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We Americans Must Face Our Addiction to Guns

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Michelle Obama Knocks Trump’s Message to Youth

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COMMENTARY We Americans Must Face Our Addiction to Guns F

By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

ifty-eight dead and counting; 500 sent to hospitals. The deadliest mass shooting in modern American history took place Sunday in Las Vegas, as a lone gunman firing from a window on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel savaged a crowd gathered to watch a country music show. It was, as one observer noted, like shooting fish in a barrel. The automatic rifle fire lasted for minutes. The shooter didn’t really have to aim; he only had to pull the trigger.

If he had been an African-American, there would be a rush to connect this to the demonstrations for equality. If he had been an immigrant, it would have stoked our fears of the stranger. If it were a foreign terrorist, it would be an act of war. (The Islamic State didn’t hesitate to claim “credit” for the act, although authorities say there is no evidence at this point to support that claim.) Instead, the search will focus on what created the madness inherent in this act of mass murder and suicide.

We watch scenes of the massacre on our TVs. The crowd panics and begins to run.

The police run toward the shooter, even though their guns cannot reach him and their vests cannot protect them from his military ammunition. Their valor no doubt saves lives.

In the Bible, Jesus asks, “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?”

(Matthew 7:3). Even as the authorities investigate the mental health of the killer, we need to question our own collective insanity.

Why are military assault weapons not banned in the United States as they once were? Why do we accept such easy access to guns? Nevada has no gun control laws; it is an open carry state. Rifles are part of the West’s rural culture. Las Vegas, the sin city of casinos and alcohol, might want to put limits on guns, perhaps requiring them to be checked as they once were in the towns of the old West. The state legislature, however, has prohibited any municipality from

This is an act of domestic terrorism. The killer apparently acted alone. He had been in the hotel for four days; authorities report he had about 10 guns with him.

We will learn more about him, his idiosyncrasies and motivations, as authorities probe for what led him to commit this heinous act.

The shooter was a white male. His relatives express shock that he could do this.

passing its own gun control laws.

No foreign power is as much a threat to us as we are to one another. There is no sanctuary. No place is safe. A bible study class in Charleston, S.C. A movie theater in Aurora, Colo. A nightclub in Orlando, Fla. College campuses across the country.

Twenty children were shot dead at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Conn. Members of Congress have been shot. President Reagan and his aides were shot. His press secretary, James Brady, formed a group to push sensible gun control laws. But our addiction to guns continues.

After Las Vegas, we should have a national day of prayer. We need a greater wisdom to break our addiction to guns. We make more guns, sell more guns and buy more guns than any other developed country. We also lose the most lives to gun violence.

We have learned to adjust to this addiction. We accept it. When terrorists attacked the twin towers on 9/11, we did not adjust.

We resented the attack and we resisted. Yet as the toll of domestic terror keeps rising, we simply pray for the victims, shrug our shoulders and move on. The Republican

candidate for the Senate in Alabama flashes a gun before a campaign rally and gets a big laugh and loud applause.

If we chose to resist the addiction, we could change. We could teach nonviolence and conflict resolution in schools. We could ban military-style assault weapons. We could allow cities to pass far more restrictive gun control measures than rural areas.

We could stop peddling a glorified culture of guns and violence in our movies and television.

We could make certain that mental health services were accessible and affordable. We could change the cultural morays to help define and enforce acceptable behavior.

Will this country remain addicted to guns?

Will it remain impossible to end the easy access to guns? Nothing will change unless we collectively decide we are not going to adjust to this reality. It is time to resist.

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

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POLITICAL Michelle Obama Knocks Trump’s Message to Youth

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ormer first lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday said there’s a stark difference in the lessons young people will learn from her husband’s presidency and President Donald Trump’s.

“Many of the young people today, they only know Barack Obama as their president and what that standard felt like and what kind of messages were being talked about,” she said at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women on Tuesday. “They grew up only under hope and possibility and options and opportunity and creating more space.”

the Obama Presidential Center, which will be hosted by the University of Chicago on the South Side of Chicago, will be developing policies to help young leaders, especially young women, grow their potential.

Obama said she believes it is crucial to welcome new ideas, new voices and diverse perspectives to the table, especially when it comes to politics.

“People hold on, maybe a little bit too long,” she said. “When you’re living in the White House or you’re serving in Congress or the Senate, it’s a very unique Without saying Trump’s name, she add- bubble of isolation. You don’t get to have ed: “I think they will feel some of what’s the same kind of interaction and, therehappening now as intrinsically not what fore, there are some parts of you that do they were taught.” lose touch. So it’s important to make way for those new perspectives.”

The former first lady said the leadership potential of the next generation gives her She added: “A lot of people treat those hope despite the messages they’re being seats like they belong to them. And they faced with. don’t. Those seats belong to the country.”

“They are more open, in ways. I think they are less tolerant of obvious inequities. I think that this generation will look at what is happening now in the world and they will say, ‘This doesn’t feel right because this wasn’t what I was taught,’” she said.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama white, literally, that’s the color palette on one side of the room. On the other side of the room, there’s yellows and blues and whites and greens, physically there’s a difference in color in the tone. Because one side, all men, all white. On the other side, some women, some people of color,” she said, arguing that the Democratic side of the chamber was more diverse than that Obama said Congress not only suffers of the GOP. a lack of new ideas but a lack of racial “And I look at that and I go, no wondiversity. She recalled being on Capitol Hill for the State of the Union address der. No wonder we struggle. No wonder and noticing the lack of diversity in the we don’t trust politics. But it’s not just politics,” she said. chamber.

they are looking forward to the freedom that comes from being out of the political arena. “It feels like things are pretty wide open. For the last eight years, because we sort of had a standard of ethics and there were things that we wouldn’t do ... there were a lot of constraints.

There was a lot we couldn’t do and we didn’t do because of our respect for the position,” she said, again seemingly hitting Trump: “What it means to the country to actually have a commander in chief who upholds and respects the office.

So definitely, life is freer now.”

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University of Houston Hosts Hidden Figures Author [Uh.edu]

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argot Lee Shetterly, author of the New York Times bestseller Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Who Helped Win the Space Race, will engage the university community in a discussion of her work on October 3, 2017. It is part of the university’s Provost Summer Read Program as presented by the Office of the Provost.

The program is built around a common book that is read over the summer by all first year students. This year’s book was the Shetterly’s Hidden Figures. First year students dive further into the subject matter in an interactive dialogue with faculty and peers, inside and out of the classroom. A screening of Hidden Figures, the movie, will be shown on a first-come, first-served basis on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at UH’s Student Center Theater.

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Texas DPS Mourns First African American Trooper [Statesman.com]

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he Texas Department of Public Safety is mourning the death of its first African-American trooper, Adolph Thomas, who died earlier this week. DPS Director Steven McCraw issued a statement about Thomas, who served 27 years in the agency before retiring as chief of staff services in 1995. Thomas, a Seguin native, joined DPS in 1968, first serving as a highway patrol officer, then as a narcotics agent in 1972. He rose through the ranks of the narcotics service and became a search-and-seizure expert witness in state and federal court. He developed expertise in law enforcement policies and procedures, case preparation, undercover drug investigations and other law enforcement disciplines.

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Macy’s Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Gaby Espino [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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oin Macy’s hosts telenovela star, Gaby Espino, for an in-depth conversation around Hispanic American achievement that celebrates the future while paying tribute to the past. The in-store event at Macy’s will highlight the art of the telenovela, exploring how it has become a staple of Spanish language entertainment and a genre that has had the ability to capture the attention of multiple generations. Gaby Espino will be joined by event host, Laura Sierra for an in-depth conversation around Hispanic Heritage that celebrates the future while paying tribute to the past. Gaby Espino is an actress, host, leading Latina influencer and Venezuelan native. Espino has spent years in the international spotlight, starring in dozens of telenovelas and films.

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n a crucial victory for Hispanic voters in the Houston suburb of Pasadena, the city will remain under federal oversight for any changes to its voting laws until 2023 — the only setup of its kind in Texas. The Pasadena City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Jeff Wagner’s proposal to settle a voting rights lawsuit over how it redrew its council districts in 2013, agreeing to pay out about $1 million in legal fees. Approval of that settlement will also dissolve the city’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that Pasadena ran afoul of the federal Voting Rights Act and intentionally discriminated against Hispanic voters in reconfiguring how council members are elected.

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400,000 Texas Children at Risk of Losing Health Insurance [Statesman.com]

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bout 400,000 Texas children and pregnant women could lose health insurance coverage if the federal government doesn’t renew funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Congress missed the Sept. 30 deadline to reauthorize funding for the program, commonly known as CHIP, leaving some states with enough money for the program to last through the end of the year. Texas CHIP would run out of money in January or February. After that, the state could face a $3 billion funding hole over the next two years for the program if Congress does nothing, said Carrie Williams, spokeswoman for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

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Summer Creek Students Protest

Pasadena Drops Appeal of Latino Voting Rights [TexasTribune.org]

resident Donald Trump’s recent tweets against NFL players who kneel during the National Anthem continues to ripple through the public conscience, and sports fields nationwide.

What former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started one year ago, has now reach football fields in Texas. The Cy-Fair youth football league says it will stop playing the National Anthem before games. As for high schools in the area, they say it’s a non-issue. Summer Creek high school, said, ”we won’t make any major response to it one way or the other” is a part of Humble ISD. The Houston ISD says it won’t require students to stand during the National Anthem.

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Abbott Gives Houston $50 Million for Harvey Recovery [HoustonPublicMedia.org]

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exas Governor Greg Abbott personally delivered a $50 million check to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner during a joint press conference on Friday to help the city with urgent needs after Hurricane Harvey, mainly debris removal and rebuilding. Turner, who publicly thanked Abbott, announced that with this additional financial aid from the state, there will be no need for a tax increase or to raise the revenue cap, as he had previously considered as a means to finance the city’s recovery.

The $50 million, the Governor explained, comes from the $100 million disaster relief fund appropriated during the last legislative session, with the biggest chunk going to debris removal and rebuilding, Turner said, and $10 million to additional insurance.

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tudents at one Texas middle school will no longer be able to call themselves “Rebels” after the Corpus Christi Independent School District removed the logo and mascot in response to concerns from parents. The district’s actions come amid a nationwide trend to remove or add context to public displays that celebrate the Confederacy. At least 25 cities across the country, including Dallas and Austin, have decided to remove Confederate monuments or relocate them to spaces that are less controversial, such as cemeteries. The CCISD decision prompted a range of reactions, with some parents saying they didn’t know there was an issue with the “Rebel” nickname, and others commenting on social media that they are against the change.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Barbie

How Barbie Is Getting Into the Quinceañera Business [KUOW.org]

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bout 2 million American girls were born in 2002 and will turn 15 this year. In the Hispanic community, that important 15th birthday is usually celebrated with a quinceañera. It’s the rite of passage party usually celebrated by Hispanic girls. A big part of that tradition is the presentation of the girl’s last doll or ultima muñeca by her father after the father/daughter dance. Mattel, the toy manufacturer, wants that doll to be a Barbie.

The Quinceañera Barbie was designed by Carlyle Nuera and is dressed in a purple taffeta ball gown with a sheer overlay with a silver holographic glitter print. Girls and their mothers said the doll would be received if they had the option to customize the dress to match the theme and colors of upcoming quinceañera celebrations.

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GM: The Future Is All-Electric [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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eneral Motors is going all-electric.

That’s what the automaker said on Monday, as it unveiled plans to roll out two new electric vehicles over the next 18 months and a total of 20 over the next six years. For now, though, GM isn’t saying exactly when that purely electric future will be. GM recently launched its first mass-market electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, an electric mid-sized hatchback with a range of 238 miles on a charge and a starting price of about $36,000. Engineers and designers will build on GM’s electric lineup from there, the automaker said. Not all of GM’s electric vehicles will use batteries -- some will use hydrogen gas for power instead, GM said.

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Pfizer Loses Lawsuit Against Texas [TheGoldWater.com]

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fizer has learned the hard way that there is a new reality for pharmaceutical companies wanting to do business like before. When a local Texas Commission responsible for Health and Human Services last year provided two state lawmakers with details about pharmaceutical companies’ pricing rates for the Texas Medicaid program, Pfizer was not too happy about it. They claimed that by providing this information to lawmakers, their New-York based company would no longer be able to negotiate better deals as this would probably mean their cost rates would be known all across the country. At the time, Republican Senator Charles Schwertner of Georgetown had asked for the data.

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Coca-Cola Acquires a Texas Favorite: Topo Chico [NBCDFW.com]

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oca-Cola North America announced it acquired fast-growing Topo Chico, a premium sparkling mineral water company. The drink that has recently grown popular in Texas will continue to be imported from the same natural source in northern Mexico, where it has been bottled since 1895. The Coca-Cola Company bought the brand mineral water company for $220 million in order to expand and strengthen the national presence of Topo Chico products. The head of the brand’s United States presence, Gerardo Galván, confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.

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Watson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week [HoustonTexans.com]

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he NFL named Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson the AFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance in the team’s 57-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. In his third career NFL start, Watson completed 25-of-34 passes (73.5%) for 283 yards, four touchdowns, one interception and a 125.0 passer rating. He also ran for 24 yards on four attempts (6.0 avg.) and had one rushing touchdown. Watson also became the fourth rookie NFL quarterback since 2000 to post three-or-more touchdown passes and oneor-more rushing touchdowns in a single game. He became the second quarterback in franchise history with two-or-more passing touchdowns and one-or-more rushing touchdowns in the same game. He also became the third quarterback in team history to post a 125.0-or-better passer rating in a game with 30-or-more pass attempts.

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Marches On Racial Trump’s Puerto Rico Event Justice Unify On National Mall Was Way Worse Than His Tweets CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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wo marches took place in the nation’s capital Saturday in the name of racial and gender inequality. The March for Racial Justice and the March for Black Women started out separately in the morning before joining to converge on the National Mall. The March for Racial Justice, which organizers say they’re held to combat racism, white supremacy, sexism and other forms of bigotry and oppression, chose September 30 to mark the 98th anniversary of the Elaine Massacre, in which more than 100 African Americans, mostly sharecroppers, from Elaine, Arkansas, were murdered by mobs after demanding better pay from white plantation owners. The March for Black Women was one of more than a dozen other marches and town halls the organizers say they are holding across the country to highlight problems with sexualized violence and the widespread incarceration of black women and girls.

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resident Donald Trump faced a major test on Tuesday as he traveled to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico: Show the American citizens struggling for survival on the island that he understood their plight, sympathized with them and was doing everything in his power to make it better as quickly as he could. He failed. Hugely. Soon after touching down in Puerto Rico, Trump made comments suggesting that what happened in Puerto Rico -- an entire island devastated, huge swaths without power, food and water in short supply -- wasn’t a “real” catastrophe because not that many people died? Or, what about using death count as a talking point? Yes, it’s true that far more people died in Katrina (1,800+) than did in Maria (16). But, for the families of the 16 who died, that loss is no less heart-breaking.

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Dr. Freeman and Dr. Carlotta Freeman

U.S. Congress Recognizes Dr. Thomas F. Freeman with CBC Phoenix Award [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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r. Thomas F. Freeman, iconic Texas Southern University professor and Debate Team head coach emeritus, received the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s (CBCF) highest honor on at the 2017 Congressional Black Caucus. He was presented with The Phoenix Award

by U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and Dr. Carlotta Freeman and recognized for his profound influence on our nation as a legendary educator and prolific scholar. His long-standing commitment to improving the quality of life for African-American students was the basis of the award. Civil Rights pioneer Ruby Bridges was another Phoenix Award recipient. The Phoenix award is presented by the CBCF to individuals whose extraordinary achievements strengthen communities and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities, both nationally and globally.

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include cancer staging, body habitus (the DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforator) physique of the body), and general health. flap is an example of this type of reconstruction that uses the abdominal tissue Breast reconstruction with implants normally discarded in a tummy tuck.

Implant-based breast reconstruction has Choosing the right method of breast reseveral advantages over autologous recon- construction for you depends on a number struction, such as shorter operative time, of factors which Dr. Sato will discuss with technically easier surgery, shorter recovery you at your consultation. time, and fewer scars. This method of breast reconstruction involves two stages. The first Dr. Sato will work very closely with stage is tissue expander placement. The your breast surgeon. Keeping cancer tissue expander, which is an empty breast treatment as the top priority, she will plan implant, is slowly inflated with saline solu- the best and safest reconstruction for you. tion over a period of several weeks during office visits until the final size of the breast is Who is a good candidate for breast attained. A second surgery is then performed reconstruction?

Learn More to remove the tissue expander and replace Breast reconstruction is for women who Are you interested in breast reconstruction it with an implant. have had breast cancer and a resulting in Houston? mastectomy, or for women who have had Contact Dr. Erika Sato today for a consulBreast reconstruction with autologous a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, and tation. tissue are left with a defect or breast asymmetry. www.houstonbeautifulbody.com Autologous tissue reconstruction involves Phone: (713)791-0700 using the patient’s own tissue to reconstruct What can I expect while recovering Email: drsato@houstonbeautifulbody.com the breast. This entails taking skin and fat from breast reconstruction surgery?

Facebook: Erika Sato MD from another area of the body and moving Recovery is widely variable dependent Instagram: @dr.erikasato it, along with its blood supply, to the chest upon the type of procedure and the indiTwitter: @erikasatomd to recreate a very natural-looking breast. A vidual patient.

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Samuel Pena: A Man with A Servant’s Heart

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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hen others run away from the fire, Samuel Pena runs towards it. And he’s been doing it for more than 20 years because he’s a firefighter.

Beginning his firefighting career in 1994, in his hometown of El Paso, TX, after serving a fourand-a-half-year stint in the Air Force, Pena rose through the ranks. He was a paramedic, media spokesperson, advanced medical coordinator, a member of the Combined Search and Rescue Team, Hazardous Materials & Special Rescue Task Force, and Training Chief for the El Paso Fire Academy before he would become the Fire Chief.

That experience would grow a desire for a bigger challenge, so he took on the job of Houston’s Fire Chief. Officially sworn in December 2016, Pena has been Houston’s Fire Chief for nine months. Not too bad for a guy who became a firefighter simply because he just needed a job.

As a young boy, Pena didn’t grow up dressing up like a firefighter. Nor did he pretend to put out 10 10

fires during his playtime. He never even uttered the words, “When I grow up I want to be a firefighter.” What he did want was a service career where he could help people and be at home more with his wife and children. “What I did have in my heart was that I wanted to be in a capacity where I would be able to serve others and make a positive impact in people’s lives,” said Pena.

With degrees in criminal justice and business, he thought he could fulfill his purpose with either the police or fire department. He applied for both and the fire department called back first with an offer for him to suit up. “Twenty-two years later and it worked out well, “ said Pena.

In his time as a firefighter, Pena has developed a satisfaction about his ability and opportunity to be able to serve others, improve working conditions, and improve the health and safety of citizen. “I think that is what’s most rewarding about careers in fire service. “

fire guy, Pena was faced with the pressing issues of a shrinking budget, aging fleet and the need for professional development. All of which need funding to be handled but we are all aware of the city’s budget constraints and so is Pena. Still, he is confident and optimistic that solutions will be developed to tackle these issues. His source of certainty comes from the people of Houston’s willingness to be apart of the solution. “We will find a way to meet the community’s expectations and do it so that it is responsible to the taxpayers and acknowledges the good work of firefighters,” confirmed Pena.

Already he has gained some positive results.

Recently, signing a new labor management agreement, Pena hopes this will be leverage in aiding in the development of a working dialogue with the labor department to efficiently manage the organization.

Working hard, treating people right, and always As much as it is a rewarding career, it has it preparing yourself for what comes his way has challenges, especially when you are the head been Pena formula for success. He also gives guy. Coming into the position of Houston’s top credit to never losing sight of how blessed he is

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Samuel Pena and The Houston Fire Department

and not wasting any opportunity afforded him.

“This country affords an opportunity for those who persevere, for those who stay focus, for those that do the right thing in order to prepare themselves to take advantage of opportunities that will inevitably present themselves,” commented Pena.

of that creed. More than just those lessons, Pena also has added political commentary and positive support to keep pushing youth towards their goals, especially those of Hispanic descent who are fearful of the future with the DACA legislation. “It doesn’t make sense to me,” Pena said as he went on to talk about how he considers it to be irresponsible to hold children accountable Being prepared is a lesson that he stresses to for the actions of their parents. today’s youth. Understanding his responsibility as a role model to not just Hispanic youth but “We need to have an open mind and consider youth of any ethnicity, Pena teaches about the the impact of what we are saying. We can’t mass importance of building relationships to further deport all of these individuals who have come others’ goals, a different approach than most here really - and we have heard this term before would take. However, Pena believes helping – through no fault of their own.” Pena continued, others’ achieve their goals is one of the best ways “They were brought here as children. They have to learn about management and leadership. grown up in this country.

“If you work at something, whatever it is, diliThey have played by the rules. And now I think gently and try to do your work that other people value and you treat people correctly and you we owe it to them to do the hard work and find a prepare yourself to take opportunities you will be reasonable solution to the decision because they successful,” said Pena, as he is a living example are, in fact, by all sense of the word, American.” mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www www.stylemagazine.com

Some of the very men and women that Pena has the honor and privilege of serving alongside are worried about the status of their future in this country. That is sad when these are the same people that risk their own life daily in keeping the citizens of this city safe and out of harm’s way.

“That is the essence of what it is to be an American. It is picking yourself up by your bootstraps, helping others along the way, and doing the right thing for your fellow man,” said Pena as he talked about how those same firefighters demonstrated that during the devastating Hurricane Harvey. And they did that not for praise or a thank you but because they simply wanted to serve.

Serving others is something that has been in Pena’s DNA since he was born. His parents instilled it in him. And it is his focus in everything that he does. It is what makes him proud to be not just a Hispanic American but also an American period. He is a man with a servant’s heart.

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LOCAL Houston Black Heritage Fest:

A Celebration of Music, Art, and Food

By Kelsey Whittington, Style Feature Writer

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ith less than a month since Hurricane Harvey, the 3rd annual Houston Black Heritage Fest was definitely one to remember and the perfect way to bring the joy back to our community.

With music, art, and great food this event was one where people of all ages came out and was able to have a great time.

The festival showcased different blackowned vendors who were able to sell and market their businesses as well as give back to the community. “This is historic. It’s like a mix of a marketing experience as well as being a part of something that’s great within our community,” said Brandy Hinds, Owner of Consuela’s Kitchen.

Kicking off with the Interactive Youth Zone portion of the festival, kids of all ages were entertained with games and activities.

“I love that they had this for our kids, they have been through so much lately and this is just what they needed to be a kid again,” said Courtney Jones. On the main stage, local black artists were able to highlight their craft with music, poetry, and even fashion.

The Gospel Celebration proved to be a fan favorite of the night and had everyone on

their feet, which showed how strong the faith within our community is. Following the Gospel Celebration, local boutique owners came together to put on a mass fashion show to showcase their businesses and designs with models of all shapes and sizes.

Aside from outstanding talent, the night also honored a few men and women doing amazing things in our community. Willard Jackson, Darian Ward, Velma Trayham, Larry Johnson, Percy Creuzot, Daryl King, Isiah Carey, and Larry Green were among those being spotlighted.

“People have been so victimized here in Houston as a result of the hurricane and some of the issues that are going on here in the country. They need a chance to release and an opportunity to just enjoy themselves and I believe this festival will give them the opportunity to do so and I’m so grateful to be a part of this,” said Isiah Carey.

As a surprise to everyone Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee took to the stage to speak on the strength of our community and the city of Houston while wearing a #HoustonStrong t-shirt. As if her amazing message

wasn’t enough to leave the crowd with, she took a huge leap when she ended her speech by kneeling on one knee to show her support with NFL players and to influence unity.

With everyone energized and in great spirits from Congresswoman Lee’s speech, vocal powerhouse Elle Varner kept the energy going as she got the crown moving to her music and singing the lyrics. Her warmth was greatly portrayed on stage and she even allowed kids on stage with her to dance to her hit “Don’t Wanna Dance.”

Varner hinted at the prospect of new music on the horizon very soon. With that announcement and her amazing performance, Varner left the crowd craving for more of her music but the night was far from over.

R&B legend Eric Benet would command the stage taking fans back in time to the era of 90s soul.

Still looking the same 20 years later, Benet and his music was certainly a treat.

To keep the smooth R&B feel going, Tamia came out and was the perfect icing on the cake. She performed such hits as Officially Missing You, So Into You, and even brought

Eric Benet back out to sing Spend My Life With You. Overall the Houston Black Heritage Fest was an amazing event and is just showed that each year they aim to get bigger and better. Keep up with upcoming events and find out information on next year’s Houston Black Heritage Fest by visiting www.houstonblackheritagefest.com.

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TSU Celebrates Homecoming 2017 A Tiger Dynasty

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exas Southern University salutes Homecoming 2017 with a distinctive theme, Tiger Dynasty - 90 Years, The Reign Continues. Homecoming Week will be held October 7-14 and promises to be packed with lots of Tiger action. Reconnect with your alma mater and join in commemorating 90 years of education and service.

The coronation ceremony of Miss TSU Tramauni Brock and Mr. TSU Chad Zeno will be held Saturday, October 7, and is the first of 22 scheduled student activities. Alumni events will begin Wednesday, October 11 with an Old School vs.

New School Game Night. Click here for a complete listing of Homecoming events.

Tickets can be purchased at http://www. bbvacompassstadium.com/ or call 713313- 4355 for more information.

Alumni can reunite and reconnect with a slate of events including the TSU National Alumni Association Chapter’s annual Alumni Welcome Reception in the Sterling Student Life Center on Thursday, October 12 and an Alumni General Body Meeting on Friday, October 13. A complimentary breakfast will be served at 9:00 a.m. before the general meeting.

Alumni can spend the afternoon attending an Open House at their respective college or school or enjoy other alumni-focused events, including Yard Fest and the BBQ Festival.

The annual Tiger Paw Golf Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, October 12 at Hermann Park Golf Course. This year’s format is a two-person Florida Scramble that will feature Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Best Dressed Team contests. First-, second- and third-place awards will be presented to the lowest team score. There is an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fees are $300 per team or $150 per person for individual golfers. Visit https://tsu.thankyou4caring. org/16th-annual-tiger-paw-golf-classic to register your team. Event sponsorships are available, call 713-313-1363 for more information.

The Grand Tiger Parade is a celebration of the Third Ward community. The Parade will be held on Saturday, October 14 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Local and national bands, car clubs, walking units and dignitaries are scheduled, so secure your seat early along the route. Visithttps://www. tsuhomecoming2017.com/event-registration to add your organization to the parade and view the complete route.

It’s a SWAC Showdown on Saturday, October 14! The Tigers football team will face the Alabama State Hornets at BBVA Compass Stadium, 2200 Texas Ave. at Dowling Street. Game time is 2:00 p.m.

Special hotel discounts for TSU alumni are available through Sheraton Suites near the Galleria (713-586-2444), Holiday Inn Medical Center (877-834-3613) or Houston Marriott Museum District.

The Tiger Tailgating Experience is an all-day event on October 14, featuring a festival-style atmosphere for the TSU community. Campus gates will be open at 5:00 a.m. to accommodate tailgaters.

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A Fresh Tailgate Menu Quick and Tasty Ideas for Game Day

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ake your tailgating game to new heights this season with fresh dishes that are easy to make and serve, whether your tailgating tradition takes place at the game or at home. Fast prep times and short ingredient lists make these recipes a cinch to prepare in advance and have ready to go as soon as you reach the parking lot or before guests arrive. The star ingredients are naturally hardwood-smoked sausages and seasoned deli meats from Eckrich, which offers a variety of smoked sausage flavors in traditional ropes and bun-length links as well as gluten-free deli meats such as Black Forest ham and oven-roasted turkey, all with just the right blend of seasonings for a rich, savory taste.

You can switch up the flavors of these recipes by subbing in different varieties of smoked sausage, such as replacing the original rope-style smoked sausage with Eckrich Jalapeno & Cheddar Links. The roll-ups are also easy to customize for guests using any type of deli meat, and they’re easy to enjoy on the go if you need a quick bite on the way to the stadium.

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Grilled Sausage Skewer Sandwiches Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1 regular size package Eckrich Smoked Sausage

1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 wooden skewers, 10 inches long 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, divided 6 bolillo or sandwich rolls, split 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Heat grill to medium-high.

Cut sausage into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Thread sausage, onion and bell peppers alternately onto skewers. Brush 1/4 cup salad dressing on skewered sausage and vegetables. Grill until sausage is golden brown and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 10 minutes, turning once. Brush remaining salad dressing on rolls. Fill rolls with grilled sausage and vegetables. Divide avocado and cilantro onto each.

Tip: To broil sausage rather than grill, heat broiler to medium-high, follow the same skewer preparation instructions and broil about 10 minutes, or until sausage is golden brown and vegetables are crisp-tender.

Ham and Turkey Roll-ups Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 4 ounces Eckrich Deli Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Grilled Sausage Skewer Sandwiches 4 ounces Eckrich Deli Black Forest Ham lettuce leaves 2 tablespoons chunky guacamole 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Layer turkey and ham slices. Layer lettuce, guacamole, cucumber, cheese and bacon crumbles. Roll meat and secure with toothpick.

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3/4 regular size package Eckrich Smoked Sausage, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2inch thick slices 3 small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds), cooked and quartered 1 can (4 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained and halved 2 cups Italian dressing 1 green onion, sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper In large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in potatoes; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.Add olives, dressing, onions, garlic and pepper; mix lightly. Tailgate Like a Pro

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Smoked sausage and deli meats are easy to add to a bun for an instant meal, and there’s plenty of ways to dress your tailgate menu up or down based upon the preferences of your guests. Be sure to keep some basics on hand for those who prefer traditional preparation, but for the more adventurous

types, try out these ideas for toppings that create a new dimension of flavor.

Grilled onion Grilled peppers Grilled, roasted or sauteed mushrooms Spicy mustard Flavored ketchup (think spicy, fruity or sweet) Ethnic flavors like curry or marinara sauce Hot sauce Roasted corn relish Crumbled or shredded cheese Bacon crumbles Handy Hacks Repurpose coffee filters as holders for your sandwiches. They’re easy to hold and help keep your favorite toppings contained.

Up-cycle an empty six-pack container into a convenient cookout caddy to hold napkins, condiments and utensils. Not only is it quick to grab and place on the table, but it helps keep napkins from blowing away in a breeze. For kabobs, keep wooden skewers from charring by soaking them in water before threading on ingredients. Prepare toppings the night before and arrange them in a disposable foil pan for a quick and easy DIY topping bar.

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BOOKS “Lightning Men”

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By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Book Reviewer

t struck in a second. If you’d have blinked, you would have missed the flash but you’d’ve known it was there by the rumble that followed. There’s nothing like the power and beauty of a summer thunderstorm to put respect into you – except, as in the new novel “Lightning Men” by Thomas Mullen, maybe the crack of a gun.

Even from the front of the truck, Officers Lucian Boggs and Tommy Smith could see that this was trouble.

They’d known for a time that if anyone was going to stop illegal substances from flowing into the part of Atlanta known as “Darktown,” it would have to be them.

White police officers wouldn’t bother arresting “Lightning Men” who brought drugs and moonshine in; they didn’t care, but Boggs and Smith knew what those things were doing to the people of their community. And so, there they were, approaching a delivery truck in a narrow al-

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oming into the season, the Houston Texans looked at the schedule and marked a three-game stretch of games that would give them an idea of where they stood as a team. Reigning Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots, strong divisional foe Tennessee Titans, and the team predicted to give New England competition atop of the AFC, Kansas City Chiefs, were the teams Houston looked forward to playing.

ley one night, guns in hand.

The subsequent lack of support from fellow officers came as no surprise, nor did the release of the men Boggs and Smith had arrested. That was the latest in a long line of slights from White Atlanta, which was busy being outraged that Black families were moving into formerly-white neighborhoods.

One of those neighborhoods was where Officer Dennis Rakestraw lived. Rake really had no issue with “Negroes” moving into his neighborhood, but he knew his brother-in-law, Dale, did. Dale was an idiot, that was sure, and Rake was dismayed to know that he was also Klan. It was that part that got Dale into trouble before – but never as much trouble as Dale was in now, and he’d pulled Rake straight in the middle of the storm.

As tension heated up over neighborhood segregation, a similar tension sim-

mered within the APD over “the colored experiment” within the department, a white banker assaulted by Klansmen, shoot-outs, beatings, and the return of someone who should’ve stayed away.

Trust in Atlanta that summer was a rare commodity – between man and woman, between relatives-by-marriage, and even between two APD partners. There’s a lot going on inside “Lightning Men” – which is good, and it’s not.

of confusion, beauty, and horror, in which author Thomas Mullen inserts two officers, both of whom are likeable characters and fit perfectly into this story.

Rich in detail and flavored by the presence of real-life people, this novel, set in 1950, also contains snippets of authentic racism, Jim Crow laws, and social mores of the post-War American South. This offers readers a fine tale with an atmosphere

And yet, readers of noir crime dramas might relish tackling this book and its meticulously-written lushness; if that’s you, this is your kind o’book. For lighter readers or cozy-mystery fans, though, “Lightning Men” probably won’t strike you.

But oh, it’s a long story. Too long, in fact: plot lines stretch forever before tying up; dead characters strut on the sidelines; and a rotating cast numbers in the dozens, which can make a reader disoriented. A too-convenient ending is no fun, either.

AFC Contenders Clash: Houston Texans vs Kansas City Chiefs By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

game on October 8th on NBC’s Sunday Night Kickoff. Kansas City comes into Houston touting one of the most efficient offenses led by QB Alex Smith. Through the first four games of the season, he has completed 92 of his 121 pass attempts for 1,067 yards with eight touchdowns and no interceptions.

“This will be a big challenge for us. Got to be smart and pick your spots but like I said, these guys present a lot of problems on As they approach the final game of that every level,” said Smith when asked what three-game stretch against the Chiefs, they he expected against the Texans. are starting to look like the contenders some Kansas City has found yet another offenNFL analysts predicted them to be in during sive weapon in 2017 rushing yard leader, RB the pre-season.

Kareem Hunt. The rookie out of Toledo has After losing a heartbreaker to NE (36-33), 502 yards rushing this season. the Texans returned home on last Sunday The Texans have scored a combined 90 and gave one of the strongest offensive performances in franchise history (445 yards points over the last two weeks against formidable opponents in NE and Tennessee. And of total offense) against the Titans. they have done it with their own offensive By putting up 57 points in the game, juggernaut in rookie QB Deshaun Watson.

Houston put the rest of the NFL on high alert In three career starts, he has amassed 709 that they are serious about being one of the yards passing, six touchdowns and three top teams in the league. And now the final interceptions. test will be against the undefeated Kansas “The biggest way I have grown is operCity Chiefs (4-0) in a nationally televised

Houston Texans ating with the offense. On the same page with head coach Bill O’Brien and the entire coaching staff so that when we step out on the field we try and score points,” said Watson when asked how much he has grown since the first game of the season.

fumble recovery). Texans All-Pro DE J. J. Watt knows they have a tough task ahead of them, but feels that they are ready to compete against anyone in this league.

“Anytime you are undefeated in this league, you are doing something right. So its really Houston’s defense will need another important for us to go out there and execute strong performance like last week against our game plan and get them off the field,” the Titans. In that game, they held the said Watt.

Titans to 195 total yards and caused five Kickoff is Sunday @ 7:30 pm CST. turnovers (four interceptions and one

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NRG STADIUM HOUSTON, TX

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans

Photography by Semetra Samuel he Houston Texans proved they were AFC South contenders after beating the Tennessee Titans 57 to 14 this past Sunday. QB Deshaun Watson continued to show why the Texans fought so hard to get him on the roster. He made four passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Texans DeAndre Hopkins completed one touchdown. Both the offense and defense were on their game and gave explosive performances. The Texans are now tied for ďŹ rst place in the crowded AFC South with Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans.

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Houston Black Heritage Fest 2017 Photography by Semetra Samuel usic and media lovers united to bring relief to Houston communities and support local students from HBCUs at the 2017 Houston Black Heritage Fest. The festival partnered with Ebony Media Operations for this year’s event that featured live performances by Eric Benet, Tamia, Elle Varner, and Young Lyric. HBHF aimed to promote diversity and culture while delivering exhibits, artists, poets, and a panel that honored and engaged Black businesses all-in-one platform.

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DISCOVERY GREEN PARK HOUSTON, TX

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THE POWER CENTER HOUSTON, TX

Blue Triangle’s 2017 Living Legends Luncheon Photography by Vicky Pink ver 300 Houstonians gathered in celebration of the Blue Triangle Multicultural Association’s “Living Legends” Luncheon. Local citizens were celebrated for their years of community and professional services. Co-Founder & CEO– Charlotte Kelly Bryant along with Board Chair– Bobbie Jones were thrilled to be joined by special guests Steve Pine, Museum of Fine Arts, Dr. Sarah Trotty, and Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, Texas Southern University. Wanda Adams, President-HISD Board of Education served as emcee. The 2017 honorees were Rev. Shirley J. Connally, Ellis V. Moss, Lillie M. Johnson, Alice B. Webb, Rev. Dr. Jacqueline Brown-Tyron, Rev. Donald G. Burgs, Kenneth E. Bolton, Charlotte G. Ford, Cedric Joubert, Alice A. W. Bonner, Reginald Van Lee, Richard Petri, Thelma P. May, Carolyn J. Guess, Marcus May, Vikki S. McCullough, Prince Cartwright, Brenda P. Dean, Carl E. Moses, LaVerne Richards, and in memorial – Dr. Minnie Bailey and Lue Ammon Williams.

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Hurricane Harvey Relief with Steve Francis Photography by Vicky Pink PS, Former NBA Player Steve “The Franchise” Francis, Constable Alan Rosen, and Harris County Precinct 1 partnered to distribute relief supplies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. This is just part of how Steve Francis plans to help Harvey survivors. UPS employees and residents filled numerous UPS trailers with supplies that distributed at The Spirit of Life Church. The recipients of the supplies were very grateful. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was also on hand to present a proclamation to Steve Francis.

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Prices Good Wednesday, October 4 Thru Tuesday, October 10, 2017 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

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8 oz. assorted varieties

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