Houston Style Magazine vol 28 No 31

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Jesse Jackson

The Fraudulent ‘Voter Fraud’ Commission

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COMMENTARY

The Fraudulent ‘Voter Fraud’ Commission

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By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

here’s a branch in philosophy called epistemology that deals with the theory of knowledge. How do we know what we know? How do we know what is true? What is believable? And what are the criteria we use to tell whether something is true or not? Considering his constant refrain of “fake news,” maybe President Donald Trump should enroll in such a course.

election process, have disputed his claim by affirming their voter registration rolls are sound, elections are fairly run and vote counts are accurate. As a result of his view, many believe the commission was established to “prove” that Trump is right, that he lost the popular vote to Hillary Clinton by nearly 3 million votes because there were up to 5 million illegal votes cast for Clinton.

Why? Because he’s focusing on issues and creating entities that don’t correspond to real problems. Trump is guilty of not knowing the different between real problems and fake problems.

Second, look at actions. The commission’s first act was to send a letter to all 50 secretaries of state, plus the District of Columbia, requesting voter data on every American, including such sensitive personal information as home address, party affiliation, age, voting history, military status, criminal record (if any) and partial Social Security numbers. Most states refused to comply, objecting to sending it over nonsecure connections without the ability to protect it. Others had concerns about centralizing such information, and there was no clearly stated purpose of how the information would be used. Some feared the commission would use “crosscheck,” a system with a history of carelessly matching voters’ names between states and deleting one as a duplicate.

For example, consumer fraud is real, yet Trump is attempting to gut or eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. By contrast, voter fraud is virtually nonexistent, according to all credible studies, but he has put together a so-called Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity to find it. How should we judge whether his voter fraud commission is legitimate or not? Using reason is a good way to start.

First, consider motive. What’s the purpose of establishing the commission?

Trump has argued that our state-based election systems are full of voter fraud. He believes it’s why he lost the popular vote.

However, Republican and Democratic secretaries of state, those who oversee the

racially discriminatory ways. Third, look at the commission’s composition, its members’ histories and their orientation with respect to voting rights. Currently there are 10 members, six Republicans and four Democrats.

Vice President Mike Pence is the chair and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is the co-chair.

The commission’s members make up a rogues gallery and a dream team of voter suppression. Prior to becoming vice president, Mike Pence was Governor of Indiana and used “voter fraud” to support a statewide crackdown on registering African-Americans. Pence supported the 2005 Supreme Court decision that found an Indiana voter ID law constitutional. He supports Trump’s false claim that millions voted illegally. Kris Kobach is known as the “King of Voter Suppression,” a reputation he has earned by disenfranchising one in seven Kansans and by spreading his crosscheck system to states nationwide.

Another Republican commission member, Ohio’s former Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, shortchanged African-American voting sites of an adequate number of voting machines, resulting in long lines. He also tried to disenfranchise voters by insisting that all voter registration forms be rejected if they were submitted on paper thinner than a postcard. He was the subject of 14 lawsuits

The Justice Department also sent a letter demanding to know how states were going to “clean up” their voting lists -- code for deleting voters, a practice used in the past in

regarding election irregularities.

Republican commission member Hans von Spakovsky was a Justice Department official in the Civil Rights Division under President George W. Bush and strongly argued against reauthorizing the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Connie Lawson, Indiana’s secretary of state, is proud of having co-written her state’s voter ID law that spread nationwide, even though the law has since suffered federal judicial defeats in Texas and Wisconsin (2011), and in North Carolina and North Dakota (2013).

Finally, while the commission’s goals have not been clearly stated, it seems obvious the real purpose of the commission is twofold: to validate Trump’s claim he would have won the popular vote in 2016 if not for illegal voters, and to lay the groundwork for nationalizing voter suppression legislation, making it more difficult for people of color, women, workers, young people, seniors and the disabled -- traditional Democratic constituencies -- to vote.

Conclusion? The fraud commission is fraudulent!

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.

POLITICAL Republicans Just Dodged Political Disaster On Health Care

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Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large

enate Republicans won a relatively minor but important legislative victory on health care on Tuesday afternoon. But the lengths they had to go to secure it -- John McCain flying back from Arizona fewer than two weeks removed from surgery that led to a brain cancer diagnosis -- suggest the problems, political and policy-wise, that await congressional GOPers and the Trump White House.

avoided a stunning rebuke from his own party. Both men had leaned hard on wavering senators over the past few days.McConnell, as usual, took the more behind-the-scenes route to do his persuading. Trump, again, as usual, went the public route. “Any senator who votes against starting debate is telling America that you are fine with the Obamacare nightmare, which is what it is,” he said on Monday.

Republicans woke up Tuesday morning faced with the possibility that, even with McCain’s return to Washington, they would not be able to secure the votes they needed to merely bring the health care bill to the floor and allow it to be debated.

Trump was quick to praise the vote during * Democrats are already promising to run a a joint news conference with the Prime on this vote in 2018.

Minister of Lebanon that was postponed until the conclusion of the vote -- and McSimply put: The way forward is far more Cain’s speech that followed. treacherous than the road to Tuesday’s vote.

This was the easy part for Senate Republi“We’re going to try to come up with cans -- and it was like pulling teeth. something that’s really spectacular,” Trump promised. “We have a lot of options, and a Remember the words of former House lot of great options.”

Speaker John Boehner: “Here we are, seven months into this year, and yet they’ve Before Republicans do too much cele- not passed this bill. Now, they’re never brating, however, consider the following: -- they’re not going to repeal and replace Obamacare. It’s been around too long.” * McCain provided momentum where there was none when he announced Monday Today’s vote does nothing to solve the he would return to the Senate to vote. fundamental problem voiced by Boehner

In the usual legislative cycle, the “motion to proceed” -- which is what Republicans passed Tuesday -- is merely a formality. But, as with all things related to health care, it became a nail-biter as Vice President Mike Pence broke a 50-50 Senate tie to pass it.

In clearing that hurdle, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell avoided a massive embarrassment and President Donald Trump

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* Republicans had to use Pence to break a tie on a motion to proceed to the health care bill. * There does not appear to be 50 Republican votes for any of the GOP alternatives at the moment. * Polling suggests a majority of Americans do not like any of the Republican alternatives to the Affordable Care Act.

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Donald Trump -- that convincing people to jump from the devil they know to the devil they don’t is the hardest thing to do in politics (and life).

And, even if Republicans find a way through the political thicket surrounding this legislation -- or, more likely, push forward in spite of it -- they still have to figure out the legislative end of things.

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n Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, neighbors worry that politics and profits are taking priority over cleaning up their community. Neighbors are saying their community is surrounded by toxic hazards and instead of cleaning up their neighborhood they are being further boxed in by the chemicals to make room for new development. It something they told News Fix is environmental racism. The M.D.I. Superfund site is a 35-acre tract of land contaminated from a foundry that went bankrupt in 1992. It has already been documented how lead has poisoned the community’s children. The community rejects the Trump administration’s proposed budget that cuts superfund money by 30%.

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Voter ID

First National Latino Group Pulls Convention From Texas [PRNewswire.com]

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he National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) announced that it is pulling their 15thAnnual National Summit of State Legislators from Texas due to the anti-Latino, anti-rule of law bill enacted by the State known as SB4. The group was scheduled to hold their annual conclave in Austin in November but in the aftermath of SB4 it has decided to move their convention to Chicago instead. NHCSL thus becomes the first major national Latino organization to boycott the Lone Star State because of its strong opposition to the controversial law. “Texas’ SB4 is a ‘show me your papers law’ on steroids. s Latino state legislators, we cannot in good conscience invest in a great state that nonetheless has chosen to scapegoat immigrants and minorities while making communities there less safe and turning innocent Latinos into targets.

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former dentist charged felony injury to a child, turned herself in to deputies at he Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon.

Dr. Bethaniel Jefferson, 40, who owned and operated Diamond Dental in Spring, was indicted Monday by a Harris County grand jury for intentionally and knowingly by omission causing serious bodily injury to a child by failing to seek and provide adequate medical attention. According to court records, Jefferson over-sedated a 4-year old patient while she was having a tooth removed, causing the child to go into convulsions and suffer irreversible brain damage. The Texas Board of Dental Examiners suspended Jefferson’s license after the incident and her license was permanently revoked in November 2016.

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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo

Houston Police Chief Debates SB4 At Latino Town Hall [HoustonPublicMedia.org]

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ouston Police Chief Art Acevedo and political party leaders clashed over Texas’s anti-sanctuary city law at a town hall assembled by Houston Public Media partnering with Univision.

Panelists debated current state and federal policies that affect the Houston Latino community, including SB4, also known as the “sanctuary cities” bill, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

In the conversation on local policy, Julio Torres, from the Harris County GOP, said the Republican Party supports the controversial SB4. He said, “Law enforcement are going to be helped by pushing the law to the extent where the citizens of Texas are going to be protected.” Houston’s Police Chief Art Acevedo disagreed.

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Dallas Hires First Female Police Chief [CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire]

etroit Deputy Police Chief Ulysha Renee Hall, a 19-year-veteran of that force and the daughter of a cop, will become the first female police chief in Dallas. The Dallas police chief position was left vacant after Chief David Brown retired in October, a few months after the darkest chapter in the city’s law enforcement history, when five officers were killed in a downtown ambush. Hall, who led the Detroit Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Bureau, said Wednesday she looks forward to swapping one “DPD” for another “DPD.” Dallas now stands in unprecedented territory with women in the city’s top law enforcement jobs. Hall said she will bring a woman’s touch to leading the Dallas Police Department

H-E-B Primo Picks Quest Announced Houston-Area Finalists [StyleMagazineNewswire.com]

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ut of nearly 600 entries, eight local food artisans have been named finalists in the fourth annual H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best search for new and innovative products. The Quest for Texas Best is a signature program for H-E-B’s Primo Picks brand, which labels best-in-store products, all unique, delicious, and new. This year’s contest attracted applicants from more than 200 cities and towns across the Lone Star State.

Applicants competed in two qualifying rounds until 25 finalists were named by H-E-B Business Development Managers in competition based on taste and flavor, customer appeal, value, uniqueness, market potential, and differentiation from products already available at most H-E-B stores.

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Texas Human Trafficking: 9 Dead, After Being Found In Truck [Patch.com]

suspected human trafficking operation ended in tragedy when eight people were found dead in the back of a semi-trailer in San Antonio containing 39 people, all undocumented immigrants, local and federal officials said. The Department of Justice said an additional victim has died, raising the death toll to nine. Police were alerted to the rig parked at a Walmart parking lot in southwest San Antonio on Sunday at around 12:30 a.m. after one of the victims was able to exit the truck and ask a bystander for water, San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus said during a press conference. After being alerted by a Walmart employee, police found eight people already dead and another 20 in severe states of heat exhaustion, the chief said.

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Texas Officials Warn of Increase in Food-borne Illness [News4SanAntonio.com]

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tate health officials are warning of an increase in Texas in the number of people who’ve contracted a food-borne illness often linked to imported produce. The Department of State Health Services says 68 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the last month and officials are asking health care providers to pursue testing and report any additional cases. There are more than 250 different food-borne diseases, but cyclosporiasis is among the most common that are closely tracked by health agencies.

It often spreads when human feces contaminated with the cyclospora parasite come into contact with water or produce. Those sickened can suffer from diarrhea, cramps, fatigue and vomiting. Health officials recommend thoroughly washing all produce, but cyclospora can be difficult to wash off.

Cooking will kill the parasite.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Wells Fargo Teacher Training Institute

Wells Fargo Invests into Thurgood Marshall College Funds [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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ells Fargo makes $115,000 investment for The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Teacher Quality And Retention Program Summer Institute (TQRP) in Houston, TX to better equip Fellows with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for, enter and succeed in competitive and challenging teaching environments. In addition, the TQRP helped aspiring and new teachers further develop and refine their basic pedagogical skills, as well as work to acquire the tools needed to become teacher leaders on their campuses and beyond. During the two-week summer institute in Houston, TX, Wells Fargo team members lead a financial literacy workshop that taught their Hands on Banking curriculum, educating Fellows on issues such as managing debt, savings, and how to understand credit.

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Hilton Hotel

Oversupply Leads to Financial Trouble For Houston Hotels [HoustonPublicMedia.Org]

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he Kroll Bond Rating Agency finds that one-third of Houston area hotels are unable to pay back their commercial mortgage loans. The report says occupancy is down due to the effects from the oil downturn and oversupply. Agnes DeFranco, professor at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, said all those hotels opening now started construction when times were good.

Eight new hotels have opened this year in Greater Houston – another 21 are slated to open in the next five months, according to hotel research firm STR.That makes Houston the U.S. city with the third-most hotel openings this year.DeFranco pointed out whether hotels are doing well in part depends on where they are located.

GM Customer Care and Aftersales

GM to Launch Collision Certification Program in Early 2018 [Media.Gm.com]

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eneral Motors’ Customer Care and Aftersales division announced at NACE automechanika Chicago, the largest U.S. trade show dedicated to highend technical and management-related training for automotive collision and service repair shops, it will launch a comprehensive collision certification program in 2018. The new GM collision certification program will build on current training- and tools-focused programs, but it is much more comprehensive, adding standards for pre- and post-repair scanning, calibration, and overall repair.

In the development of the certification program, GM Customer Care and Aftersales is working closely with companies like Mitchell International and Enterprise Holdings, who share common goals of ensuring proper and quality repairs are taking place.

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Discrimination

EEOC Targets Houston Manufacturing Co. for Allegations of Discrimination [LegalNewsLine.com]

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he U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a lawsuit July 20 against Champion Fiberglass Inc., a manufacturing company based in Houston, over allegations of systematic discrimination against non-Hispanic applicants. According to allegations, Champion intentionally failed to hire non-Hispanic applicants for its laborer positions. Additionally, the company purportedly favored Spanish-speaking employees, which the EEOC says is a violation because it has a disparate effect on non-Hispanic applicants. The EEOC seeks back pay with pre-judgment interest, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. The agency also seeks injunction to prevent such alleged discrimination in the future.

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Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Settles Minority Hiring Lawsuit for $10.5 Million [SGBOnline.com]

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ass Pro agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle a nationwide class action case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to the Houston Chronicle. The lawsuit, first filed in Houston in 2011, charged Bass Pro rejected qualified black and Hispanic job applicants and retaliated against employees who objected to the alleged practice. The proposed settlement still has to be approved by the court. According to the agreement filed Monday in federal court in Houston, the settlement funds will compensate affected black and Hispanic job seekers. Bass Pro will also establish a diversity office and find job candidates by participating in job fairs in minority communities and recruiting at colleges with significant minority populations.

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nited Airlines (UAL), the exclusive airline sponsor of Hispanicize – the leading event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers – today announced its participation at Hispanicize Texas in Houston on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Speakers and social media influencers will fly aboard United Airlines to Houston to engage with digital content creators, cultural influencers and entrepreneurs. Throughout the Hispanicize event, United will engage attendees and their social media networks with music and dance performances that celebrate the airline’s 25 years of service to Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru, and 50 years of service to Mexico.

sick Chipotle employee caused a norovirus outbreak at a Virginia restaurant earlier this month. The incident helped drag down the company’s stock price. Multiple customers who ate at a Sterling, Virginia Chipotle complained of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Those symptoms are consistent with the highly contagious norovirus, which has impacted Chipotle restaurants before. After completely sterilizing the location, Chipotle conducted an investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak. On a call with Wall Street analysts Tuesday evening, CEO Steve Ells said a breakdown in the company’s sick policy was the culprit. In response, Ells and other Chipotle executives said they are drilling with employees that they cannot work while contagious.

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atricia Williams and her daughters, Nicole Enearu and Kerri Harper-Howie, have built an empire of McDonald’s franchises in the Los Angeles, California area. Combined, they employ more than 700 people in the community and generate annual revenues of almost $50 million. More than 30 years ago, Patricia, inspired by other family members who also owned McDonald’s franchises, took the leap herself. She was working at the time as a rehabilitation therapist, and her husband was a police officer for the LAPD. But they decided to cash out their retirement plans, and take out a small business loan to enter the world of fast food. Their first McDonald’s location was in Compton.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Trae Tha Truth Brings Out Hot Celebs for Trae Day 10 Year Anniversary

By Destany Rainey, Feature Writer

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he hottest celebrities were at Houston’s Discovery Green Park on this past Saturday for a great cause hosted

by Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth as he celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Trae Day. Families lined up early for a chance to see their favorite celebs and enjoy free entertainment sponsored by the entertainer.

No child was deprived of a good time at Trae Day as there were several activities for them to enjoy such as playing with inflatable camels, horseback riding, rock climbing, sledding, bungee jumping, and getting close to animals at the petting zoo. ABC Dental added to the young crowd’s entertainment with face painting, and arts and crafts. Trae’s non-profit organization, Angel by Nature, along with the Houston Public Library joined together to give out 75 scholarships to students to pursue their higher education.

Funds came via the library’s Hip-Hop for Literacy program. Students also received free school supplies to start them off in a good way this fall.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation provided free on-site HIV testing, which several adults used at their convenience since results were available in only 1 minute. The Kyssi

Andrews Foundation for Pediatric Cancer was also out raising awareness about their organization.

Joked. Trae gave away watches, shoes, and Trae the Truth Bumpboxx Radios to some of the younger audience members.

Fans crowded the park’s stage to watch several performances by local artists throughout the day. DJ Mankind entertained the audience with live mixes in between performances.

Of course, Trae Day couldn’t come to a close without Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee making an appearance and to say thank you to Trae for hosting such a wonderful event.

The highlight of the evening was when Trae Tha Truth and his celebrity guests arrived on stage. Fans were surprised to see Nick Cannon, singer Mya, rapper Chamillionaire, rapper Dave East, Ceasar from Black Ink, comedian Tony Rock, comedian Affion Crockett, All Eyez On Me star Demetrius Shipp Jr., Simone Biles and many others talk about their support for Trae Day.

“Trae has a huge heart, so we just came out to show our support and to say thank you Trae for just being who you are,” Mayor Turner said.

History of Trae Day Trae Day started in 2008 when former Mayor of Houston Bill White and Council Member Peter Brown deemed July 22 “Trae Day” to recognize the rapper’s contributions to the City. This was the first time in Houston history that a day had been signified to honor a rap artist.

Energy increased at the event when O.T. Genasis, DJ Luke Nasty and DJ XO performed their popular songs “Push It,” “Might Be,” “I’m On the Way,” and “Off the Lot.” Even social media favorites Officer Norman, Hahadavis, and Teresa Topnotch showed up to support Trae.

Former Houston Community Outreach Director Kathryn Griffin Grinan said the idea of Trae Day came about that year after the rapper treated youth of the “No More Victims” program to a special dinner. It was

“It was great, it was great, if you weren’t here, what was wrong with you?” Teresa

Trae Day then suggested to Council Member Peter Brown at the time that Trae be recognized with his own day.

Angel by Nature Angel by Nature is Trae’s non-profit organization that is geared toward supporting underprivileged youth. The organization offers activities and programs that encourage peaceful ways for youth to combat peer pressure and bullying. It also encourages youth to pursue higher education.

Angel by Nature supports Houston’s “Stop the Violence” Campaign.

Drake Hosts Charity Barbecue at Emancipation Park for Houston Appreciation Weekend

By Natasha Ero, Feature Writer

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o matter how famous he gets, Drake will always give credit to Houstonians for helping his star rise. He shows his deep appreciation for that special love Houstonians have showered him with by pouring it right back on us with his annual Houston Appreciation Weekend (HAW).

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On July 20th, Drake kicked off the third installment of HAW by throwing a charity barbecue at Emancipation Park in Third Ward. All it took was one tweet from Drake saying he was headed to the newly renovated park and just like that, it was packed full of people and Drake happily accommodated all.

Attendees feasted off Burn’s Barbecue and then washed it down with a snowball from Bahama Buck’s.

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Drake began Houston Appreciation Weekend in 2014. The rapper credits Houston as the birthplace of his career. “Someone asked me last night why I do this weekend.” Drake continued, “The first time I ever came out to Houston in my life, it was because…his name is Jas Prince, he’s one of the most important There were plenty of activities for kids to people in the world to me.” The rapper is not enjoy like balloon animals and moonwalks. shy about the love he has for the Bayou City, It was a typical summer afternoon in Houston frequently shouting out H-Town in his music. as children swam in the pool, rode bikes, and danced to music. And in usual fashion Lil Wayne, Jas Prince, and several artists Drake came with gifts for the crowd. Students from Drake’s label, OVO, hosted events heading back to school next month received throughout the weekend. Drake officially school supplies and well wishes for an aweclosed out the HAW 2017 with a show some school year from the rapper. stopping performance at Spire Nightclub in Midtown.

From Emancipation Park, Drake headed to another park, NRG Park to the NRG Stadium Houston definitely showed Drake a good to watch the Manchester Derby, where he time as you can see by his posts via Instadelivered the match ball. While at the Mangram. For more information on Houston chester Derby, Drake posed for a photo-op Appreciation Weekend, visit HAW2017.com with J.J. Watt and girlfriend, Kealia Ohae.

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BUSINESS

New Athletic Club and Spa Gives Cypress Residents Luxury Fitness Experience

By Natasha Ero, Feature Writer

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ypress area residents will have a new reason to get fit with the opening of VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa. Having its grand opening this past Tuesday, July 25, the luxury family friend gym is the fifth location for the franchise and only the second in Texas.

A sixth location is planned for Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Don’t think of VillaSport as just a gym but as an experience the entire family can enjoy. The 190,000 square foot facility offers an array of amenities for fitness, relaxation and fun. Fitness buffs will love the two pool areas - one indoor and one outdoor, NBA-regulation basketball court, the more than 120 state-of-the-art cardio machines, free weights, functional and circuit equipment. The sprawling 14,600 square foot cardio and weight floor upstairs has machines with built in entertainment system where users can watch television and surf the internet. Monitors are placed throughout the gym so parents can keep an eye on their children while they work out. The club offers Cardio/ Strength, Mind/Body, Group Cycle,

Dance, Suspension Training, and Pilates Reformer classes. Villa Sport’s exercise studios opened with 150 complimentary classes per week. Adults can hideaway for some grown up fun in the adult only area that has a poolside cabana and grill, whirlpool, fire pit and more. And those who need to relax the tension away can take advantage of the many spa services such as massages, body treatments, facials, waxing, spray tanning, manicures, and pedicures. These amenities are open for singles, couples, and events.

Kids will have a blast at VillaKids, a 12,000 square feet area just for them. Villa Kids has an art studio, activity studio, multipurpose sports court, outdoor playground, and turf field. Villa Kids also has designed an enrichment based curriculum on child development for the benefit of their youngest members. There will be plenty of eyes to watch little ones as the kids’ club encompasses the largest staff out of the entire facility. Two hours of complimentary childcare is also offered.

Can’t wait to check out VillaSport Cypress? Join now to save 40% on enroll-

ment with special grand opening pricing for memberships. Guests’ passes can also be purchased for the day. Plus if nonmembers spend $50 or more on spa services they cab receive gym access for the day.

The club’s spa, café and shop are open to the public.

VillaSport Cypress’s General Manager is Herb Lipsman. Club hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

For more information on VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa, visit www.villasport. com.

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Bryson Tiller To Set It Off In Houston Words By Cecilia Smith and Photography by Rolexx

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ame rarely comes overnight - a reality most artists are forced to accept early on - but for Kentucky native Bryson Tiller, failure has never been an option. Since debuting his infectious T R A P S O U L album in 2015, he’s been a busy man, ruling the airwaves with hits like “Don’t” and “Exchange.”

Tiller’s comes a long way from his hometown of Louisville - no he’s not from Houston, he just recognizes great music and production when he hears it - but even an entry on Forbes Magazine’s famed “30 Under 30” list, a feature alongside Rihanna and a heavy cosign courtesy of “Insecure” hasn’t diminished his southern charm.

In short, he’s in it for the long haul. A sentiment producer and collaborator Boi-1da recently shared during a Rolling Stone interview, revealing “Bryson’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever worked with, period. Of his generation, he’s the guy, especially in R&B.” Not even the possibility of the dreaded “sophomore slump” was enough to deter Tiller, who admitted that spending the better part of 2016 on tour and the festival circuit - which can be brutal for new and established artists alike - served as an early lesson on remaining steadfast and humble.

It also taught him how to connect with live audiences in a more intimate and meaningful way, The 24-year-old “Wild Thoughts” artist isn’t showing any signs of slowing down either, thanks allowing him to get to know his growing fan base in part to the H.E.R. and Metro Boomin’ assisted during a period of growth he describes as “One “Set It Off” tour slated to run through 27 cities, thing is, I want to be more involved. I was new to including an August 8th stop at Houston’s NRG it at first, but I love when it’s just me and my fans.”

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While his success has launched him into the Speaking with Houston Style Magazine, Tiller national spotlight, off-stage Tiller has remained was both humble and relaxed during a recent largely private, a welcome change of pace in a discussion about his sophomore offering, True To digital age of overexposure and over sharing. With Self. Debuting at number one on Billboard’s 200 a laugh, he reveals a “love for sci-fi movies and albums chart, the Trapsoul follow-up has since video-games” including RPGs like the long-runcemented Tiller as an artist on the move. ning Final Fantasy series.

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When asked what life might look for him in the future, Tiller reveals “I would love to reach more people, either through my music, as a songwriter” or even through other avenues. But for now, he’s focused on an evolving sound, most recently seen on the 19-track True To Soul album, marking a slight departure from previous work.

“I definitely thought about the sophomore slump. I didn’t want to feel like I was letting anyone down, letting my friends down. I didn’t know what people were expecting from me,” explained Tiller.

In the end he’s learned to keep pushing. A perfectionist in his own right, though he hesitates to name any songs he would deem a “classic,” he reveals that cuts like “Self Made” and “No Longer Friends” are some of his favorite from the new album.

But for now, he’s just enjoying his moment in the sun. According to Tiller, “I’ve learned not to take all of this for granted.”

Put a face to the music by checking out the “Set It Off” tour trapsoul.com

HEALTH

Understanding the Serious Nature of Mini-Strokes

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nowing the warning signs of a mini-stroke could help save a life. A survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association shows one-third of United States adults have had symptoms consistent with a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke, but only 3 percent called 911 for help.

“Ignoring any stroke signs could be a deadly mistake,” said Mitch Elkind, M.D., chair of the American Stroke Association Advisory Committee. “Only a formal medical diagnosis with brain imaging can determine whether you’re having a TIA or a stroke.”

The survey showed 35 percent of respondents experienced at least one sign of a TIA or mini-stroke, such as sudden trouble speaking or a severe headache with no known cause. According to the online survey, those who suffered symptoms were more likely to wait it out, rest or take medicine rather than call 911. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability in

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the United States and among the top five causes of death. However, with proper, timely medical attention, stroke is largely treatable. The faster you are treated, the more likely you are to have a positive outcome.

The American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke initiative, nationally sponsored by Medtronic, teaches the acronym F.A.S.T. to help people remember the most common stroke warning signs and what to do in a stroke emergency: F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech difficulty T – Time to call 911

American Stroke Association. Elkind said anyone who experiences a stroke warning sign that appears suddenly, whether it goes away or not, should call 911 immediately. This could improve the chances of an accurate diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

While the symptoms are the same, the difference between a TIA and a stroke is that the blockage is temporary, lasting between a few minutes and 24 hours. People who suffer a TIA, sometimes called a warning stroke, are more likely to have Stroke symptoms come on suddenly a stroke within 90 days, according to the American Heart Association/ with no known cause and may include

confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; or a severe headache.

To learn more about stroke warning signs and treatment, visit StrokeAssociation.org.

Going Camping: Houston Texans Open 2017 Training Camp in West Virginia

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

he Houston Texans started training camp in unfamiliar territory. The franchise decided to hold the majority of their 2017 camp at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and it will be the first time in franchise history (15 years) that training camp will be held outside the city of Houston. There will be a total of fifteen training camp practice sessions that the residents of White Sulphur Springs can attend to see the reigning 2016 AFC South Champions.

The Aug. 15 – 16 sessions will be joint practices with the Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots.

“This is a wonderful facility to be in. We’re thrilled to be here, excited to be here in West Virginia. There’s a little bit of a buzz around the building, I think, in anticipation of getting here. We’ve got to get settled. We’ve got meetings tonight, but we’re here for a reason. This is a business trip and we’ve got to get our football team – the goal of training camp doesn’t change because we changed environments,” said General Manager and Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Rick Smith.

history. The Texans are also one of two teams (New England Patriots) to win its division over the last two seasons. Four of the last six AFC South Championships have been won

by Houston. One more AFC South Division title and the Texans will be the first team since the Indianapolis Colts to win three in a row.

One of the biggest issues they face is off the field with key veteran OL Duane Brown in a holdout dispute with the franchise. Brown is the longest tenured player on the team and an All-Pro (2011, 2012) offensive lineman who has only been called for holding just seven times in 132 games. The starting left tackle played every snap from week 6-16 during the 2016 season, which was key for the offense as they dealt with multiple changes at the quarterback position.

“Duane and I have a really good relationship. He is under contract for the next two years, so I really don’t see this as a holdout or contract dispute,” said Smith. The team has placed Brown on the Reserve/ Did Not Report list because he did not report to camp on the first day.

Houston looks to improve on a 9-7 finish from last year. That record tied them for their If there is such a thing as positive adversity. third-best single season record in franchise The Texans look forward to it during training

Rick Smith camp as the starting job at quarterback position heats up. First round draft pick (12th overall) and 2017 NCAA National Champion Deshaun Watson (10, 168 yards passing and 90 passing TD’s – career) looks to compete against current starter Tom Savage. The 2014 fourth round quarterback was given the starting job in 2016 after replacing Brock Osweiler (Browns) in week 15. He threw for 461 passing yards and no interceptions in two and a half games before getting injured in week 17.

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The Texans will have other tough decisions to make as camp goes forward, but Head Coach Bill O’Brien has a very positive outlook after the first day of camp. “I thought knowledge of assignments, effort, conditioning level for the first day I thought was decent,” said O’Brien. “Just being in a new place, knowing where to go, how the field were set up. Everyone was pretty much into it.”

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here is a new jewel in Houston’s crown and her name is Symone Pellerin. Crowned this past weekend on the campus of Texas Southern University, Pellerin is the first Miss Black Houston after the pageant took a more than ten year hiatus.

Pellerin was one of eight women vying for the title of Miss Black Houston. All contestants competed in the traditional areas of pageantry including fitness and evening gown.

As the new Miss Black Houston, Pellerin has adopted the platform of promoting selfworth and confidence; something she says is a major key for herself. With her platform “You Are Worth It,” Pellerin has no doubt that her voice and message will be clearly heard.

In addition, she will be the Goodwill Ambassador for the Ronald McDonald House, American Heart Association and be an advocate for STEM education. She will also go on to compete for the state and possibly national title through the pageant’s national organization, Miss Black USA.

Being on the TSU campus was familiar territory for Pellerin as she is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree at the university. She also holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the college. She also works at the school as a tour coordinator. Pellerin

regularly volunteers for Interfaith Ministries, Feed the Homeless, Meals On Wheels, and is a mentor for a women’s fitness challenge group. During the pageant, two other young ladies were crowned as Miss Black Teen Houston and Ms. Black Houston. Venisha Watts won the title of Ms. Black Houston 2017 in the division for ladies 24 and up while Christian Cargille was awarded the title of Miss Black Teen Houston in the division for teens 14-17. Other awards presented in each divisional category were Miss Photogenic, Evening Gown Winner, Fitness Winner, Miss Congeniality, People’s Choice and Spirit of Community Award.

Originally started in 1985 by C. David Pollard, the Miss Black Houston Pageant is currently operated by Operation Win, Inc., a 501 © 3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women to achieve their personal, professional and educational goals. Under the direction of Robertine Jefferson and her team, the pageant continues on providing contestants memorable experiences, network opportunities, and the chance to build positive relationships while showcasing their many talents. The bevy of past Houston beauties have gone on to accomplishment great fetes and be productive citizens in their respective communities.

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BOOKS

“Called to Rise” by Dallas Police Chief (Ret.) David O. Brown (with Michelle Burford)

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our life is entirely wrapped up in your job. You never aimed for that to happen, but it’s okay: what you do for a living has become your passion and therefore, you do it well. Life and work balance for you, but in the new book “Called to Rise” by David O. Brown (with Michelle Burford), you’ll see the balance tip.

Little David Brown never wanted to be a police officer. Not at first. He really wanted to become a lawyer like on Perry Mason. Working in a courtroom, putting criminals away seemed like the best job ever and so, after Brown graduated from high school, he headed for the University of Texas at Austin to reach his dream.

At the end of his sophomore year, though, that dream changed when crack cocaine came to his hometown of Dallas. He’d never seen such destruction, so he quit college in favor of a different method of putting “villains” away: Brown became a cop.

It was a comfortable job that came easy for him. His rookie year was spent “enforcing the law in a place where I knew, or at least knew of, just about everybody.”

He made friends on the force, and started working his way up the internal ladder.

Meanwhile, over those years, he got divorced, lost his best friend to violence and his father to illness, raised a son, learned to lean on God for help, and met the love of his life.

The Job, of course, was another love. Always yearning for more responsibility and better job positions, Brown leaped from

department to department, worked a regular beat, was in charge of 9-1-1 and dispatch, and served with the Dallas SWAT team. He learned first-hand that community policing worked like no other method of crime-fighting. He reached for the top. And then, just after he became one of the nation’s few African American Chiefs of Police, Brown was handed his biggest challenge ever…

Aside from the fact that this book is overloaded to distraction with clichés and a bit too much chest-thumping, “Called to Rise” ain’t too bad.

Readers who love true crime or memoirs of that sort will enjoy that author David O. Brown writes (with Michelle Burford) about his passion for law enforcement, how he formed his hard anti-drug stance while just a youth, and how it shaped the way he works. And yet, you’re asked to swallow a lot in those pages, and it sometimes feels like the righteousness is forced.

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Later, that tone softens when Brown admits that his son’s death changed the way he perceived the people he was sworn to protect. He’s introspective there, with less foot-stomping, as he also weighs in on racial issues, and how police and citizens can come together for a “more thoughtful” discussion on that subject.

Overall, “Called to Rise” is mostly good.

It has moments of eye-rolling, but it’s also quite inspiring and yes, it’s worth reading.

If you love police / detective memoirs, it’s a book to get wrapped up in.

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EAT WITH STYLE Rethink Your Drink This Summer

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rom barbecues and birthdays to concerts and cookouts, summertime is the perfect time of year to bring everyone together. However, nice weather and outdoor events are also coupled with summer heat waves and high temperatures.

Water – whether plain or sparkling – is a great way to help you stay hydrated all summer long without the calories and added sugar of other summer favorites like lemonade or punch. Healthy hydration in the summertime starts when you rethink your drink so you can beat the heat.

To get started, these tips from Sarah Ladden, M.S., R.D., nutrition, health and wellness director at Nestlé Waters North America, can help keep you hydrated all summer long.

Pack for the heat. The summer heat can mean an increase in water loss, which can put you at a higher risk for dehydration especially if you’re outside for long periods of

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time. Make sure to pack water for all your summer outings and hydrate before, during and after all outdoor activities.

Add your own flavor. While bottled, filtered or tap water are all good choices for healthy hydration, some people simply prefer flavored beverages. The good news: it’s easy to customize water just the way you like it.

This summer, wow your friends with a DIY sparkling water bar. Set out your favorite sparkling waters – include flavored waters for added fun – alongside an assortment of seasonal berries, sliced fruit and fresh herbs, and let guests create their personalized refreshments.

of water and enjoy just a hint of subtle flavor.

Make water fun. Jazz up a glass of your favorite water with a simple addition – decorative ice. Before filling your ice tray, add a few berries or cubed melon, fresh herbs like mint or rosemary then top with water and freeze. Add a few cubes to a refreshing glass

Keep water close. It’s important to keep your body well-hydrated throughout the day, but it is easy to get busy and simply forget to drink. Keep water in convenient locations throughout your home, office or even in the car for a visual reminder to keep sipping.

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Stocking water at the front of your fridge is another good habit so it’s the first choice kids or other family members see.

This summer, rethink your drink with these tips to help make smart beverage choices. To learn more about healthy hydration, visit nestle-watersna.com.

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• PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is daily medicine that can reduce your chance of getting HIV.

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Continuing 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays, 12:15 to 7 p.m. Sundays.

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Greater Houston Black Chamber Doing Business with the Texas Pace Authority GHBC Office, 4828 Loop Central, Suite 1000 3:00-4:30pm

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Enter To Pitch Business Expert & “Shark” Daymond John Hobby Center, 800 Bagby St. 6:30pm Watch entrepreneurs pitch their business idea for a chance at $100,000

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The White Haute Couture Summer Fashion Show & Launching 820 Fannin St. 6pm-10pm Wear your hautest white and walk our white carpet into the hautest party in town.

July 29

Children’s Museum Spider-Man Day and Web Sling Showdown Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Our spidey senses are tingling!

The Children’s Museum of Houston will get tangled in a web of excitement during our annual Spider-Man Day fan celebration.

July 29-30

Tiger Weekend Downtown Aquarium 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Come by and learn more about tigers during the interactive activities, shows and more.

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August 5

When God Says Go Red Carpet Book Signing Aloft Houston Downtown, 820 Fannin Street 1:00-4:00pm Award Winning Marketing Expert and Author of “When God Says Go” ( Velma Trayham) will Keynote an electrifying Red Carpet Filled afternoon of Faith Building, Empowerment and business panels.

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Bryson Tiller Set It Off Tour NRG Arena Bryson’s second headlining tour will feature special guests Metro Boomin and H.E.R., and the singer will bring his latest album True to Self to fans across North America.

August 19

The Ensemble Theatre’s Annual Black Tie Gala “Live It!, Love It!, Celebrate Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street 6:30pm Reception, 7:30pm Dinner and Program, 9:30pm Dancing Honoring S. Epatha Merkerson, Nkrumah Gatling, Reginald Van Lee, Lauren Anderson, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and Energy Software Consultants

August 26

Fall Fashion and Philanthropy Unite at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas 14th Annual Labor Day Luncheon & Style Show Royal Sonesta Houston Hotel, 2222 West Loop South 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

September 30

3rd Annual Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival Discovery Green Houston Featuring live performance by Eric Benet

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Photography by Ken Jones ighteen young ladies made their official society debut at the biennial debutante ball presented by the ladies of the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. ABC13’s Chauncey Glover and Texas Southern University’s First Lady Loren Lane served as the emcees for the splendid event that was chaired by Staci Taylor-Fullmighter and Bianca Roberts Anderson. Debutantes participated in a number of events and workshops to cultivate their character and fine tune their social skills during the months leading up to the ball. Some in attendance included chapter president; past national and regional officers Faye B. Bryant, Gwendolyn Brinkley and Polly Sparks Turner; Cherise Story, Lisa Brooks, JoAnn Brown, Patricia Roberts, LaDonna Harris, Vanita Reed, Shaunthenia Edwards, Chantay DeBlanc, Betty Merritte-Williams, Cherry Gooden, Pamela Evans, DiAnn Roberson, Connie Cochran, Joyce Jacquet, Dee Foley, Krystle Simpson-Hamlet, and Shanda Provost.

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Tuskegee University Alumni Freshmen Reception Photography by Vicky Pink ome of the incoming freshmen class of Tuskegee University had a grand send off by Houston area alumni at a reception in their honor. Every year Houston area students are recognized at this affair to award scholarships and wish this well as they start this new chapter of their lives. Alumni were able to give encouraging words to students and let them know that they have the full support of the Houston alumni association.

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Garcia Hamilton and Associates Movie Event

Photography by Vicky Pink arcia Hamilton and Associates, L.P. treated employees, family and friends to night at the movies at the company’s 3rd Annual Family Movie Event. The fun-filled affair was a great way to kick back and relax in a comfortable setting while viewing Despicable Me 3. Besides viewing the movie, the crowd at the jammed packed event were also able to take home Despicable Me themed gifts. Garcia Hamilton & Associates is an asset management firm with over $9 billion in high-quality, domestic fixed income assets under management.

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Photography by Vicky Pink

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