Houston Style Magazine vol 28 No 15

Houston Style Magazine April 06, 2017 - April 12, 2017

Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 28 | Number 15

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Jesse Jackson

In Troubled Times, Some Struggle for A Better Nation

The Lawson Academy

Keeping Houston’s Future Bright

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor - Photo Courtesy of Martin Driver

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COMMENTARY

In Troubled Times, Some Struggle for A Better Nation

By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

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n April 4, the 49th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, thousands will join Fight for $15 and the Movement for Black Lives to march in Memphis and in cities across the country in the fight for decent pay and racial justice.These demonstrations are more than a fitting tribute to Dr. King; they are taking up his unfinished agenda. Dr. King saw the Civil Rights Movement as a symphony with many movements: First came the victory that ended apartheid in America.

Then came the victory to guarantee voting rights. In his last days, Dr. King was working feverishly on the third movement, the movement for economic justice, organizing a Poor People’s Campaign that would bring together people from across lines of race, religion and region to demand economic justice. King understood that what he called the “giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism” had to be challenged to make America better.

In the midst of this, Dr. King came to Memphis, summoned by the courage and sacrifice of black sanitation workers striking for decent pay, job safety, respect and a union. They protested both the racial discrimination they faced on the job and the absence of decent wages and conditions. They demanded a union so that they could stand together and bargain collectively. Dr. King responded to their call because he preached in his last speech that we need to develop a “dangerous unselfishness.” The question, he said, is not, “If I stop to help this man in need, what will happen to me?” The question is “If I do not stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to them?”

Now, 49 years later, people are stirring once more. Fight for $15 began five years ago when fast food workers in New York City went on strike demanding a $15 per hour minimum wage and a union. They were dismissed as “unrealistic,” even by Democrats. But the movement spread across the country, and now more than 22 million Americans have benefited from an increase in minimum wages, and some 10 million on are on a path toward $15 an hour

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The Movement for Black Lives arose in protest against our criminal injustice system, in which blacks suffer both mass incarceration and too often violence from those who are supposed to protect them. In stunning nonviolent protests across the country, the movement has propelled the cause of reforming the police and discriminatory sentencing practices.

In the last address of his life in Memphis, Dr. King noted that he was happy that the Almighty had allowed him to live in the second half of the 20th century. “Now that’s a strange statement to make,” he told those gathered, “because the world is all messed up. ... Trouble is in the land. Confusion all around...But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough can you see the stars.”

Dr. King was excited because people were on the move, a revolution in human values was beginning. He knew the road was long and hard. He knew there would be setbacks and reverses. But he believed that if “we will but make the right choice, we will be able to speed up the day, all over America ... when justice will roll down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

Today, this is a troubled nation. Inequality has reached obscene extremes. Economic and racial injustice still blights lives and stamps out hope. Yet today thousands of people are making the “right choice,” and are on the move, sacrificing to make America a better nation.

Surely Dr. King smiles down upon them.

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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Republicans to Leave Town Without Health Care Deal

By Phil Mattingly and Dana Bash CNN

o deal on legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare is expected before lawmakers head home for a two-week break, putting a cap for now on the on-again, off-again talks that have divided the Republican party.A senior administration source and two senior GOP congressional aides acknowledged that there’s no agreement. And House lawmakers tell CNN they’re not changing their travel plans and will leave Washington on Thursday. The effort to revive the health care bill that faltered late last month manifested itself in a series of closed-door meetings involving Vice President Mike Pence, White House officials and key GOP lawmakers. The overall dynamics, however, never changed. Conservatives are set on their wish list and Republicans centrists have made clear those requests go too far. But the way lawmakers and the Trump White House have found themselves in the same exact box canyon they wallowed in as the initial iteration of “repeal and replace” imploded less than two weeks ago is illustrative of complexity that continues to dominate and plague this internal debate.

Asked for a status check in the wake of the more than two-hour Tuesday evening affair, one GOP official directly involved was blunt: “No closer to a final deal than we were 24 hours ago, and actually, quite possibly further away than we’ve ever been.” What’s driving the current impasse? Confusion. Conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus said Monday night they’d been told very specific things were placed on the table by Pence and Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney: Giving states the option of applying for waivers to opt out of three central Obamacare requirements essential health benefits,community rating and guaranteed issue. What does that mean? Well, these areas have been identified as crucial by conservatives to reaching their ultimate and repeatedly (and repeatedly and repeatedly) stated goal: lowering premiums. And that’s likely true the essential health benefits provision forms the federal floor of what each insurance plan must contain. The guaranteed issue and community rating mea-

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as city ordinances step up wages. A $15 minimum wage is written into the Democratic Party platform, and it is being written into law in more and more cities across the country.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan sures protect those with pre-existing conditions because they require insurers to sell policies to all enrollees, but bar them from charging higher prices to those with health conditions. Community rating also prevents insurers from charging women more.

The trade off in providing more robust coverage to individuals regardless of their health status is an increase in the cost of plans. In a sense, these changes would directly undercut Republicans’ promise to keep Obamacare’s protections for those with pre-existing conditions. While amenable to the idea of giving states the option of opting out of essential health benefits, how easily states obtain a waiver remains an open and exceedingly important question. On top of that, several sources involved in the process said moderates were caught off guard by the news that the other two regulations were on the table.

Thank you.

To all who have stood by us as we have worked to make things right at Wells Fargo, we thank you. We know you have many choices when it comes to banking, which is why we feel it’s our privilege to serve you.

I became CEO of Wells Fargo six months ago, following our September 2016 retail sales practices settlement. My first act was to apologize to our team, our customers, and the public for our company’s mistakes. At that time, I made a commitment to build a better bank, and to earn back your trust.

While there is still work to do, there has been progress that I want to share with you: • We’ve taken many steps to make things right for our customers. So far, we’ve refunded approximately $3.2 million to approximately 130,000 retail and small business accounts. We’ve also agreed to a preliminary $110 million class action settlement that will go toward further customer refunds. And to any customer whose credit might have been affected by unauthorized account openings, we commit to you that we will make things right.

• We’ve made changes to ensure we always put our customers’ needs first. We eliminated product sales goals and changed how we pay our retail bankers. We’ve also invested in our people, increasing the pay for our entry-level team members across the country.

• We’ve strengthened our ethics and risk management. This includes creating a new Office of Ethics, Oversight, and Integrity; adding protections so anyone can feel safe reporting their concerns to our Ethics Line; and expanding training for our managers and bankers, so they can better respond.

• And we’ve demanded greater accountability from ourselves. We’ve changed leadership at our Community Bank and terminated executives linked to inappropriate sales practices. Our Board cancelled all 2016 cash bonuses for eight senior leaders—including myself—who were on the company’s Operating Committee prior to November 1, 2016. And we changed our Board structure to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO. Building a better bank is about fixing what went wrong and committing to find new and better ways to serve our customers. Even as I write this, we continue to introduce new ways to deliver services, develop our people, and manage risks.

All that said, I want to assure you that regaining your trust remains our top priority. In the near term, our Board of Directors will issue the results of their independent investigation. As we process those findings we will continue to update you on our efforts.

Again, thank you for standing by Wells Fargo as we build a better bank.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Sloan Chief Executive Officer and President Wells Fargo & Company For updates on our rebuilding efforts, I invite you to visit www.wellsfargo.com/commitment © 2017 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC.

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LOCAL Houston Pension Solution Takes Historic Step Forward in Texas Legislature

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fter hearing testimony from Mayor Sylvester Turner and many others, the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee today voted to send the Houston Pension Solution to the full senate for approval. With one exception, the measure passed out of committee is the same reform package supported by a 16-1 vote of City Council and forwarded to Austin by the City of Houston.

“This is a historic day,” said Mayor Turner. “With today’s vote, the state affairs committee joins the growing list of supporters for the Houston Pension Solution. Our plan eliminates $8.1 billion in unfunded liability, caps future costs, does not require a tax increase and is budget neutral. There is no other plan that achieves these goals and has the same consensus of support.”

The state affairs committee measure includes a provision requiring a vote for the issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds (POBs). The agreement between the City and the Houston Police Officers Pension System (HPOPS) as well as the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System (HMEPS) includes the issuance of $1 billion in pension bonds to replace existing debt the city already owes HPOPS and HMEPS. They will not result in new borrowing.

Texas State Capitol Building The mayor is reiterating a call to the Houston Firefighter Relief and Retirement Fund (HFRRF) to provide data on the true costs of providing firefighter pension benefits. He was joined in that call by Texas Senator Joan Huffman who is sponsoring the Houston Pension Solution in the Texas Senate. Both the mayor and Huffman indicated willingness to revisit the proposed “We oppose the inclusion of this provision and will continue to fight for its removal,” changes in firefighter pension benefits if HFRRF will provide the cost analysis it has, so far, said Turner. “As my father taught me, a deal is a deal. We have kept our word to the refused to release.Mayor Turner will travel to Austin again next Monday to testify before police and municipal employee pension systems. Now I am asking the Texas Legislature the Texas House Committee on Pensions. The house version of the bill does not include the to do the same.” requirement of a vote for POBs.

M/WBE Supplier Opportunity Perfection Learning is bidding on Project Number 17-02-02, Supplemental Curriculum Materials, for the Houston Independent School District. We are looking for possible M/WBE suppliers to provide the following: instructional materials proofreading/editing, content review, and standards correlations. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our office by phone at 800-762-2999, ext. 8091 or by email at bids@perfectionlearning.com.

M/WBE Supplier Opportunity Perfection Learning is bidding on Project Number 16-10-25, District Instructional Software, for the Houston Independent School District.

We are looking for possible M/WBE suppliers to provide the following: instructional materials proofreading/editing, content review, and standards correlations. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our office by phone at 800-762-2999, ext. 8091 or by email at bids@perfectionlearning.com.

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The Lawson Academy Pledge to End Bullying through Mentoring Program [Style Magazine Newswire]

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iddle School students from the Lawson Academy will work alongside girls at Foster to empower, inspire and help them develop social skills for future success.

The program will include interactive educational activities aimed towards helping students gain a better understanding of the potential long-term implications of bullying, in addition to the value in being a positive influence in the lives of girls. Staff from the Lawson Academy will present a mural that displays words from the Bully Prevention Pledge to Foster Elementary.

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Texas Drivers in Minority Neighborhoods Pay Higher Auto Rates [MySanAntonio.com]

exas drivers living in minority areas are generally charged more for auto insurance than people with similar risk profiles who live in white neighborhoods — despite laws that ban discriminatory rate setting, a new study of car insurance pricing shows. Reports were released Wednesday that shows insurers were charging premiums that were in some cases an average of 30 percent higher in ZIP codes with mostly minority residents than in whiter neighborhoods in Texas and three other states. It’s the first time insurance claims have been used to measure racial disparities in car insurance premiums across states. The analysis examined more than 100,000 premiums charged for liability insurance, which covers bodily injury and property damages, in Texas, California, Illinois and Missouri.

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TSU Aviation Program Reaches New Milestone [Style Magazine Newswire]

he Department of Aviation Science and Technology took a major step toward becoming a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved flight program during Spring Break when it took possession of two new aircraft. “Adding these aircraft to our fleet is a major accomplishment for our department,” Capt. Edwards said.

“This will help tremendously in recruiting students to the program and preparing them with the foundation to enter graduate school or enter the workforce as entry level aviation professionals. TSU’s aviation program is currently an FAA-approved ground program.

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Texas Must Face Hispanic Voting-Rights Claims [Courthousenews.com]

ispanics in Texas will soon outnumber whites, but only two of the 18 judges on the state’s highest courts are Latino, and a federal judge refused this week to dismiss a voting-rights lawsuit taking aim at that disparity. By 2020 there will be more Hispanics than white people in Texas and by 2042, Hispanics will be the state’s majority racial group, according to the Office of the State Demographer. Joined by seven Latino Texans, LUPE sued Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Carlos Cascos in July 2016, alleging the state’s at-large system for electing judges for these courts dilutes the Latino vote in violation of the Voting Rights Act. LUPE’s first amended lawsuit urges a federal judge to stop Texas from running any elections for the two courts under the current system and to order Texas to implement a new process.

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National Black Film Festival Emerges in Houston Amid Black TV, Film Revival [CW39.com]

he commercial success of projects like “Blackish,” “Luke Cage,” “Atlanta,” “Insecure,” “How to Get Away with Murder” and several others reflect the American audience’s revived interest in black narratives. It’s also the “Golden Age of Black Television,” but this time around African-Americans are shaping the narrative. Professionals and amateurs within the television, digital and film industries will participate in several workshops The panelist and workshop leaders features an impressive lineup of influencers including Lee Daniels Entertainment writer Nina Gloster, actor Yohance Myles and millennial marketing genius Everette Taylor.

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Radical Angela Davis Speaks at Texas State [Breitbart.com]

ngela Davis, the 1960’s radical, spoke to adoring students at Texas State University. She had a lot to say on a wide spectrum of social and political issues. Davis’ social justice narrative included praise for Black Lives Matter and the Palestinian “plight,” but she slammed U.S. President Donald Trump, capitalism, guns, and immigration policy.

She also touched upon gender and women’s issues.

She riffed on the need to “resist” Trump’s presidency.

“1,459 days (of Trump’s term) to go; 1,459 more days of resistance,” Davis lamented, also alleging “families are destroyed by the Trump administration’s immigration policy.”

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LOCAL

A Big Top Night for Houston’s SPA 50th Anniversary Gala

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By Raegan Boutte Entertainment Writer

t was a grand affair as the Society for the Performing Arts put on its most memorable soirée to date. Appropriately themed, “The Greatest Shows on Earth,” the SPA’s 50th Anniversary Gala was the hottest ticket and a night no Houstonian wanted to miss.

The event catered by Jackson and Company treated guests to an extravagant meal of roasted duck, caramel apples, red wine braised ribs and Under a Big Top mousse au chocolate for dessert. Guests were entertained and dazzled with performances by Blue Lapis Light Ariel dancers.

The talented Carlos Tomas performed a comedic solo featured from the best selling show STOMP. Dancers from the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts performed a thought provoking piece choreographed by the acclaimed David Parsons of Parson’s Dance Company of New York.

Putting on an affair of this magnitude aligns perfectly with the SPA. This profound organization sponsors many of the performing arts HSM Raegan ​​Boutte with Ramon Carey and spectacular shows that come to Houston. The gala celebrated the Spa’s fifty years of filling Jones Hall with incredible artists from all over the world.

The success of the Society for the Performing Arts can be credited to its original seventy founding board members with a belief that Houstonians need to see the BEST cultural attractions the world has to offer.

Who can argue with that! The fiftieth anniversary year is one that is extra sentimental as it pays homage to the diversity of our city by presenting old and new artist making their artistic debut. Phillips 66, Locke Lord LLP, Conoco Phillips and the Tudor Family were just a fraction of the events major sponsors.

SPA 50th gala also honored Houstonians Marc and Brenda Watts for their generous philanthropy endeavors in art education. Houston notables that chaired the night’s special gala event: Stephany Olsen Legrand, Kurt Karges, and Janet and Bill Swanstrom.

Other Houston notables in attendance were Leadership Council member Damyanna Cooke -the Posse Foundation, Cheney Newton from the Houston Ballet Org, Attorney Ram Sunkara from Eversheds Sutherland, LLP and philanthropist and former top model Kristin Mirzadek.

It was a wonderful and amazing night that set out to raise money for another grand year of Society for the Performing Arts goal of needed support of the arts, performing Artists and the diverse Houston community!

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FEATURE

Keeping Houston’s Future Bright

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

OBO Director Carlecia D. Wright ouston is a great city because of the people that pour into daily to make it so.

From the many residents that have chosen this as the place to raise their families to those who make and uphold our laws to those who put the city on the map for forward thinking, Houston’s people are our best kept secrets. Two people contributing greatly to keeping Houston’s future bright are Vera Bumpers and Carlecia D. Wright who enhance Houston’s safety and economic growth.

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METRO Police Chief Vera Bumpers METRO travels safe. That includes 1300 square miles, 4 counties, and 10,000 bus stops, “We go wherever METRO goes. If there is a crime committed, that is where we go,” said Chief Bumpers. On any typical day at work, one can find Chief Bumpers multitasking. Whether she is addressing some of many complaints and concerns that make it to her desk, answering countless emails or just interacting with her staff, Chief Bumpers is always communicating to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Bumpers came to Houston in 1981 straight out of college after a friend asked her if she wanted to work at METRO. Initially, Bumpers’ first job in Houston was only supposed to be for short while. Well, forty years later she is still here. Before her heart fell in love with law enforcement, her goal was to have a career in social work. She just really wanted to help people. But life worked out in that she would help people in a different capacity. Throughout her career, she held multiple positions and have advanced to be the current METRO Chief of Police. In this role, she is still following her passion of helping others and really pours into those who wear the badge as she does by making sure they are doing the job that they were called to do with professionalism and respect.

Keeping all the moving parts in line seems like a huge job but is not something too tough for Chief Bumpers to handle. However, what she finds difficult might shock you. The most difficult part of her job is the very thing she is doing with me…speaking with the media.

“I don’t like the media spotlight,” said Chief Bumpers. “I am just not an out front person. I have never been.” She does admit the best part of her job is when she touches someone in a positive way. And that is the goal for all of METRO PD. They want to support the community in a positive way and make an impact. That is why you see them hosting backpack drives, speaking at schools, partnering with the Salvation Army and really giving back to the community they love to protect and serve.

“I want to make sure I have an impact on those who wear this badge,” said Chief Bumpers.As a woman in leadership, Chief Bumpers thinks she and women in general as natural nurturers bring sensitivity to the workforce that man don’t bring. “We understand that you don’t have to be heavy handed or hard to get your point across,” said Chief Bumpers. “We look at the big picture and are not narrowed focused. And we understand it goes beyond what you see.”What the general public might not see is that METRO PD does. The department is very similar to that of the Houston Police Department in that they go through the same training and they have the same state requirements. The real line in the sand between the two is based on jurisdiction. METRO PD makes anywhere

Giving back into another way is Carlecia D. Wright through the Office of Business Opportunity. Like Chief Bumpers, Wright is not a native Houstonian. She moved here six years ago. Coming from the fast pace city of New York, she thought Houston was a slow pace but quickly learned that is wasn’t and it was very assertive and aggressive, especially when it came to business.

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“You really can come here and brand yourself and be successful in whatever industry, particularly in small business, “ said Wright. The operation of small businesses is Wright’s specialty. As the Director of the OBO for the city, her office certifies companies and monitors

FEATURE diversity numbers, participation goals, and contracts. And over the years has evolved to offer businesses financial assistance through such partnerships as they have with Capital One and provide workshops on how to do business with the city.

“Under Mayor Turner, there has really been a different shift with his complete community initiative. He has charged OBO with working within different communities to work on main street initiatives and to working in communities where there is a need for commercial revitalization and supporting the small business infrastructure.” In addition, her office supports entrepreneurship development and trying to connect employers to job seekers through small businesses.

During her six years in office Wright has made a lot of progress and what she is most proud of is her office focus on “transformation through transparency.”

This has allowed her to be transparent about where the city stands. Since her appointment, the city has awarded over $2.5 billion to certified minority and women owned businesses. A great deal of that has been awarded to African American owned businesses and this makes her proud. Wright said, “I am proud because it really shows and demonstrates that the city is committed to the economic impact of our historically underutilized businesses.”

Chief Bumpers and Wright are just two the many who help Houston to flourish as one of the most looked at cities to model. Their work will have a lasting impact on generations to come for the good it’s doing today and will forever keep Houston’s future bright.

Share the stories of others like Bumpers and Wright with our staff by dropping us a line at editorial@stylemagazine.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Miracle Laughs Are Seen and Heard At the Alley’s “An Act of God”

By Raegan Boutte, Entertainment Writer

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he Alley’s Theatre’s “An Act of God” is a rowdy, hilarious farce of a play centering on God and its very comedic view of mankind. This one act play written and created by playwright David Javerbaum addresses many views we have on the modern world today regarding God and religion.

Expect a 90-minute conversation in which a few mysteries of the Bible are uncovered and some existential questions that plague mankind are answered. I must warn you that in no way is this play to be taken seriously and if you’re easily offended then this is not the play for you.

Controversial topics addressed in this play include race, sexual orientation, politics, science, life, and death.

“An Act of God” stars lead actor and Alley Theater favorite Todd Waite as God himself, archangel Michael played by Emily Trask, and archangel Gabriel played by John Fletch.

Audience favorite and Julliard alum, Todd Waite, gives an impressively memorable performance as God. He received a well-deserved standing ovation on opening night. Waite, a seasoned and talented actor, no doubt has been with the Alley Theatre for over sixteen years. on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and has written “Our Dumb Century,” a New York Times John Feltch, another highly acclaimed actor of the Alley Theatre, rarely disappoints either as bestseller. If you love his comedic take on God then be sure to check out Javerbaum’s pophe appears as an impassive and inscrutable Angel Gabriel. ular Twitter account @TheTweetOfGod, which actually served as the basis for this very play, “An Act of God,” which first opened in New York on Broadway in the spring of 2015. The Alley Newcomer and Yale graduate Emily Trask’s performance was a delight in her second season Theatre is thrilled to bring this new, and recklessly funny play to Houston audiences. as she brought to the stage sarcasm. Her character Arch Angel Michael often challenges God and the audience on his provocative and senseless decisions.

If you have a dark sense of humor about politics and God you won’t want to miss this show!

It’s an hour and a half of pure comedy heaven.

There are a few bits for audience participation. That is what makes this production lively and even more fun. Who doesn’t want to be part of this animated and high-spirited cast! If you “An Act of God” is currently showing at the Alley Theatre through April 16th. Purchase tickhave never heard of David Javerbaum you are definitely familiar with his work. Javerbaum is ets while the show is here by visiting https://www.alleytheatre.org/plays/production-detail/ an American comedy writer that has won 13 Emmy Awards in his career. He has also worked an-act-of-god.

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BEAUTY Spring Skincare Revamp: Expert Tips for Radiant Skins

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ith the transition to Spring and warmer weather, now is the best time to take a look at your beauty routine with fresh eyes and revamp for the new season. Beauty expert, dermatologist and Vaseline ambassador Dr. Brooke Jackson shares her key tips to help you minimize clutter, better utilize the products you love, and even try something new.

1. Turn down the heat & Turn up the humidity: In the winter, we tend to shower with excessively hot water, so now that spring upon us, dial down that steamy heat to a comfortable warm (not hot) temperature and keep it to 10 minutes or less. Long hot showers feel great for the moment, however they will dry out your skin and will ultimately make it itchy, which can exacerbate other skin conditions like eczema. If you shower at night, sleeping with a small humidifier in your bedroom can also help replenish moisture in the air, ultimately benefitting your skin.

2. Tune up your shower tools: Moist, wet Loofahs and bath sponges can harbor bacteria on the surface and in all those small holes. Over repeated use will introduce this to your skin potentially causing infection (folliculitis) to your skin so make sure to clean and dry them or replace them every month.

3. Treat that bumpy winter skin: People with naturally curly hair tend to have bumpier skin because of the shape of the hair follicle. This is particularly noticeable on the backs of arms and legs. Gentle weekly exfoliation with a salt or sugar scrub can help to smooth skin.

4. Lighten up your moisturizer: Spring and summer bring increased humidity in the environment (nature’s moisturizer) and heavier beauty products may be too occlusive. Change from a moisturizer that you scoop from a jar to a lighter version such asVaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant lotion, specially formulated with 100% pure cocoa butter and micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly to help heal dry skin while revealing its natural glow.

5. Spring Clean: toss & declutter: Just as you spring clean your closets, kitchen and pantries, it is important to do the same for your beauty cabinet. Once the seal is broken on the product and it is opened, the product becomes exposed to bacteria, air and light which can cause break down over time making the product less effective. Even those that remain sealed can break down due to storage conditions (heat, humidity, light) some of which occurred prior to your purchase. Many beauty products are not regulated by the FDA and are therefore not required to have an expiration date.

Dr.Brooke Jackson

Dr. Brooke Jackson is a board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon. After completing two fellowships, Laser Surgery at Harvard and a second in Mohs, she founded the Mohs Surgery Unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She then moved to Chicago, where she founded the Skin Wellness Center of Chicago and held a clinical faculty position in the Department of Dermatology at Northwestern University. In 2013, Dr. Jackson relocated to the Triangle area. She was an Associate Professor of Dermatology at UNC, Chapel Hill, until opening her private practice Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates, PA. Dr. Jackson’s practice philosophy focuses on patient education and skin wellness. She is a frequent and sought after guest and resource for national and local media on dermatology concerns. An avid runner and budding triathlete, Dr. Jackson has completed 10 marathons (26.2 miles).

She is married with three very active children. Start your engines Houston!

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EAT WITH STYLE Simplify Fish Fridays with Sheet Pan Dinners

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f you’re observing Lent, Friday fish dinners could be in your future, but that’s no reason to feel limited by what you can cook. Seafood pairs well with all sorts of flavors – from chili seasoning to lime extract – and bakes quickly on a sheet pan with minimal cleanup. Follow these simple tips from Dr. Wendy Bazilian, McCormick Health Advisor and Registered Dietitian, to get your family asking for good-for-you proteins like salmon and shrimp all year long: •

While lemon is a great complement to seafood, think about pairing with other citrus flavors like orange and lime. Try marinating shrimp in a mixture of lite coconut milk, lime extract, ginger and red pepper.

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Add colorful vegetables like zoodles or asparagus to your sheet pan to boost both seafood and vegetable servings. You don’t need a spiralizer to make zoodles because • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper many grocery stores offer pre-made zoodles in the produce section.

Heat oven to 375 F.

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Keep shrimp in your freezer to pull out for stir fries, pastas or this Coconut Lime In large, re-sealable plastic bag, mix together coconut milk, ginger, garlic powder, crushed Shrimp with Zoodles recipe. red pepper and lime extract. Add shrimp; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 15-30 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. In center of large, shallow, Explore more recipes to enjoy during Lent, spring and beyond at McCormick.com, or look foil-lined baking pan, arrange shrimp in single layer. In large bowl, toss vegetable noodles for McCormick Spice on Facebook and Pinterest. and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat well. Spread noodles around shrimp in pan.

Coconut Lime Shrimp with Zoodles Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 • • • • • • • • • • •

Bake 10-15 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through and noodles are tender. Serve shrimp over vegetable noodles.

Test kitchen tip: For faster prep, use 4 cups store-bought spiralized vegetable noodles instead of spiralizing them yourself.

1/4 cup Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk (regular or lite) 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Crushed Red Pepper 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lime Extract 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 small zucchini, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium yellow squash, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 1 medium carrot, cut into thin noodles with spiralizer 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon salt

Orange Chili Sheet Pan Salmon Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 Nonstick cooking spray • • • • • • •

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Orange Extract 2 pounds salmon fillets, skin removed 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 package McCormick Original Chili Seasoning Mix 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Heat oven to 375 F. Spray foil-lined, 13-by-9-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In small bowl, mix together oil and orange extract. Place salmon and vegetables on separate sides of baking sheet. Brush vegetables with 1 teaspoon extract mixture. Brush both sides of salmon with remaining mixture.

In small bowl, mix together seasoning mix and brown sugar. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle both sides of salmon evenly with remaining seasoning mixture.

Bake 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.grille.com

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OP-ED Gentrification, Charter Schools and the Death of the African American Inner City School

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very day on my way to work I pass by my old elementary school, Shadydale Elementary on Tidwell Rd. It was one of the crown jewels of the North Forest Independent School District that comprised four elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. I remember Shadydale fondly; it was the first place I picked up a pencil to write a story. It was the first place I picked up an instrument and learned how to read music.

I was once told it was the largest all-black school district in the country and considering Houston is the 4th largest city in the country I can believe that.

That was over twenty years ago. In those twenty years a lot has changed, not just the school district that’s now run

by Houston Independent School District, but the system in which once made these schools great.

Look at the history books of people that came from schools like Forest Brook, Smiley, Worthing, Wheatley, Kashmere, Jones, and Sterling. Even more schools I’m forgetting, you have politicians, educators, soldiers, doctors, lawyers, writers, musicians, athletes and the list goes on. But over the past twenty years, these schools have seen shrinking attendance and shrinking budgets.

Mega schools popping up in the suburbs, private schools that can’t give scholarships but can provide “financial aid” to families. Communities that were once the highlight of urban community and reform have now been transformed.

I’m not against building up these neighborhoods but why did the city wait until they started putting in 250,000 townhomes to fix the parks. Why did the police wait until charter schools were in to start making sure they had extra patrols around these neighborhoods?

African American men and women that make money left these areas to give their children a better life but in doing so they left behind a generation that was in need of direction. HBCUs flourished because of all-black high schools.

There was a pride attached to being a part of a band and then going to college and building on what you learned.

You don’t have to be black to teach black children but you at least need to understand the culture. Charter schools

punish children for not being perfect. They don’t take the kids that have behavioral issues because they don’t have to. Everything is one strike and you’re out. If that had been the case so many of us would not be here right now. I try and stay away from stories where I have a lot of opinions and no real answers so here is a real answer.

Give back to the communities in which you grew up. Send your children to these high schools, go back and volunteer or teach at these high schools. Invest in the communities that we have because, in another twenty years, we won’t have those either.

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Houston Auto Show Rolls Back Into Houston

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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tart your engines Houston! For the 34th year, the Houston Auto Show is back as the largest auto show of the south showing the latest and best under the hood. Over 800 foreign and domestic vehicles from 40 manufacturers are all under one roof. This year’s show is even more special with the conjunction of the Mecum Auto Auction and the Art Car Parade all in the same weekend! Houston Style Magazine was privileged to get a first hand look at this year’s show before it was opened to the public. Here is what you can expect from the top automakers.

Chevrolet

Chevrolet comes in with top bragging rights as Houston’s only 2016 GM Dealer of the Year. In addition, the brand has earned more J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards than any other brand.

One of the reasons why is because of their innovative and forward thinking like what is shown in the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Engineers had two goals in mind with the construction of the Bolt EV. One was to make an electric vehicle under $30,000 and the other was to get more than 200 miles per charge. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt is $29,995 after the $7,500 tax credit and gets 238 miles per charge.

Ford

Ford is unveiling the all-new Ford Expedition. The entire vehicle has been redesigned from the ground up. Nothing was transferred over from previous models. Over forty new features can be found on this new edition with a 3.5-liter eco-boost engine. My favorite features Chevrolet Bolt EV revolved around all the technological features. Ford has made the vehicle a mobile hotspot with a range of fifty feet from the vehicle. Usually, the entertainment system can only be enjoyed by the front seat passengers but there is a second system for the second row passengers. A big wow factor is the ability to watch live and recorded television so you will never miss a show.

Mazda CX-5 Ford Expedition

Nissan

The Nissan Rouge is a favorite of the brand for its versatility, safety, and spaciousness. Well, Nissan has taken the Rouge and given its some edge with the Rouge Sport. The name is probably the only thing the two have in common as media were quickly told that the Rogue and Rogue Sport are completely different. Research indicated to Nissan reps that drivers were started to reject SUVs because of their sheer size. This is why the Rouge Sport is a foot shorter than the Rogue and is lower to the ground. However, this is not noticeable in the interior. In fact one journalist who was over six feet easily slide in the backseat with plenty of room.

Mazda

The Nissan Rogue is a favorite of the brand for its versatility, safety, and spaciousness. Well, Nissan has taken the Rogue and given its some edge with the Rogue Sport. The name is probably the only thing the two have in common as media were quickly told that the Rogue and Rogue Sport are completely different. Research indicated to Nissan reps that drivers were started to reject SUVs because of their sheer size. This is why the Rogue Sport is a foot shorter than the Rogue and is lower to the ground. However, this is not noticeable in the interior. In fact, one journalist who was over six feet was able to easily sit comfortably in the backseat with plenty of legroom.

Nissan Rogue Sport

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Take An Amazing West Mexico Vacation

By Merilee Kern, Special to Style

Take An Amazing West Mexico Vacation

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or the throngs of people pondering where to go on vacation this year, Mexico may be a strong contender in your cache of options. If so, you’re certainly not alone. According to the U.S. National Travel & Tourism Office, in 2016 approximately 30 million U.S. citizens chose Mexico as their travel destination. And understandably so, given there are innumerable reasons to vacation in the region. The weather is warm, people are friendly, the culture is rich, the immersive culinary scene is phenomenal, the beaches are beautiful, and dreamy destinations abound. In fact, below are five of my tried-and-true personal favorite places and activities on the west side.

Foodie-Forward Private Villa ‘Victual Vacations’ at Puerto Vallarta’s Casa Dos Cisnes. Whether for adventure travel or more relaxing vacations, travelers are increasingly seeking regionally-authentic itineraries that offer an intimate view of local life. The trend of being “connoisseurs of local culture” so to speak is booming. So indigenous tourism and cultural immersion experiences—especially those with culinary components—are extremely popular right now—and that demand is only growing. Various hospitality sectors have been the beneficiary of the foodie-driven travel movement,

Terrace at Casa Dos Cisnes and even helping drive it to a certain extent. One of which is the private villa vacation category, specifically. Today’s breed of luxury private villa rentals are becoming an ultimate gourmet indulgence for leisure and business travelers, alike.

One private villa rental exemplifying this experience is named Casa Dos Cisnes, which is a premier private oceanfront villa in Puerto Vallarta. This 10,000 square foot, five-bedroom colonial style home has breathtaking views of the Pacific, and really goes over-andabove to ensure each guest’s needs, desires and expectations for an extraordinary, foodie-forward private villa vacation are fulfilled.

This includes custom gourmet meals prepared on-site by a dedicated 5-star private chef specializing in Mexican-contemporary cuisine, served in an elegant separate dining room that seats up to 12. You can either specify what dishes you would like the chef to prepare, or you can give “free reign” and allow the chef to conceive a fully authentic Mexican menu on your behalf. Your choice if you want to go full classic/indigenous or with a more contemporary fare. Here, guests have full culinary control. The ingredients (meat, produce, spices, starches) are usually entirely locavore, meaning very locally sourced, and the recipes, preparation, presentation and such are authentic to the region and culture—all allowing visitors to experience what it’s like to “eat like a local.” You tell the chef what you want to eat that day or you can plan in advance and, either way, the chef shops at the local markets the day of and prepares the meals on-site, which are served in the privacy of your own dining space, either indoors or out. It gives a whole new meaning to a home-cooked meal, for sure.

For some enhanced group or family fun, this private gourmet chef also prepares what this villa calls a “Magical Mexican Fiesta”, which is a lively evening of regional food, cocktails and Mexican musicians entertaining at the property. And all of this is available to guests in addition to three full meals a day plus snack and happy hour service, which can be served in the dining room or the separate dining terraces at both the main and pool levels.

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YATES HIGH SCHOOL HOUSTON,TEXAS

Phylicia Rashad Visits Yates HS Photography by Vicky Pink

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conic actress Phylicia Rashad returned to Houston to visit her alma mater, Jack Yates Senior High School. Rashad visited Yates’ theater arts department where she viewed a production by students on gun violence. After the performance, Rashad gave the students some acting tips and spoke with students on education, the arts and gun violence. She also encouraged the students to lift their voices about the destruction of their school. Many gifts were bestowed to Rashad from several in attendance. Some in attendance were Yates Principal Kenneth Davis, Theater teacher Margo Hickman, HISD Trustee Jolanda Jones, Carl Davis, City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, Lewis Carraway, Chase Taylor, and Andrew Allen Jr.

IEACF Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show Photography by William Ealy he fashions in the audience were as hot as the fashions on the runway at the 36th annual Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Incorporated Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show. Many gathered every year to raise dollars for deserving students to advance their education. The 2017 scholarship recipients were presented along with honorees Willie Mae Evans, Melanie Miles Flowers, Ruby August, Joyce L. Jacquet, Sofia Ivanka, George W. Connelly, Amber Callis Cotton, Loren Lane, Dorothy Booker, Walter Frederick Johnson, Kafi Slaughter, and Tiffany Smith. Others in attendance were IEACF President Lisa Brooks, event chair Barbara Roberts, event co-chairs Josena Auzene, Demetra Jones, LaTosha McGill Clayton, Betty Merritte-Williams, Charmaine Miles, Delores Clark, Marianne Walker, and Dwight Boykins.

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Chic Children for a Cause Photography by Vicky Pink hildren were stars of the show at the 6th annual Chic Children for a Cause Fashion Show benefitting the Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. Children’s milestones and accomplishments were celebrated as they modeled clothes from Dillard’s Sugar Land. Patricia Hogan Williams was named 2017 Children Champion for Juvenile Diabetes Awareness. Sydnie Stephen-Broussard and Ethan Olewe were named 2017 Honorary Models. Others in attendance were TDC co-founder Gayla Gardner, Melinda Spaulding, Rob G, Nevaeh Joseph, Savanah Hoeffner, Gregory Lincoln Dance, and Chyna Wheatley.

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each for America Houston hosted their 2017 Annual Benefit Dinner under the theme “Realizing One Day: Alumni in Education.” The event recognized the storied past and bright future of corps members, alumni, community supporters, and, most of all, students. More than 800 alumni in Houston who currently work to impact our city’s children directly through education were celebrated. Lydia and James Chao, Y. Ping Sun, and David Leebron are the chairs. Some in attendance were HISD Superintendent Richard Carranza, Houston ISD Board Members Wanda Adams and Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Winell Herron, and Rev. Leslie Smith.

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