Houston Style Magazine vol 28 No 34

Aug. 17, 2017 - Aug. 23 , 2017

Houston Style Magazine Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 28 | Number 34

Complimentary

Jesse Jackson

America In the Mirror of Charlottesville

TSU

Texas Southern University to House Official NAACP Archives

Incredible Things Happening In HISD

Words By Jo-Carolyn Goode and Photography Courtesy of Houston ISD

Follow ollow Us #TeamStyleMag

Twitter @HoustonStyle

Instagram @StyleMagazine

Facebook: Houston Style Magazine

Donald Trump

Racism In the United States Seen Very, Very Differently

Mayor’s Jazz Education Scholarship Brunch Mayor Turner Welcomes TSU Law Students 2017 GMC Acadia Denali

N E W S | C O M M E N TA R I E S | S P O R T S | H E A LT H | E N T E R TA I N M E N T

MEDIA KIT 2017

22

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

Volume 29 | Number 34 | August 17, 2017 - August 23, 2017

06

Bun B

Publisher Francis Page, Jr. Associate Publisher Lisa Valadez

14

Managing Editor Jo-Carolyn Goode editorial@stylemagazine.com Social Media Editor/Videographer Reginald Dominique reggiedominique@me.com

NATIONAL WRITERS

Jesse Jackson jjackson@rainbowpush.org Roland Martin www.rolandmartin.com

Eat With Style

Judge Greg Mathis www.askjudgemathis.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS VICKY PINK vhpink@gmail.com

16

William Ealy Williamealy1906@gmail.com Semetra Samuel semetra@artistikrebelcreative.com Mike Munoz artrepreneur91@gmail.com Robert Franklin editorial@stylemagazine.com

ADVERTISING/SALES

Houston Events

advertising@stylemagazine.com 713-748-6300

Minority Print Media, L.L.C.

dba Houston Style Magazine & StyleMagazine.com Phone: (713) 748-6300 • Fax: (713) 748-6320 Mail: P.O. Box 14035, Houston, TX 77221-4035 ©2015 Houston Style Magazine, a Minority Print Media, L.L.C. Company. All Right Reserved. Reproduction in whole or within part without permission is prohibited. Houston Style Magazine has a 2007 audit by Circulation Verification Council (CVC). Houston Style Magazine is a member of the Texas Publishers Association (TPA), Texas Community Newspaper Association (TCNA), National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Independent Free Paper of America (IFPA), Association of Free Community Papers (AFCP) and Members of Greater Houston Partnership(GHP).

National Association of Hispanic Publications, Inc. (NAHP, Inc.), Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (HHCC), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Latin Women’s Initiative (LWI), National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals (HAHMP), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), and Members of Greater Houston Partnership(GHP)

mwww.StyleMagazine.com owww.stylemagazine.com c.enizagaMelytS.www

4Aug. 102 ,Dec 617 2 yr29 -rbJan eF-23, 4, 022017 y2017 raurbeF -auAug.

B egaP33

COMMENTARY R

America In the Mirror of Charlottesville

By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

acism, exposed once more in the terror visited on Charlottesville, Va., still scars America. Hundreds of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, klansmen and other fervid racists gathered -- some armed with assault rifles, wearing camouflage. They marched with lit torches, yelling Nazi slogans, looking for trouble.

They provoked the violence, terrorized a city, and took the life of Heather Heyer and injured many more. In the reaction to those horrors, character is revealed.

For Heather Heyer, the neo-Nazi assault revealed her passion for justice. She died standing for what she believed in, and her sacrifice helps to redeem an America that is far better than the haters.

She joined a peaceful demonstration against the neo-Nazis, standing with African-Americans and people of conscience unwilling to be intimidated by the mob.

She was crossing an intersection when a 20-year-old man plowed his car into the peaceful demonstrators and took her life, injuring 19 others. She now joins the blessed martyrs of America’s long struggle for equal rights. She stands with other angels who sacrificed their lives: Viola Liuzzo in Selma, Ala. in 1965; James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner near Philadelphia, Miss. in 1964; the four little girls -- Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robinson and Denise McNair -- blown up in the Birmingham, Ala. church bombing in 1963.

As Heyer’s mother stated, “Heather’s life was about -- passionately about -fairness and equality and caring, and that’s what we want people to take away from this.”Donald Trump’s reaction to Charlottesville will be etched in infamy. He refused to condemn the neo-Nazis and white nationalists, choosing only to decry the “egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides.” The haters heard his message. The Daily Stormer, a white supremacist website, exulted that Trump “did not attack us. ... No condemnation at all.” His campaign for the presidency purposefully stoked the forces of bigotry and intolerance. Now, as president, he has failed a test of simple decency. He shames a nation that is far better than that.

Some Republicans showed they know better. Conservative Sen. Orrin Hatch tweeted simply, “My brother didn’t give his life fighting Hitler for Nazi ideas to go unchallenged here at home.” Senator Marco Rubio spoke forcefully against the haters. Some Republicans even rebuked the president for his failure.

Decrying racism is necessary. Words are important, but actions are needed. Dr. King always warned against being satisfied with words: “Loose and easy language about equality, resonant resolutions about brotherhood fall pleasantly on the ear, but for the Negro, there is a credibility gap he cannot overlook. He remembers that with each modest advance the white pop-

ulation promptly raises the argument that the Negro has come far enough. Each step forward accents an ever-present tendency to backlash.”

The terrible church bombing in Birmingham was denounced, but King pushed us to keep our eyes on the demand for civil rights reform. The hoses and clubs of Selma were decried, but King kept his focus on pushing for the Voting Rights Act. Denouncing hatred is important, but we need to focus on who is prepared to act.

We applaud Republicans who, unlike Trump, call out the neo-Nazis and the Klansmen. But the measure of their sincerity is how they act. The Trump Department of Justice, under former Alabama Sen. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, has moved consistently to reverse and weaken civil rights. He’s turned away from reforming discriminatory practices of police departments, even as Trump has celebrated police brutality. He’s turned civil rights laws on their head, gearing up to investigate university affirmative action programs that allegedly discriminate against whites.

He’s backed off enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, which he has called “intrusive,” opening the door to more efforts to suppress the vote.

Trump has pushed for a selective ban on Muslim travelers to the U.S., and he continues to prey on immigrants and posture on his “wall.” The Republican Congress, with

its push to strip millions of health insurance to pay for tax breaks for millionaires, and its budget plans to cut top-end taxes while gutting funding for education and for food and housing programs that support the most vulnerable, only adds to our entrenched injustice. The Republicans’ actions speak much louder than their words.

America has come a long way from the horrors of slavery and segregation. We are a better people and a better country for that struggle. Yet, as Charlottesville revealed once more, hatred and racism still fester. Unprincipled politicians can still play on race and intolerance for their own purposes. Violent hate groups are literally on the march.

These must be denounced, even as we celebrate Heather Heyer and the forces of conscience. We must also act. A good response to Charlottesville would be a massive voting coalition to drive out the forces of division and push for a new era of reform. We must act, change the institutionalization of bias, protect and extend the right to vote, and fight to ensure equal justice and opportunity for all.

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.

Share this story online at stylemagazine. com.

and Whites See Racism In the POLITICAL Blacks United States Very, Very Differently

By Ryan Struyk, CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire

H

ow you see race in the United States than white Americans. can depend a lot on your own backHere’s a look at what the data shows. ground.President Donald Trump’s various responses to clashes between white A country divided over race supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville this weekend drew wideThe bottom line is that nonwhites tend spread condemnation, but also brought decades-old questions to the surface of to see racial discrimination a lot more than whites do. Take a look at these numbers: An American political and moral discourse. overwhelming 87% of black Americans say “I think there is blame on both sides,” black people face a lot of discrimination in Trump said Tuesday, reverting back to the the United States, but only 49% of white wording from a statement he made Satur- Americans say the same thing, according day that pointed blame at counter-protest- to a February poll from the Public Religion ers as much as white supremacists. “I’m Research Institute. not putting anybody on a moral plane ...

Meanwhile, six in 10 Americans (61%) I thought what took place was a horrible moment ... but there are two sides.” There’s said racism against blacks is widespread in not a lot of polling out there on how Amer- the United States in a Gallup poll last Auicans feel about white supremacists and gust -- up from just 51% at the beginning neo-Nazis, but if the widespread condem- of President Barack Obama’s first term in nation of Trump’s remarks is a guide, most 2009. But that includes a broad racial split: Donald Trump 82% of blacks vs. just 56% of whites.

Americans are opposed. making changes for blacks to have equal rights with whites. A small majority (53%) And nonwhites take the topic a lot more of whites agree with them, according to a An avalanche of polling over the last three years, much of it prompted by police seriously. A Quinnipiac University poll in Pew Research survey from last June. And killings of African-Americans that grabbed March found 66% of nonwhites labeled blacks seem to be less optimistic about headlines in 2014 and 2015, show how prejudice a “very serious” problem, while that is happening. About half of that group people of different racial backgrounds have only 39% of whites felt the same way. (43%) is skeptical that these changes will wildly different American experiences. Meanwhile, one in four whites (25%) said ever happen in the United States, while Public opinion polling paints a stark picture it was not a serious problem and only one only one in 10 whites (11%) say they’re of wide disparities between African-Amer- in 10 nonwhites (11%) felt the same way. doubtful the country will eventually icans and other minorities compared to change.

Looking forward, an overwhelming 88% whites. Black Americans perceive -- and experience -- racial discrimination more of blacks say the country needs to keep Note: Groups of nonwhites include

44

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

blacks, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, Native American and Pacific Islander and other races. It’s mainly used when a sample size among an individual race isn’t large enough.

Polls show Hispanics and other races also perceive more racism in the United States. President Trump has repeatedly singled out undocumented immigrants, most of whom are Hispanic, during his campaign and presidency.

It’s no competition. Only XFINITY delivers what others can’t.

XFINITY gives you the best TV and Internet experience. Enjoy the fastest speeds and the most in-home WiFi coverage throughout your home. Plus, get more of the entertainment you love – at home and on the go.

Netflix on X1 More to stream to any screen Up to 5 lines of unlimited nationwide talk & text included with your Internet Up to 100 Mbps download speed when you bundle

Go to xfinity.com, call 1-866-926-0299 or visit your local XFINITY Store to learn more, or get started today with this great offer.

SPECIAL OFFER Get started with TV & Internet

$

35

00

each a month/12 months when you bundle both with 1-year agreement

Includes XFINITY X1 & upgrade to 100 Mbps for 12 months

Ask how to add XFINITY Mobile with up to 5 lines of talk & text included

Bill will reflect bundled rate for X1 Saver Double Play at $59.99/mo. for 12 mos. with speed upgrade $10 more/mo. for 12 mos.

Offer ends 8/28/17. New residential customers only. Not available in all areas. Limited to X1 Saver Double Play with upgrade to Performance Pro 100 Mbps Internet. Early termination fee applies if all XFINITY services are canceled during the agreement term. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, including Broadcast TV Fee (up to $7.00/mo.), Regional Sports Fee (up to $5.00/mo.) and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after the promo. After promo, or if any service is canceled or downgraded, regular rates apply. Netflix streaming membership required. Internet: Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. WiFi claim based on March 2016 study by Allion Test Labs, Inc. May not be combined with other offers. Call for restrictions and complete details. © 2017 Comcast. All rights reserved. NPA206137-0002

122892_NPA206137-0002 ad_HoustonStyle_10.8125x13.indd 1

8/10/17 12:02 PM

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www Aug. 4102 ,17 Dec 62 y-r29 aAug. u-rbJan eF23, -4, 022017 yraurbeF www.stylemagazine.com 2017

B egaP 55

LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS

Bun B

Erika Chaves

A

A

Sports Fan Starts A Petition to Ban Bun B From Rooting for All Teams [Blavity.com]

petition calls for rapper Bun B to be banned from all Houston sports teams’ events because the super fan who made the petition places blame for the teams’ losses on Bun B. According to the Change.org petition, fan Dontralle Brown Reed says that Bun B’s support is bad for Houston sports. Reed also questions Bun B’s “loyalty” to the teams he reps. “We have lost players, prime time games and shots at championships every time he’s involved from appearances to his songs. The fans are growing tired and this has been going on the past five years.

He only comes around when we are winning, so it’s only right to ban him from the teams. He is a bandwagon for his image,” the petition read. The rapper made a song for the 2015 Astros called “Crush City” after they made it to the playoffs.

Follow ollow Us #TeamStyleMag

Charnesia Corley

Mother of Woman Hurt In Charlottesville Speaks Out [CW39.com]

mong the victims and families impacted by the horrific events in Chancellorsville, one is Natalie Romero, a graduate from Bellaire High School. Erika Chaves, the 20-year-old’s mother, was moved to tears from thoughts of her daughter being plowed down. When James Alex Fields Jr, 20, allegedly rammed his car though a crowd of counter protesters at the “Unite the Right” white nationalist rally. The University of Virginia sophomore suffered from multiple injuries including a skull fracture, which could potentially affect every aspect of her life moving forward. Supporters of the family are donating to a Go Fund Me page set up to help offset the medical bills. It’s a goal that can’t be reached fast enough. Chavez said she wants justice for her little girl, asking the government for a call to action. No doubt this community stands with you Natalie Romero, always.

Twitter @HoustonStyle

T

66

Mayor Turner Requests Study of Confederacy Statues [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

M

ayor Sylvester Turner has asked top staff members to study whether statues related to the Confederacy should be removed from city property. The mayor commented about the statues Tuesday at a City Council meeting after members of the public urged the city to remove the statues from its public spaces because, they said, the statues honor slavery and racism. Staff members will compile an inventory of the statues and “provide me with recommendations about what steps we need to take,” the mayor said. “It is my hope that we can, in a very positive and constructive way, move forward,” Mayor Turner added. No date has been set for action on the issue.

Instagram @StyleMagazine

Richard Spencer

Texas Officers Cleared After Subjecting Texas A&M Cancels White Black Student to Body Cavity Search Nationalist Rally Set for 9/11 [TheRoot.com] [CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire]

he Root, previously reported on June 20, 2015, about the encounter Charnesia Corley had when she was pulled by two Harris County, Texas, deputies after allegedly running a stop sign.

The officers said they detected the smell of marijuana. Dashcam footage shows officers slamming her to ground and removing her pants to do body cavity search in public in a gas station parking lot. Corley’s lawyer calls it “rape by cop.” Fox 26 reports that charges against Officers Ronaldine Pierre, 34, and William Strong, 37, were dismissed Aug. 4, the same day the case was set to go to trial. Harris County prosecutor Natasha Sinclair claims that there is “new evidence” but says that it must “remain secret.” Metro UK reports that police found half a gram of marijuana on Corley that night, but all charges against her were later dropped.

Mayor Sylvester Turner

T

exas A&M has canceled a white nationalist protest planned in September, citing safety concerns. White nationalists, neo-Nazis and other extremist groups had planned to hold a “white lives matter” rally at Texas A&M on September 11. The school canceled the rally Monday evening “because of concerns about the safety of its students, faculty, staff, and the public.” Richard Spencer, the white supremacist who helped found the so-called alt-right movement, was set to speak at the event, according to the Battalion, Texas A&M’s student newspaper. The Battalion reports the organizer for the Texas event, Preston Wiginton, was inspired by the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

TSU

Texas Southern University to House Official NAACP Archives [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

T

exas Southern University will soon be home to Texas NAACP official records. On August 17 at 10:00 a.m., Texas NAACP officers will designate TSU as the official depository for its records to preserve the organizations history and to ensure scholars will peruse these materials and record the struggles and accomplishments of the NAACP in Texas. The collection will consist of minutes, newspaper clippings, legal documents, brochures, Freedom Banquet programs, and pictures including digitized images from individual Texas NAACP branches. Individual branches, or active NAACP members can send their materials to Texas Southern. The collection will be housed in the Texas Southern University Robert J. Terry Department of Special Collections.

Facebook: Houston Style Magazine

Trinity Episcopal School

Willow Grove Baptist Church

A

T

Galveston School On Bullying Case of African American Student [rare.us/local/Houston]

private school in Galveston is using a religious exemption defense to fight a lawsuit brought by the parents of an African American student who say their child was subjected to racial taunts and threats while attending, including receiving “KKK origami” notes given by bullies. The case was filed against Trinity Episcopal School, headmaster Reverend David Dearman and the parents of three children back in May. Attorneys for the school filed court documents on August 1, arguing for dismissal because of their religious status. The case was filed against Trinity Episcopal School, headmaster Reverend David Dearman and the parents of three children back in May. Attorneys for the school filed court documents on August 1, arguing for dismissal because of their religious status.

Church Vandalized with Nazi, Politically-Charged Symbols [Wacotrib.com]

he Waco Tribune reports graffiti bearing Nazi symbolism, the word “Satan” and the name of the president of the United States was found Tuesday morning at a predominantly black Baptist church in McLennan County that is home to about 30 members. The words and swastika, surrounded by a six-point star and circle, were scribbled in ketchup and mustard at Willow Grove Baptist Church’s fellowship hall where members hold Bible studies, Sunday classes and community events. Pastor Kenneth McNeil saw damaged doors, one with a removed deadbolt.

Bleach was strewn over a choir room and hallway, and the secretary’s office was ransacked. Nothing was stolen and the sanctuary remained untouched, but Willow Grove now faces $3,000 in damages.

BUSINESS BRIEFS GM’s Maven/Reuters

GM’s Maven Assembling Building Blocks for Ride, Delivery Services [Reuters.com]

G

eneral Motors Co’s Maven car sharing and rental unit is expanding its partnerships in ride and delivery services as parent GM considers whether to enter the on-demand mobility business now dominated by Uber Technologies and Lyft Inc. The trick will be not to alienate the two ride services startups, whose drivers are leasing thousands of GM vehicles. Maven already has begun to pull away from Lyft, in which GM holds a 9 percent stake, with its own Gig leasing business, officials said. Through Gig, Maven can provide GM vehicles directly to ride-sharing drivers who previously leased them through Lyft Express Drive and Uber Vehicle Solutions.

Follow ollow Us #TeamStyleMag

Airbnb

Airbnb Deletes Accounts of People Attending White Nationalist Rally [DailyMail.com]

A

irbnb is cracking down on white nationalists ahead of a planned far-right protest that has been described as ‘the largest hate-gathering of its kind in decades’. The online booking website has deleted accounts that it has identified as belonging to white supremacists looking to attend the ‘Unite the Right’ rally to be held in Charlottesville, Virginia, this Saturday. The site said in a statement that it reserves the right to eject anyone it deems to be violating its ‘Airbnb Community Commitment,’ which forbids prejudice against people for their race, religion, sexuality and other characteristics. The site said that it asked all of its members to ‘affirmatively sign on’ to the 2016 commitment.

Ken Frazier, CEO of Merck and Trump

White House Business Panels Collapse as CEOs Flee Trump [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

P

resident Trump’s two business advisory groups have fallen apart because of his remarks on Charlottesville.

Trump had hoped the two councils would help him achieve a major goal of his administration -- creating jobs, especially in manufacturing. The idea was to hear advice from top CEOs. But those executives began walking away after Trump insisted that violence at a rally of white supremacists in Charlottesville was perpetrated by many sides. Eight members of the manufacturing council quit this week, starting with Ken Frazier, CEO of Merck, early Monday morning. The second group, the Strategic and Policy Forum, was led by Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman.

Twitter @HoustonStyle

Snap Kitchen

Y

T

ear Up is a program that helps low income young adults go from poverty to a professional career within just one year. It consists of six months of training, prep for entry level jobs, and then placement in an internship for six months at a local or national company. Year Up is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA, but they provide assistance to young adults all over the country. Even more, participants in their program receive a small stipend of up to $200 per week while enrolled. The program offers a tremendous opportunity for low-income students who are not planning to enroll in a four-year education or have not found a wage job.

Instagram @StyleMagazine

Comcast

Comcast’s ‘Internet Essentials’ Connects 1M Low-Income Households [Multichannel.com]

I

Recent 2017 Graduates of Year Up

Young Adults Go From Poverty to Professional Careers... in Just One Year!

[BlackNews.com]

n an annual update typically timed with the back-to-school season, Comcast said Internet Essentials, the operator’s service for low-income families, has connected more than 4 million Americans, and about 1 million homes. Internet Essentials, originally a voluntary commitment stemmed to Comcast’s acquisition of NBCUniversal and now entering its seventh year, provides high-speed Internet service to those who qualify for $9.95 per month, plus subsidized computer equipment (less than $150 each) and free Internet training. That’s up from 750,000 families or 3 million homes from last year’s update on the program.

Puerto Rican Tourism Office Invests for “Despacito” to Be Official Song [Elnuevodia.com]

he Puerto Rico Tourism Company announced that it will use the song “Despacito,” by the Puerto Rican artist Luis Fonsi, as the protagonist of what will be the new promotion of Puerto Rico before the world. With this initiative, Luis Fonsi himself will act as ambassador of the country through his “Love & Dance World Tour” in the appearances he makes in Latin America, Europe and the United States. Jose Izquierdo, executive director of the CTPR, said that the investment made in the campaign will be $700,000, that will include media guidelines and the cost of the contract for the use of the image of the singer.

mwww.stylemagazine.com www.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www

he Austin American Statesman reports more than 150 Snap Kitchen employees in Austin and Houston will soon see their jobs eliminated as work shifts to a new facility in North Texas. The changes won’t result in any store closures, company officials said Monday. In a letter to the Texas Workforce Commission, Snap Kitchen said 65 Austin employees – 42 working at 4616 Triangle Ave. and 23 more at 6317 Bee Cave Road – have been given 60 days’ notice of the impending layoffs.

Snap Kitchen said it hopes to transition many of the Austin employees – as well as 101 more at 2909 Fountain View Drive and 3600 Kirby Drive in Houston – to other jobs within the company. It will also offer job-hunting assistance to affected workers.

The layoffs are expected to become effective Oct. 1, according to the letter.

Facebook: Houston Style Magazine

Despacito

T

Snap Kitchen Laying Off 150-plus Workers in Austin, Houston [Statesman.com]

First State Bank Directors

Virginia’s Last Black-Owned Bank Is Gone After Nearly 100 Years [Blog.BlackBusiness.Org]

F

irst State Bank was formed by a group of African-Americans in rural Virginia in 1919. Almost hundred years later, First State Bank is the last Black-owned bank in Virginia to disappear. Apparently, Black-owned banks which often have 5 or less branches -- and sometimes just one branch -- after having trouble competing with the bigger banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and others. The dwindling number of Black-owned banks has spurred action from people across the country that was started as a drive last year to get 1 million people to each deposit $100 at blackowned banks. The message was clear; Black-owned banks need more support.

4102 17 ,Dec 62 -yr29 au-rbJan e23, F-4, 022017 yraurbeF Aug. Aug. 2017

B egaP 77

COMMENTARY Ignoring Hate Is the Same As Walking Alongside It

By Demez White, Feature Writer

H

atred never went away, it was simply lurking. Waiting on someone to open the door. On Saturday night, we got a glimpse into what was hiding behind the door in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Tuesday, Donald Trump kicked the door wide open. There’s one aspect of this entire conversation that’s bothering me, it’s the premise that most Americans are against racism and these Nazi’s and KKK members are a small portion of society.

Is our attention span as a society so short that we forget what was happening at Donald Trump’s “Make American Great Again” rallies? Are we forgetting that something like 70-80% of white men voted for this man? A large percentage of white women voted for him also.

I was willing to not call these individuals racists when they voted for him, primarily because a lot of people in our country were tired of the same politicians.

Donald Trump represented something

new and different. In November of 2016, I was willing to give my fellow Americans the benefit of the doubt; I’m no longer willing to do that. We as a society now have a track record of who and what Donald Trump is and if you can still support him, you’re a racist and more than that you’re a fool.

I’ll even take this a step further. If you’re sitting back and not saying anything, you’re just as guilty as those men and women that were marching by torchlight this past weekend.

Why am I as a black man still writing think pieces on what other black people should do? We protest and people are offended.

We physically fight back and people claim defending ourselves is violence.

We decide to get educations and start businesses because companies don’t want to pay us our worth and the same people that have been privileged their entire life complain about minority contracts and affirmative

action. Racism in America is not a Black problem or a Hispanic problem or an Asian problem; it’s a White problem. Go to your favorite comment section under an article about the KKK or the Alt- Right (Isn’t is amazing that we gave them a name that means Nazi’s but doesn’t sound as bad) and you will find people not only defending these people, but saying profound things like, “It’s okay when Black Lives Matter protest and kill police, but when white people decide to stand up for their rights it’s a problem.” No matter

how many times you tell a person of hate that BLM has never been about segregation or killing police or stopping white men and women from being productive citizens; they will argue you until their fingers start to bleed from their angry comments on Facebook.

That’s what we’re fighting as a country.

The men and women that try and justify it or ignore it way more than we’re fighting the fools dumb enough to show their racism out in the open.

Obama’s Tweet In Response to Charlottesville Attack Is One of The Biggest Tweets Ever By Hunter Schwarz, CNN/StyleMagazine.com

Barack Obama ormer President Barack Obama’s tweet reacting to the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, is one of the biggest ever on the social network.Obama tweeted a quote from Nelson Mandela’s 1994 autobiography “Long Walk to Freedom” Saturday that said, “No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion.

People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”

F CHECK OUT THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fewthings/id1197595997?mt=2 88

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

The quote was split into three tweets, the first of which included a photo of him greeting a group of children through a window taken by photographer Pete Souza at a day

care facility next to his daughter Sasha’s school in Bethesda, Maryland, in 2011.

The tweet has been liked more than 2.5 million times, making it the second-most liked tweet of all time, behind a tweet from Ariana Grande following the attack at her concert in Manchester in May, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed to CNN. Obama’s tweet is also now the fifth-most retweeted tweet behind a tweet from a teen who wanted free chicken nuggets from Wendy’s, Ellen Degeneres’ tweet from 2014 Oscars, a tweet from singer Louis Tomlinson to his One Direction bandmate Harry Styles and Ariana Grande’s previously mentioned tweet.

Get 2 Lines with Unlimited Data for $

Plus, switch and get two FREE smartphones*

80/mo

on Cricket Unlimited 2

Data speed max 3 Mbps. Video streaming at SD quality (about 480p). After 22 GB of data usage, Cricket may slow speeds.

Samsung Galaxy Amp 2

Req’s svc activ. (in store, up to $25) w/ qual. plan (min. $30/ mo). First mo. svc charge & applicable sales tax due at sale. Req’s port-in & new svc line. Restr’s apply.

See details below.

LG Fortune

Visit your neighborhood Cricket store for more information. https://www.cricketwireless.com/stores.html

*Excludes AT&T ports. Eligible Devices: ZTE Sonata 3, LG Fortune, Samsung Amp 2 while supplies last. Phone may be restricted to Cricket svc during first 6 months after activation. By activating/using svc, you agree to Cricket Terms of Service (cricketwireless.com/terms). Svc good for 30 days and is subject to Cricket network management policies, see cricketwireless.com/mobile broadband for details. Return Fee: $25; add’l onetime fees (up to $3 Customer Assistance Fee) may apply; see cricketwireless.com/fees for details. Pricing, terms, & other restr’s subject to change and may be modified or terminated at any time without notice. Coverage & svc not avail. everywhere. See store for details. 2 lines for $80/mo.: Limited time offer. $55/mo. Unlimited 2 plan required on two lines. $30 discount on second line on same account. Not elig. for Auto Pay credit or Group Save discount. Unlimited 2 Data Restrictions: Data limited to maximum of 3 Mbps. For content we can identify as video, streaming speed limited to max of 1.5 Mbps (Standard Definition quality, about 480p). After 22GB of data usage on a line in a plan cycle, Cricket may slow data speeds on that line during periods of network congestion. Details on network management policies at cricketwireless.com/mobilebroadband. © Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved.

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www www.stylemagazine.com

4102 ,17 Dec 62 y-r29 aAug. u-rbJan eF23, -4, 022017 yraurbeF Aug. 2017

B ega9P9

FEATURE HBRW: Serving Up Black Businesses as the Main Dish

Incredible Things Are Happening In HISD

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

“

I am proud to report that HISD continues to make academic progress district wide,” said a pleased Houston ISD Superintendent Richard A. Carranza as he bragged on the district that has been under his administration for the last 12 months. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), a branch of the state government responsible for overseeing public education, recently released their accountability ratings for school campuses for the 2016-2017 school year and Houston ISD scored well. In fact, Houston ISD had its highest ratings in the last five years with 90% of all campuses meeting on exceeding the state’s minimum requirements. This is significant since TEA’s revamped the accountability system with a stricter, rising bar scale.

In their evaluation of Houston ISD, TEA looked at the success rate of students on the STAAR test, students’ progress with each grade level, closing performance gaps, and postsecondary readiness.

Carranza was most proud of the 18 schools that improved to the point that they were no longer on the “improvement requirement” list, but were now on the “met standard” list, many of which that had the IR designation for several years. During the district recent press conference, Kashmere Gardens Elementary School principal Reginald Bush said he was able to turn things around at his school with his team by focusing on three fundamental principles – believing in children, eliminating every excuse, and staying laser focused. The later 10 10

of three seems to be a repeating universal theme the classroom. The program will be launched in throughout the district. phases with twenty-four schools being part of the initial group. Achieve 180 is a research-based Carranza echoed the “laser focus” mantra when action plan to serve the district’s underserved and speaking about the ten schools still in danger of underperforming schools. Under this program, being taken over by the state for their low perfor- the best practices of successful schools would mance ratings. He is confident that those schools be incorporated into the plans of underserved will remain under Houston ISD control. “The and underperforming schools to increase student Board of Education and this administration is laser performance and teaching excellence among other focus on providing the supports, the resources, the capacity building through an equity lens to ensure variables under a six pillar plan. that those ten campuses will not have to face the Both initiatives feed directly into the sense of sanctions under HB 1842,” said Carranza. And he team spirit and family with the belief that it takes can back that up since last year the district had 38 everyone and every entity to help a child succeed. campuses listed under the IR rating and this year And Houston ISD is not holding back on their only has 27 campuses listed as IR. support or resources for students, teachers, or any A consist and steady pace of improvement is one person needing assistance on Team HISD. the goal of Superintendent Carranza and Team HISD. He laid out his plan for the new school Special education and a new secondary disciyear to HISD administrators that included two plinary alternative education program will also bold initiatives called Every Community, Every go into effect this school year. “This will be a School and Achieve 180. According to the dis- transformative year in terms of how we meet the trict’s website, Every Community, Every School, needs of our students, especially for our special will connect schools with community resources education students,” Carranza said. and wraparound services. With the support from the city of Houston and the Houston Endowment, Houston ISD has a lot to be proud of but still has Houston ISD will address students’ nonacademic needs such as mental and physical health, food a lot on their plate to continue to be the best of the insecurity, lack of stable housing, violence, incar- best. Superintendent Carranza has an action plan ceration of a parent and a host of other challenges and willing team to implement it to continue to that could prevent students from doing well in make incredible things happen for Houston ISD.

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

HEALTH

Health Check Ups for Kids Before Heading Back-to-School

S

chool supplies, checked. New clothes and shoes, checked. But have your checked your child’s health? Sure, you may have gotten the immunizations and the routine physical. Cheers for that.

What about that dental check and eye exam? Houston Style Magazine spoke with some top docs about the necessary exams and preventative measures parents can take to ensure their child has a successful and healthy school year.

General Health Each state has their own list of required vaccinations for school age children that is determined by the state legislature and enforced by the Texas Department of State Health Services with the Texas Education Agency. Currently, Texas requires students to have seven vaccinations which include Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis; Polio; Measles, Mumps, and Rubella; Hepatitis B; Varicella; Meningococcal; and Hepatitis A. Beyond these vaccinations, how else can you protect your child’s health? Dr. Amber Johnson Robinett, pediatrician at Texas Children’s Pediatric Associates, tells us more ways to keep your child healthy.

One of the most important preventative measures against viruses and illnesses is to build up your child’s immune system.

Vaccines do that. “We give vaccines to build the immune system but then just over the years being around sick kids that also builds up their immune system by forming the antibodies to various illnesses. “ However, there are still some things parents can do to help with their child’s overall health. It’s the things that we have heard a million times and know but have a hard time putting into practice. Dr. Robinett stressed the importance for parents to make sure their child is drinking lots of water, eating well-balanced meals, taking vitamins, and living an overall healthy lifestyle for optimal health.

Another tip Dr. Robinett dropped is to teach your child basic hygiene like good hand washing and coughing into their elbow. Coughing on one another and touching surfaces of someone who is sick are the main reason kids have to come see Dr. Robinett. She said her office is flooded with sick kids at the beginning of the school year suffering from a virus or strep throat due to lack of following the hygiene basics.

So, parents get your child vaccinated, loaded them up with vitamins and good food, and teach them to wash their hands often.

Eye Health A child should have a health check up annually from the age of three on up. In addition to that medical check, their eyes should be checked on the same scale.

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

“Usually every year is what we suggest but some people depending on insurance can’t come in every year. But for a child, especially one who actually wears a pair of glasses or found the need for some sort of prescription, every year is pretty important,” said Dr. Roosevelt Gloyd, optometrist at the Berkeley Eye Center.

Children come to Dr. Gloyd for annual eye exams around the age of five years old if they don’t have a history of eye problems. Of course, if they do have vision problems children would see him at a much younger age. It is extremely important for children to have that first eye exam at an early age to prevent eye problems like amblyopia. Dr. Gloyd explained that amblyopia is an eye problem where one of the two eyes is not correctable to 20/20.

“One eye sees normal with a pair of glasses or even without sometimes and the other Dr. Deanna Davis-Rolle eye, no matter how much prescription you put in front of it, doesn’t actually clear to 20/20. That is something that happens for most kids because they don’t have an exam early enough,” said Dr. Gloyd. Kids with amblyopia may not have had their first eye exam until they were eight years old or even into their preteen years when the problem could have been caught early and corrected with a pair of glasses, but lack of proper eye care means their vision doesn’t develop normally. “So they are not blind by any means, but they don’t see as well as the people that are around them,” said Dr. Amber Johnson Robinett Dr. Gloyd. pearly whites. Dr. Deanna Davis-Rolle of Smile Village Dental Care is the perfect Outside the typically eye exam, kids doc to ensure that teeth are white, strong, come to Dr. Gloyd for various eye injuries and free of cavities when following her that usually result from playing sports with- sound advice. out wearing the proper eye gear. Laughing Dr. Gloyd recalls the hideous protective Unlike the previous doctors’ recomeyewear kids his age had to wear when he mendation of children getting check ups was growing up. “When I was a kid if you once a year, a child should see their denhad sports goggles it was like a death sen- tist twice a year for teeth cleaning. And tence. It was bad.” He continued, “But now those dental visits can start as early as they have sports goggles that look like sun- one-year-old. Before you think, kids bareglasses and they look good so kids don’t ly have teeth yet, those early visits just set mind wearing them. “ up the framework for proper dental care.

Dr. Davis-Rolle said that in routine dental Parents need to also know that aller- exams she is looking to see if your child gies can affect a child’s eye health. “Itchy has any cavities, examining the growth eyes, a kid always rubbing their eyes, or and development of teeth, and looking their eyes being kind of red is not just for any signs of oral disease in tissues. something to kind of shake off. It might “Sometimes parents may feel they need to actually be something that can be helped wait until all of their child’s baby teeth are with something as simple as an eye drop out before they see the orthodontist but it to knock out some of the symptoms of is important that we’re keeping an eye on allergies,” cautioned Dr. Gloyd. “And that because there are times when there is outside of that you have to worried about pretreatment that is needed to assist with kids in school getting stuff like pink eye, growth and development,” she said. conjunctivitis, that kind of thing can be an issue as well. Having an eye doctor to As children grow and get more indetake care of things is a good idea with that pendent they are going to want to brush yearly exam sets up a good foundation. “ their teeth by themselves. Dr. Davis-Rolle suggests waiting until the child is six or Dental Health seven years of age when they have a little more dexterity. Parents can teach them It is said the best accessory to an outfit how to focus on their front and back teeth is your smile. Make sure your child starts as well as their tongue when brushing. So the school year off looking good from while your child may brush their teeth head-to-toe including a gorgeous set of own their own, they will still need par-

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www www.stylemagazine.com

Dr. Roosevelt Gloyd

ents’ help when it comes to flossing.

Just like in school, having the proper tools produces the best outcomes. The proper tool in dental care is having the right toothbrush. Dr. Davis-Rolle often recommends Sonicare’s kids toothbrush because it plays music to let kids know how long to brush their teeth, which is usually two minutes.

As children get more involved in school activities like sports, another alarm goes up for Dr. Davis-Rolle since kids tend to gravitate towards sports drinks like Gatorade that have a high sugar content. Ingesting too much of these types of drinks can lead to children having tooth decay. She talks with parents about substituting with water or electrolyte water. While on the topic of sports, Dr. Davis-Rolle begs parents to make sure their child is wearing the proper mouth guard while playing sports. “I see a lot of tooth fractures, front teeth fracturing, front teeth being knocked out. So it is really important to know that if the kid is participating in any type of sport that things happen.” She continued, “It may not be football but basketball, baseball. Make sure that they are wearing some type of athletic mouthpiece that is made for them to help protect their teeth.”

Parents now check everything off your list because your child is now officially ready to go back-to-school.

4102 ,17 Dec 62 y-r29 aAug. u-rbJan eF23, -4, 022017 yraurbeF Aug. 2017

B egaP11 11

AUTO

Show Up #LikeAPro in the 2017 GMC Acadia Denali

By Reginald Dominique, Video and Social Media Editor

2017 GMC Acadia Denali ove over third row competitors, there’s a new guy in town! With its slimmer physique, added third row, sharper looks, and safety upgrades, the all-new 2017 GMC Acadia Denali is clearly General Motors way of telling its competitors to sort of back down. Whether you are a single bachelor who hangs with friends on the weekend or a soccer mom who’s busy carpooling during the week, there is no doubt that this SUV is a perfect fit for you. Here’s a quick rundown of what we like, what we don’t and the bottom line from Reggie’s Auto Report!

M

The first thing that is obvious when looking at the new Acadia is the brand new body style.

The 2017 Acadia has had a major downsize.

The moment you hit a sharp curb or have to make a u-turn in the new Acadia you appreciate the 2017’s shrinkage. It maneuvers around neighborhoods and city blocks unlike any other in its class and a noticeable difference from the older body style. Especially with the Denali’s 20-inch wheels, the ride is

12 12

absolutely polished and composed.

Once you hop inside you will notice one of the greatest advantages of the Acadia is its interior space. The Denali model I tested came with two captain’s chairs in the second row instead of a bench (much more appealing) so passengers can sit comfortably without bumping elbows. The third row is a little cramped, but still suitable for small children.

Inside you will also notice a very nice interior with soft materials all around and a lot of stitching, which GM always does a great job on. The gauges are well laid out and the instrument panel is easy to read and navigate.

There is a driver information center in the middle, which gives you all sorts of information, that is easy accessible and also can be operated from the steering wheel controls.

It’s safe to say that the Acadia’s performance has everything to do with its new body style. It is a full 7-inches shorter, narrower, shorter in height, and shed 700 pounds. Of

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

course, all that was to make it more fuel-efficient and boost more horsepower. The old Acadia was quite large, but the 2017 is more along the lines with the size of a Dodge Durango or Ford Explorer. Most buyers will likely opt for the 310-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 Denali model similar to the one I spent a week with. It gets the Acadia moving quickly, hitting 60 mph in as little as 6.5 seconds, and can hit the road with the handling of a sedan with easy highway passing.

If the top trim won’t work for you the Acadia Denali is also available with a 194hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder that (from reports) is actually quite acceptable for everyday driving with a light load pushing 0 to 60 mph in at least 9.3 seconds.

This model came nicely equipped with standard features such as pushbutton and remote start and front and rear parking assist.

Another standout safety feature is the driver alert package that vibrates the seat if you stray out of your lane or if the Acadia senses a fron-

tal collision. In addition to lane departure, the steering wheel detects if you are drifting and will guide itself (essentially self driving) until the driver realizes and grabs the wheel. It also comes with low-speed automatic braking; blind spot monitoring; rearview, front view, and 360 surround view cameras; navigation; power lift gate; heated and cooled seats; power tilt and heated steering wheel; and a Bose stereo system, just to name a few.

In closing, General Motors has done a great job with this vehicle. All of the upgrades are impeccable. Besides good EPA ratings of 18-city and 25-highway, it is easier to drive, park, and make a u-turn in. Our tested model was stickered at $52,185, with numerous options, but it is possible, however, to get a base Acadia for around $30,000. Make your way to your local GMC dealership today and test drive the 2017 GMC Acadia Denali. You will thank us later!

For more information, visit www.GMC. com

SPORTS Measuring Stick:

Houston Texans vs New England Patriots

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

T

he Houston Texans will take on Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots in their second preseason game. It will be a good test for the Texans as the Patriots have set the bar for excellence in the National Football League. Hopefully, some of that will rub off on Houston as they get a chance to witness first-hand how a champion prepares for the season. When you can see how future Hall of Famers as with Coach Bill Belichick and QB Tom Brady set the tone for the rest of the team, you take advantage and notes.

There are a number of key positions Houston Texans Head Coach Bill O’ Brien will be looking at in this game including WR, QB, and OL just to name a few.

“Continued improvement. I think the guy comes out every day and tries to get better, and that’s what you’ve seen. He is improving in his knowledge of our system, he’s improving in understanding the defensive looks,” said coach O’Brien when asked about first round draft pick QB Deshaun Watson. The

quarterback position is one of the spots the Texans need to improve on after the one year experiment with Brock Osweiler (Cleveland Browns) didn’t work. Watson took some snaps with the first team offense, but for right now Tom Savage is still the starter.

“It’s different just because I am getting reps with the ones against the ones. That’s been huge for me. Just knowing I can go out there and I can do this and I can take over for this team and handle it,” said a very confident Savage when asked about his mindset this year.

The defensive unit will look to work AllPro J.J. Watt back into the rotation as he will get more snaps in the next game. Practicing against the Pats offense was a great way to see how his progression is going. “It’s always good to go out there and get some reps against somebody of that caliber (Brady),” said Watt. He went on to say that he treats every practice like he does a game, so there is really no difference to him. Houston has put together a very good plan to keep J.J. healthy

Deshaun Watson and Tom Brady this season that hopefully will pay dividends for 16 games and beyond.

Houston will be looking for a repeat performance from the RB position as rookie D’Onta Foreman will carry a lot of the load.

This will give Coach O’ Brien a chance to evaluate what has turned out to be a loaded back field for the Texans. When asked about the rookie this week starting running back Lamar Miller had nothing but high praises for the former University of Texas running back.

“I think he has been doing a great job get-

ting adjusted to the NFL. I think he has done a great job in practice and his first preseason game,” said Miller.

The Texans will once again be without their starting offensive lineman Duane Brown as he continues to hold out of training camp.

If this lingers on it could become a problem as the franchise looks to have a breakout season and improve on last year’s success.

Kick-off is at 7pm (CST). For more info, go to www.williamhenry.com.

METRO is developing a new plan for transit in the region. Learn more by attending an upcoming open house near you.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

MONDAY, AUGUST 7 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

For a complete list

Humble Civic Center Phillip Cezeaux Recreational Center 100 N. Houston Ave. Humble, TX 77338

Sagemont Park Community Center 11507 Hughes Rd. Houston, TX 77089

Tracy Gee Community Center 3599 Westcenter Dr. Houston, TX 77042

Houston Community College Brays Oaks 8855 West Bellfort St. Houston, TX 77031

Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center 3810 W. Fuqua St. Houston, TX 77045

Lone Star College University Park 20515 SH 249, Building 11 Houston, TX 77070

of dates and METRO

THURSDAY, JULY 20 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

88 Sagemont

8 West Bellfort 46 Gessner

11 Almeda/Lyons 14 Hiram Clarke 54 Scott 98 Briargate

44 Acres Homes

for each Open House

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

visit METRONext.org.

Acres Homes Multi-Service Center 6719 West Montgomery Rd. Houston, TX 77091 44 Acres Homes 64 Lincoln City TUESDAY, JULY 25 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm White Oak Conference Center 7603 Antoine Dr. Houston, TX 77088 85 Antoine/Washington

THURSDAY, JULY 27 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Quail Run Community Center 16748 Quail Park Dr. Missouri City, TX 77489 SATURDAY, JULY 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Magnolia Multi-Service Center 7037 Capitol St. Houston, TX 77011 METRORail Green Line 20 Canal/Memorial 28 OST-Wayside 38 Manchester-Lawndale 50 Broadway 76 Evergreen

25 Richmond WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Metropolitan Multi-Service Center 1475 W. Gray St. Houston, TX 77019 32 Renwick/San Felipe 40 Telephone/Heights 41 Kirby/Polk THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor 14703 Park Row Blvd.

Houston, TX 77079 75 Eldridge 162 Memorial Express

Third Ward Multi-Service Center 3611 Ennis St. Houston, TX 77004 4 Beechnut 9 Gulfton/Holman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Judson Robinson Senior Community Center 1422 Ledwicke Houston, TX 77029

Montie Beach Community Center 915 Northwood Houston, TX 77009 26 Long Point/Cavalcade 44 Acres Homes

48 Market TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Katy ISD Education Support Complex 6301 South Stadium Ln. Katy, TX 77494

route information

Join us at one of these meetings or give us your input at METRONext.org.

Any person who requires language interpretation or special needs accommodations is encouraged to contact METRO Public Affairs at 713-739-4018, or via email at METROPublicAffairs@ridemetro.org. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs.

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www www.stylemagazine.com

4102 ,17 Dec 62 y-r29 aAug. u-rbJan eF23, -4, 022017 yraurbeF Aug. 2017

B egaP13 13

EATHoustonian WITH STYLE Wins First Place in H-E-B Quest for Texas Best Competition StyleMagazine.com Newswire

H

-E-B’s Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best judges narrowed the field of 25 finalists to just FIVE winners on Friday, August 11 at the Central Texas Food Bank. Sascha Biesi and Yauss Berenji (Skull & Cakebones Mocha Marmalade); Bridget and Will McCoy (Lorraine’s Original Mini Texas Pecan Cakes); Dennis Butterworth (WarPig BBQ For Use on Butts And Ribs Sauce); Adrian and Mariana Paredes (Tamale Addiction’ s Poblano and Muenster Cheese Organic Masa Tamales); and Cariño Cortez and Michael Cortez (La Familia Cortez Restaurants’ Mi Tierra Salsa Verde) are relishing the sweet taste of success and a combined total of $90,000 in cash prizes along with prime space on H-E-B store shelves in 2018.

“As we complete the fourth year of this statewide competition, we continued to be impressed by the inventiveness, creativity and phenomenal resolve that our fellow Texans showcase,” said James Harris, Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity, H-E-B. “Although only five competitors walked away with a title and prize, Quest for Texas Best is a win for all Texans. Small businesses have the opportunity to grow with H-E-B and our customers enjoy added

14 14

variety and access to the best locally sourced products.”

More About WarPig BBQ For Use on Butts And Ribs Sauce Dennis Butterworth’s BBQ sauce, For Use on Butts And Ribs (F.U.B.A.R), is an elite sauce forged in the trenches of barbecue competition. This award-winning sauce was crafted by U.S. Army veterans to be the one and only sauce you need in your arsenal.

Whether you’re a professional chef or a backyard grill commando, For Use on Butts And Ribs’ sweet, tangy flavor bridges the gap for all barbecue palates.

The judges included Jeff Thomas, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Central Texas Region; Suzanne Wade, Corporate Communications Officer; Jorge Elizondo, Group Vice President, Customer Insights; Chef Scott Tompkins, Senior Recipe Developer and Technical Food Advisor; and Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice-President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs.

Judging criteria included product quality, marketability and readiness for production as well as the makers’ suitability as retail suppliers.

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

CONTACT NOW WILLPHARAOHMEDIA@GMAIL.COM

HEALTH

What is PrEP?

Having Sex? Having

#LetsTalkAboutPrEP

Sex?

#LetsTalkAboutPrEP

letstalkaboutprep.com

letstalkaboutprep.com

mwww.stylemagazine.com www.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www

4102 ,17 Dec 62 y-r29 aAug. u-rbJan eF23, -4, 022017 yraurbeF Aug. 2017

B egaP15 15

EVENTS August 18 UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon Hyatt Regency Noon

August 19 Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Tidwell Park, 9720 Spaulding 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Food, health screenings, entertainment, immunizations

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

August 19 Congressman Al Green’s Green Light to Healthy Living Health Fair Westbury High School, 11911 Chimney Rock Rd. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

16 16

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 3 All White Charity Fashion Show Hobby Center, 800 Bagby Street 7 p.m.-11p.m.

Featured designers Helen Castillo, Alexandria Lee Designs, Athena & Apollo and Zan Aani

September 30 3rd Annual Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival Discovery Green Houston Featuring live performance by Eric Benet

August 29

Home School Day at the Downtown Aquarium Downtown Aquarium, 410 Bagby, at Memorial Dr. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

September 1-3

Houston Symphony Pays Tribute to Jazz Legend Ella Fitzgerald Ella at 100 Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana Street Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, 2:30 p.m.

Led by Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke, the program will feature Fitzgerald favorites including “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and “Summertime.”

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

MEDIA KIT 2017

BOOKS

“The Diplomat’s Daughter”

by Karin Tanabe

H

By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Book Reviewer

e almost got your nose. Or your cheek. Awkward, for sure, but on the second try, it finally happened.

Then again. And again, each one sweeter than the last. As long as you live, you’ll never forget your very first romantic kiss or the person who gave it to you – even if, as in the novel, “The Diplomat’s Daughter” by Karin Tanabe, there’s a war outside the window.

Emiko Kato had been around the world and had never really thought of settling in any one place – until she met Leo Hartmann. They’d gone to a Viennese Catholic school together – she, the eighteenyear-old child of a Japanese diplomat; he, the son of a wealthy Jewish chocolatier – and their singularity brought them together. Young and in love, they were making plans for a future together when the Nazis invaded Vienna.

They’d promised to write one another daily, but who knew where life was taking them? Emi’s father was sent to America, for safety’s sake and then, after December 7, 1941, to a series of guarded hotels.

By the time she and her mother landed at

an internment camp, it had been months since Emi’d heard from Leo. The loneliness she felt caused her to make what she was certain was a mistake: she fell in love with Christian Lange.

College, followed by a life in industry: that was the plan for seventeen-year-old Christian, son of a German-born Milwaukee steel manufacturer. Raised in comfort and privilege, Christian was expected to take over his father’s business – until the Germans aligned themselves with the Japanese. Days after Pearl Harbor was bombed, Christian was separated from his parents, sent to an orphanage, then to an internment camp in Texas, where the next stop was to a country he’d barely ever visited.

Leo Hartmann’s parents owed their very lives to Emi Kato’s father. It was he who got them out of Vienna. It was he who got them to relative safety in Shanghai even though, as Jews, they were far from safe. Kato did it for his daughter, and Leo would never forget her – even after he knew he must… When reading “The Diplomat’s Daughter,” there are four words

to remember: Im. Possible. To. Stop. So rich is the tale, so well-told the characters that this is one of those carry-it-around, don’t-need-a-bookmark kinds of novels that you’ll be itching to finish. World War II fanatics will be happy to see that authenticity oozes from each facet of the story – author Karin Tanabe really did her homework – and the tiny details she carefully included just shimmer in the midst of a horrifying tri-level story of war, loss, strength, and aloneness. It’s a tale that could have had any number of endings,

each one better than the last, but it culminates in the one that’s righteously perfect.

But we’re getting ahead of ourselves: First, start “The Diplomat’s Daughter,” and clear your calendar. Start it, and forget about all your weekend plans. Start it, and your nose will be stuck in this unforgettable novel until the end.

Share this story online at stylemagazine.com.

mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www Aug. 4102 ,Dec 62 y-r29 aAug. u-rbJan eF23, -4, 022017 yraurbeF www.stylemagazine.com 17 2017

B egaP17 17

2017

WORTHAM THEATER CENTER HOUSTON, TX

Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch 2017

Photography by Vicky Pink ayor Sylvester Turner added a new skill to his resume of orchestra conductor at the Annual Mayor’s Scholarship Jazz Brunch. Using the infamous baton once used by the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini to conduct the NBC Symphony Orchestra, Mayor Turner lead the Jazz Education, Incorporated students. Many gathered to raise funds, listen to good music and celebrate the 27th year of the Houston International Jazz Festival and Jazz Education Incorporated. Music lovers, Jazz enthusiasts, and Houstonians will be treated to an exciting, music filled weekend. Some in attendance were Conrad Johnson, 1st Daughter Ashley Turner, City Council members Amanda Edwards, Dwight Boykins, Larry Green, and Jack Christie; Mario Diaz; State Reps. Ron Reynolds and Gene Wu; Cindy Clifford; Harris County Trustee Erica Lee Carter; Khambrel Marshall; Miya Shay; and Courtney White.

2017

M

Thurgood Marshall School Welcomes Mayor Turner Photography by Vicky Pink exas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law welcomed the next generation of lawyers with the incoming class of 2020. Bringing special greetings to the class was Mayor Sylvester Turner who jumpstarted the students’ orientation. Mayor Turner’s message was one of inspiration and encouragement to the entire TMSL constituency to aspire for success, while transcending the institution and this great city “to a better tomorrow.”

T

18 18

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX

2017

BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM HOUSTON, TX

A Question of Faith Screening Photography by Vicky Pink ongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Bishop James Dixon II of the Community of Faith Church hosted a private screening of ‘A Question of Faith.’ Dozens of Houston’s leading pastors, elected officials, and civic leaders attended the red carpet screening and were able to interact with actors following the viewing of the film. The film ‘A Question of Faith’ addresses multiple relevant issues such as forgiveness, overcoming racism and diversity. It reveals the reality of the pain we cause others through our mistakes and pre-judgment. It also shows how powerful we are when people unite. Faith endures! Some in attendance were Gregory Alan Williams, Captain Paul Matthews, and Pastor Terrance H. Johnson.

C

EDUCATION Tips to Get Involved at Your Child’s School

F

or some parents, back-to-school season can be bittersweet as they watch their kids grow more independent each year. Taking on an active role at your child’s school is a simple way to provide support and stay engaged.

Whether your schedule is relatively open or you’re juggling multiple demands, there are ways for virtually all families to participate in their children’s classrooms.

Volunteer in the classroom. Today’s teachers are busier than ever, developing classroom lessons, teaching to rigorous curriculum standards, coaching and chairing extracurricular activities and tackling their own professional development goals. This can leave little down time to coordinate special activities or classroom celebrations, but that’s where parent volunteers can play an essential role.

Develop relationships with teachers. Creating a connection with your child’s teacher can be based on more than checking in on performance and behavior. Sharing resources and ideas with teachers makes you an ally

Courtesy of Family Features

and an asset to the classroom. One example is the Tom’s of Maine “Green Your School Fund,” which will give $1 million to classrooms nationwide this year so students can roll up their sleeves and tackle hands-on environmental projects to understand the impact they can have on the planet today and tomorrow. Learn more about the program and how you can help your child’s teacher submit a creative environmental classroom project at GreenSchoolFund.com.

Join a formal organization. School organizations like the Parent Teacher Association are designed specifically to engage parents in the education system. Members have a direct connection to news about what’s happening in the school, an avenue to share concerns not only allows you to share the experience little more hands-on, many schools welcome and means for inspiring change and bringing side-by-side with your own child, but makes community support to help build props or sew the outing possible for other children as well. costumes for the school play, host a lesson about school improvements. on a favorite artist, share cultural traditions Share your talents. There are ways parents or help run activities like science fairs or Take part in field trips. Many rich learning opportunities exist outside the classroom, can get involved without straying too far from field days. but those activities are often limited by what they know best. Volunteering to speak If you’re unsure how to get started, contact chaperone availability. Both schools and at a career day in your child’s class is a simmost field trip destinations require certain ple way to share real-world experiences and your student’s teacher or the school’s main student-to-chaperone ratios for safety and op- help prepare the next generation of leaders. office and ask for guidance on where you can timal learning. Joining a classroom field trip Of course, if you’re looking for something a make the biggest impact.

mwww.stylemagazine.com www.StyleMagazine.com owww.stylemagazine.com c.enizagaMelytS.www

4Feb. 102 17 ,16Dec 62 -yFeb. r29 au-rbJan e23, F-4, 02017 22017 yraurbeF 22, Aug. Aug. 2017

B egaP19 19 19

®

®

16 in 6 items!

Get up to

$

meal deal!

save more than

6

$ 86 in

BUY

FREE

items! with in-store coupons

buy

30

Dr Pepper

12 pk., 12 oz. cans assorted varieties (Dr Pepper Brand Only)

FREE

with in-store coupons

GET

free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Flavored Tortilla Chips 11 - 12.5 oz. assorted varieties

X

Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat 15 - 16 oz. family size, assorted varieties, and

Kraft or Cracker Barrel Natural Cheese Slices 6 - 8 oz., assorted varieties

3

That’s up to

$

1.98

free!

buy

Michael Angelo’s Family Size Frozen Italian Meal 25 - 32 oz. assorted varieties

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

GET

free! with in-store coupon

Breyers Ice Cream

48 oz. assorted varieties That’s up to

$

3.94

free!

buy

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, 16 ct. original or variety

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

GET

free! with in-store coupon

Cheez-It Crackers

6 - 7 oz. assorted varieties

• Kraft Avocado 2.00 free!

Oil Mayo, 12 oz. buy • H-E-B Texas Tough® H-E-B String Cheese Sandwich Bags That’s up to

$

50 ct.

20 oz. assorted varieties

• H-E-B Soft Drinks 8 pk., 7.5 oz. cans assorted varieties

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

GET

free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Cheese Sticks 9 oz. assorted varieties

That’s up to

$

3.50

free!

buy

H-E-B Fully Cooked Pork Carnitas 16 oz.

Llévatelo

¡gratis!

GET

free! with in-store coupons

• H-E-B That’s Salsabout Texas 16 oz.

Prices Good Wednesday, August 16 Thru Tuesday, August 22, 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, 17-4656 visit www.heb.com

20 20

Aug. 17 - Aug. 23, 2017 www.stylemagazine.com

That’s up to

$

4.88

free!

• H-E-B Mixla® Corn & Flour Llévatelo Blend Tortillas

¡gratis!

12 ct.