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Trump’s Ridiculous Cuba Reversal

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COMMENTARY Trump’s Ridiculous Cuba Reversal

By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

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n his perverse fixation on overturning all things Obama, Donald Trump now turns his attention to Cuba, the island located 90 miles off our shores. Reports are that the President plans to travel to Florida to announce that he will reverse Obama’s opening to Cuba, reinstate restrictions on the right of U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba and curtail business opportunities that Obama had opened up by executive order. This is, in a word, ridiculous. The United States maintained an economic embargo on Cuba for over 50 years. It plotted repeatedly to assassinate Castro and to overthrow his regime.

It painted Cuba as a terrorist nation for its support of Nelson Mandela in the fight against apartheid. For over five decades, a succession of U.S. presidents -- cowed by the right-wing Cuban community in Florida -- enforced an economic embargo even though the policy increasingly isolated the U.S. from its neighbors in the hemisphere and its allies across the world. When Obama finally went forward with a limited opening, he was doing more to end the isolation of the U.S. than of Cuba. Now Fidel Castro, the leader of Cuba’s revolution, is dead.

His brother Raul has announced he will leave office next year. The Soviet Union is no more; the Cold War is over (even

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epublican members of Congress made their way back Wednesday morning to the Capitol still in the baseball clothes they’d been wearing when gunfire broke out at their practice field in a Virginia suburb. Five people were shot Wednesday morning, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise, shattering a sense of security on Capitol Hill. But members’ response to the shooting came down to one goal: unity.

In a Capitol building that is typically full of partisan rancor, the mood was somber and quiet Wednesday. Votes were canceled in the House of Representatives as members waited anxiously to get more news on Scalise’s condition. The Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer’s staff delivered pizza to Scalise’s office in the late afternoon. The Democratic baseball team invited the Republican team to the Democratic Club Wednesday night for dinner. Throughout the day, those House Republicans who were targeted at baseball practice were greeted with warm embraces and back slaps from fellow members on both sides of the aisle.

Ohio Rep Brad Wenstrup, on his way to do a TV interview with CNN, gave a bear hug to Georgia Rep. Doug Collins in the hallway. Texas Republican Rep. Joe Barton, the manager of the Republicans’ team, recalled in an emotional news conference that his son was “at practice this morning, and he had

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though neoconservatives seem intent on reviving it). A new generation is coming to power in Cuba and a new generation of Cuban-Americans is rising in Florida. The vast majority of Americans and the vast majority of Cuban-Americans support free travel to Cubans.

So why would Trump want to revive the failed policies of the past? The reasons range from the petty to the perverse. Trump’s hatred of Obama is apparent. From Obamacare to climate policy to Cuba, he seems intent on overturning whatever Obama did, no matter how great the cost to the American people.

In the campaign, Trump pledged in Florida to overturn Obama’s opening.

Right-wing Cuban-American legislators -- Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida -- have lobbied Trump hard to revive the travel ban and embargo. According to the New York Times, Diaz-Balart exacted a promise from Trump as a price for his vote in favor of Trumpcare. He signed off on depriving 23 million Americans of health care coverage in order to tighten the screws on Cuba. Obama’s policy of engagement, however halting, has already shown results.

Engage Cuba, a U.S. business lobby group,

published an economic impact analysis on the costs of reversing Obama’s policy. It put the cost at as much as $3.5 billion in lost revenues and 10,000 jobs lost in the travel industry over the next four years.

Commercial contracts that will create $1.1 billion worth of U.S. exports to Cuba in the next five years would be broken, costing more than 1,000 jobs a year.

Once more the right of Americans to travel would be sacrificed, in the name of what?

Petulance? Perversity? Undying hatred? The Trump administration has made it clear that in its America First foreign policy, America’s economic and security concerns will not be sacrificed in the name of human rights.

But it rationalizes its reversion in Cuba on the grounds of defending human rights and spreading democracy.

This is at best what former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes called a “tragic irony,” given the Trump administration’s “complete lack of concern for human rights around the world.” Fifty-five U.S. senators agree and have cosponsored a bill to guarantee the right to travel between the U.S. and Cuba.

Surely, after more than five decades we have learned that Cubans, proud of their revolution and their independence, will resist economic or military coercion. One would

think that Trump, who trumpets his business background, would understand that open relations with this small island off our coast -- trade, travel, human and cultural exchange -- will have far more impact in generating pressure for change than a reversion to the failed embargo.

Under Castro, Cuban education and health care became the envy of Latin America. An educated generation now rises to power yearning for more. The U.S. should engage them, not seek to isolate them. In our own hemisphere, we would fare so much better as a good neighbor than as a crass bully.

Cuba is beginning to open up.

European and Canadian tourism and business investment are on the rise. Donald Trump may get some perverse pleasure from reversing Obama’s policy of engagement, but he will be turning his back on the future to embrace a failed policy from the past.

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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How Capitol Hill Came Together In the Wake of a Shooting

By Lauren Fox, Deirdre Walsh, Jeremy Herb and Ashley Killough CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire 25 dads.” Rep. Mike Doyle, the Democratic baseball manager, touched Barton’s arm at the podium to console him. When the House convened briefly at noon, members filed in and took their seats. On most days, members wouldn’t go to the floor unless they were speaking, but on Wednesday the chamber was full. Members walked over to those Republican lawmakers who witnessed the attack and checked in on them. Members on both sides of the chamber listened intently to the comments by both House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Many praised the message of unity, and the appreciation the entire congressional community feels for the Capitol Police.

On the Senate side, Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer skipped their usual partisan opening speeches, and instead admonished the horrific attack and thanked the Capitol Police officers who saved lives on the field. “There are no D’s and R’s behind our names today,” Rep. Joe Crowley, a Democrat from New York, said. Members were visibly shaken by the events of Wednesday morning.

Many Democrats and Republicans refrained from politicizing the attack or casting it as a referendum on the Second Amendment.

Instead, they said the incident caused them to reflect on how the country might heal and come together after a contentious election and first few months of the Trump admin-

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istration. “I’m hopeful today’s events create an opportunity for all Americans to stop and think about the level of political discourse in this country,” said Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican from North Carolina who had been on his way to bible study when he heard the news. Hudson said that he was touched by a post in an Indivisible Facebook group -- a group that aligns itself with Democrats -- that celebrated that he was safe.

and women’s softball teams had become a rare opportunity to break away from partisan lines in recent months. “What makes it even more awful is this is one of the things that’s right with this town. This is a game where Republicans and Democrats come together and put fellowship and bipartisanship ahead of party politics,” said Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy. “I know Steve Scalise because of this baseball game. For eight years, I’ve been “That really meant a lot to me,” he said. the catcher bantering with Steve Scalise when In a closed-door, all-member House brief- he comes up to bat a few times a game.” ing Wednesday morning, Rep. Al Green, a “I mean, I’ve only been in Congress for 10 Democrat from Texas who has called for Trump’s impeachment on the House floor, years and I’ve had two of my friends shot,” rose to say “an attack on one is an attack on Murphy added. “I don’t think you’re human all.” For many members, the men’s baseball if that doesn’t shake you.”

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hildren from Precinct One’s youth programs joined Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Street Olympics officials and sponsors on June 7 for the official kick-off of the 31st annual Summer Games and the celebrated lighting of the Olympic flame. An estimated 80 children from Precinct One’s Lincoln Park and Finnigan Youth Education Town (YET) were on hand for the festivities at Mickey Leland Memorial Park. They demonstrated five of the “street games” that youths will compete in this summer at 90 sites in Houston and Harris County. They also gathered with Commissioner Ellis for the ceremonial lighting of the flame and helped him proclaim: “Let the Games begin!”

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r. George Wright announced he isstepping down as President of Prairie View A&M University and will return to teaching history full-time after an interim President is named. During his 14 years as President, Dr. Wright had continued to teach and do research, but he expressed a desire to devote his time to the classroom. During President Wright’s tenure, Prairie View A&M’s enrollment grew from 6,500 to 9,000 while the university advanced academically, creating doctorates in education, engineering, nursing practice and juvenile justice. Both the Confucius Institute and the Honors College were also established under President Wright’s leadership.

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ance Houston, Houston’s Premier Producer of Dance Events, announces the 4th Annual H-Town Get Down, the largest hip hop/pop culture dance festival in Houston, to be held Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

The H-Town Get Down festival has grown through the years, with this year’s anticipated attendance projected to be over 9,000.

This incredible high energy, fresh festival features the city’s best b-boyers, krumbers, breakers and poppers, including performances by HIStory, Inertia Dance Company, Jeffro from Rad Crew, the praise dance teams from Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and Lily Grove Baptist Church, and Dance of Asian America. The festival also features Visual Paint by Ange Hillz, MC Outspoken Bean, DJ Flo and Hip Hop Legend K Rino, and the ultimate freestyle battle.

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The investments will be awarded through BCBSTX’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Families® (HKHF) grants.

Houston Block Walk Neighborhoods to Protect Against Mosquito Diseases [Style Magazine Newswire]

roposed changes to NAFTA have many Texans thinking about their southern border. Professor Alfonso Lopez de la Osa Escribano, who is Director of the Center for U.S. and Mexican Law at The University of Houston Law Center, explained to Houston Public Media how Houston fits into U.S. Mexico relations.

“The city’s close proximity to Mexico and large immigrant population make it a significant point of entry for Latin-America,” Professor Lopez de la Osa said. “Houston has an important role to play in discussions about U.S. and Mexican law.” He continued, “Two-thirds of the trade between Mexico and the U.S. lies in Texas with Houston representing $40 billion annually,” Lopez de la Osa continued.

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Southwest Airlines First African American Pilot Retires [AARP.org]

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hen 25-year-old Louis Freeman started as a pilot for Southwest Airlines in 1980, he didn’t know he was the first black pilot hired by the airline (he later became the first black chief pilot at a major American airline). But it didn’t take him long to figure it out: There simply were no other persons of color in the company’s airplane cockpits. Last week, Freeman retired after 36 years with Southwest, a career that has encompassed his rise to management and the honor of flying the body of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks from Detroit to her funeral in Montgomery, Ala. For his last flight, he got the traditional pilot send-off: steering his plane to its gate through a water cannon arch at Dallas’ Love Field Airport.

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HD employees will visit more than 1,600 homes to teach residents how to protect themselves against Zika and other mosquito borne diseases. They will go door to door through the neighborhoods to hand residents information packets with flyers, brochures, mosquito repellent and condoms and educate them about reducing mosquito breeding sites. The mosquito control division of Harris County Public Health has detected an unusually large number of mosquitoes in sections of the neighborhoods that HHD employees will block walk. The employees will teach residents HHD’s “3D Zika Defense.” The three Ds stand for using repellent with DEET, draining standing water and dressing in long sleeves and long pants as weather permits.

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harges have been dropped against the 2016 Miss Black Texas Carmen Ponder, and a Texas police chief has been cleared of racial allegations in the controversial arrest last month. Ponder was arrested and charged with evading arrest in a “road rage” incident between her and a man she initially believed was Commerce Police Chief Kerry Crews. She later acknowledged she may have mistaken Crews for someone else. The Hunt County district attorney dropped the charges against Ponder due to insufficient evidence, according to KXAS-TV (NBC5).

The city said that Crews had been shopping at Wal-Mart when he became involved in the dispute between Ponder and the man, and that she was arrested when she failed to comply with Crews’ requests.

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uneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19ththat the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.

Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order.

However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. Later attempts to explain this two and a half year delay in the receipt of this important news have yield-

ed several versions that have been handed down through the years. Often told is the story of a messenger who was murdered on his way to Texas with the news of freedom.

Another, is that the news was deliberately withheld by the enslavers to maintain the labor force on the plantations.

And still another, is that federal troops actually waited for the slave owners to reap the benefits of one last cotton harvest before going to Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. All of which, or neither of these version could be true. Certainly, for some, President Lincoln’s authority over the rebellious states was in question For whatever the reasons, conditions in Texas remained status quo well beyond what was statutory.

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One of General Granger’s first orders of business was to read to the people of Texas, General Order Number 3 which

began most significantly with: “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and free laborer.”

The reactions to this profound news ranged from pure shock to immediate jubilation.

While many lingered to learn of this new employer to employee relationship, many left before these offers were completely off the lips of their former ‘masters’ - attesting to the varying conditions on the plantations and the realization of freedom.

Even with nowhere to go, many felt that leaving the plantation would be their first grasp of freedom. North was a logical destination and for many it represented true freedom, while the desire to reach family

members in neighboring states drove the some into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Settling into these new areas as free men and women brought on new realities and the challenges of establishing a heretofore non-existent status for black people in America.

Recounting the memories of that great day in June of 1865 and its festivities would serve as motivation as well as a release from the growing pressures encountered in their new territory. The celebration of June 19th was coined “Juneteenth” and grew with more participation from descendants.

The Juneteenth celebration was a time for reassuring each other, for praying and for gathering remaining family members. Juneteenth continued to be highly revered in Texas decades later, with many former slaves and descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, let us also celebrate the historic Emancipation Park on its significant improvements and the street renaming to Emancipation Ave.

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Uber Director Resigns From Board Following Comment About Women [Reuters]

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ber Technologies Inc director David Bonderman said on Tuesday that he has resigned from the company’s board following a remark he made during an Uber staff meeting that was widely seen as offensive to women. Bonderman’s ill-timed remark came during an all-staff meeting Tuesday to discuss of how the ride-services company plans to transform itself following a probe into sexual harassment at the company. Bonderman said in a statement sent to Reuters that he did not want his comments to create distraction for Uber, which is working to rid its culture of sexual harassment and discrimination. His resignation from the board was effective immediately.

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n apparent effort to siphon more business from retail competitors, the online ordering giant Amazon is offering discounts to welfare recipients, though experts say it’s unlikely that many will sign up. Last week, Amazon announced that it would offer membership to its Amazon Prime service — which comes with perks including free expedited shipping and access to its video and music streaming platforms — at a discounted rate of $5.99 per month for active recipients of federal assistance like food stamps. Most people won’t be able to actually spend benefits online ― at least not yet. But Amazon is likely betting that someday soon, they will. And when that day comes, the corporate giant wants a cut of the action, which is already worth billions to Walmart and other big retailers.

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Two Nigerian Sisters Create Sunscreen for Black Skin [Blavity]

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inding black owned beauty products can be a hassle in itself. Let alone, sunscreen, a product most black people don’t even think that they need. Nigerian sisters, Chinelo Chidozie and Ndidi Obidoa, understand the struggle and for that reason are working to expand the market for black women and WOC. They are also aiming to support communities that produce shea nuts (which they use in their products) in Burkina Faso. Aiming to fill the obvious gap in the beauty product market for people of color Chidozie and Obidoa developed Bolden. The sunblock is developed with a formula that acts more like a moisturizer than a sunscreen; it’s a cream-colored serum that dries clear on the skin.

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Central Houston Launches Learn Central Website [Style Magazine Newswire]

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entral Houston announces the launch of Learn Central, an online portal developed to help parents evaluate the K-12 education options available in the central city. The interactive website is now live at www.learncentralhouston.org. The comprehensive website includes information about the more than 150 inner-loop schools, including organization, demographics and more. The school browser can be sorted by type (public, private or charter), grade levels, total enrollment and programs offered. While education choice is the primary concern for most parents, a quality school is not the sole need of a family. For that reason, the website incorporates three other components: neighborhoods, “living in the loop” and commute.

Dump the Pump with METRO and Save [Style Magazine Newswire]

ETRO wants you to Dump the Pump and save. On Thursday, June 15, 2017, METRO will offer free rides on our system. “Taking mass transit instead of driving saves riders more than $816 per month on average. METRO is thrilled to join with nearly 100 agencies across the country as we encourage everyone to consider the savings and economic opportunity public transportation provides,” said METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert. METRO’s street teams will be at park & ride lots and transit centers to assist first-time riders and say thank you to our current customers. To show our appreciation, METRO will also award prizes to customers every hour that day beginning at 7 a.m. Just take a selfie while riding the system and upload it to METRO’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram pages to be part of the random drawings.

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arnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, announced that CEO Arnold Donald was named the top-ranked global executive for his strong leadership and commitment to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace and for serving as an inspiring role model. Now in its second year, the EMpower 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders list, presented by the Financial Times, showcases the work of the top 100 black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) business leaders in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Ireland. EMpower officially honored Donald with its “No. 1” Ethnic Minority Leader award at a ceremony held in London to recognize the top 100 BAME leaders in diversity over the past year.

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ricket Wireless announced the launch of Cricket Cares to boost its commitment to bettering communities where you live, work and play. To kick off Cricket Cares, Cricket is working once again with Rebuilding Together. The joint program, “Connecting Communities,” is an effort to revitalize communities across the country. Starting in 5 cities – Baltimore, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis and Seattle – Cricket will contribute $25,000 in each market that will go towards community revitalization projects, funding a total of 15 projects in all. Caroline Blakely, president and CEO of Rebuilding Together said, “Through the Connecting Communities program, we will impact local families and residents, contributing to our mission to rebuild underserved neighborhoods throughout the country.”

HEALTH

How to Best Cope with Summer Heat: Be Weather Ready

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ummer can be hot, sticky and downright uncomfortable. It can also be dangerous if you are not prepared.

Cope with the heat this summer and stay healthy and safe with these helpful tips.

• Maintain your air conditioner. The last thing you need is a broken air conditioner on a hot day. Regular maintenance of your unit can help ensure it will work all summer long.

The easiest, and perhaps most important, maintenance task you can perform yourself is to clean or change the filter routinely. For more complicated tasks, you may wish to hire a professional technician. Likewise, you’ll want to be sure your car’s air conditioner is in good working order, particularly before a major road trip or heat wave.

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If you’re constantly on the go, don’t worry, because the app delivers severe weather push alert notifications that can help keep you safe and better prepared for anything that comes your way. The award-winning AccuWeather app is available on all of Android mobile devices, as well as on iOS, for free.

• Know what to wear. During the sum- air conditioning, consider going to a shopping mer, lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting mall or public library for a few hours – spending • Stay informed with accurate weather clothing can make all the difference to your time in air conditioning will help your body stay information. Accurate weather information comfort. The less fabric you have actually cooler once you go back out into the elements. is one of the best ways to make informed touching your body, the cooler you will be. Limit your outdoor activities to morning and decisions and be prepared for daily outdoor evening hours when it’s cooler.

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FEATURE HBRW: Serving Up Black Businesses as the Main Dish

Sylvester Turner: Balancing Fatherhood and Politics

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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ifting her high into the heavens as if he is trying to allow God to kiss her himself I watch a father bond with his baby girl.

Holding her ever so careful, he gently cradles her in his arms with a strong hold, as he dares not let her slip. Pride pours out of every point on his body as he holds the most beautiful thing he has ever laid his eyes on and thinks, “How blessed am I.” Fatherhood is something that not every man has the qualities to be. Sure any man can create a baby but to be a father takes a special ump. Daddies are made tough but don’t let them fool ya, there is some soft stuff tucked away too. Just ask any daddy’s girl that has him wrapped around her little finger. A good father is many things because he has to be ready for whatever is thrown his way.

It is all part of doing the job well.

Sylvester Turner is one of those good fathers of which I speak. Biologically he only has one child, his daughter Ashley. However, in actually, one might say he has many more children as the Mayor of one of the largest cities in the state. Part of his job as Mayor is acting in the best interest of 10 10

our children for their future, just like the role of legacy as Ashley also picked it up. When giving any father to their children. It is a role that Mayor of yourself so freely everyone doesn’t get all of you. So was the case for Ashley as she grew up.

Turner takes much pride in fulfilling.

With Mayor Turner being in public service since In an interview with Houston Community she was two years old, Ashley, in a sense, had to Magazine, Mayor Turner said fatherhood is about share her dad with Texas and now Houston. This giving, sharing and investing in the lives of oth- meant he did miss a few important milestones ers. He has dedicated his life to that in the form but he never lessens his role her father. It was of political service for decades. And it all started not about the quantity of time spent together but with lessons he learned at home. Although his own the quality. father died when Mayor Turner was very young at Many fathers today have to grasp that same 13, his dad didn’t leave too soon before engraving work/family balance as Mayor Turner. “Our caa very important lesson on the heart of his son. reers are no substitute for our families; it’s just a That lesson was the act of sharing. Coming from part of our mission, part of our purpose. But the a family of nine children one might not expect family represents our foundation and support, so Mayor Turner’s parents to be so giving as they I believe that as long as a family: spouses and had to provide for a large crew but they were children feel they are an integral part of who we ever so generous. Always sharing what they had are and what we do, they are good,” said Turner with others. A young Turner watched that. He in the interview. His advice is to never disengage saw how sharing made people feel and how it from the family. As you meet the needs of others, changed their lives. The acts of his parents didn’t never forget those of your family. In the begingo unnoticed to the point that he found himself ning, Ashley didn’t like that her dad was away at doing the same things his parents did as an adult. times. But as she grew older and really take note Sharing continues to be part of the Turner family of what her dad did and the impact he made, she

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understood better why he was away at times. And soon found herself following his lead. Some say that is the greatest form of flattery. Turner calls that a reflection of himself.

“So when I look at my own daughter right now, she’s very giving, she loves helping children, and seniors and I smile on that because in many ways our children are reflections of who we are,” said Turner. Just as important for your children to see what you do, it is equally important for fathers to explain why they do what they do. It is a practice that helped him and his own daughter.

Mayor Turner notes that it goes a long way in the relationship of the father and child. According to Mayor Turner, the greatest testament for any parent is to be that positive example for children and serve as a roadmap for those coming behind.

The path he has left for Ashley is already evident

in the many acts of service she has championed as the First Daughter of Houston.And the map he is leaving for our children is still being charted as he works to make sure that all children, no matter what area they live in, get a solid

education in a good school, get a job so they won’t get in trouble, and keep making the lives of all families better. Being a good steward of service is the only way Mayor Turner knows to be a good father.

HAPPY JUNETEENTH, HOUSTON! In 1872,

POL. ADV. SYLVESTER TURNER CAMPAIGN.

a group of visionary African-American Houstonians led by the Rev. Jack Yates, a Baptist minister and former slave, purchased 10 acres of land to hold a Juneteenth celebration — and named it Emancipation Park in honor of their freedom.

On Juneteenth, 2017, we recommit ourselves to their vision as we celebrate the rejuvenation of Emancipation Park — Houston’s longest operating public space — and the historic renaming of Dowling Street to Emancipation Avenue. Enjoy the day!

MAYOR SYLVESTER TURNER

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Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Tour Giving African American Filmmakers The Platform They Deserve

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By Cecilia M. Smith, Feature Writer

hile last year’s #OscarsSoWhite controversy helped launch a national discussion about Hollywood’s lack of diversity, others have taken the issue into their own hands, choosing to change the narrative by writing and telling their own stories.

Now black filmmakers are taking the issues into their own hands, thanks in part to initiatives like Jack Daniel’s innovative “Real to Reel” series, a nationwide competition created to highlight rising African-American directors. Led by Power star Omari Hardwick, Jack Daniel’s Gentleman competition is quickly turning into a platform for emerging filmmakers. “I am an artist. I think it’s just incumbent upon me to help those out that might face the same thing, where they can create a fan base -- I definitely think that they need those opportunities to flex their artistic muscles behind the camera, in front of the camera, as writers in terms of their pen.

We just need better stories told.

Whether the fans want to see it or not, we as artists have to make them want to see it. I’m always going to champion that and champion people that want to tell good, expansive, dynamic, not run-of-the-mill stories. I’m all about that,” Hardwick recently stated to Ebony magazine. After taking their talents across the country - showcasing short

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films in Chicago, Los Angeles and more - on June 8 the event landed in Houston, where directors Anthony Rose, Bebushka Monetti and veteran comedian Billy D. Washington took a few moments to speak to us about their short films.

It’s a new lane for Washington, who spent over twenty-five years crafting an impressive comedic career that included a stint on Def Comedy Jam. “Comedy has been my bread and butter for twenty-five years, this is what I do. But it’s [film] is different because I have a different feel for the African-American experience, my stories are typically more abstract and I love a fish out of the water,” said Washington. Adding, “Certain things that I can’t make funny, I put into film. People wonder how Jordan Peele, who is hilarious, could do a film like Get Out, but it’s really just finding an idea that relates to everybody.”

Tossing his hat into the cinematic ring, he debuted a project called “Bro” during the Houston Black Film Festival, winning his first competition in the process. Now he’s hosting the “Real to Reel” series and offering a submission of his own, a haunting short called “The Pillow Case” that left the audience stunned during the Houston screening.

Praising long time collaborators Christopher Allen and Mikell Limbrick of iRise Films - a place he once interned at - he also celebrated

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the actresses instrumental in pulling his vision together, the talented Jaylene Mack and Sydnee Simone.

Revealing he’d cast Simone after viewing a video of her preparing for a role he explained, “It was so compelling and this is who I wanted it to be. So I reached out and we shot it in 12 hours.” The result? A short thriller that focused on a chilling secret between two lovers. Also in attendance was Rose, who is currently assisting with the massive press run for the highly anticipated Tupac biopic. After gaining early film credits under the legendary Robert Townsend, Rose has continued to earn his stripes as a director, finding himself on this year’s Gentleman Jack Daniel roster with an entry called “Behold A Woman.”

An early crowd favorite, the vibrant short film also featured American Grit actress Chloe Mondesir in an ode to lovers everywhere. According to Rose, “It’s about different women of color, just reminding them that the love is not gone. Even if the media is telling them that they’re not good enough.

No matter what time, no matter what era. We value you, we need you, and we can’t do it without you.” Rounding out the evening was Houston’s own Bebushka Monetti, a bilingual artist and producer, known for bringing music to life via creative visuals. Aiming to set the bar high, with her upcoming “A GIRL

HAS NO NAME” visual EP on the way she’s been hard at work as a creative director, producer and video editor. Drawing on inspiration from Eddie Murphy’s star-studded classic Harlem Nights, Monetti delivered a 1920’s era piece called “Texas Toast.” What starts out as a cautionary tale about a lover scorned, shifts to an interesting look at the power of hindsight and perspective. “She reviews the interactions and reveals she’s looking from the perspective and not the truth,” Monetti revealed.

Shifting between music and filmmaking, the talented Houston native has decided to embrace both, crediting Omari Hardwick’s partnership with Jack Daniels for giving rising creatives a voice. Said Monetti, “I’m super excited to see what he’s trying to do with Jack Daniels. Giving black filmmakers the platform to share their work.” She added, “All of this honestly I can’t take any of the credit, it’s definitely God’s favor in my life.

I didn’t go to school for this, it’s literally just me sitting and learning along the way. And with that, my creativity has taken over.”

For more information about “Real to Reel” visit Jackdaniels.com/en-us/real-to-reel You can also connect with these talented directors by following them online: @BebushkaMonetti, @BillyWashington @AntRoseCEO

SPORTS Astros’ George Springer “Strikes Out”

3rd Annual Bowling Benefit for Camp SAY

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

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he worst thing a baseball player can hear is the word strike. But on this night that word was what George Springer and all the Houston Astros players in attendance wanted to hear as they made strikes for children who stutter. Astros’ Outfielder George Springer brought along family, friends, and teammates to help raise money for underprivileged youth to attend Camp SAY at the Third Annual George Springer All-Star Bowling Benefit.

their stutter and find their voice. Camp SAY founder Taro Alexander has the same sentiments as Stringer. Alexander, who also stutters said, “To see the smiles on the faces of those kids who are being helped makes him smile himself.” Alexander was very grateful for the slugger’s help in bringing awareness.

“My goal is to make sure that every kid out there knows that there is a place for them to come and feel comfortable about what they are going through,” says Alexander.

Every year the goal is always the same.

Raise a lot of money to send as many children as possible to Camp SAY. Located on a 500 – acre facility in North Carolina, Camp SAY is a summer camp for kids who stutter to attend to build effective communication and social skills. Over 3 million Americans deal with the issue of stuttering on a daily basis. And Springer is doing his part to get help to as many children as possible.

Held at Lucky Strike downtown, the event brought out many individuals who are involved in helping kids to overcome their obstacles. The affair co-chaired by Lara Bell and Melissa DeAyala with Junior Chair Matthew DeAyala and Honorary Chair Dr. Carolyn Farb was filled with bowling, a silent auction, and food. Almost 300 fans raised more than $150,000.

“George grew up a shy, but very outgoing kid who overcame all obstacles,” says Springer’s older sister Nicole. She also added that this event means so much to him and he looks forward to it every year. As the national spokesperson for Camp SAY, Springer is always telling of his struggles with stuttering to encourage children to embrace ealth

One of the highlights of the night was the guest speaker. Thirteen-year-old Camp SAY teen participant Reuben Polanco had the attention of the crowd.

“At Camp Say, I know I am not the only one who stutters and my confidence can soar with the support of my friends.” This nearly brought the people in attendance to tears.

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George Springer After the tears came cheers for Springer and the roster of celebrity lane captains that included: KPRC Radio Host Michael Garfield, Culture Map’s Ken Hoffman, KPRC’s Khambrel Marshall, Houston Texans Whitney Mercilus, KTRK’s David Nuno, For-

mer Houston Oilers Dan Pastorini, KHOU’s TV Anchor Ron Trevino, and ESPN Radio Host Barry Warner.

For more information, you can go to www.say.org.

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15th Annual

Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Summer Workshop in Houston, TX

June 19-24, 2017 VENUE Shell Auditorium

Jones Graduate School of Business

Workshop Co-Sponsor, Venue & IT Support

HDEART’s Academic Home & Workshop Co-Sponsor

PROGRAM CHAIR LOVELL A. JONES, PH.D., FHDR PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS E. LISAKO J. MCKYER, PH.D., MPH, FAAHB HEATHER HONORE GOLTZ, PH.D., LMSW BRIDGETT GORMAN, PH.D.

Workshop Goal: Provide a comprehensive understanding of health disparities, to investigate approaches to enhancing health equity, and to provide participants with a broad base of knowledge related to a biopsychosocial approach in addressing health disparities in a minority and the medically underserved populations

To Register, and for Housing, Travel Scholarships Information

www.hdeartconsortium.org Academic Credit

Arrangements for academic Credit can be provided to Health Disparities, Education, Awareness, Research and Training (HDEART) Consortium member students (Texas A&M University, Rice, TSU, UH, UHD, PVAMU, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Austin, UTMB Galveston, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, University of Houston, UHD, UTHSC-Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Florida, University of Miami, Morehouse School of Medicine and more (see website for full list of member institutions) who register for a “Special Topic Elective” at their respective institution and obtain approval from their departmental faculty advisor. Upon completion of the full six day Summer Workshop, a “Certificate of Attendance” will be given to each student and upon satisfying of individual institutional requirements, 3:0 academic semester credit units or equivalent will be awarded.

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EAT WITH STYLE Get Grilling Like a Pitmaster

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ummertime meals are all about the grill. This year, give your grill and your family a break from hamburgers and hot dogs, and heat things up with the flavor and versatility of fresh pork.

From tender Sweet Sriracha Pork Skewers to Memphis-Style Dry Baby Back Ribs, the possibilities are endless. Make your cookout the best on the block with these tips and recipes from world champion pitmasters Tuffy Stone and Darren Warth: Start with a fresh and high-quality meat like Smithfield Fresh Pork, which is available in a variety of cuts and seasonings perfect for any cookout occasion.

Don’t lift the lid of your grill unless you are checking for doneness or turning the food to avoid letting the heat escape or interrupt the cooking process.

Check for proper doneness with a meat thermometer and use tongs to turn the meat instead of a fork.

Cutting into the meat can cause flavorful juices to escape. If you’re short on time, try a pre-seasoned option like Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, so that the prep work is already done for you.

Find more great grilling tips, videos and recipes at SmithfieldGetGrilling.com.

Memphis-Style Dry Baby Back Ribs Recipe courtesy of Pitmaster Tuffy Stone Prep time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes stand time.

Cook time: 4-6 hours Servings: 2-4

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Dry Rub: 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon celery salt 2 slabs Smithfield Fresh Pork Back

Ribs, membrane removed 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard

apple juice or water, in spray bot

tle barbecue sauce (optional) To make dry rub: In small bowl about 30 minutes before grilling, combine brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, dry mustard, black pepper and celery salt; mix well. Spread both sides of ribs with yellow mustard and sprinkle dry rub on top.

Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Heat charcoal or gas grill to 250 F for indirect cooking.

Place ribs, meaty side up, over drip pan and cook 4-6 hours until tender. Spritz ribs occasionally with water or apple juice using spray bottle. If using charcoal grill, add about 12 coals approximately every 45 minutes to maintain heat. Let ribs stand 1015 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with barbecue sauce.

1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 pint fresh pineapple chunks wood skewers, soaked in water

Sweet Sriracha Pork Skewers Recipe courtesy of Pitmaster Darren Warth Prep time: 15 minutes, plus marinade time Cook time: 15-20 minutes Servings: 4 1 Smithfield Fresh Pork Tenderloin 1/2 cup agave nectar 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce

Trim skin off pork tenderloin and cut into 1-inch cubes.

cubed pork tenderloin. Marinate for up to 24 hours in refrigerator.

Place tenderloin and pineapple chunks on skewers, alternating so pineapple is tight against tenderloin.

Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium

heat. Grill skewers, turning every 5 minTo make marinade: In bowl, combine agave, Sriracha sauce, garlic, soy sauce utes, until all sides are grilled. Cook until and rice vinegar, and whisk thoroughly. tenderloin chunks have reached internal Pour marinade into re-sealable bag and add temperature of 145 F.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Snoopy’s Cools Audiences Off with Its Slapstick Style Humor

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By Raegan Boutte, Feature Writer

f you’re a fan of the Charlie Brown cartoons and you’re looking for a good chuckle this summer then this is the perfect lighthearted musical for you.

The World According to Snoopy features music and lyrics by Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady and is based on the book by Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Warren Lockhart, Arthur Whitelaw and Michael L. Grace.

When the audience is not cracking up from laughing they are tapping their feet and swaying to tunes like “Just One Person,” “Edgar Allan Poe,” and “Poor Sweet Baby.”

Audience favorites were “Edgar Allen Poe,” “Dime a Dozen,” and “Daisy Hill,” where Ryan Nardecchia, who plays Snoopy steals the show with this hilarious, tap-dancing, cowboy themed solo. Other actors’ performances that stood out were Nick Eibler, who actually convinced me that he was the If you haven’t guessed by now The World zany, funny whirly bird Woodstock, and According to Snoopy is based on the Charles Sally Brown, played by a talented, bubbly, M. Schulz’s comic strip “Peanuts,” the and precocious Raegan Roberts. carton that is synonymous with so many people’s childhood since many sat glued to The Texas State University Department of the TV on Saturday mornings waiting to see Theatre and Dance and TUTS Humphreys what Charlie Brown and his crew would be School of Musical Theatre produced the up to that day. And no matter what happened musical as a special collaboration for this in the episode rest assure an appearance by summer performance. Many of the actors Snoopy was always made. We never really featured are current students and graduates knew what Snoopy’s thoughts were until of Texas State University. now with The World According to Snoopy musical.

So if your looking for a cartoonish humor with toe tapping cheerful songs and you The musical version, like the cartoon, want to support college theatre, then drop in which features the expected casts of char- and catch The World According to Snoopy acters including: Charlie Brown, Lucy, while it runs from now until June 18th. I Peppermint Patty, Sally Brown, Linus, highly recommend this production for the Woodstock, and, of course, Snoopy, as they kiddos in your life. stumble through silly life situations that really only a kid can comprehend. Catchy This is sure to be a satisfactory good time tunes fill the silly scenes as we peek into what Snoopy is really thinking and feeling for the entire family. Purchase tickets today toward his owner Charlie Brown and the by visiting the Hobby Center Website at www.thehobbycenter.org. other casts of funny characters.

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EVENTS Monday, June 19,2017 MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE, HOUSTON MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE, THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE AND HOUSTON ARTS ALLIANCE FORKLIFE & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PRESENT

Family Funday in the Park 4pm Hunters Glen Park 1340 Independence Blvd.

7:00PM | A GULF COAST JUNETEENTH at Miller Outdoor Theatre • Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation; Remembrances of a Holocaust Survivor; Nina Simone civil rights anthem from The Ensemble Theatre’s Simply Simone

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Annual Juneteenth Parade 10am The parade will begin at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center located at 6719 W. Montgomery, Baptist Church (1620 Dolly Wright).

• OPENING

Milton Hopkins & the Hit City Blues Band

• JUNETEENTH VIDEO REMEMBRANCES • ZYDECO SALUTE J. Paul Jr. & The Zydeco Nubreedz

• JUNETEENTH VIDEO REMEMBRANCES • HEADLINER THIS PERFROMANCE FUNDED IN PART BY A GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

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5:00PM | Walk to Freedom 6th Annual walk from HMAAC to Holocaust Museum Houston to Miller Outdoor Theatre

The incomparable MAVIS STAPLES who for six decades has been the solid rock of American music and the voice of America’s conscience

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Juneteenth Freedom & Music Festival 2017 5th Ward Community Garden 3707 Brill Street

June 17

Broken Chains Awareness Development Group’s Third Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Gala 6pm The Shrine Cultural Center, 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd. Houston, TX 77021

June 17

Emancipation Park Re-dedication Celebration 10am Houston’s Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave @ Elgin Houston, 77004

June 17

“One Mile of Smiles” Parade 7pm Texas Parkway (FM 2234) at Court Road Follows parade Battle of the Bands – High School Hunters Glen Park 1340 Independence Blvd.

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Community Art Exhibit “It Takes a Village” 10am Missouri City Community Center in the City Hall Complex 1522 Texas Pkwy.

June 17

Festival Under the Stars 4pm Hunters Glen Park 1340 Independence Blvd.

June 18 Father’s Day Cookout 1pm Hunter’s Glen Park 1340 Independence Blvd.

June 19 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Emancipation Avenue 8:30 AM Houston’s Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Avenue

June 19 Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration 10am Houston’s Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Avenue

June 19 A Gulf Coast Juneteenth 7pm Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr.

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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX

Turner Construction Company Opportunity Day

Photography by Vicky Pink urner Construction Company is winning on the street and is passing on the goods to Houstonians. As a result, Turner has nearly $200 Million worth of construction project opportunities for construction subcontractors in the Houston market. Over the next 60 days, Turner put construction bid packages out for HUB, MWBE, PDBE, and First Tier subcontractors who can help Turner build the future and meet its 25 to 35 percent participation goals. Subcontractors received detailed project information and got the opportunity to ask questions, meet with Turner Project Managers as well as Architects and potential teaming partners.

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Chauncy Glover Project Houston’s Gala

Photography by Vicky Pink hauncy Glover is empowering a generation of young leaders as the founder of the Chauncy Glover Project, a mentoring program that grooms inner-city teenage boys into accomplished gentleman. During the inaugural black tie gala hosted by actor Christian Keyes, a packed house saw how the teens literally broke the chains and cycle of incarceration to escape the juvenile justice system. Kia Renee of The Session TV Show hosted the preshow red carpet experience. In addition, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Constable Alan Rosen, Pastor Marcus D. Cosby, Darryl Gaines, Marcus Davis, and Andre Johnson were all honored.

Proceeds from the gala will support the Chauncy Glover Project Houston’s scholastic and community programs.

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ÒGÙN ART + WINE HOUSTON, TX

Ntsiki Biyela’s Meet and Greet Photography by Vicky Pink gùn Art + Wine along with Branwar Wine was pleased to introduce Houstonians to South Africa’s First Female Black Winemaker Ntsiki Biyela. She showcased her newest wines from her Alsina collection. The line included a Red Blend (Western Cape), Sauvignon Blanc (Stellenbosch), and Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch). Some in attendance were Laolu Davies, Wayne Luckett, Reagan Flowers, Art Lou McElroy, and Jacqueline Bostic McElroy.

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HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON HOUSTON,TEXAS

ECFOH Black & White Gala Photography by Vicky Pink he brothers of the Houston Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. shed their classic crimson and cream for black and white for their annual Education and Charities Foundation of Houston Black & White Gala. With the goal of helping youth attain higher education, the proceeds from the ECFOH gala go toward educational and cultural activities for the benefit of their mission. Nephew Tommy emceed the night that also featured Angela Winbush, Howard Hewett, Belonge, and Will “Def Jam” Ross. Those decked in their black and white attire were Khambrel Marshall, Antoinette Marks, Dr. Bobby Wilson, Dr. Kathy Flannigan, Rick Smith, Dr. Roland and Valrie Smith.

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assorted varieties

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$

3.73

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Nestlé Drumstick Cones, 8 ct., or Lil’ Drums, 12 ct. assorted varieties

• Whataburger Mustard, 16 oz.

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H-E-B The Big Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches 4 ct.

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$

3.50

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Lean Cuisine Meals 5.25 - 11.5 oz. assorted varieties

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• Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese Slices 8 oz., assorted varieties

• French’s Ketchup 20 or 38 oz. assorted varieties

• Mt. Olive Mini Stuffers Hamburger Dill Chips 16 oz.

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$

5.00

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H-E-B Fully Cooked Crispy Chicken Strips 28 oz.

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Simply Mashed Potatoes, 24 oz. assorted varieties

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$

3.29

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H-E-B Premium Smoked Sausage Links, value pack assorted varieties

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• H-E-B Shredded Cheese, 8 oz. assorted varieties

• H-E-B Corn Tortillas

Prices Good Wednesday, June 14 Thru Tuesday, June 20, 2017 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

Some items may not be available in all stores. Items not valid at Central Market. Due to the popularity of our Extra Low Prices Every Day, we reserve the right to limit quantities. Limit Rights Reserved. We Accept Lone Star Card, WIC And Manufacturers’ Coupons. ©2017 HEB, 17-3199 visit www.heb.com

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