National Ballet of China, Tianjin, and this September I made my debut singing with the choir of Opera Memphis in their 30 Days of Opera Festival at the Levitt Shell. Power Song: So many to choose from! If I had to pick just one, I guess I’d go with, “One Moment in Time” by Whitney Houston.

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Favorite Gear: I wear Lululemon ABC Pants, Compressionz Short-SLeeve Tops and Yumiko Biketards just about every day. Nobody Knows: I live for improvisational singing/chanting in Shelby Farms, by the Wolf River or in any of the amazing green spaces throughout our region. Health Tip: A healthy lifestyle is not about being perfect! It is about making small changes everyday that lead to the quality of life that you desire. A regular sleep schedule, increased water consumption, an emphasis on meal preparation and a multi-pronged approach to fitness will change anyone’s life for the better. Guilty Pleasures: Espresso. I’ve been spoiled with a home espresso machine, now that I make my own, I never want to go to Starbucks again. Next Up: New York. I have not yet had the opportunity but I feel I need to live there, for at least a while, in order to be satisfied with my life’s story. I love to sing and want to continue my performing career on Broadway once I am satisfied with my concert dance career.

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Stepping Shoe designer turned humanitarian

HOLLI WEATHERINGTON

When a young Edward Bogard was attending Campus School and sketching Air Jordans (he named them Air Bogards) at his desk after class circled by a crowd of classmates, he had a vision of his future as the head of creative for Nike, Inc. His passion for drawing came early and was passed down to him from his father, a Vietnam Veteran who had gifted drawing skills. He drew often for his son who incessantly begged him to draw comic book and cartoon characters. Bogard loved to see his dad sketch out Clark Kent turning into Superman and other superheroes. By the age of 4 or 5, Edward was drawing, and he chose to focus upon Michael Jackson. “I just drew his face. Whatever surgery he had, I would update his face,” Bogard said with a laugh. He recalled how his kindergarten teacher sent back his report card that said ‘he couldn’t color in the lines.’ His interest quickly turned to sneakers, specifically, the Air Jordan. He won six consecutive art contests at Campus School, all drawing the Air Jordans as

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Air Bogards, each year adding small variations. With a bright future as an artist, Bogard got into the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). He bounced between architecture and photography until he focused in on an industrial design degree. Industrial design is the design of things, of products, anything (just about) that isn’t clothing, like packaging and furniture and shoes. Bogard got a bit closer to his dream when Nike executives, who visit SCAD almost every year to potentially recruit talent, came to the campus. Unfortunately, he was a junior and they were only there to meet seniors. That didn’t stop him. After sneaking into the illustrious meeting, Bogard finally got his big chance … and he froze. He had to settle for a hand shake and a business card. But he didn’t stop drawing Air Bogards, in fact, his Air Bogard design was his senior project. While he never landed a job with Nike post-graduation — after a valiant attempt for jobs that he was admittedly underqualified for — he set out into the world for experience. From barista to clothing store

Photo by Troy Glasgow manager to designer at a local startup shoe design company (not his own), he found employment, but not passion. Then, something shifted. “Getting fired from a startup shoe design company was my “aha” moment,” said Bogard. “I always knew I wanted to do my own thing. I wanted to make my own Nike. I wanted to be everything Nike was, but more meaningful.” His something more meaningful was to have a creative job that somehow gave back to society. Bogard grew up with a family that valued paying it forward, he said, and it was mandatory to give away things that were no longer needed — clothes, furniture, toys, etc.

“We weren’t rich, we were middle class, but there is always someone who has less than you,” said Bogard, echoing the values that his mother instilled in him, something he described as a philanthropic spirit. “I didn’t realize until adulthood that this would shape me into a philanthropic person.” In 2009, consumed with the idea of his brainchild, Bogard officially started the dream that is SoGiv, “the world’s first non-profit shoe design company,” he said, where 100 percent of the proceeds of shoes bought go toward a cause. Not just one cause, but all of them. “I wanted to be able to merge my artistic abilities to giving back,” said

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Bogard. “This is what I came up with. I design shoes and I give back through my shoe designs.” The causes are everything from health awareness to social change to environmental issues and everything in between. Effectively replacing the T-shirt, ball cap and rubber bracelet as the swag of causes, SoGiv’s shoes offer a stylish and fashionably useful item to get out a message and raise awareness for an issue.

“I had a cousin diagnosed with leukemia. My dad died from diabetes and heart disease, two of the causes we support," said Bogard. "Those experiences shaped me. SoGiv gives to many different causes, seeing the ills of the world.” It was vital to build the SoGiv movement first, then build the company and product line. For the first five years Bogard was putting all his efforts into the mission and the brand of SoGiv as a philanthropic organization. Coat drives, toy drives, free coffee for the homeless, inner city school programs and more have been developed, and repeated, year after year. The company gained 501c3 status in 2011. “I wanted to know what SoGiv was about before the shoe,” Bogard explained. “I had to develop the ‘SoGiving’ culture. I’ve been able to do that with giants like Starbucks and Westin Hotel.” Starbucks participated in “SoGiv Coffee” in winter 2012 by giving 1,500 cups of hot coffee to homeless people in downtown Memphis. Westin Hotel has sponsored toy and coat drives for “SoGiv a Coat” and Continued on Next Page

Current SoGiv Initiatives and Community Partnerships The list continues to grow! Contact Edward Bogard if you’d like to partner with SoGiv for your organization. » SoGiv Hunger Awareness – Launched in 2014. The Mid-South Food Bank awareness shoe features their signature logo and colors. Each pair sold provides 150 meals to families in need and a free pair of shoes to a child. To date, 13,000 meals have been provided. » SoGiv – Down Syndrome Awareness – Launched in 2016, proceeds benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South. » SoGiv A Chance – Shoe design workshop program and contest for inner city kids in partnership with Shelby County Schools. Each year kids draw shoe designs and the winning design is produced by SoGiv to benefit the school of the student chosen. » SoGiv Code – Launched in 2012, this program offers workshops to inner city

kids for learning web design and writing code, in partnership with Shelby County Schools. Launched in 2012. » SoGiv A Coat – since launching in 2011, the annual coat drive has provided more than 7,000 coats to those in need in the Mid-South. This year, Banana Republic is sponsoring the coat and the annual SoGiv A Toy drives. These drives benefit an “adopted” school within the local system. This year, the proceeds will benefit LaRose Elementary. » SoGiv Coffee – provided 1,500 cups of coffee to downtown Memphis homeless in 2012. » SoGiv Celebrity Ambassador – Ledisi and the Global Awareness Shoe, created in 2016, launching in 2017. Preorders available now. How you can get involved: Buy a pair of shoes, donate to SoGiv, volunteer at SoGiv events, visit the website and choose your cause.

At Left, After more than 10 tries to line up his arm with the picture from his senior project at SCAD, Edward Bogard got his Air Bogard picture!

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her son. Bogard’s mother, Cora Bogard, taught elementary school for 35 Down Syndrome Awareness Shoe years, in Frayser and in Orange campaign poster. Mound. His passion for drawing was evident very early and it was encouraged. In fact, little Edward won The Commercial Appeal turkey drawing contest when he was in the fifth grade. “We opened up the paper on Thanksgiving Day and it was on the PROVIDED front page of the Edward Bogard and section for sales - we his mother, Cora didn't even know he Bogard. had won," she recalled. "We had it laminated." “I really am so proud of him," Cora continued. "He always knew what he wanted to do. He was always interested in doing tennis shoes. He even thought about designing golf clubs and golf shoes. But then, he just took on a whole new thing with giving back.” Not only is Bogard making waves locally – he’s in meetings constantly with local organizations considering lance photographer, SoGiv’s mission the development of their own causeregular basis) in the region is 21 perwas enough inspiration to get inspecific shoe and SoGiv fundraising cent of the population, according to volved. A volunteer for five years now, data from the Food Bank. campaign – he has captured the attenBowser met Bogard at a Trolley Night tion of celebrities. “Whatever tool effectively plugs with his SoGiv display. Grammy nominated R&B singer, people in to food insecurity in the “He mentioned candidly that he had Mid-South is a good thing,” Bell added. Ledisi, started following SoGiv online a coffee giveaway event and I told him “The SoGiv Mid-South Food Bank shoe and purchased her own pair of shoes, I’d be out” Bowser recalled. “I came endorsing the SoGiv brand on her offers a unique, visible reminder of out and shot the event for him. It’s a social media sites. Her support has led how important it is for the community great concept, it's a great cause and a to one his newest designs, the SoGiv” to take a walk in our hungry neighgreat way to do it, using his design Global Awareness” shoe and “Awarebor’s circumstances, and to consider abilities and putting a cause with a ness Ambassador” shoe for Ledisi, the stress and struggle to get enough shoe.” both of which features an expanded to eat or provide meals for one’s famBowser continues to shoot SoGiv design of SoGiv’s swoosh of the seven ily on any given day.” events and Bogard’s speaking engagecontinents. Each shoe features a 3M Since they began their partnership ments. reflective light strip on the side and with SoGiv, the response has been “If I’m available I try to make it out very effective. Since 100 percent of back panels. there to support him and to capture “It’s for people to write the word the proceeds go to the Food Bank, one the moments," he said. that they would like to reflect into the pair of shoes provides 150 meals and SoGiv’s first community partnerworld, such as LOVE, UNITY, an additional pair of shoes to a child in ship with a cause-specific shoe design PEACE,” explained Bogard, pointing need. To date, this program has prowas with the Mid-South Food Bank. In to Gandhi and his famous quote ‘be the vided more than 13,000 meals to fam2014, a Food Bank staffer approached ilies in need and the numbers continue light you wish to see in the world’ as Bogard on Facebook about meeting his inspiration behind this design. to grow. with them to discuss a partnership. Supporters will be able to choose Bell offers a call to action for those “I thought it was a great idea,” said the charity that they would like to looking to offer assistance to the Andy Bell, communications manager have proceeds donated to from the needy this time of year. Utility bills for the Mid-South Food Bank. “It’s not numerous causes SoGiv supports. The rise as temperatures drop in the wina t-shirt. You’re actually walking. It’s ter. That coupled with school being out same is true for any non-cause-specifactive.” for a couple weeks during the holidays ic shoe purchase. The Mid-South Food Bank serves 31 and there is a bigger need to fulfill the This year, the newest espadrille counties in the tri-state area in more was launched, the SoGiv Down Synfood insecure in Shelby County and than 200 partner agencies that provide beyond. drome Awareness espadrille which meals to 220,000 people who are food “You could buy a holiday gift, a pair benefits the Down Syndrome Associainsecure, every year. The food insecution of the Mid-South. During the winof shoes, and help people,” Bell said. rity rate (inability to get meals on Needless to say, momma is proud of ter months and at the holidays, SoGiv DEMARCUS BOWSER

“SoGiv a Toy.” This year, the corporate sponsor for those two annual drives is Banana Republic. The first shoe became available in 2014. That was what he calls his Chuck-inspired “Classic.” Next came the mainstay of the cause-specific shoe, the espadrille, a canvas walking slipper. To date he has developed four cause-specific designs (hunger, Down’s syndrome, inner city youth and global awareness), many more of which will be created for the various initiatives. Bogard has designed the signature espadrilles for specific causes where all the proceeds from those shoes go to that cause. Or a buyer can also select a cause to donate to upon buying a pair of shoes. His signature logo on every shoe is a mark that shows a seamless flow across the seven continents. His slogan artfully and succinctly captures the mission. “So I got my own swoosh – the entire world,” Bogard said. “For every pair sold, we give.” His swoosh is a trademarked Continent 2 Continent logo that represents the entire world racing towards a “finish line” of curing diseases and relieving suffering. The title of the company is a byproduct of the slogan, taking the S-O out of Sold and the GI-V out of give, leaving SoGiv. For Demarcus Bowser, local free-

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will double down efforts for the annual coat and toy drives, sponsored by Banana Republic and others. There are no more lines for Bogard, as his shoe design company has the potential to reach all his goals to become a household name internationally. “My goal, in five years, I’d like to have at least one SoGiv store and headquarters on every continent – making the same impact we have in Memphis, globally,� Bogard said. One of Bogard’s professor’s at SCAD who we called for comments was pleasantly surprised to learn of Bogard’s endeavors in Memphis. “I remember Ed as a talented designer with a great sense of humor,� said Jonathan Morris, professor of industrial design at SCAD. “Seeing that he has become an entrepreneur and a humanitarian doesn’t surprise me. And watch out, because he is just getting started. As one of his former teachers, I am very proud of him.� Early next year, Bogard will be able to share a special announcement about a major celebrity endorsed shoe and fundraising campaign for a national charity. Until then, he is busy designing, campaigning for causes and filling shoe orders.

It is a good thing Bogard never colored inside the lines. His desire to create his own path has led him to step forward with SoGiv, and Bogard is making a difference, one pair of shoes at a time. To learn more, buy a pair of shoes, volunteer or donate, visit uSoGiv.org. uFacebook: SoGiv uTwitter: @SoGiv uInstagram: @morethanashoe

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FITNESS CLASSES TO TRY IN 2017 ROBIN GALLAHER BRANCH

If you’re looking for great fitness classes for 2017 — those designed to tone muscles, increase strength, lose weight, promote balance and flexibility, or just be plain fun — the MidSouth offers them in abundance. Consider the following selection a representative of those throughout the region designed to promote healthier lifestyles.

Silver Sneakers Silver Sneakers, a class for seniors aged 55-75, lets participants sit in a chair for the routines and yet gets (and keeps) heart rates up. The class includes up and down movements, ball exercises, and using weights of up to 2.5 pounds. “Seniors get a workout but do not

overextend themselves,” said Derrick Brasher, general manager of LA Fitness. The results of consistent exercise for seniors are manifold. “They keep active. Exercise expands the lifespan of every age group,” he said.

Zumba Zumba is a regional favorite, Brasher said, because “a lot of people enjoy dancing but don’t enjoy working out.” Zumba, which combines dancing and varieties of fast-paced exercises, “is a fun way to burn calories and do something you enjoy.” Serious participants can burn 300 to 500 calories in an hour-long class.

Aqua Zumba Aqua Zumba (Zumba in a pool) “is “very, very popular, especially with women,” said Jerry Cato, a personal trainer at Fogelman Downtown YMCA. “The water, music and rhythm all flow together and make the workout fun,” Aqua Zumba also is easy on the joints because of the water’s support. “You can get a great workout that is very low impact because you’re not jumping around on a hard floor,” Cato said.

Yoga Known for building physical and mental strength, yoga helps “repair muscles; they come back a little stronger,” said Allen Ervin, a personal trainer at Jackson Sport & Fitness.

Participants love its relaxing stretch-and-hold rhythm. “Yoga won’t burn a lot of calories but it is a relaxation technique and strengthens the body,” Cato added.

Pilates Pilates “tones up muscles and strengthens your core,” Cato said. “The muscles are stretched to maximum range.” Pilates uses straps; they help push the body to move in all the range of motion it was designed to do, Cato said.

Weights Classes For those starting to work with machines at a fitness center, a good investment is a personal trainer. “A trainer’s input will help you reach

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your goals,” Ervin said. “A trainer will help you to begin to do things on your own and be 100-percent confident.” For example, a person on a bench press should not feel pain in his shoulders; if he does, he is not using the equipment properly. A bench press works the pectorals and triceps. A good exercise routine varies the workout; workouts over time should increase in volume and repetition. Ervin encouraged people in fitness programs to add protein to their diets and to get a lot of sleep. “Sleep gives the body a chance to repair itself,” he said.

Spin This popular exercise takes place on an indoor, stationary bike. A trainer helps set the bike’s seat, handlebars, and pedals to a participant’s proportions. “The pedal should be fully extended but just short of locking your knees,” said Ashleigh Sudduth, training counselor at French Riviera. Resistance varies from a flat surface to hills, sprint and even jumps. “Spin works your muscles,” Sudduth said. “You can burn up to 700 calories in 45 minutes to an hour. It builds endurance.” Sudduth added that “muscle confusion” — fitness lingo for working on various muscle groups — is essential so that “your muscles don’t get used to one thing.”

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A boot camp is “all over the place” with lower body and upper body exercises. “It’s almost like having a personal trainer,” Sudduth said. “I love it.” Women like boot camp’s group dynamics and men like its weight training, Sudduth said. Participants range from 300 pounders to seasoned marathon runners. “We play high energy songs. The participants pace themselves. A trainer will push you, but you know your body best. You know when it’s time to take a break and drink water,” she said.

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student, dancer, artist Name: LeAnthony Douglas Age: 17 Occupation: Student at Melrose High School, Dancer, and Artist at New Ballet Ensemble & School (NBE) Support: My family Why did you become a dancer?: I was always into sports, but I wanted to try something new. In the third grade, I saw guys from NBE perform at my school. It was cool because they looked just like me. I began taking classes through the Dunbar Residency Program, and now, I'm Ballet 7. What is your daily regimen?: I wake up around 6:30 a.m. to get ready for school. I take classes from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., and then I go to NBE. Depending on the day, I'll have a mentoring session for an hour and then dance until 8:30 p.m. After I get out of dance classes, I go home, eat dinner, do homework, go to sleep, and wake up to do it all again. What other exercises or workouts do you do in addition to dancing?: I love both football and basketball. I play basketball around Orange Mound. Who/What inspires you?: My 11-year old sister loves to dance, and she inspires me to keep going. Bragging rights: I'm always told that I'm tall, dark, and handsome. Power Song: “Panda“ by Desiigner Favorite gear: Gym shorts and T-shirts, basketball shoes by Kobe Nobody knows: I'm an African-American male from Orange Mound, dancing ballet and jookin. This summer, I was the only male to attend Governor's School for Arts, and next fall, I will be the first guy in my family to attend a four-year institution. Health Tip: Drink water and eat your Wheaties. Guilty pleasure: Rap music Next Up: I'm applying to college and hoping to land a job dancing.

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Name: Molly Walker Age: 18 Occupation: Student at Immaculate Conception, Dancer and Artist at New Ballet Ensemble & School (NBE) Support: My parents and NBE family Why did you become a dancer?: I wanted be like my older sister. What is your daily regimen?: I like coffee and oatmeal in the morning before school. It fuels me for the day. What other exercises or workouts do you do in addition to dancing?: I like to go bike riding and run with my dog. Who/What inspires you?: My ballet teacher, Megan McCusker Bragging rights: I have had the opportunity to dance with Joffrey Ballet and ABT. Power Song: “Anything” by Beyoncé Favorite gear: Crazy patterned leggings Nobody knows: I have two extra bones in my feet. Health Tip: Just try to create a daily routine that works for you and stick to it. Guilty pleasure: Cool Ranch Doritos Next Up: I'm auditioning and applying to college dance programs. Marymount and Florida State University to name a couple. Wish me luck!

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RULES OF STYLE: NECKTIES How many tie sins is your man committing? ERINN FIGG

The long and short of it all

Not only is December a month when people tend to purchase neckties as gifts for the men in their lives, it also happens to be National Tie Month. For some women, men’s neckwear is something of a mystery, especially as the holidays approach and we’re trying to buy it. Many of us have questions. For instance: What’s the deal with all the different knots? How do we choose appropriate colors and patterns? How can I tell if the man in my life is leaving the house looking sharp and on-trend or needs a gentle nudge towards updating his neckwear? To answer some of these questions, we tapped into the wisdom of menswear buyer Rob Joyner at James Davis in Memphis and Brad Greer, who prefers the title “just one of the guys,” at Cambridge Limited in Jackson for this quick primer on tie basics and current trends.

“As to what the length the tie should be, it kind of depends on the knot that you tie. But the very tip of the tie should be in the middle of the belt buckle,” Joyner said. “When you use a full Windsor knot, it takes up a lot of the tie and a lot of the length. When people have a tie that looks really short, it’s usually because they’ve used that Windsor knot, which ties a much bigger, bulkier knot.”

Hot commodities Both professionals say paisley prints, bow ties and bold colors are flying off the shelves at the moment. “People are getting bold with their choices and we like that,” Greer said. “A nice paisley tie on a shirt that has some pattern to it is a beautiful look, and it makes people stand out instead of just being vanilla.” Meanwhile, Joyner said pinks and purples are selling well, and younger buyers are rocking more bow ties. “Bow ties are off the charts, but it does take a special personality to wear one,” Joyner said. “You’ve got to have a real confidence level in who and what you are if you’re wearing a bow tie.”

Mixing patterns: Not for the amateur When worn correctly, a patterned tie with a patterned shirt can be striking. It takes some skill, though. “I see a lot of mistakes out there on the streets,” Greer said. “I would say come into a store like Cambridge Limited or James Davis or Oak Hall and have one of the people who’s been doing it a while direct you as to what to do with patterns, because you can mess it up easily.” Also, bring your patterned shirt with you when you shop for that particular tie.

On gift-giving Ladies, when buying a tie as a gift, keep the basics in mind, Joyner said. “If you don’t know the person and their wardrobe well, you probably want to use a gray suit as what you’re trying to match, because that’s pretty much a staple in every man’s wardrobe. Also, stay away from red, because every man probably already owns a few red ties. Try to get some color or something that has a little bit of a twist, but not something that would just scare somebody to death.”

Knots, knots, so many knots There are at least 18 ways to tie a necktie. So what’s a guy to do? GQ magazine gives many of those knots, including the full Windsor, the thumbs-down. “Your knot shouldn’t resemble a giant Dorito,” is one of many gems in the magazine’s online GQ Guide to Ties. Joyner agrees. Like the editors of GQ, prefers the four-in-hand knot. he PHOTOS BY TROY GLASGOW “When somebody looks at you, the first thing they see is the knot on your tie,” said Joyner, who estimates that he owns about 200 ties. “The four-in-hand’s the best because you can put a dimple in it and you can kind of adjust the length.”

Wait, what’s a dimple? The dimple is the fold of the tie’s fabric near the knot, which gives it some added polish. Joyner wants to see more of them. “When I was a kid, my dad taught me how to dress, but now that the dress code has gotten more casual, it seems like many parents don’t really direct their kids on how they should look,” he said. “Many men have kind of gotten away from tying a good knot and putting a dimple in it. They’ll just wrap a tie around their necks and move on down the road. That’s kind of unfortunate.”

What about width? The runways are pushing skinny ties right now – about 21⁄4 to 23⁄4 inches wide. Both Joyner and Greer urge shoppers to keep in mind that what’s hip and happening today can look woefully out of date next year. “Obviously, if you’re going to invest $30, $40, $50 or something like that in a tie, we want it to be something that you can wear for the next five, six, seven years,” said Greer, who’s worked in menswear for 30 years. “The skinny tie comes and goes.” Particularly for someone just starting a tie collection, he suggests sticking with a more classic width (3 to 31⁄2-inches, depending on preference).

For more information: James Davis, 400 S Grove Park Rd, Memphis; 901-767-4640; jamesdavisstore.com Cambridge Limited, 2150 N. Highland Ave, Jackson; 731-664-6414; cambridgeofjackson.com The GQ Guide to Ties: gq.com/gallery/ties-neckwear-tie-bars

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A Great Big Safe Haven for the Kids Orange Mound Raiders junior football team helps inner city kids find confidence, build team skills ROBIN GALLAHER BRANCH

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eordan White and Shea Akins, both 12, have been Orange Mound Raiders for more than five years. They go to different schools but meet Monday through Thursday afternoons on the football field next to Sherwood Middle School in Orange Mound and then all day on Saturdays for games. Geordan plays running back, wide receiver and safety; Shea plays center, nose guard and guard. They’re proud members of the Orange Mound Raiders Youth Sports and Mentoring Program.

During a football practice White said, “You can’t slack off ‘cause you have to be 100 percent around Coach T.” Akins added, “You gotta play as a team.” Geordan has learned that “football is ninety percent heart and ten percent physical.” Antonio Huntsman, fondly known as Coach T, started the Raiders six years ago with 37 kids; his day job is as a Gang Intervention and Prevention Specialist in Shelby County Schools. The Raiders are broken into three age groups from five to 18. The sports follow the seasons: football in the fall; basketball in the winter; baseball in the spring. Girls participate in basketball, softball and cheerleading. Football has 110 children; basketball, 80; baseball, 80; and cheerleading, 20. A volunteer staff of 16 male coaches, four team moms and two female cheering coaches supports

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Huntsman. He also has a football league called Future of Tennessee Youth Football, which has 1,100 members and nine teams. Why did Huntsman start the nonprofit Raiders? “I was born and raised in Orange Mound. I know the generations here. I lettered in track, baseball, football and basketball at Melrose High,” he said. He believes in the value of sports, saying, “it saves some guys.” He went to Selma University on a baseball scholarship. “I majored in business management and came back because I wanted to give back.” Nodding toward the busy traffic on Prescott and Rhodes, Coach T said, “This is the inner city. We need sports here. We need a safe haven for our kids.” His two sons are Raiders. Coach T stresses four characteristics of a good sportsman: athleticism, work ethic, being teachable and sportsmanship. “Determination always overcomes athleticism,” he added. What a child lacks in natural skill can be made up by practice, practice, practice. While there are no tryouts for joining the Raiders, there are requirements for staying on the team. Homework has to be done before practice at 5:30 p.m.; grades must be maintained. The parents or the organization covers the small membership fee; the parents supply the shoes. Daily practices and being on a team “give the kids a chance to have structure and discipline in their lives,” Coach T said. When asked about behavior prob-

lems, Coach T shook his head. Basically, there aren’t any. “I make ‘em run,” he chuckled. “They know if they mess up they will run 10 times around the field. They don’t like that.” Years ago a young Antonio himself measured it. Twice around the field is one mile. Coaching also involves emotions. “Kids need embracing. Kids need love. Once a kid knows he’s loved, you can tell that kid anything he’s doing wrong and he’ll change because he knows you love him,” Coach T said. Besides structure and discipline, the practices promote exercise. “We have an obesity epidemic in this country. One mother told me the practices took two rolls of fat off her son,” Coach T said. The Raiders program offers an alternative to the all-too-present street gangs. “I grew up without any male participation in my life,” Coach T said. “I made a lot of choices without male guidance. Today, adult male figures are not leading a family. Women are trying to do it on their own. A lot of these kids look up to us as fathers and big brothers.” Graduate Raiders have received sports scholarships to universities like Ole Miss, Louisville, Tennessee State, Murray State and others. “The payoff is knowing that we have saved some and they’re being productive citizens,” Coach T said. Dekwada Cox coaches the football in-betweens. “They’re between the big boys and the little boys,” he said. Cox and Huntsman have known each other since their Sherwood Middle School days. Cox works at AutoZone; his son and daughter are Raiders. “We’re trying to teach them responsibility, how not to be afraid, and how to finish what they’ve started. They don’t have to be on the streets,” Cox said. Team mom Genia Lee has had five go children through the program and values the afternoon practices. “There are positive male role for the models boys," she said. "For these three hours, we’ve got our eye on the kids. They’re off the streets. They’re not going to do things they’re not supposed to do.”

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n the darker winter days and cold winter nights, a warm bowl of food is beyond comforting. Especially on the couch under a blanket. But even when you can’t be on the cushions, a warm bowl of something is a treat. Rather than going for the denser choices like meaty chili and creamy soup, throw together a power packed grain and fresh veggie bowl to calm your busy soul and give you sustenance. Loaded with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, this hearty meal is a collage of flavor that is dense on nutrition, not sugar or calories. Here, try this fresh and delicious recipe from Not Enough Cinnamon.com. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: Serves 2 to 3 as a main Serving Size: 1/3rd Cal: 339 - Protein: 14.8g - Fat: 7.3g - Carbs: 56.8g - Fiber: 10.6g - Sugar: 4.7g

Ingredients » 1 cup of your favorite rice blend (I used a blend of brown rice, red rice and black rice) » 1 14-oz/400-g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained » 2 tsp olive oil, divided » 1⁄2 tsp hot paprika » a pinch of salt » 3 cups kale, stem removed and chopped (about 5 large leaves) » 7 oz - 200 g baby bella mushrooms, sliced » 5 oz - 150 g oyster mushrooms, large ones cut in half » 1 medium onion, chopped » 2 small garlic cloves, or 1 large, chopped » 1 tbsp lemon juice » 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C. 2. Start by cooking rice according to package instructions. Drain (if needed) and set aside. 3. In a medium bowl, mix together chickpeas, one teaspoon olive oil, paprika and salt. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring half way through baking. Remove from the oven and set aside. 4. Heat one teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet. Cook onion on medium heat until soft, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, kale and garlic, and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat. Stir in chickpeas, cooked rice, lemon juice and soy sauce. Adjust seasonings if needed and serve.

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