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SPOTLIGHTS

Jesse Jackson Talks About States’ Adherence to Change

Dr. Lovell Jones

America Needs to Act Now

Carmen Ejogo

How She Sparkles Everyday

Furious Cool Gladiators for Healthy Living Mayor Parker’s 3rd Term Hispanic Chamber’s 35th Gala Terri Reviews a Book

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State Rights

By Jesse Jackson

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commentary States Rights Should Not Stand Against Human Wrongs Supreme Court in Brown v. Board

at the national level, it would have

and the dangers of big government.

of Education. To this day, it is used

been a huge program. But it would

He went to send a message -- and it

to justify state restrictions on vot-

have been far simpler to get up and

was heard clearly across the South.

ing, often imposed to constrict the

running, and far simpler to admin-

right of the minorities and the poor

ister. The combination of conser-

laboratories of democracy, places

to vote.

vatives who invoke states rights

that can experiment and try out pro-

America has one of the

to stop or weaken change, and so-

grams and ideas that, if successful,

weakest systems of social support

called “progressives” who embrace

n 1980, after receiving the

spread across the country. But from

in the industrial world. And the

state and public private partnerships

nomination of his party, Ron-

the earliest days of the Republic,

right of states to make their own de-

to make programs more “efficient”

ald Reagan kicked off his pres-

states’ rights has always been the

cisions -- on food stamps, on Med-

led to the complexity that’s built

idential campaign in Philadelphia,

doctrine of reaction. It has been in-

icaid, on public schools, on welfare

into health care reform with its state

voked to stop national reform and

-- contributes directly to how bad it

level “exchanges” and its partner-

County Fair. Neshoba County is not

to protect local privilege.

is.

ship with private insurance compa-

someplace you just drop into; you

have to want to go there. It’s a small

by slave owners to protest aboli-

same doctrine -- states’ rights -- used

town remembered largely for being

tion, even to the point of seceding

to undermine health care reform.

reform will come when the claims

the site of the horrid 1964 murders

from the union. States’ rights was

Empowered by the same Supreme

of states’ rights are denied, and fed-

of three young civil rights volun-

then used to defend segregation

Court decision that upheld the Af-

eral rights are enforced. That was

teers, Andrew Goodman, Michael

from national reform. Later, it was

fordable Care Act as constitutional,

true in school desegregation, in vot-

Schwerner and James Chaney. Rea-

trotted out to oppose integration of

Republican governors across the

ing rights, in welfare, and with the

gan went to Mississippi to give a

schools, as demanded by the U.S.

country have refused to participate

minimum wage. Presidents Roos-

in creating their own health care

evelt, Kennedy and Johnson all had

exchanges. They’ve even turned

to assert federal authority to enforce

their backs on billions of federal

the law against resisting states.

dollars in Medicaid funding to keep

That burden now rests on Presi-

lower income Americans from hav-

dent Obama and Attorney General

ing access to affordable care. Their

Holder concerning the provision of

resistance has made an already

affordable health care for all.

complicated reform plan even more

difficult, even as they call for its re-

person should have access to com-

peal.

prehensive, affordable and high

jesse Jackson

speech that focused on states’ rights

I

Miss.,

at

the

Neshoba

States are rightly hailed as

States’ rights was invoked

And now we’re seeing the

At the end of the day, real

In this rich nation, every

State and local control is in-

quality health care. And that won’t

herently attractive. The states have

get done until the federal govern-

different populations and differ-

ment exercises its full weight on

ent conditions. Local governments

the side of the poorest Americans,

are more attuned and responsive to

the “least of these” that most need a

local voters and local challenges.

hand up.

State administration can help make

federal programs more manage-

Jesse Jackson in care of this news-

able. But too often, particularly in

paper or by email at jjackson@rain-

the South, local control is less a

bowpush.org. Follow him on Twit-

way to serve people than to lock

ter @RevJJackson.

them out.

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If health care reform had

simply extended Medicare to all

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Local Briefs Texas Southern University Hosts “Invisible Houston Revisited” Summit

to the public. Reach the Live Broadcast on November 7, 2013 from our Ustream Link – Select Channel Name ‘Invisible Houston Revisited.’ For more information,

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REGISTRATION.

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convention and entertainment center. W. Gee Municipal Courthouse, located Now with 53% voting against the reno- Downtown at 1400 Lubbock. The cervation, the Commissioners Court will emonies are performed Monday through determine what will eventually happen Friday, 8am to 5pm, by appointment only. to the Astrodome according to Judge The Municipal Courts Department’s DiEd Emmett. For more information, visit rector and Presiding Judge, Barbara E. www.harriscountytx.gov.

service, “Municipal Courts are an impor-

Wedding Ceremonies Now Performed At Houston Municipal Courts

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he Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs

a limited number of guests welcomed to

cuses on various forms of inequality in

attend. To have your wedding ceremo-

the nation’s fourth largest city over the

exploring strategies and solutions going forward. The Summit is free and open

look forward to many happy couples tak-

fered in both English and Spanish with

ber 7, 2013. The one-day Summit fo-

Summit participants are charged with

ding ceremonies for our community. We

Courts!” Wedding ceremonies are of-

ited Policy Summit on campus Novem-

Experience in Boom and Bust book. The

we are excited to be able to perform wed-

lives at the City of Houston Municipal

is hosting the Invisible Houston Revis-

original Invisible Houston: The Black

tant part of each Texas community, and

ing that very important next step in their

at Texas Southern University

past three decades since research on the

Hartle welcomes the addition of this new

ny performed at the Houston Municipal

Houston Astrodome

On Election Day Tuesday voters rejected the more than $200 million renovation of the 8th wonder of the world, the Astrodome. It was hoped that the Astrodome would be revamp into a

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Health

By Dr. Lovell A. Jones

The Need for America to Act

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often say a person’s perceptions are a person’s reality whether real or not.

And unless you address a person’s perceptions you will never to get to truly address their realities. At a recent panel on diversity and inclusion at the 1st International Conference on Healthcare Leadership in Houston, Texas I mentioned this perception. It has always been assumed that the market place will drive change, especially in terms of diversity. It has, to some extent. And in some instances, it has been in the business arena. But real or not, the perception has been that it has not taken place in the health and science arena, with the exception of engineering.

It is thought that such was the result of a true need. When the former Soviet Union launched sputnik and the beginning of the space race, we were in direr need of engineers.

It was a classic case of we needed to get them from any and everywhere we could, including persons of color. Minority Engineering Programs (MEP) popped up around the nation with partnerships

between the private and public sectors.

When one of the panelists at the conferences mentioned an analysis he had done for his employer, I was not surprised when he found that the issue of underrepresentation in the engineering field was not as bad as he thought. That, in some cases, the situation was above what would have been the company’s goal. I then thought back to the decades of the MEP efforts, which are still going on. Not only the knowledge that formed the programs, but the will behind by academic institutions and corporations

to make the programs successful.

A clear example of what the combination of the knowledge and real will can do to address a problem. There are a number of other examples one can point to: a) the number of Black Cardiologists in medicine, a direct result of efforts originated out of the former director of the National Heart Lung & Blood Institute (NHLBI) and b) the large percentage of minority and underrepresented medical students at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. The

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success of such is the direct result of leadership at the top who had both the knowledge and the will to do something about the issue.

You can probably point to others as well. Again, you can point to the fact across all of these is leadership’s willing to do something and the foundation of their premise toward diversity and inclusion. That these were based on economics and cleared stated by leadership. A major supporter of my efforts once said, “my heart is with you, but my wallet is not. Until you show me how this effort is going to be sustainability and ultimately result in a return on my investment (ROI), the real money will never be there for you.

Again, if you tract the examples above, all have had a significant ROI. So why are we facing a crisis in making this happen today. Well, we still have the issue of will, but we are also facing the issue of wealth distribution. And such may be the ultimate barrier in addressing the issue of diversity and inclusion in this nation.

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Feature

By Keandra Scott Style Feature Writer

Houston Beauty: “Styles by Him” with Corey Ford producers told me to fall right in.

the best things any woman can have

What has life been like after handy is a Wand, you can do so many

filming for Houston Beauty?

creative things with it. Red is a hot

I’m a Franklin graduate now!

color this season & you can mix-it

During the filming process, the Pro-

to jazz-it with a copper color. To all

ducers mentioned that my life would my natural sistas, be you, get unique change in many ways, & it has. I’ve & fun from head to toe. You can also been receiving numerous interview accent your cheeks with a bronzer & requests, re-connecting with old contour your nose, it enhances the classmates & growing my business,

beauty that is already present!

Styles by Him, as a result.

Why do they call you “Mr. OWN SATURDAYS at 9/10c (Check

Attitude”?

your local listings)

If you keep watching the

show, you will know that I mean

H

Are you a native Housto-

Join the buzz with # Hashtags:

#HoustonBeauty #Ichop #OWNTV

business & keep it real. It’s levels, It’s Corey Ford

Catch Houston Beauty on

Are you on Twitter & IG

a lot of levels to this!

(Instagram)? Follow Corey Ford @

Stylesbyhim

What is it like being in a fe-

male dominated industry?

Interested in joining the

ouston Beauty on Oprah’s

OWN Network has just

nian? When did you start the path

begun & the anticipation

to accomplishing your dreams?

I’m here to do hair! I feel my tal-

history with the Franklin Beauty

of watching future episode is upon

I went to Lee High School

ent speaks for itself, I have growing

School?

us! Filled with tear-jerking drama

in Baytown, TX. Shortly there after,

hands & most women want that. A lot

tyschool.com

& emotions at-large, Corey “Mr. At-

I enrolled & commuted to Franklin

of women like to be styled by a man,

titude” Ford was able to second the

Beauty School & then I sat out for

with a man’s point of view. I know “Ke’Ke” Scott follow her @TheRe-

motion of what’s-to-be a don’t-want-

a little bit. While I was growing up,

what the guys want & that’s an ad-

to miss season. On Tuesday, Nov. 5,

I hid my enjoyment for doing hair

vantage!

2013, Corey Ford “served us much

from my step dad. I have close rela-

What are your future goals?

life” at Franklin Beauty School,

tives that are beauticians & some

I would like to be a celebrity

one of the first private cosmetology

who aspire to enroll soon to the

hairstylist, open my own hair salon &

schools to be licensed in the State

Franklin Beauty School! Franklin is

be a licensed cosmetology Instructor.

of Texas in 1935 & has been family

a big family to me that provided a

owned & operated since 1915. While

platform to work with many people

what are some beauty tips to sass

I interviewed Corey he was busy put-

from different walks of life. Right be-

up that “holiday look”?

ting the latest due on one of his big-

fore the casting & filming took place

gest supporters who happens to be

for Houston Beauty, I enrolled as a

your face. Bring those bangs forward,

his sister, Amber.

student. I didn’t get casted, but the

push those curls & waves out! One of

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Political Parker Achieves Biggest Win Ever with Green Re-election

By Burt Levine Political Writer

Mayor Parker wins third term.

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ayor

Annise

Parker

hits from the mainstream media and

the region’s only daily, other weekly

ena Brown won 4, 613 votes or 38.04

party machines.

newspapers and partisan leadership

percent and now faces Brenda Stardig

persisting to try to punish Green

the incumbent she defeated two years

votes to Hall’s 46,000 votes or 27

without merit.

ago. Stardig won 3,538 votes or 29.17

percent and then Republican At-

percent.

torney Eric Dick came in third with

Bradford was the night’s prime vote

18,000 votes or 10 percent. Ex-wife

producer with 106, 400 votes or

Davis, owner of the Breakfast Klub,

of ex-TSU President James Douglas,

81.21 percent against former city

won 7,240 votes or 59.22 percent

Attorney Keryl Douglas won 1,900

purchaser Issa Dadoush with 24,

against his former opponent Kathy

votes or 0.70 percent.

622 votes or 18.79 percent.

Blueford Daniels’ 2,747 votes or

22.47 percent.

Parker won more than 97,000

Green, a former elected three

Former Police Chief C.O.

Eyeing a 2015 race for may-

District B incumbent Jerry

earned her biggest elec-

term at large city council member,

or and denying he’s Republican,

tion Tuesday capping

highly respected attorney and mu-

Steve Costello was the second top

Cohen was unopposed but in District

her three city-wide elections for city

nicipal finance professional with a

vote getter garnering 76,988 votes

D Dwight won 7,372 votes or 42.90

council, three for controller and now

University of Houston earned MBA,

or 60.89 percent to everyone’s fa-

percent and now faces McGregor area

three for mayor with 57 percent of

won 69, 131 votes or 51 percent to

vorite bar owner Michael Griffin’s

matriarch Georgia Provost who 2,469

the vote in Harris County beating

Bill Frazer’s 66, 319 votes or 49 per-

49,452 votes or 39.11 percent.

votes or 14.37 percent and now has

Ben Hall by nearly 30 points in a

cent. This was following after most

Dr. Jack Christie, having

the backing of Assata Richards who

field of nine and City Controller Ron-

of the year the constant front page

beat Jolanda Jones in a run-off two

won 1, 882 or 10.95 percent and most

ald Green won his re-election despite

over-reach railings against him by

years ago, this year warded off Dr.

of the other seven contenders that had

Carolyn Evans Shabazz with 69,

contested to succeed Wanda Adams.

389 votes or 55.29 percent to Sha-

bazz’ 39,769 votes or 31.69 percent

Martin was unopposed but in District

and Jim Horwitz coming in third by

F incumbent Council Member Al Ho-

winning 16,338 votes or 13.02 per-

ang was defeated by challenger Rich-

cent.

ard Nguyen 3,160 votes or 51.60 per-

The at large race without an

District E incumbent Dave

cent to Hoang’s 2,964 votes or 48.40

incumbent was At Large 3 where

percent.

Michael Kubosh clobbered his op-

ponents with 36,186 votes or 28.19

ver Pennington won 17,518 votes or

percent to Roy Morales’ 22,912

82.79 against challenger Brian Taef’s

votes or 17.85 percent. In a field of

3,641 votes or 17.21 percent.

five candidates Kubosh solidified

the African American vote from

Gonzalez was unopposed but the Dis-

years of sincere interest in the city’s

trict I run-off features Senator Sylvia

very different African American and

Garcia’s protégé Robert Gallegos

other minority communities.

who won 2,138 votes or 25.03 per-

Andrew Burks won 45, 457

cent against Rep. Carol Alvarado’s

votes or 37.12 percent against archi-

protégé Graci Garces who won 2,313

tect David Robinson’s 49,597 votes

votes or 27.08 percent.

or 40.50 percent from a field of four

including retired US Army Col.

District K’s Larry Green won re-elec-

Moe Rivera and black pastor Trebor

tion.

Gordon.

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District A incumbent Hel-

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District G incumbent Oli-

District H incumbent Ed

District J’s Mike Lasiter and

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Mayor Annise Parker 2013 Election Night Watch Party

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Photography By Vicky Pink

n Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Election Night Party for three term Houston Mayor Annise Parker. Winning the election with over 50% of the vote, Mayor Parker won her final term to lead Houston. Some in attendance were Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Diana Espitia, Cindy Clifford, Ellen Cohen, Janice Longoria, LaRence Snowden, Stuart Rosenberg, Jason Fuller, Yolanda Navarro, and Delores Guerrero.

Festari for Men’s 16th Annual “Una Notte in Italia”

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Photography By Roswitha Vogler

n Friday, November 1, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Omni Houston Hotel for Festari for Men’s 16th Annual “Una Notte in Italia.” In the usual fashion of this VIP affairs, guests enjoyed a fashion presentation with celebrity male models, including Houston Texans players, Bo’s Place board of directors members and other Houston VIPs. There was also a multi-course Italian dinner, dancing and live auction.

This event was co-chaired by Diane Caplan & Megan Sutton-Reed with Debbie and Rudy Festari as honorary chairmen. Some in attendance were Chris Reed, Dr. Franklin Rose, Zack Adams, Robert Green, Owen Daniels, Alan Bigman, Jonathan Blake, Dan Boggio, Charles Clark, Brian Cushing, Cal McNair, JJ Watt, Duane Brown, and Matt Schaub.

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Change Happens Fall 2013 Luncheon Photography By Vicky Pink n Friday, November 1, 2013 Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Junior League for Change Happens 9th Annual Fall Luncheon. The annual affair is a celebration event to honor the outstanding achievements and contributions of those who have worked to make change happen in Houston by awarding them the Dorothy Ables “Making Change Happen” Hero Award. U. S. State Senator John Cornyn was this year’s recipient. In addition, attendees made contributions to Change Happens to help them continue their mission of empowering people to help themselves. Some in attendance were Change Happens CEO Rev. Leslie Smith, Kristyn and Francis Page Jr., Devera Daughtry, Irv Ashford Jr., Rose Austin, and Jerome Gray.

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Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Awards Gala Photography By Vicky Pink n Saturday, November 2, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Hobby Center in downtown Houston for the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 35th Annual Awards Gala. Over 1,000 guests dressed in formal attire attended the celebration that honored local entrepreneurs, executives and businesses for their leadership and impact in the Houston business community. The Chamber honored Mayor Annise D. Parker with the Chairman’s Award. In addition, the Chamber presented its Emerging Leaders Institute Inaugural Class. The Emerging Leaders Institute identifies, develops and empowers young professionals and college juniors and seniors. Joining HHCC President and CEO Dr. Laura Murillo for the evening were Kristyn and Francis Page Jr, Lisa Valadez, Mario Diaz, Rhonda Arnold, Judge Ed Emmitt, Miya Shay, Gordon Quan, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Ben Hall, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Adrianna Tamez, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and Sylvia Garcia.

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Kids 1st Saturday at the Breakfast Klub Photography By Vicky Pink n Saturday, November 2, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Breakfast Klub for Kids 1st Saturday. In partnership with Hit America every 1st Saturday is kids day at The Breakfast Klub. Kids and their parents are invited to enjoy a day of fun, music, moonwalks, facepainting, and lots of activities. Hit America invites all to be gladiators for health investments in themselves. Some in attendance were Dr. Latisha Rowe, Kristyn and Francis Page Jr., Hazel Sims, and kids of all ages.

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El Festival de la Salsa Arthritis Fundraiser

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Photography By Vicky Pink

n Sunday, October 27, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Lucy’s Ethiopian Restaurant and Lounge as the Arthritis Foundation hosted “El Festival de la Salsa for Arthritis.” The affair was a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation to help them raise awareness about the Arthritis community. Representatives from Strictly Street Salsa were on the scene giving salsa lessons and adding a fun flare to festivities.

Some in attendance were Bronson Woods and Zoe Cadore.

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AKA Alpha Kappa Omega’s 85th Anniversary Kick Off

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Photography By Jo-Carolyn Goode n Saturday, November 2, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Bayway Lincoln for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter’s 85th Anniversary Pre-Reception Kick Off. For the past 85 years the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter has been a pillar in the community rendering service to the greater Houston area. Bayway Lincoln honored the ladies’ service by underwriting a pre-reception kick off celebration to their 85th Anniversary Gala to be held on Sunday, December 28, 2013 at the Westin Galleria. Pink and green covered the showroom of Bayway Lincoln as guests nibbled on hor d’oeuvres and danced the night away. Some in attendance with Bayway Lincoln Vice President Fred Hoyer, Alpha Kappa Omega President Marianne Young Walker, and Reception Chair Joyce Jacquet were Linda Wischnewsky (Bayway Lincoln Co-Owner), State Rep. Sylvester Turner, Kim Topps Carter, Willie Mae Evans, Jakki Wiley, Sheri Cole, Cladina Hopes, Diana Merritte, Pamela Evans, Melanie Evans Smith, and Past National TLOD President Jacqueline Pope.

Dr. Umair Shah’s Reception

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n Wednesday, October 30, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Asia Society Texas Center as the Asian American Health Coalition hosted a reception in honor of Umair Shah, M.D., M.P.H. Shah was been recognized for his new appointment as the new Executive Director of the Harris County Department of Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES). The purpose of HCPHES is to provide public health assessment, policy development and assurance activities for the residents of Harris County, Texas. Some in attendance celebrating with Shah were Rogene Gee Calvert, Dr. Andrea Caracostis, and Mustaffa Tameez.

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holiday briefs The Galleria Kicks Off the Holidays with Ice Spectacular Presented by Cadillac

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oliday magic will unfold when The Galleria hosts the 25th Annual Tree Lighting and Ice Spectacular on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at ICE at The Galleria. A 55-foot Christmas tree, featuring 450,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 ornaments in a variety of colors and shapes, will light up the mall during the annual 30-minute tree-lighting show, Ice Spectacular. The holiday event will feature Holly Tucker, finalist on NBC’s The Voice along with dynamic ice and musical performances, all culminating with a simulated snowfall and the official lighting of the tree

by Santa. In addition to the tree light-

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By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-At-Large

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efore I starting doing car reviews I had never heard or paid attention to the Scion brand.

Now that I am familiar with the vehicles and brand I wonder how I missed it. The designs of the vehicles under its brand are some of the most eye-catching pieces of machinery on the road. And out of all the vehicles I have reviewed I get the most comments and questions from onlookers when I drive the Scion brand.

It happened again this past week when I test drove the 2014 Scion tC 3-door lift back.

For 2014, the Scion tC keeps its same striking style and turned it up a couple of notches. Upgrades can easily been seen with more aggressive headlamps that appear like tiger eyes daring other vehicles for a challenge. The frame of the Scion tC is already low to the ground for a sportier coupe appeal and that has been enhanced with changes to the hood, which has been lowered to

ing event at 6 p.m., free holiday entertainment will kick-off at 10 a.m. Family friendly activities will include face painting and balloon artists; strolling Dickens carolers and festive holiday stilt walkers.

For the pet lovers, B.A.R.C. will be on site to host pet adoptions. Additionally, guests can stop by and visit with volunteers from the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo or check out the Cadillac Style Stop featuring Bare Minerals to pick up a few trend ideas for the holidays. Please visit www.galleriahouston.com for more information.

The ICE presented by XFINITYT Opens as the Largest Outdoor Ice Rink in the Southwest

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ut a trip to Discovery Green on your “must do” list this holiday season! With a little something

for every visitor this winter, the downtown park offers an array of activities including outdoor ice skating in the shadow of Houston’s skyline, family-friendly films, skating with Santa, themed nights and more! The ICE presented by XFINITY™ calls Houston home November 22, 2013 – February 2, 2014. Ice skating returns to downtown Houston this holiday season! Each winter, the Discovery Green’s model boat basin is transformed into an outdoor ice rink using renewable energy and water recycled from Kinder Lake. This year, the rink will boast 7,716 square feet, making it the largest outdoor rink in the South and Southwest. So come and enjoy winter-time skating under the Texas sky, with the majestic Houston skyline as the backdrop. The rink will be open daily, including holidays. Admission is $12 per person, which includes tax and skate rental. For more information visit www.discoverygreen.com/ice

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xcitement is building for Houston Ballet Guild’s 33rd Nutcracker Market, “Candy Cane

Lane,” running November 7-10 at Reliant Center. Discount general admission tickets to the Nutcracker Market are on sale now for $13 at Houston-area Randalls. Tickets may also be purchased at Reliant Center at the event for $14.

Market veteran Cynthia Brown chairs the event, which features over 300 merchants from 149 cities in over 32 states selling an incredible array of gifts and gourmet foods, clothing, jewelry, home and holiday décor, pewter, purses, baby clothes, and sporting items. For more information, visit www.nutcrackermarket. com and www.facebook.com/nutcrackermarket.

2014 Scion tC: A Sportier, Affordable Ride for Not a Lot of Dough

showcase the redesigned grille with tC branding. Adding to the dark feel of the Scion tC is the new black-out valence on the rear bumper. Scion tC has the look of a true sports car without the high-end sticker price.

The upgrades don’t stop on the exterior of the Scion tC but continue to the interior with new technology and materials. Starting with technology, the Scion tC makes history with the 2014 model, as it is the first to debut the allnew Scion standard display audio system with a 6.1 LCD touchscreen. This addition is great news for drivers since it houses the convenience features of Bluetooth compatibility, HD radio, and steering wheel-mounted controls. All of which make the ride in the Scion tC more entertaining and safer. In addition, the audio can be connected with the optional Scion’s new BeSpoke premium system that will bring more connectivity. While driver and passengers enjoy

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the premium sounds and technology the Scion tC offers, their bodies will love the rich materials in which it interacts with. All seats get a fabric upgrade and more color variety for a physical and visual appeal. A problem sometimes with coupes is that backseat passengers don’t have ample legroom. I sat in the backseat and the legroom is adequate for adult passengers, so no problems there.

Looking good is important but if the performance is bad the vehicle still bites right? Well that is not the case with the 2014 Scion tC. It looks good and performs even better. Having the heart of a sports car, the Scion tC houses a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces a horsepower of 179. EPA fuel estimates are middle of the road for its class at 23-mpg city and 31-mpg highway. Engineers have made improvements to absorb shock, increase rigidity and stability for a smoother ride.

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it is safe. It got 5 out 5 stars in governmental crash tests. In additional testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, the Scion tC earned the highest score of good.

Already ranked as one of the most affordable small cars by U.C. News, the 2014 Scion tC has a base price just over $20,000. For more information on the 2014 Scion tC, visit www.scion. com.

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By CNN White House Producer Kevin Liptak

In Dallas, Obama Reassures Health Law Supporters that Website Fix is Coming program.

fits-all Washington mandate, before it

bankrupts our state.”

governor has resisted one aspect

of Obamacare -- the expansion of

dential candidate went on to lambast

Medicaid for people with annual

the President’s 2009 and 2010 vow

incomes at or below 133% of the

that Americans who liked their cur-

federal poverty level. The U.S. Su-

rent health insurance could keep it,

preme Court’s 2012 decision up-

saying Obama had “deceived the

holding the Affordable Care Act’s

American people.”

individual mandate also said states

could opt out of the Medicaid provi-

promise in a speech earlier this week,

sion.

attempting to explain what he meant

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The former Republican presi-

While Obama referenced that

Texas Gov. Rick Perry did

in the lead-up to the bill’s passage, he

just that, saying the federal Medic-

made no mention of the “if you like it,

aid program was already ineffective

you can keep it” pledge on Wednes-

and that participating in the expan-

day.

sion and establishing a state ex-

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

But the state’s Republican

In Dallas -- where 28% of the

fix that will allow Ameri-

jority of Americans by the end of

change would amount to “brazen in-

total population goes without health

cans to shop for and en-

November, though on Wednesday,

trusions into the sovereignty of our

insurance -- Obama visited the city’s

roll in federal health care

Health and Human Services Secre-

state.”

Temple Emanu-El to see firsthand

exchanges online is coming soon,

tary Kathleen Sebelius listed a long

President Barack Obama reassured

“punch list” of items to be completed

lican governors have also rejected

health care law.

supporters of the Affordable Care Act

before the site is fully functional.

the Medicaid expansion, others --

in Dallas on Wednesday.

“We are working overtime

including Ohio’s John Kasich and

members versed in the sign-up pro-

Speaking more than a month

to get this fixed, and the website is

Michigan’s Rick Snyder -- have ad-

cess, have been working through the

after the exchanges’ disastrous roll-

already better than it was at the be-

opted the program.

website issues to help Americans en-

out, Obama again said he was frus-

ginning of October,” Obama said in

“There’s no state that actu-

roll over the phone and through paper

trated a key portion of his signature

Dallas. “By the end of this month, we

ally needs this more than Texas,”

applications, though internal memos

law wasn’t working the way he’d

anticipate that it is going to be work-

Obama said Wednesday of the Med-

released this week indicated those

planned.

ing the way it is supposed to.”

icaid expansion, going on to cite

methods still relied on the website to

Obama’s renewed effort to

Texas’ neighbors who have chosen

complete the sign-up process.

website woes? Nothing drives me

sell his health care law took him to

to accept the federal money to ex-

more crazy than the fact that right

the heart of Republican Texas, where

tend coverage.

tors’ work Wednesday, saying that

now there’s great insurance to be had

he criticized the state’s GOP leaders

“They look at it and say this

even if the website had functioned

out there -- choice and competition

for rejecting a key facet of the Af-

is a no brainer,” Obama said. “Why

perfectly, their help would still be

where people can save money for

fordable Care Act that could extend

would we not want to take advan-

needed to explain the various aspects

a better product -- except too many

coverage to millions of uninsured

tage of this?”

of the law.

folks haven’t been able to get through

Texans.

the website,” Obama said at Dallas’

Texas ranks highest in the na-

Obama’s visit to his state, said in a

Temple Emanu-El.

tion in the percentage of people with-

statement that Texas needs “the flex-

Obama and other officials

out insurance -- a statistic the White

ibility to implement fundamental,

have repeatedly vowed to get Health-

House says makes the state ripe for

state-specific reforms to our Medic-

Care.gov working again for the ma-

participation in the new health care

aid program, instead of a one-size-

“You’ve all heard about the

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While some other Repub-

Perry,

responding

how people are signing up for the “Navigators,” or community

Obama praised the naviga-

to

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Terri Schichenmeyer

“Furious Cool: Richard Pryor and the World That Made Him” by David Henry & Joe Henry

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irty, nasty, filthy.

That’s what your mother claimed “those words” were. You said them once… and were never allowed to say them again in her presence. They were bad words.

They were dirty – unless, of course, Richard Pryor said them. Then they were hilarious, fall-down-funny, and in the new book “Furious Cool”

by David Henry and Joe Henry, you’ll read a few of them, and more.

Peoria, Illinois is like “[w]hatever you think of when you hear the name,” Richard

Pryor once said to an audience in 1966. He was born there, the son of a vaudevillian and a prostitute, and was raised in his grandmother’s bordello. There, as a small boy, he learned to get laughs – though his childhood was overall rough and marked with things little boys should never see.

When he was just nineteen, Pryor married his pregnant sixteen-year-old girlfriend, the first of his many marriages.

He was unemployed then, but “soaked up everything” he saw while lounging around, watching TV. Shortly after his son was delivered prematurely, he left his young wife, moved back to his father’s house, and began performing at local Peoria clubs.

From there, Pryor bounced around between Toronto, New York, and Las Vegas. He played the “Chit-

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By Susie Stillwell Entertainment Writer

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armen Ejogo was born in London on New Year’s Day 1974 to Elizabeth Douglas and Charles Ejogo, a couple of Scottish and Nigerian extraction, respectively. She made her U.S. film debut opposite Eddie Murphy playing Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Tate in the 1997 comedy Metro.

Carmen then went on to star in films such as Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, What’s the Worst that Could Happen? opposite Martin Lawrence, Neil Jordan’s The Brave One opposite Terrence Howard and Jodie Foster, Gavin O’Connor’s Pride and Glory opposite Ed Norton, and in Sam Mendes’ 2009 indie hit Away We Go opposite Maya Rudolph.

Additionally, Ejogo garnered the attention of television critics and audiences alike for her portrayal of Sally Hemmings, the title character in the 2000 CBS mini-series Sally Hemmings: An American Scandal. Later, Ejogo starred as Coretta Scott King in HBO’s critically acclaimed film Boycott opposite Jeffrey

lin Circuit,” performed on The Ed Sullivan Show, and learned to mimic Bill Cosby’s act. For a time, Pryor left the stage and moved to California to live a “flower children” existence with his second wife then, following a brief separation from her, he moved to Berkeley where he spent his days reading the works of Malcolm X. It blew his mind. It also changed his act.

Embracing the “N” word and inspired to “speak truth,” Pryor revolutionized comedy with the “raw language of the streets.” People flocked to concerts and comedy clubs where he performed. His genius poured forth.

But though his stage career soared, Pryor’s personal life was in shambles. He loved cocaine, cognac, women, and guns, but the four together was a bad mix and his behavior “grew increas-

ingly bizarre.” His addictions out of control, he sought help and entered a hospital in 1979.

Later, he insisted to everyone that he was “off drugs for real this time.”

He lied.

“Furious Cool” is a wonderful, wonderful book. But I was wrung out when I finished it, as if I had watched a car accident in excruciatingly slow motion.

`That’s a testament to authors David Henry & Joe Henry, both of whom had a relationship with Pryor at the end of his life, and who had access to his story. Here, Henry & Henry give us a sense of the once-ina-lifetime genius that Pryor was, but because we know how this tale unfolds, it’s painful to read.

We watch his self-destruction through these pages, and feel powerless.

And yet – “Furious

Carmen Ejogo: She Sparkles!

Wright and Terrence Howard. Her role earned her a 2001 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actress in a TV film or mini-series. In 2005, Ejogo starred in HBO’s Emmy nominated Lackawanna Blues. Her role as Aalen earned her a second Image Award nomination. Ejogo will next star as FBI agent Baca Sunjata in the highly-anticipated ABC television series Zero Hour opposite Anthony Edwards.

Carmen and her husband, actor Jeffrey Wright, live in Brooklyn which is where they are raising their two children.

Here’s she talks about her role as Sister in Sparkle opposite Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston.

SS/JC: OK. Jumping right in.

What interested you in Sparkle?

Carmen Ejogo: I know you saw the movie, Susie, It was such a great role.

The highs and lows of the character’s sister Sparkle, were so dramatic and nuanced and layered that I’d have been be a fool to have turned this role down.

SS/JC: Yes I did see the movie and loved it being a singer myself. So,

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did you go back and watch Lonette McKee’s performance in the original version of Sparkle in preparing to do this role?

CE: No. No, I don’t know how you make a role your own if you do that. So, watching another actress play the same character in preparation for my own performance is the last thing I would ever do, particularly with Sister, since Lonette made it so iconic that it would be a crazy idea to watch her.

I think our movie pays homage to the original, but it’s definitely different in numerous ways.

SS/JC: What message do you think people will take away from the movie?

CE: It’s essentially about not letting your light be dimmed by anybody who doesn’t appreciate the dream that you’re trying to pursue. It’s about knowing who you are, and following your path even if you’re not given support by those around you. And it’s also about family.

SS/JC: I looooooved your per-

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Cool” is impossible not to enjoy. It’s filled with history, memories, laughs, and yes, an abundance of profanity - but if you want to read a story of a complicated comedy genius, it would be a dirty shame to miss it.

c.2013, Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill $25.95 / $32.95 Canada 400 pages

formance in Metro. Do you enjoy being a member of Mensa and what is your IQ?

CE: That is hilarious! Oh my God! I had no idea until recently that my being in Mensa was even on Wikipedia or somewhere else. It is true, but it’s funny that it should come up as interview question.

SS/JC: So, how high is your I.Q.?

CE: 156, for anyone that’s interested. But I probably wouldn’t be able to get as high a score after raising two kids and losing a lot of brain cells in the process.

Carmen Ejogo

National NAACP Brokers Groundbreaking Agreement to Close School to Prison Pipeline in Broward County

learning environments for students.

For more information, visit http:// www.naacp.org/pages/game-changers.

American Advertising Federation District 10 Was A Success for MJWJ Global Radio Network

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he NAACP has brokered a groundbreaking collaborative agreement on school discipline with Broward County Public Schools, law enforcement and its community partners. The agreement will serve as a model for school districts nationwide that aim to end the school to prison pipeline wreaking havoc in communities of color. The collaborative agreement establishes proven alternatives to arrest for misdemeanor infractions by students that include common sense approaches such as counseling and mentorship. The historic agreement leverages the support of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) and local law enforcement by reducing student suspensions, expulsions and arrests, while maintaining safe

he American Advertising Federation – Houston (AAFH) had its 2013 Student Conference, a two day educational event, which college-level advertising students from across District 10 (Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana) gather to participate in what attending students and teachers have declared as one of the nation’s most outstanding educational experiences. Over 235 students from over 20 universities participated in a 2-day event, this past Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at the Marriott West Loop Hotel in Houston, Texas. The center of the Conference was an 8-hour creative competition, in which students worked in assigned teams to create a communications campaign for the new MJWJ Global Radio Network.

For more information, visit the www. aaf-houston.org.

Families at Risk as Snap Benefits Expire

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cent. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, for families of three, the cut will be $29 a month — a total of $319 for November 2013 through September 2014, the remaining months of fiscal year 2014, and SNAP benefits will average less than $1.40 per person per meal in 2014. In response, Lorraine Miller, NAACP Interim President and CEO, released the following statement: “The reduction in vital food assistance benefits is endangering millions of families in the United States,” said Lorraine C. Miller, NAACP Interim President and CEO. “Our elected officials have dropped the ball during a time when too many American families are still suffering from high rates of unemployment and increased homelessness. It is deplorable that in this day and age some politicians are unwilling to take care of their fellow citizens in need. Congress must act immediately to restore these essential funds.“ For more information, visit www.naacp. org/pages/game-changers

CBRE Arranges $41.6 Million Financing For Walmart Shadow Anchored Shopping Center Portfolio

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AARP honors Representative Sylvester Turner for his leadership

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reduction of federal stimuSee what’s hot on lus funding StyleMagazine.com for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Now exclusive Program (SNAP) is partners with set. Funding is set to decrease by 5.4 perState Rep. Sylvester Turner

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ARP Texas is recognizing the work of State Representative Sylvester Turner of Houston by presenting him with a 2013 Legislative Leadership Award.

The award recognizes Rep. Turner’s leadership in ensuring Texans receive electricity assistance funds originally intended for them. While the state’s System Benefit Fund and the LITE UP Texas electricity assistance program will phase out over the next few years, Rep. Turner’s efforts in the Texas Legislature ensured that the fund’s hundreds of millions of dollars get to Texans in need. Awards will be presented to legislators at ceremonies in their hometowns. AARP presents these awards every two years, after each state legislative session. For more information, visit www.AARP.org.

BRE Capital Markets arranged the financing for the acquisition of 16 shopping centers totaling approximately 417,000 square feet. The strip centers are located in various markets across the country with each asset positioned adjacent to a Walmart Supercenter. CBRE worked on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Dallas-based Fountain Capital and Cheney & Mathes Properties, to obtain a 10-year, $41,622,000 fixedrate, non-recourse loan through Goldman Sachs Mortgage Company.

The 16 properties are located in 10 states with a strong presence in the state of Texas. The portfolio is currently 96% leased to 145 tenants, including multiple locations of Dollar Tree (9), Cato (12) and Hibbett Sports (5). For more information, visit www.cbre.com.

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