Houston Style Magazine vol 29 No 2

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Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 29 | Number 02

Complimentary

Jesse Jackson

Let Us Remember, The Emancipation Proclamation

New Texas Laws

Take a Look at the 26 New Laws Now in Effect

Drug Safety: If the Date Is Late, It’s Not Safe

Cricket Wireless

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Hollywood Women Anti-Harassment Plan

Ended Year with Big Surprise

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Happy Birthday Jackie Bostic

Motivation to Get Active

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COMMENTARY Let Us Remember, and Rekindle the Spirit of, the Emancipation Proclamation

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By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

ne hundred forty-five years ago on January 1, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, helping to transform this country from a union of states into a nation, from a country stained by slavery into one moving at great cost closer to “liberty and justice for all.”

On January 1, 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, the Republican president, issued the proclamation on his own authority as commander-in-chief “in time of actual armed rebellion” against the United States.

The emancipation was grounded on his wartime powers, as a “fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion.”

The emancipation did not end slavery in the United States. It applied only to the states still in rebellion, exempting the slave owning border states such as Maryland, Missouri and Kentucky that still had slaves.

Lincoln was desperate to keep the border states from joining the South. Some abolitionists ridiculed him for this.

“Where he has no power, Mr. Lincoln will set the negroes free, where he retains power we will consider them as slaves,” declared

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he 26 new laws that took effect on January 1 include the latest effort at a voter ID law. With the beginning of the new year, a batch of laws passed during the 2017 legislative session have now taken effect. The 26 laws range from a revamped voter ID law to how much milk trucks can haul.Mike Ward, Austin bureau chief for the Houston Chronicle says every voter ID law the legislature has tried to pass has ended up in court, and the new law is likely to end up there, as well.

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But the doubters did not understand the significance of the proclamation and its words. The president announced, “all persons held as slaves” in the states “in rebellion against the United States” are “forever free.” He called on the newly freed people to abstain from all violence and declared that they were eligible to be “received into the armed service of the United States.”

The great abolitionist Frederick Douglass hailed it immediately as “an act of immense historic consequence.” The proclamation, as James McPherson put it in “Battle Cry of Freedom,” “marked the transformation of a war to preserve the Union into a revolution to overthrow the old order.”

Victory, all now understood, would mean the abolition of slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation was hailed in England, ending all talk of recognizing (and aiding) the South.

The proclamation, a wartime act of necessity, turned the tide on slavery. It led directly to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution that outlawed slavery, the 14th Amendment that guarantees equal protection under the law, the 15th Amendment that prohibits states from denying the right to vote on the basis of race or color.

This was extremely controversial, even in the North. There were violent protests in both the North and the South against the use of black troops. Black regiments were segregated, paid less than whites and commanded by white officers.

The war -- America’s bloodiest conflict -- continued to take its deadly toll for over two more years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In his second inaugural address, Lincoln described the “terrible war” as “the woe due to those” in both North and South for the “offence” of American slavery.

Yet after years of battle, most Northerners would embrace anything that would help weaken the rebellion and hasten a victorious end to the war. Despite resistance, 179,000

He called for “malice toward none” and “charity for all,” that we “bind up the nation’s wounds” to create a just and lasting peace. Forty-one days later he was assas-

sinated. Reconstruction soon was reversed into segregation, enforced by Klan terrorism. It would take another century and a civil rights movement to fulfill the promise implicit in Lincoln’s proclamation.

Few Americans take the time to read the Emancipation Proclamation, yet it is as central to the foundation of modern America as the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence. The night before it was issued, there were vigils and church gatherings of people in anticipation.

This year, dozens of ministers have agreed to hold sessions to read and discuss the Emancipation Proclamation.

This country paid a terrible price to remove the scourge of slavery and become one nation. At a time when some would drive us apart, it is worth remembering the sacrifice and the triumph.

You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org. Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson.

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New Texas Laws For 2018: Voter ID And A Lot Of Little Tweaks

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“The legislature was trying to fix some technical issues with the old law that are being challenged in court, and that some lower court judges have ruled are problematic,” Ward says. “The basic issue is whether you require photo IDs for everybody, or whether there are certain exceptions, and if so, what those exceptions are.”

Ward says the updated law places slightly lighter ID requirements on voters, but that opponents of voter ID laws are likely to continue to mount objections. The milk hauling law gives truckers the ability to carry more of the beverage per truck, making deliveries more efficient. “I’m going to put this in the category of sort of special interest laws,” Ward says. That applies to a number of the other new laws that went into effect January 1.

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black soldiers and nearly 10,000 black sailors bolstered Union forces through the end of the war.

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BRIEFS Houston Entrepreneur Deidre Mathis

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Houston Entrepreneur Wins $23,000 In Business Pitch Competitions [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

anuary 2017, entrepreneur Deidre Mathis, won her first business pitch of the year at the Texas Black Expo, taking 2nd place and $1,500. Soon after, she beat out dozens of teams to win 3rd place and $4,000 during the Houston Community College Business Plan Competition. She went on to take 1st place with both the Houston Liftoff Business Pitch Competition, winning $10,000 and the Urban League Pitch Competition, winning $7,500. The local entrepreneur has secured over $23,000 in local pitch competitions to help fund her business. Her company,Wanderlust Houston, is a boutique hostel offering private and shared accommodations for millennial travelers

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Depression High in Black Girls

Scientists Have Linked Early Onset Menstruation With Depression [BlackNews.com]

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ecent studies show that African-American girls are at greater risk for depression at an earlier age and depression can last longer into adulthood. How? The studies show a strong link between African-American girls, who start menstruating earlier than white girls, and the onset of depression. According to information from the Pediatric Research in Office Settings, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, and the Bogalusa Heart Study, African-American girls often start menstruating anywhere from a few months to almost a year sooner than white girls. As a result, they are at greater risk for depression. Why? Girls who reach puberty at an earlier age are more likely to be exposed to trauma, stress, and bullying.

Mayor’s Press Secretary Suspended for Hiding Emails [ABC13.com]

ayor Sylvester Turner’s press secretary was suspended for two weeks without pay after she failed to turn over thousands of documents required to be released under Texas law. Darian Ward was asked to turn over emails relating to her work on non-city related projects, including a private side business called “Joy in Motion Productions.” Ward told Trent Siebert, the journalist who requested the records, and her bosses that she only had 30 emails relating to the request. The city’s Office of Inspector General searched the city system and found about 5,000 emails dealing with Ward’s side business “Joy in Motion, or other personal, non-city business matters over the three year period” requested, a city memo said.

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Texas Native Defies Odds in Technology as CEO of Black Tech in Nashville [Wkrn.com]

Experts Predict a Bad Flu Season in Texas [KHOU]

his is shaping up to be a nasty flu season. The CDC is reporting the influenza virus is widespread across Texas. To make matters worse, this year’s flu vaccine is only 10% effective against the strain going around. “The flu vaccine has to be formulated months in advance in order to have it ready. It’s already been used in Australia, because they’re on a different season. It’s already been flu season there. What we found in Australia was the vaccine was only around ten percent effective,” said Catherine Troisi, PhD, infectious disease epidemiologist with UTHealth School of Public Health. Experts say getting a flu shot is still a good idea, since flu season could last several more months.

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America Ferrera, and Others Launch Hispanics Lack Access to Anti-Harassment Action Plan Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans [Latina.com] [PRNewswire.com]

hile bringing to light to the reality of sexual misconduct that exists in the workplace was an enormous step another step in the right direction was taken on Monday with a new anti-harassment initiative called, Times Up. The anti-harassment action plan backed up by hundreds of powerful women, many of them in Hollywood to pledge support for working-class women who need help reporting sexual harassment, want to know more about it or want to help stop it. This plan addresses how important it is for women who might not be A-listers but still face serious sexual harassment in the workplace and don’t have the funds or information to do anything about it.

ore than 90% of small business workers in the five top Hispanic metro areas of the United States do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement savings accounts, according to the study published by Finhabits (www.finhabits.com): 2017 Latino Small Business Workers Lack Retirement Savings, released today. The study found a significant ethnic gap. In addition, states with the largest concentration of Hispanic residents had the lowest participation in retirement savings. Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and Florida are among the states with the lowest participation rate (under 25 percent) overall.

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r. Fallon Wilson defied the odds stacked against her and took a roundabout way to a career in the technology field. Now she’s making a splash in Music City as the CEO and co-founder of Black in Tech Nashville, which helps develop people of color as leaders in the tech world. Wilson’s success in life comes despite an underprivileged upbringing in inner city Houston, Texas. Bucking all statistics, Wilson graduated as the valedictorian of her high school and was accepted into the honors program at Spelman College, which is where she says she found that sense of identity. Dr. Wilson took that notion, and a full scholarship, to the prestigious University of Chicago, where she received a master’s degree.

ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks

Essence Announces Acquisition of Essence Communications from Time Inc. [Businesswire.com]

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ssence Ventures LLC, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community and commerce, today announced its acquisition of multi-platform media company Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks will continue at the helm of the company and will also join its board of directors. In addition, the all Black female executive team of ESSENCE, including Ebanks, will have an equity stake in the business. “This acquisition of ESSENCE represents the beginning of an exciting transformation of our iconic brand as it evolves to serve the needs and interests of multigenerational Black women around the world.

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BUSINESS Cricket Wireless Ended 2017 by Giving Back

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hree local college-bound students classified as “homeless” due to Hurricane Harvey were surprised

by Houston celebrities who gave each student a $1,000 shopping spree at the Galleria Mall.

The students all attend Yes Prep Public Schools and were “unexpectedly informed” on campus on Dec. 20 by legendary hip-hop artists Paul Wall and Lil Keke, and social media star Athena.

The Houston legends then took the students, who have each experienced difficult, personal challenges in 2017, on a well-deserved shopping spree, courtesy of Cricket Wireless.

Students benefitting from Cricket Wireless’ generosity were classified as juniors and seniors at Yes Prep.

They are as follows: Jason Akpabio, Davenese Bailey and Eden Umanzor.

Needless to say, upon hearing about the surprise they were excited and overwhelmed with the entire experience.

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very New Year I hear the same statement made by individuals who can’t wait for the clock to hit midnight on December 31st. “New Year, New Me” is what they love to scream as they drink their favorite adult beverage.

Well, let’s hope that the Houston Texans organization has that same mantra going into next season. Houston ended its season by losing to the Indianapolis Colts 22 – 13 to finish the season with a 4 -12 record and be ranked last in the AFC South due to the two losses to the Colts.

That is very disappointing for a franchise that had won the division back-toback. Injuries played a major factor in the Texans season this year. Getting all their players back in key positions gives them hope for the 2018 season.

“We had a point in time during the season where we were averaging almost 40 points a game. So, I think the guys battled hard. I appreciated the way that they fought. But each game is different,” said Head Coach Bill O’ Brien when asked if Sunday’s game was any indication of their

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Disappointment: Texans Lose Last Game of the Season to the Colts

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer season. In a game that lacked offense, the Texans were still able to go into halftime with a 13 – 7 lead but were held scoreless in the second half. Quarterback T.J. Yates didn’t do much to keep the team in position to win, as he put up very disappointing numbers once again for Houston by going 14/24 for 137 yards and one interception.

“First half, we did a good job of running the ball, getting completions, and made third down conversions. Offense was clicking pretty good and we were able to score a touchdown, but in the second half they did a good job stopping the run,” Yates said after the game.

Missing for the first time in 79 games for the Texans was 2017 Pro-Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins and his NFL league leading 13 touchdowns. He sat out due to an injury he suffered in the previous game.

Head Coach O’Brien down or any type of pressured situation, stuff in the red zone. We definitely missed him out there today.”

Without Hopkins, the Texans were only able to record 209 total offensive yards in the game and it was evident early on that QB T.J. Yates missed his favorite target. “It’s difficult, and in certain situations you know where you’re going to go, whether it’s third

After the game, the Texans received some very sad news from the organization. Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Rick Smith decided to take a leave of absence from the team in order to be with his wife as she battles

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breast cancer. She was diagnosed at the end of September and has been going back and forth to Arizona for treatments. “We made this decision because family is the most important thing in life,” Smith said during a press conference on Monday.

We here at Houston Style Magazine Sports would like to wish Mrs. Smith all the best during this time of adversity.

Call for NomiNatioNs

Do you know an Unsung Hero?

Who are the Unsung in the Greater Houston Area?

In honor of the outstanding achievements of Unsung Heroes in the African American community, Ford Motor Company is launching a search for Unsung Heroes in the Greater Houston Area.

Honoring Unsung Heroes in the African American community In every community there are people who go above and beyond to positively impact countless lives. Their stories deserve recognition. Ford Freedom Unsung celebrates these extraordinary individuals and organizations within communities across the country whose achievements may otherwise go unacknowledged.

Made possible by a grant from Ford Motor Company Fund, Ford Freedom Unsung salutes and honors those who have positively impacted communities and whose achievements serve to enlighten and inspire others.

In recognition of the many heroic and selfless acts taken during Hurricane Harvey, this special edition of Ford Freedom Unsung will honor and celebrate local individuals who went above and beyond to support the community during this difficult time.

To be considered for an award, nominees should be people whose actions in response to Hurricane Harvey uplifted the Greater Houston region and moved the community forward.

Honorees will be recognized at a special Black History month event and program on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Bell Tower on 34th, 901 W 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018.

All nominations must be completed and postmarked or received by email no later than January 22, 2018 in order to be considered by the Board of Judges.

Recipients will be notified in early February 2018.

To enter: • Submit the name, address, and telephone number of both your nominee and yourself as the nominator.

This special Hurricane Harvey Edition will celebrate individuals who went above and beyond to support the Houston region during this difficult time.

• Write a brief (500 words or less) compelling summary describing what distinguishes your nominee as an individual, including information that highlights how the nominee’s actions benefitted the lives of others during the Harvey crisis.

Honorees are selected based on outstanding accomplishments including unique and valiant acts that positively impact lives in their immediate or widespread community. Their actions affect many and impart triumphant outcomes.

• Recipients must be present at the program in February 2018.

Mail Nominations to : Ford Motor Company World Headquarters Attention: Angela Polk, One American Road - 214-E1, Dearborn, MI 48126 Nominations can also be submitted via email to: apolk6@ford.com All rights to winning submissions are property of Ford Motor Company Fund.

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Drug Safety: If the Date Is Late, It’s Not Safe

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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oming into a new year we all get this sense to throw out the old and welcome in the new. We rumble through our closets tossing out anything we didn’t wear in the past year and/or those items we wondered why we purchased them in the first place. Next, we raid our freezers and pantries tossing out items that maybe freezer burned or have been on the shelf way past their prime. But as we go through this renew and refresh process, how many think to clean out the medicine cabinet? Tucked away in there probably are some prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs that have expired. Check the date because if it’s late, it’s not safe.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the government organization that is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food and drug safety, started requiring that both prescription and overthe-counter drugs have a clear expiration date shown in 1979. That date is extremely important for a number of reasons. “It is the date that guarantees you the most efficacy of that drug according to the FDA,” said Creaque Charles, Pharm. D., BCGP. “If you take it outside that date the drug can potentially lose its potency.” If a drug loses its potency it is ineffective.

Another thing to look at with drug safety is the way the medication is stored. Pay attention to those stickers that are on your prescribed drug. For the most part, drugs

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just need to be stored in a cool, dry place.

But then there are those drugs that require refrigeration or storage out of direct sunlight because the chemical makeup of the drug could change. If a drug is not stored properly, undesired side effects may occur and negatively affect your path to better health.

Generally speaking, over-the-counter drugs are going to be more useful longer than prescription drugs. Suspension medications will expire the quickest out of prescribed drugs. In our conversation with Frank North, Pharm. D., MPA, RPH he said suspension drugs start off as powders and the pharmacist reconstitute them with water. They are then stored in the refrigerator to help slow the breakdown process of the drug. “Usually they expire in 14 days,” said Dr. North.

Once a medication breaks down the active ingredient becomes less and less detectable.

*What time of day should I take this medicine? Depending on a drug’s side effects the time of a day a medication is taken is important. You wouldn’t want to take a drug that will make you drowsy in the middle of the day.

Flush’ labeling according to Dr. North to prevent such incidents.

*What happens if I miss a dose? The general rule is to take the dose as soon as you remember you missed it. Unless your next dose is really close. Dr. North advises his patients that if their next dose is within two-to-four hours to wait and just miss that dose and then pick up with their regular schedule of the medication.

*Mix – Mix medicines with an unpalatable substance such as dirt, kitty litter, or used coffee grounds.

*Where should I store the medication?

Improper storage could make a drug become ineffective. Read your labels and/or ask your pharmacist if in doubt.

With all these situations that can happen with taking medicine, it is crucial to talk with your pharmacist about all drugs that you ingest, both prescribed and over-the-counter.

*How should I feel when taking the medication? You want to know how you should feel to know what is normal. If you feel anything different you may be having a bad reaction to the drug in which case your doctor and pharmacist can find a medication that works better for you.

“The pharmacist is a wealth of knowledge in terms of medication therapy management.

They are making sure what you are taking is appropriate,” said Dr. North. Oftentimes a lot of these problems can be avoided by asking the right questions. Both Drs. Charles and North agree that patients don’t ask enough questions or they don’t ask the right questions. Of course, they offer up some great questions to ask with every new prescription.

So you have gone through your entire medicine cabinet and you’re ready to toss out your expired drugs. The first thought might be to flush them. Don’t do that. Dr. Charles said since certain drugs may be biohazardous it is safer to not flush them to avoid potential problems like water pollution. This is also why the FDA advises to not use this method as well. It has gotten to the point where Texas even requires that medications have ‘Do Not

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The FDA offers a step-by-step way to dispose of drugs.

*Place – Place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag. *Throw – Throw the container in your household trash. *Scratch Out – Scratch out all personal information on the prescription label of your empty pill bottle or empty medicine packaging to make it unreadable, and then dispose of the container.

Also be on the lookout for ‘Take Back Medicine Day’ events. Sponsored by the DEA, these events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. The next Take Back Day is scheduled for April 28, 2018, or visit the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Control Division website (apps.deadiversion.usdoj. gov) to locate a year-round authorized collector in your area. Get 2018 started off the healthy way by disposing of expired drugs and utilizing your pharmacist for drug management. Remember if the date is late, it’s not safe.

HEALTH Back to Active:

Here’s Your Motivation to Start

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I’m too tired.” “It’s too cold.” “I have no time to spare.” “The gym is too far.” “I don’t own any workout clothes.” Sound familiar? They’re all common excuses as to why we won’t commit to starting a new workout routine.

We all fall victim to our excuses from time to time, and while some excuses may be valid, they should never keep us from executing a goal we established back in January 2009.

It’s a new year and the perfect time to step into a new mindset. We can overcome our excuses and finally make it through those gym doors, even if that means hacking our way there.

The first step is to set a goal. By setting goals, we’re able to intentionally

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move through our fitness journeys, which is especially important when mapping out our workouts, maximizing our gym time, creating a realistic timeline and ultimately seeing results. Goals should be SMART, meaning they should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

When listing our goals we must be clear and practical and we must be able to track our progress on a timeline.

Once we’ve set our goals it’s time to decide on a plan of action! What fitness formats will we choose to be part of our routine? How many days of the week will we work out? How much time are we willing to spend in the gym? It’s important, to be honest with ourselves.

We’re less likely to fall short and let ourselves down if we commit to a realistic number of days. If we decide on formats that

we truly enjoy, we’ll give ourselves something to look forward to those three or four active days of the week. This will also help eliminate some of the confusion surrounding our new fitness routine because we already know what to expect from ourselves and our workout before we even start.

Another great motivation hack is choosing an accountability partner. Perhaps you know someone who desires a healthier lifestyle or maybe you know someone who’s already submerged. Either way, it’s nice to have someone to hold us accountable for executing our fitness plans.

A good accountability partner is also going to be there for us when we’re frustrated and ready to give up. They’ll help keep us motivated and push us to fight for our goals.

It sounds vain, but you may notice you’re

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more enthusiastic about showing up for your sweat sessions if you do it in workout gear you actually like, and as long as you know where to look, it doesn’t have to be costly.

Purchasing activewear that looks good and fits even better will inspire you to get moving if only to show off your new coordinates. Hey, at least you accomplished the hardest part, which is showing up!

Finally, don’t be afraid to treat yourself! It’s not a bad idea to have a system in place that rewards when milestones are met.

Frozen yogurt, a bubble bath, a massage or facial, even a new (gym) bag are great ways to honor yourself for successfully executing your plans. Initiating a healthy lifestyle is challenging and following through takes the cake so celebrate your wins each time you’ve hit your mark!

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EAT WITH STYLE New Year, New Family Habits Courtesy of Family Features

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hen your family is transitioning back into a regular routine in the new year, it’s the perfect time to recommit to healthy eating habits throughout the day. Getting the whole family on board may be easier than you think – just keep the focus on flavor and fun.

If you’re short on ideas to jumpstart better family eating, try these tips: Keep it simple. Busy families often rely on the convenience of boxed meals, but you can get the same easy, delicious meal in a much healthier way. Everything cooks in one pot for easy clean-up, and this Cheeseburger Mac recipe swaps ground beef for leaner ground turkey.

Have fun. Try using creative shapes, textures and colors to make mealtime and lunchboxes more fun. Use cookies cutters to easily create butterflies, flowers, dinosaurs and more. Allow your kids to get involved in packing their own lunchboxes or helping with a meal. If your kids have a love of space or are learning about it in school, this bento box is definitely out of this world. Grapes create the dark backdrop while Swiss cheese is the perfect place for a moon landing. Clementine crescent moons and mini sweet pepper planet rings round

out the meal.

Make a family promise. To keep the momentum going, rely on a resource like the Power Your Lunchbox Promise website, which offers everything from healthy lunchbox ideas to after-school snacks and dinners. Learn more at poweryourlunchbox.com.

Cheeseburger Mac Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup mini sweet peppers, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups whole-grain dry macaroni 1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese In large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add turkey, onion and peppers.

Cook 7-10 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through. In small bowl, mix papri-

Cheeseburger Mac ka, sugar, salt and chili powder. Add to turkey and stir. Add water, milk, tomato paste and pasta. Mix well. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and top with cheese.

Space Exploration Bento Box Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids 1/2 cup red seedless grapes 1 whole-wheat sandwich round 2 slices low-sodium deli-sliced turkey 1 slice Swiss cheese 1/2 slice low-fat cheddar cheese 1 clementine, peeled and segmented

3 mini sweet peppers, sliced into rings 1 package freeze-dried fruit Add grapes to bottom of large section of bento box to create space background.

Place bottom of sandwich round on top, add turkey and sandwich round top. Lay Swiss cheese on cutting board. Using small bowl or other round object, cut into circle. Place on top of sandwich to create moon.

Lay cheddar cheese on cutting board.

Using small star cookie cutter, cut out stars. Add to space around moon. Pair with clementine “crescent moons,” pepper “planet rings” and freeze-dried fruit.

EVENTS 1/6/18

New Years Dance Fitness Class featuring Afro-Caribbean Beats!

Lion’s Heart Audio-Visual Services, 5610 Forney Dr Unit B, Houston, Texas 77036 | 7pm Get tickets at $10 on eventbrite.

The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 S. Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 Honoring local leaders who made significant contributions in the community and during the hurricane Harvey disaster

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1/7/18

Annual​ ​Children​ ​March​ ​-​“Keeping​ ​ The​ ​Dream​ ​Alive”

6-10pm Therapy, 4105 Washington Ave, Houston, TX Get tickets online at thepremierhtx2018. eventbrite.com

New Years Dance Fitness Class featuring Afro-Caribbean Beats!

3rd Annual ‘IAmMallory’ Premier Benefit & Birthday Bash

1/9/18

Houston Children’s Chorus Auditions

*Students in grades 2 through 8 are welcomed *Interested parties should visit the Chorus’ website www.houstonchildren.org for audition information

1/12/18

The 40th Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Parade Celebration Minute Maid Park - Downtown Houston, 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002

1/12/18

Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards 5:30-10:30pm

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1/13/18

10pm, Lion’s Heart Audio-Visual Services, 5610 Forney Dr Unit B, Houston, Texas 77036 Burn 500+ calories by dancing to the hottest afro-caribbean beats from around the world without having to leave Houston.

Get tickets at $10 on eventbrite.

1/13/18

12th Annual MLK Youth Parade-Houston

Parade Start Time: 12:00pm Parade Route: Originate In Mid-Town @ San Jacinto St. & Elgin N/B On San Jacinto St To Webster St

1/14/18 17th Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition 4:00PM-8:00PM

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W.W. Thorne Stadium, 1865 Aldine Bender Rd, Houston, TX 77032 This event will feature 20 nationally acclaimed high school marching bands from around the country,

1/15/18

2nd Annual MLK “Taste of Houston” 12-7pm

1/15/18

The 40th Annual “Original” MLK, Jr. Parade Celebration

Minute Maid Park - Downtown Houston, 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002 Pareade Starts: Minute Maid Park

1/15/18

The 24th Annual MLK Grande Parade

Parade Start Time: 10:00 AM Parade Route: Originate In Mid-Town @ San Jacinto St & Elgin Street N/B On San Jacinto To Webster St

1/20/18

Behind the Pretty: Surrender What’s Behind the Pretty 8am-5pm Yale @ 6th, 655 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77007 *Registration online for $99

synergytotalholistichealthandwellness.com *Call or text 832-791-1190

1/20/18

Bayou City Burlesque & Circus Arts Festival

Warehouse Live, 813 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003 Tickets are available now at BCBCfestival. com starting at $25.

1/25/18 -2/25/18

Regional premiere Fetch Clay, Make Man by Will Power and directed by Mirron Willis Thursdays: 7:30 p.m; Fridays: 8:00 p.m; Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m; and Sundays: 3:00 p.m.

The Ensemble Theatre, 3535 S. Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 Tickets Available Online at www.EnsembleHouston.com and range between $23-$50

1/27/18 Boss Babes, Brunch, & Boards

12-3pm Guest speakers will cover slaying your finances, beauty, health & relationship goals.

Brunch, goodie bags, and all supplies provided.

Tickets are $40.

Visit eventbrite.com for more information.

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Jackie Bostic’s 80th Birthday Celebration Photography by Vicky Pink ackie Bostic is receiving her roses while she is alive and well. Family and friends gathered in grand fashion to wish the direct descendant of Jack Yates, Jackie Bostic, a very happy 80th birthday. The longtime community advocate had an affair that was fit for the queen she is. Many gave tributes that reflected her different areas of service with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jack & Jill Inc., YWCA Houston, District D, and Precinct 1.

Some in attendance were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Gina Gatson, Shelby Stewart, Alexandria DeWalt, Shirley Melancon, Candra Lacy, Laura Allen, Judy Foston, Wendy Armstrong, Charlene James, Consuela Broussard Adams, Jacqueline Bostic McElroy, Ursula Bostic, Jennifer Hohman, Art McElroy, and Allison Booker-Brooks.

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ere’s to us. A toast to our years together, our friendships, things we’ve done and laughs we’ve had.

Here’s to us – together forever. We need to do this more often. We need to stay in touch.

As author Gabrielle Union says, “We’re Going to Need More Wine.”

When she was still a small child, Gabrielle Union knew how life kept score.

She was born in Omaha but her parents moved the family to Pleasanton, California, about an hour from Oakland, when Union was in second grade. Her father was intent on “keeping up with the Joneses” with the move, but he didn’t quite accomplish that: he’d chosen a “nearly as good” neighborhood, but it wasn’t good enough.

For much of her childhood, Union “felt real green on being black.” She spent junior high trying to fit in with the white girls at school and wishing for a boyfriend; in summertime, she stayed with her grandmother in Nebraska, trying to catch up on “being black.” It was there where she finally realized that “black boys like me.”

“We’re Going to Need More Wine” by Gabrielle Union

By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Book Reviewer

It took time for her to like herself.

As with many girls, Union says that she didn’t know much about her own body, which was troubling, but she learned over time with (and from) her peers.

She fought her natural hair and “learned to apologize for my very skin” because she was darker than her mother and sisters. She was told that she was “funny,” when she really wanted to hear that she was pretty.

That finally happened when a white boy went from “JUSTASFRIENDS” to temporary boyfriend, and Union lost her virginity.

I have to say that I didn’t like “We’re It was bittersweet – their romance didn’t last Going to Need More Wine” at the outset. long at all - but there it was. Stealing boy- The introduction feels awfully familiar, in friends, though… that could be problematic. a forced-friendship kind of way, as though it was trying too hard to make me like it.

So could marrying a man when you see big issues even before the wedding.

My advice: skip it. Or read it last. Whichever; you’ll like the rest of the book so So could a TV part, when you’re literally much better because author Gabrielle Union the first Black person to appear on the show. is worth getting to know on more casual terms, with stories that will make you laugh, So could working at a retail store, and a sigh, and nod in recognition – but beware. man with a gun walks in…

Union writes in a manner that makes you

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feel as though you grew up in the same neighborhood, but she also doesn’t seem to be someone who holds anything back.

While that candor is refreshing, it can also be explicit, profane, and painful to read.

And yet – you’ll learn a few things in “We’re Going to Need More Wine”: about Union, about celebrity, surviving, and about responsibility.

If that sounds like the book you want to read next, then here’s to you.

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