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Honoring Over Four Decades of Service at Prairie View A&M University See THOMAS-SMITH pg. 4

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AUSTIN - The Texas State Library and Archives Commission has won its appeal to keep its full allotment of federal funds awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Due to reductions in state funding in 2013, Texas was at risk of losing as much as $1.7 million in federal funds that is funneled to the state’s libraries through competitive grants, interlibrary loans, digital content and other statewide programs.

BUDA - The City of Buda has just launched a new webpage and public involvement program to provide the citizens of Buda with details and information to make an informed decision about its proposed bond election on November 4. The website, www.

BudaBondElection.com, includes information on each of the five propositions, a frequently asked questions document, fact sheet, public information phone number: (512) 5231090, Hays County voter registration information, event details and more.

DALLAS - Statement from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins -- After discussion with and on the recommendation of the Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Dallas County has set up an Incident Management Center and is acting as the lead agency for the Ebola Investigation and containment.

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EL PASO - Abortion-rights lawyers are predicting “a showdown” at the U.S. Supreme Court after federal appellate judges allowed full implementation of a law that has closed more than 80 percent of Texas’ abortion clinics. Abortion services for many Texas women required a round trip of more than 200 miles — or a bordercrossing into Mexico or New Mexico.

Operators of some of the affected clinics and their lawyers from the Center for Reproductive Rights vowed to appeal Thursday’s decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans that allows Texas to fully enforce a sweeping abortion law approved by the Republican-controlled legislature last year. They depicted the law — and similar measures proposed in other states — as an unacceptable infringement of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling establishing a nationwide right to abortion.

HOUSTON - A move to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana emerged Wednesday as a major issue in the contentious race for Harris County District attorney with both candidates claiming ownership of the idea. At a news conference, Republican Devon Anderson, the incumbent, said that beginning Monday, non-violent first offenders carrying less than 2 ounces of marijuana will be able to escape prosecution by performing eight hours of community service or going through a drug awareness class.

The announcement, a month before Anderson faces Democrat Kim Ogg in November’s election for district attorney, brought harangues from the challenger who in August announced her idea for dealing with misdemeanor marijuana possession. If elected, Ogg has said, police officers will simply ticket misdemeanor marijuana suspects, even repeat offenders, and require them to spend two days picking up litter around Houston’s bayous.

Ogg said her program would save an average of $10 million a year in jail, court and prosecution costs by diverting about 12,000 offenders annually.

Anderson’s six-month pilot program is different because it only affects first offenders, about 2,000 people a year, the incumbent said. It also requires police officers to take suspects to a police station, write an offense report and catalog the evidence.

HOUSTON - METRO’s first CAF USA rail car, 301, has successfully completed its burn-in period, clocking the required 4,000 miles. Before a light-rail vehicle (LRV) can be put into service for public use, it’s required to simulate regular service to test its safety and functionality. Since 301 is the first of the CAF rail car series on order, it’s required to endure more miles of testing. The remaining LRVs will only need to complete 1,000 miles of burn-in per vehicle. CAF USA is a subsidiary of Spain’s Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, and is currently working to complete METRO’s order of 39 light-rail vehicles for its rail expansion project. To date, 12 CAF LRVs have been delivered to Houston.

HOUSTON - Treat yourself to a new hair cut for the fall! The CHI Lone Star College-North Harris School of Cosmetology invites the community to take advantage of free haircuts (blow dry if time permits), offered as part of the school’s curriculum at its new facility located at 910 E. Richey Road in Houston. The free haircut days will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, and again on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Free haircuts will also be available Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The services will be offered to walk-ins only, no appointments will be taken. A full array of discounted salon services, including table massages are available from the facility throughout the year. Call for 832.234.5600 for current salon hours and pricing information. The CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology offers programs leading to certificates in cosmetology, esthetics, and instruction, with both part-time and full-time options available. It also offers low-cost salon services to the community. Prospective students for any of the programs are encouraged to attend an open house at the CHI Lone Star College-North Harris School of Cosmetology the first Monday of each month, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Faculty and staff will be onhand to answer questions, give tours and assist students with the application process. Additional information is available by calling 832.234.5600, or by visiting LoneStar.edu/CHIschool to begin the application process.

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Submit your news to news@aframnews.com KATY - The Katy Independent School District issued a Sept. 25 statement assuring parents that the sharing of their emails with two political action committees opposing and supporting the November bond election wouldn’t happen again. The episode is similar to what happened four years ago. Prior to the 2010 bond election, parents in the Katy ISD received phone calls on their personal cell and office numbers from a political action committee asking them to support the bond referendum.

Superintendent Alton Frailey in a Nov. 11, 2010 message to parents said privacy codes had not been attached to parent phone numbers, which were released when they were requested in a Public Information Request. The district said one of the PACs it contacted said it had deleted the email addresses it received and the district expressed confidence that the second PAC would take similar action.

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WACO - Thunderstorms that rolled through Waco on Thursday night collapsed roofs, felled trees and limbs into roadways, cut electricity and set multiple homes afire. The damage was widespread across the county, but no serious injuries were reported as a result of the storms by late in the evening. Wind damage caused severe roof damage at the Hobby Lobby in the 1200 block of Richland Drive and overturned a tractor-trailer at U.S. Highway 84 and Central Texas Parkway.

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When Ebola Strikes the U.S Earl Ofari Hutchinson Author & Political Analyst

The one burning question that has been on nearly every one’s lips in the U.S. is not “Could the Ebola virus strike the U.S.?” But “What happens if it does strike the U.S.?”

There was a partial answer to that question when the first confirmed and suspected cases of Ebola turned up in Dallas. The alarm bells that rang faintly among Americans now sounded louder. The Centers for Disease Control, legions of medical experts, and state and local officials have rushed to assure that the virus poses minimal to no threat to Americans.

The reasons for this are sound.

The virus does not have the same instant contact contagion as the flu.

The U.S. has an iron clad system for the monitoring and containment of all passengers from West Africa where the virus has ravaged several of these countries. And this is not West Africa with its relatively poor sanitation, paltry medical resources, and bulging shanty towns that are virtual human incubators for the spread of an Ebola viral infection.

Yet despite the official reassurances, millions of Americans aren’t totally buying the guarantee of safety. To be more specific, Harvard researchers in a poll found that more than 40 percent of Americans not only think that Ebola is a threat to their health, but believe it’s a matter of not if, but when, it will strike, and how hard, and widespread the contagion will be.

President Obama can hardly be called a panic-monger in warning about the disease. But his note that Ebola represents not just a potential health catastrophe but has “profound political and economic and security implications for all of us” was a crucial warning. The emphasis here on is on his “all of us.” The

unmistakable message in this is that Americans are by no means immune from the panic, fear, insecurity, and potential destabilization that comes with the outbreak of a terrifying disease in what to many may seem like a remote part of the world. He’s right to sound that alarm for the very reason that even those that make assurances that it can’t happen here acknowledge.

This is not 1940, or 1950 when the world was a much smaller place. West Africa then was remote, removed, and then still brutally dominated by colonial powers. Americans were totally insulated from the poverty, turmoil, and, yes, diseases that routinely killed thousands of Africans. There was a cultural and racial smugness that went with America’s isolation, in that Africa and Africans were regarded as exotic and the ancient vicious racial stereotypes about their alleged backwardness, primitiveness, and savagery still laced the thinking today of many Americans. This thinking is still very much prevalent among many Americans about Africa. But this is not 1950. The ease and accessibility of global travel, the non-stop mobility of travelers and immigrants, and the quantum leap in interpersonal contacts between peoples across all ethnic lines in America have radically changed the social, cultural and health equation.

Those who work on the medical frontlines in the countries where Ebola has reached epidemic levels are the ones who are most susceptible to contracting the virus since they are in constant contact not only with those that are infected with the virus but their family members that have cared for their sick relatives.

The danger to the U.S. from them was dramatically driven home, literally, when two medical workers in Liberia were rushed back here for treatment. They had contracted the virus. Their story made news not just because they were the first known Americans hit with the virus, But because they were treated with an experimental serum.

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“We MUST never forget slavery, lynching, Jim Crow Laws, the disrespect of the Black race and the first Black president.”

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n most of the offices at African-American News&Issues there is a banner which has a quote that states, “It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why you didn’t.” I felt it necessary to relay this message this week because of something that was brought to my attention on this past Thursday. Something that I always stress emphasis on and that is the power of voting. Dr. Stephen Head, Chancellor of the Lone Star College System earnestly asked for the support of the educators, ministers, business owners, various organizations and members of the community alike to support the upcoming 2014 bond referendum.

He stated in his address how he believed that many of us took for granted the bond referendum the last time around. Therefore, he knew that LSC had to really get out and do some things differently this year.

So as I sat and listened to him, I felt compelled to share with those that came out to support the Monthly Networking Luncheon a brief insight into our own history. Because a lot of times it seems that some of these Africans living in America have forgotten who they are and where they came from.

We MUST Understand that it wasn’t too long ago that Congress was still debating whether Black folks were humans or property. Now when I say that wasn’t too long ago, I really mean that, that wasn’t too along! But you see, you have some members of the Black community

and please note that I state “some”; because it’s not everybody that does it. Once some of them make it to them, “LANDS” and y’all know what I mean about them LANDS. You know like: PearLAND, WoodLAND, RiverLAND, SugarLAND... and I’m sure most of our readers know exactly what I’m talking about. They seem to forget about those they left there and that they themselves were once a part of those communities. Just because you get to a place where you think you have arrived, it’s not alright to not go back and check on the welfare of the community that raised you into who you are. Some just go and never look back!

As a result, there are other minorities taking over the places that our parents, grandparents, great- grandparents and relatives built; because there is an assumption that there is no value or signifigance in it. But what we fail to realize is that sometimes, luck nor life does not always happen the way that you think it should. Life’s challenges has a way of bringing a circle right back around.

We MUST Understand that history has a very unique way of repeating itself. The things that Dr. Head talked about in his address are the very same things that I heard in 1963 and 1964 when I was a boy coming. The message really hasn’t changed much at all. As a matter of fact the only thing that really has are the speakers and the eras. But we have to educate our children, it

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is important. We have to make sure that our children have some type of trade or skill to be able to operate in society – and not only this society, but the society of tomorrow.

We MUST Understand that we have to train the workforce. One of the key ways to doing this is to making sure that our children are prepared to go out into the workforce. Now, Lone Star College is not alone in their efforts of trying to secure a strong workforce for the youth of our community.

We have other community colleges who are training and working to enhance the workforce of tomorrow. But my point is, when you hear or see someone trying to make a difference in your community that will serve for the betterment of it, support them! Even, if you no longer live in these communities majority of you still have influence there.

Use it!

Finally, I stated as I have repetitiously done so for years, that as a Black race of people have two of the most powerful tools right at our disposal. They are, “OUR MONEY” and “OUR VOTE”.

And I don’t care who you are or where you live, you should really be careful who you give them to.

Because whoever you give your vote and money to is the exact one that you empower.

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“ I am indebted to the ardent support and trust of many people” ~ Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith

HOUSTON - Characteristics of the color “purple” are known to demonstrate: comforting, spiritual, mysterious, creative and artistic vibes.

While shades of the color “yellow” are known to yield feelings associated with being: fresh, bright, cheerful, warming, happy and energetic.

Compositely, these tones percolated Hilton Americas as, “A Summer’s Evening Celebration” banquet and scholarship benefit was held in honor of Dr. E. Joahanne Thomas-Smith.

Honorable, gifted and esteemed personalities alike convened to pay homage to the much accomplished, illustrious and distinguished Dr. Thomas-Smith. She was honored for her 18 years of dedicated service as Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs of Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Michael L. McFrazier, Vice President for Administration, Chief of Staff and Event Chair started the evening’s event off with a greeting. AwardTX- 4

winning journalist and Anchor of KTRK-TX’s Channel 13, was the EMCEE in the person of the beautifully-spirited, Melanie Lawson.

Rev. Charles H. Lewter, IV, who is the Dean at Johnson-Phillip All Faiths Chapel gave the invocation.

Afterwards, dinner was served and a Visual Reflection was depicted featuring the journey of Dr. ThomasSmith. Mrs. Barbara Tucker rendered a most fascinating musical tribute. Other tributes were given by: Ms. Phyllis Darden-Caldwell (PVAMU Alumna), Dr. Edward W. Martin, Dean Emeritus (Former University Administrator and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences) and Dr. James W. Ward (Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs of Texas Southern University).

A ravishing melodious rendition of “In A Mellow Tone” was performed by the PV Singers and Jazz Ensemble.

The Honorable Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee spoke meaning-

ful and heartfelt words as she delivered her Legislative Tribute. The PV Singers and Jazz Ensemble once again graced the stage with an amazing performance of, “Take the ‘A’ Train”.

University Tributes were spoken by Dr. Danny R. Kelly, Dean (Marvin D. and June Samuel Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences); Dr. Lauretta F. Byars (V.P. for Student Affairs and Institutional Advancement) and President George C. Wright.

President Wright noted that, “Dr. Thomas-Smith embodies our academic mission of teaching, research and service”. He continued, “Not only has she helped the University maintain its accreditation over the years, but she has ushered in new academic programs, mentored faculty, secured research dollars and has been a true ambassador for PV.” Finally, Dr. E. Joahanne ThomasSmith made her way to the stage while the awaiting gallery demonstrated a tumultuous stance.

She thanked her sponsors which included: Ernest and Floretta Collins, H-E-B, Dr. Flossie M. Byrd, the Montague Collection, Sodexo, Lieutenant General (US Army Ret.) Julius and Louise Becton, Jr., John Sharp, ING Financial Partners, Ernest V. Martin, TSU/OneTSU, American Campus Communities and a host of university supporters and guests that came to make the event that which it had become.

The honoree expressed that she is, “indebted to the ardent support and trust of many people”. Just to list a few she paid acknowledged and paid respect to the late President, Dr. Alvin I. Thomas; the late former Presidents, Lt. General (Ret) Julius Wesley Becton, Jr., Dr. Charles A. Hines and President, Dr. George C. Wright. “Nothing has been possible without the cooperation and talent of the students, faculty, staff and alumni” Thomas-Smith added.

As continually announced

throughout the ballroom, Dr. Thomas-Smith has an educational and professional resume that extends to the role of academic achievement and acceleration that dates back to well over four decades ago. A memoir of her professional achievements reveal the following…

Dr. Thomas-Smith arrived at Prairie View A&M University in 1968 after having taught in Honolulu, Hawaii and Spokane, Washington.

Upon seeing the University, her intention was to work as an instructor of English for a year or two and then relocate.

Along the way, she found inspiration from stellar educators like the late noted historian, Dr. George Ruble Woolfolk, Dr. Ann L. Campbell and Dr. Flossie M. Byrd, who became the first to hold the title of Provost.

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“It Ain’t the Messenger, it’s the Message...”

“KNOW JESUS KNOW PEACE”

“...Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation” (Hebrews 3:15). I believe it was comedian Edward “Eddie” Rubin Griffin who comically alluded to a certain thought during one of his live stand-up comedy shows. He made mockery of various denominations and religions battling of who the ‘True Prophet’ was that accurately promoted God’s word.

After going through a series of who he believed each one reverenced as their messenger(s), he took a brief pause. Afterwards, he expressed if you would allow me to paraphrase, “It don’t matter who the messenger was – the point is... Did you get the message?”

So to the faithful readers of African-American News&Issues, you may be wondering how does this relate to the depicted photo attached with this editorial? Well, I’m glad to have aroused your curiousity. Recently, there has been much talk, controversy and various viewpoints expressed about Washington Redskins’ quarterback Robert Griffin, III “RG3”.

All because of a blue t-shirt with black and white lettering. What’s so spontaneous and controversial about a t-shirt? Absolutely nothing!

However, it was the message that it exhibited. It is one that has resonated throughout Christian history for over 2,000 years in a technical sense. But to those that truly believe the message of the messenger, its origin dates back to an era long before man was ever manifested into existence (Eternity). That message relates directly to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Moving forward, the incidents surrounding this editorial stem from a Sunday post-game press conference. There remain many rumors and reports of how the TX-8

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situation came to be. But the facts of the ordeal is that quarterback “RG3” suffered injuries to his ankles. Although he brought his usual business attire with him as most professional athletes do, his injury and treatment would not allow him put it on. Therefore, he made his arrival to the press conference wearing a t-shirt which read, “KNOW JESUS KNOW PEACE” (with emphasis on NO JESUS, NO PEACE ) shorts and crutches. It has been reported that a NFL uniformed representative told Griffin that his shirt violated NFL bylaws. Griffin was reminded of NFL bylaws which state that players are prohibited “from wearing, displaying, or orally promoting equipment, apparel or other items that carry commercial names or logos of companies, unless such commercial identification has been approved in advance by the League office.”

In addition those bylaws read that they are also “prohibited from wearing, displaying, or otherwise conveying personal messages either in writing or illustration, unless such message has been approved in advance by the League office.”

Be that as it may, RG3 choose not to put on another shirt he simply turned the same shirt inside-out.

Other reports suggest that he was forced to comply with the bylaws at an attempt to avoid having to pay a fine.

Ultimately, I would suggest and am equally justified in my

own opinion; according to the 1st Amendment of the Constitution as well as the Holy Text, (“... Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind” Romans14:5) that Griffin still spread a message. Whether his shirt was worn from the front, back, sleveless or otherwise Griffin’s message was heard loud and clear. Various headlines since have read: The NFL Says Jesus Christ not Welcome at RG3 Press Conference, Young Man Had the Name Jesus on His Shirt – But Officials Told him He Wasn’t Allowed to wear it, RGIII told by NFL not to Wear KNOW JESUS KNOW PEACE for His Press Conference and that is just to list a few.

The ironic part about the whole scenario is that whatever the original intent of Griffin’s shirt being turned backwards was, the actual reality is that the message still did not return unto him void!

Even more symbolically, believers of Christ should take note, when you are forced not to spread Jesus on the outside; you just make sure that you keep Him on the inside. That’s the only thing about being a servant of the Most High; you don’t have to wear a label for somebody to see who you are on the outside – it’s what’s on the inside of you that will reflect who and whose you are.

Finally it has been said, “If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything.” So I believe that by RG3 taking a stand to still wear the t-shirt no matter of the way he wore it; still meant that he was taking a stand. Regardless of if the words were seen or not the message was expanded to a larger audience that it may not have otherwise reached.

Max Lucado wrote a book titled What Was Meant for Evil, God Uses for Good.

So I tilt my hat off RG3 who did not change the messenger nor the message of the shirt, instead he turned it around and put it on the inside. As a result, The Lord literally fought his battle.

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HOUSTON – Recently, the Acres Homes Chamber for Business and Economic Development hosted its Monthly Business Networking Luncheon. The event took place at the Beulah Ann Shepard Building located at 6112 Wheatley Street, 77092. Chairman Roy Douglas Malonson initiated the morning's event by welcoming all in attendance.

Afterwards, he conducted a raffle drawing where attendees were surprised with delightful treats. Dr. Barry Williams, of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church gave the invocation as he offered a word of prayer and supplication to the Almighty Father.

Afterwards, Pastor Joseph Baker of Guiding Light Inspirational MBC assisted Chairman Roy Douglas Malonson with the introduction of guests by passing the microphone around the room. Guests, members, educators, honorary members, ministers, business owners amongst a host of others, all introduced themselves and gave a brief description of their organization and/or affiliation. The AHCBED's own Anthony Stewart then acknowledged and thanked the sponsors of the event which included: The Hall Law Firm, CenterPoint Energy, Lone Star College-North Harris, HEB and Shirley Ann's Black Kollectibles & Flowers. After introductions were given by everyone the assemblage commenced to being served lunch which was catered by Tippy's Soul Food. As the guests were waiting in line to taste Tippy's delicious cooking, much

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Once each person had returned back to his and her perspective places and were seated Judge Oswald Scott, Jr. performed the role of introducing the speaker. He begin to list off accomplishments of Lone Star College's fourth appointed Chancellor, Dr. Stephen Head.

With over three decades of commitment and experience, Dr. Head has fulfilled the roles of being: President of Lone Star College-North Harris, Executive Vice Chancellor, acting Chief Executive Officer, interim President at Montgomery College and President of Kingwood College. He received his Ph.D. in History from Texas Tech University. He earned a both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in History from Lamar University in Beaumont.

Judge Scott introduced Dr. Head as, “Someone who has been a community person, serving this community and the children of it for many years.” Followed by a boisterous round of applause Dr. Head approached the podium which was centered between two project boards (featuring the current LSC-Victory Center and the proposed LSC-Victory Center).

Upon beginning his informative address Dr. Head and Chairman Roy Malonson joshed back and forth with one another. Next, the chancellor recognized and thanked his oldest daughter Rachelle who was also in attendance.

Upon giving a brief history of the Lone Star College Center which was founded in 1973

and started out in Aldine ISD. Four decades later the LSCS has expanded to include six colleges, multiple centers and two University Centers almost 83,000 credit students and an over an additional number that yields over an extra 10,000 students, which totals nearly 95,000 students. Thus the need for more space to accommodate new arrivals. Dr. Head revealed that, “LSCS is now the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and one of the fastest-growing community college systems in the nation.” LoneStar College has locations in Victory Center, Cy Fair, Kingwood, Montgomery, North Harris, Tomball and University Park. Another site in East Aldine is being planned and is coming soon.

After explaining the importance of the Lone Star College System and other community colleges like them; Dr. Head made a plea for every individual in the room to support the 2014 upcoming Bond Referendum. As it is, the “LSC has grown by 68% since the last bond in 2007,” he stated. Within the same amount of time about 33,000 students have been enrolled

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Dr. Head informed that this bond will benefit the Lone Star College System as a whole. Two of the centers that will definitely be impacted would be North Harris and the Victory Center because, “it will be expanded to offer more academic transfer courses and workforce education programs geared to the Acres Homes community.” Additionally, he said that, “LSC-Victory Center will be equipped with an additional 25,000 square feet of new learning space which will help meet growing community needs.”

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By: Shareefah Muhammad

HOUSTON - In light of ushering in the month of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and Georgetown University, with support from the Breast Cancer foundation, published a study they conducted on September 4th concluding that there is a connection between soy consumption and tumor growth of breast cancer cells. This means that any person who is already suffering from breast cancer should take precaution when consuming soy foods and soy based products because it could potentially be causing the cancer to continuously proliferate.

While the latest stats by the Center for Disease Control show that White women lead in incidence rates of breast cancer with Black women falling in the third position behind Native American women, Black women actually take the lead as the ones most likely to die from breast cancer. White women fall into the third position with Native American women ranking number two in breast cancer death rates.

Environment, lifestyle and genetic factors all affect breast cancer risk, however one cannot ignore how all three interact and affect each other. Lifestyle choices play a vital role in whether or not our bodies will achieve a diseased state. Many times it becomes the determinant that turns the ‘on’ and ‘off’ switches of our genes, our DNA. So how does soy consumption play a role?

Soybeans are infamous because they contain a substance in them that acts like a natural hormone the body produces called estrogen.

Phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) produced by soybeans are commonly used in hormone replacement therapy for women in menopause.

Because many cancers thrive on estrogen for their nourishment, many breast cancer patients may be put on medications such as Tamoxifen to help block estrogen from encouraging cancer growth. So while one may be trying to reduce excess estrogen production in the body, consuming soy is hindering that process.

The fact that soy “feeds” breast cancer is not the only reason to avoid its consumption. Over 90% of soy produced and consumed in America is genetically modified or a GMO product. That alone is a red flag because that means it now affects you on the genetic level. Soy contains large amounts of toxins that even after cooking remain intact.

Some of these toxins interfere with nutrient absorption during digestion.

For example, phytic acid is one such substance and it blocks absorption of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc; all of which are necessary minerals in cancer treatment. It is one of the most highly pesticide contaminated foods on the market and contains high levels of aluminum, a toxic metal to the body.

And if you didn’t think that was enough, it also has substances such as nitrites, a common ingredient in processed meats, which is also a carcinogen (cancer causing agent).

Soy protein isolate, commonly found in baby formula, has a tendency to enlarge the pancreas and thyroid gland and increases fatty deposits in the liver. And lastly it has goitrogens, a substance that blocks hormone production, thus disrupting body chemistry and hormone production.

So, how can one identify soy to avoid it? Truth be told, unless you are making your own foods from scratch and making all of your own condiments and spices, it is almost impossible to avoid.The best one can do if you buy packaged foods is to read the label. Any oil labeled vegetable oil is guaranteed to be composed of mostly soybean oil. Soy lecithin, an emulsifier, is found in most baked goods, breads, chocolates and salad dressings. If you do most of your grocery shopping on the outside perimeter of a grocery store, you are on the course to reducing your overall soy intake.

Shareefah Muhammad is currently a student of Applied Clinical Nutrition and a blogger at naturesmedicine.wordpress.com.

You can follow her on Twitter @ SisterShareefah or @NMCabinet.

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How to Master Your Emotions

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hether we realize it or not, emotions play a very significant role in our stress level and ability to decrease stress in our lives. Our core beliefs and thought process also affects our stress level. This is made possible by way of our perception or view of people and experiences. Do we see them as a potential threat or opportunity?

Our thoughts form the basis of our beliefs, which gives rise to our emotions, which ultimately drives our behavior. So where do our thoughts come from? How do they become a part of who we are and is it possible to master our thoughts?

Thoughts are how we interpret the information taken in by our senses; smell, taste, sight, touch and sound. Our thoughts dictate the way we perceive and explain our reality including how we relate to ourselves, others and the world around us. We rely on these five senses to assist us in survival, yet they hold a strong ability to influence our discernment and how we feel about someone or something.

According to Dr. Lori A. LeydenRubenstein, author of The Stress Management Handbook, “Our two major motivations in life are driven by decreasing pain (threats) and increasing pleasure (opportunity).”

Our senses enable us to view information and experiences in life to obtain pleasure and avoid pain.

According to National Center for Biotechnology Information, 125 million people world-wide wear contact lenses, 126 million wear eyeglasses and those who live near an airport or freeway experience a significant level of hearing loss, so you could imagine the limited amount of accurate information we have at our disposal by way of our senses. A question you should ask yourself is how often you misinterpret information about a situation or a person based solely on what you have experienced in life as opposed to considering the facts.

Our childhood experiences certainly play a very significant role in the formulation of our thoughts, emotional responses and beliefs. Most of us have heard

the famous line used in psychotherapy, “…so tell me about your childhood.” As insignificant as that may sound, it has a definitive basis for how we function in life as adults. Dr. Leyden-Rubenstein also states, “From the first five year of life we absorb approximately 20,000 hours of parental ‘tapes’, which is also known as ‘childhood programming’.” These parental tapes include beliefs and attitudes concerning every aspect of our lives. This includes how we feel and think, what kind of partner to marry, and what type of work to engage in and how to communicate and express emotions. We also receive additional programming from other important people in our lives such as teachers, relatives, friends, etc. Whether we are conscious of it or not these “tapes” play over and over again in our minds further reinforcing and influencing our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that manifest in our behavior.

Once we are able to accurately observe our thinking, we will have the upper hand and power to rise above our emotions. What kind of messages were you given as a child and what types of reinforcements were made in order for you to believe them to be true? These messages, if negative, give birth to self-defeating characteristics that we fall victim to while the true perpetrator is ourselves.

Self-Concept is the image we hold of ourselves that is developed by evaluating input from those around us. It is human nature to long for acceptance, love and to be regarded by others as having some level of importance. If we were deprived of such love, acceptance or validity from the influential people in our lives, our self-concept would be at risk of being much lower than of one who received constant and unconditional love. Having unconditional love and acceptance from those deemed important in one’s live (parent, sibling, teacher, peers, etc.) decreases the need to be validated by others. The validity is then internal versus external.

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Self-Esteem.

Self-Love refers to our ability to feel compassion for ourselves.

Self-Worth refers to the belief that our basic worth as a person is equal to that of any other person and that we are worthy and deserving of happiness. These two, Self-Love and Self-Worth, tend to have inherent capacities that may be reduced or diminished throughout our life experiences. If we were molested as a child, if we were neglected or physically abused at some point in life, or told we would never amount to anything, our Self-Concept and Self-Worth stands the chance of being lost and done away with.

Self-Esteem refers to our belief that we can make competent and appropriate decisions about our lives. We must ask ourselves how strong is our Self-Concept, SelfWorth, Self-Love and Self-Esteem.

Let’s reflect on how our emotions are affected by the above and how that adds to our level of stress.

Our emotions towards others and our experiences are the link to our thoughts and beliefs, which manifests in how we behave. How we feel about ourselves is the result, yet once we learn to filter our thoughts and block all that is negative and increase all that is positive we will see and immediate difference in our stress level and ability to master our emotions.

Ebony S. Muhammad is a Licensed Massage & Spa Therapist and is the Owner of Origins Massage Spa located in Houston, Texas. You may visit them online at OriginsMassageSpa.com. Feel free to follow her on Twitter @ OriginsDaySpa. Ms. Muhammad is also the Publisher of Hurt2Healing Magazine, the #1 digital publication that features real stories of living through and overcoming trials.

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