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COMMENTARY John McCain, Patriot S

By Jesse Jackson, National Writer

en. John McCain is a patriot. Now, as he battles against a brutal affliction, he has earned recognition as a man of honor. He has served his country, often at great sacrifice. And even now, he is using his stature to warn this country against a wayward course.

Contrary to Donald Trump, McCain is a true American hero. Shot down over North Vietnam in 1967, he was seriously injured and captured by the North Vietnamese. He was tortured after he refused an offer to be repatriated ahead of other captives who had been held longer. Instead, he stayed with his fellow prisoners for five long, painful years.

After he retired from the Navy, McCain was elected first to the U.S. House of Representatives and then to the Senate in 1987.

As a senator, he was a conservative who sought to get things done. He joined with Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold of Wisconsin to sponsor campaign finance reform. He pushed for a reopening diplomatic relations with Vietnam. He worked with Sen. Ted Kennedy, another Democrat, on comprehensive immigration reform. He gained a reputation as a maverick. When he won the Republican nomination for president in 2008, he ran a brass-knuckled campaign, even naming Sarah Palin as his running mate. Yet he refused to traffic in hate and lies. He famously defended Barack Obama

at one of his rallies when a supporter said, “I can’t trust Obama. I have read about him and he’s not, he’s not ... he’s an Arab.”

“No ma’am, McCain said, “He’s a decent family man, a citizen that I just have to have disagreements with on fundamental issues.” Later, after supporters voiced their surprise, he would not pander, saying: “He is a decent person and a person you do not have to be scared (of) as president. ...

I want everyone to be respectful, and let’s make sure we are. Because that’s the way politics should be conducted in America.”

In recent years, McCain has grown more conservative as the Republican Party has lurched to the right. Yet he has continued to show his independence.

When Donald Trump scorned McCain during the presidential primaries as not being a hero because he had been shot down, McCain did not take the bait. But he also did not sign up for the choir. When Trump’s “Access Hollywood” tape came out, McCain withdrew his endorsement, even though he was in the midst of a tough race for re-election. He stated the simple truth that Trump’s “demeaning comments about women and his boasts about sexual assaults” rendered it “impossible to offer even conditional support,” and vowed to write in a “good conservative Republican” when he voted.

McCain was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Since then, he has repeatedly raised his voice to warn Americans against extremism. He voted against the Republican bill to repeal health care reform. As a man of the Senate, he was particularly agitated at the irregular procedures used to try to rush through what would have been a massive change impacting millions. He called for the Senate to return to “regular order.” He voted against the attempt to transform health care with only Republican votes for a bill that most senators had no time to read, with no hearings and no time for a full Congressional Budget Office estimate.

Accepting the 2017 Liberty Medal this month, McCain called for Americans to stay true to the “ideals we have advanced around the globe,” and denounced as unpatriotic “half-baked, spurious nationalism cooked up by people who would rather find scapegoats than solve problems.” He did not name Donald Trump and his political assassin Steve Bannon, but he did not need to.

McCain is not a saint. He knows how to throw a punch. This week, commenting on the Vietnam War, he made a fundamental point while putting the shiv in Donald Trump. “One aspect of the conflict ... that I will never, ever countenance is that we drafted the lowest income level of America and the highest income level found a doctor

that would say that they had a bone spur,” he said. Trump, of course, took five deferments to avoid service in the war, the last of which was for a bone spur.

A staunch conservative, McCain stands against much that I believe is vital to this country. He opposed health care reform and joined in the Senate obstruction of all things Obama. He supports the endless wars without victory in the Middle East, and voted for the invasion of Iraq, surely the worst debacle since Vietnam. He supports tax cuts for the rich and cutting services for the vulnerable.

He opposes Medicare for All, tuition-free college, expanding Social Security, lifting the minimum wage and more.

He is a patriot, not a progressive. His stance, however wrong-headed, is held without venom. We can agree to disagree. These disagreements on policy and on principle, however, do not erase the reality that John McCain is a man of the Republic, serving it with honor in the winter of his years. He deserves our gratitude and our respect.

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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Ambush: Timeline of Attack That Killed 4 US Soldiers POLITICAL Niger

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s a political firestorm grows over an ambush that left four US soldiers dead in Niger three weeks ago, the Department of Defense has begun to provide a more detailed account of what happened.

requested support. A remotely piloted aircraft arrived overhead within minutes of the request for help. It was tasked to provide surveillance and reconnaissance and to capture video over the scene, the general said.

French Mirage jets arrived approximately But even with the new timeline, it’s still one hour later -- two hours after the troops unclear how the mission in the West African made initial contact with enemy forces. nation went so wrong -- or why one of the fallen soldiers, Sgt. La David Johnson, was Of the four US soldiers killed, one was not recovered for two days. Five Nigerien separated from his 12-member team. Sgt. troops were also killed in the firefight and La David Johnson was not recovered with two other US soldiers injured. the others and initially was unaccounted for. Survivors of the ambush in initial afHere’s a chronology of what we know ter-action interviews felt the villagers were about the attack so far: delaying their departure and may have been complicit in the ambush.

October 3 Twelve members of the US Special Oper- October 5 ations Task Force accompanied 30 Nigerien US Africa Command released a statement forces on a mission to gather information. regarding the incident in Niger.

The group left from Niger’s capital, Niamey, to travel to an area near the village of Tongo October 6 Tongo, Dunford said.

Even with the details still murky, the Pentagon identified the three soldiers killed: October 4 Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black of Washington Around mid-morning the US and Nige- state, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson of rien forces were moving south, back to their Ohio, and Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright of operating base, when about 50 attackers Georgia. They did not identify Johnson, ambushed them. of Florida, who was unaccounted for. That evening, his body was found nearly a mile The fighters, believed to be an ISIS-af- away from the central scene of the ambush, filiated group, were armed with small- four administration officials told CNN. arms, rocket-propelled grenades and using The Pentagon is still looking at the exact “technical vehicles,” according to Dunford. circumstances of how and when Johnson About one hour into the firefight, the team became separated.

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Soldiers Ambushed in Niger October 7 Johnson’s body returned home to Florida, Johnson’s body was returned to Dover Air where his widow, Myeshia Johnson, waited Force Base. The Pentagon identified John- tearfully. She embraced the flag-draped son as the fourth service member who died. casket and wept as one of her children stood next to her. Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson October 13 told CNN affiliate WPLG that Trump told Despite repeated questions from Johnson’s widow that the soldier “knew CNN, White House officials declined to what he signed up for ... but I guess it still explain why Trump was not commenting on hurt.” She said the call came shortly before the deaths in Niger. Trump, meanwhile, had Johnson’s casket arrived. Wilson was in the been golfing for several days. car, listening on speakerphone along with Johnson’s mother. The contents of the call October 17 touched off a controversy and sparked a The Defense Department announced feud between Trump and Wilson, a Florida that it was conducting an initial review of Democrat. the mission in Niger. White House press Read and share the full story online at secretary Sarah Sanders said Trump had stylemagazine.com. called the families of the four soldiers.

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Rapper Paul Wall Giving Free Grills to the Houston Astros [Noisey.Vice.com]

ouston’s had it hard this year, but things might be looking up, as the Astros have made it to the baseball World Series. Recognizing the importance of this event, Houston rap legend and longtime Astros fan Paul Wall has offered to give the team that most Southern of prizes, grills. As Billboard reports, Paul Wall tweeted out a congratulations that included the offer courtesy of him and his business partner, grill-making impresario Johnny Dang, as seen below. He told Billboard that “I was just joking around with them about it, I said: ‘Hey man if y’all go to the World Series, I’m going to hook y’all up with some grillz.’ And they were like: ‘Hell yeah we want some grillz.”

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he undocumented immigrant teenager who had been trying to terminate her pregnancy in Texas for the past several weeks had an abortion Wednesday, the ACLU said in a statement. The 17-yearold, who came into the country without her parents, is in a federal shelter for minors.

“Justice prevailed today for Jane Doe,” Brigitte Amiri, senior staff attorney with the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project said in a statement. “But make no mistake about it, the Administration’s efforts to interfere in women’s decisions won’t stop with Jane.”

The Trump administration had tried to block the young woman from leaving the shelter to have an abortion with several court filings, but an appeals court ruled Tuesday night that she could have the procedure.

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Ruth J. Simmons Named Sole Finalist for President of PVAMU [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

he Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has named Ruth J. Simmons as the sole finalist for the position of President of Prairie View A&M University. Simmons has served as Interim President of Prairie View A&M since July.

“After briefly serving as Interim President of Prairie View A&M University, Dr. Ruth J. Simmons has consented to continue her distinguished career as President. The Board of Regents is pleased to name Dr. Simmons as the sole finalist for the position. She will formally become the eighth President of Prairie View A&M University at the next Board of Regents’ meeting. The Board believes that her appointment represents a continuing commitment to Prairie View A&M University as a member of the Texas A&M University System,” said Charles Schwartz, Chairman of the Board of Regents.

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Fire and Police Departments $14M Over Budget Before Hosting World Series [ABC13.com]

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eaders of the Gulf Coast Health Insurance Marketplace Collaborative, a group of local agencies that help Houstonians sign up for health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee will outline upcoming outreach efforts to help Houston-area residents sign up for health plans during the open enrollment period that starts Nov. 1. The collaborative will kick off its outreach efforts with a community phone bank to contact people helped in previous years. Application counselors staffing the phone bank will check if previous consumers still have health insurance, offer education on how to sign up for a health plan and alert them on the shortened enrollment period of six weeks – half the time as in prior years.

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District Attorney Drops Felony Indictments Against Representative Dukes [TexasMonthly.com]

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Texas prosecutor was once fond of saying there are crimes and there are sins, and you can only prosecute the crimes. On Monday, State Representative Dawnna Dukes’s lies and misuse of office were downgraded from potential felonies to mere transgressions. A Travis County grand jury indicted Dukes this past January on thirteen counts of feloniously tampering with a government record by filing requests for daily legislative pay even when she didn’t go to the Capitol to work. But as prosecutors prepared for trial last month, they discovered that the House does not actually enforce its written rule that lawmakers must physically work from the Capitol to draw daily pay. That unraveled the key to the indictments, which was that Dukes claimed to have worked at the Capitol when she did not.

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A Kick Off Outreach Efforts to Sign Up Area Residents in ACA Health Plans [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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Children in Texas Lag Behind Peers On Success Measures, Study Say [DallasNews.com]

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quick walk around Minute Maid Park tells you security and emergency response is paramount this week. And in the city’s emergency operations center, the dozens of cameras pointed downtown only emphasize that point. As Houston police told Eyewitness News, the Houston Fire Department they too are ready to go with extra staff and gear. But through August of this year, police and fire were already more than $14 million over budget. Most of it not Harvey-related, and it is a hole that grows deeper with the World Series coming to town.

Mayor Sylvester Turner when asked about the cost of overtime. “We’ve dealt with big events before, and we will do what we need to do to maintain public safety in this city.

You can’t nickel and dime that.”

frican-American and Hispanic children in Texas have more barriers to success than their counterparts from other races, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Race for Results survey analyzes the welfare of children of color in the United States and measures education, health and economic milestones by race in every state. The report found that the overall progress of children in Texas is lowest for Hispanic and black children and highest for white and Asian or Pacific Islander children. Black and Hispanic children lag behind in key areas in Texas, such as reading proficiency and family income, according to the report. The report found that Texas is one of the worst 20 states for Hispanic children to live in.

UNT Working to Retain More Black Male Students [NBCDFW.com]

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he University of North Texas is taking on a troubling statistic. The school found that it is retaining just over 73 percent of its African American male students. But several campus groups are trying to make a difference. According to NBC5, students realized that a support system is needed to be successful in college and achieve your goals. One student developed a mentoring program to support and motivate his peers called The Dedicated Men. The program is helping as the one in three instead of one in four (as previous years) African American males are staying in school rather than dropping out.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Gambling Site Has Atlanta As the Favorite In The Amazon Sweepstakes [CNN/StyleMagazine.com]

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tlanta is the favorite to land the new Amazon headquarters, according to an Irish gambling site. Paddy Power, which mostly takes wagers on sports but ventures into politics and other topics, gives Atlanta 2-to-1 odds against winning the competition. That’s way better than Philadelphia at 7-to-1, Boston at 8-to-1 and Toronto at 9-to-1. Amazon, which already has headquarters in Seattle, is considering bids from more than 200 cities and regions to be its second home. The winner gets 50,000 jobs and a big boost in economic development. Amazon did not respond to a request for comment.

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Pharrell Williams Will Co-own Roli’s Modular Instrument Business [Engadget.com]

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here’s no question that Pharrell Williams has had at least some fondness for technology (his Daft Punk collabs and gold-tinged smartphones were big clues), but now he’s taking that appreciation to Will.I.Am levels. Roli has revealed that Pharrell is not only becoming its Chief Creative Officer, but will invest in and take co-ownership of the modular instrument startup. He’ll have a vested interest in Roli’s success, in other words. The company hasn’t outlined the terms of the deal, but the superstar will help develop “revolutionary” digital instruments that are accessible and “iconic.”

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Parrish McDonald’s Named Minority Business Enterprise of the Year [StyleMagazine.com Newswire]

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he U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) honored their 2017 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Award winners. This year the Agency recognized 15 businesses leaders, advocates and minority business enterprises (MBEs) who have demonstrated proven leadership, commitment and excellence in advancing the interests and the economic achievements of the minority business community.

The 2017 Minority Business Enterprise of the Year is Parrish McDonald’s Restaurants Ltd. Parrish began a 13-year career at Exxon before the entrepreneurial bug bit.

Kellogg’s to Replace Racially Insensitive Corn Pops Boxes [USA Today]

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The corn pop characters are shown shopping, playing in an arcade or frolicked in a fountain. One skateboards down an escalator. One person tweeted Kellog about the one brown kernel being a janitor on the cereal box. The person claim it taught kids racism. Kellogg’s responded stating their commit to diversity and inclusion.

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ENTERTAINMENT Houston Cinema Arts Festival Launch Party StyleMagazine.com Newswire

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n Monday, the Houston Cinema Arts Festival Launch took place at Chapman & Kirby. This year’s 9th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival, which takes place Nov. 9 – 13, will have a renewed sense of purpose in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastating impact on the City of Houston. HCAF17 will continue to thread all of Houston’s arts through film in fresh and exciting ways, including the activation of unique partner venues and a firm commitment to Houston’s independent filmmakers.

To that end, this year’s festival will showcase portraits of artists by Houston filmmakers. Two of the films will be world premieres by Houston directors, whose subjects are important Houston visual artists. For more information visit www.houstoncinemaartsfestival.org.

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ENTERTAINMENT Shea Serrano’s life story is set to come to ABC.

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he New York Times best-selling author of ‘The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed’ and ‘Basketball (and Other Things): A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated’ is set to pen a pilot to an upcoming ABC comedy helmed by ‘Parks And Recreation’ creator Mike Schur. The premise for the single-camera comedy focuses on Serrano’s childhood in San Antonio where his five uncles all had varying perspectives on manhood.

time only raising awareness for Serrano’s recently released basketball book but other fundraising endeavors. This year alone they’ve such as raising money for Hurricane Harvey relief, Planned Parenthood, Thrive Youth Center in his hometown of San Antonio, and Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas where Serrano’s friend and illustrator of both of his books, Arturo Torres spent time with his mother when he was a child.

A few years ago, Serrano spent the holidays driving by various fast food restaurants giving $100 to workers to help them enjoy a better Christmas. Last year, he gave one airport employee $3,000 for helping him find his car and has had other efforts where he’s helped donated textbooks and other resources into classrooms across the city.

Serrano revealed the news on October 20th via Twitter. “Got tired of waiting for there to be more Mexicans on TV, so I asked @KenTremendous (Schur) to help me try & make a family sitcom for ABC about them,” he wrote, much to the delight of many who “I don’t know why you would not want to have become fans of Serrano’s writing and [give back]. It just makes sense to do that,” philanthropic efforts over the years. the Houston-based Serrano told Latino website Remezcla last month. “Before this, Serrano and the ‘FOH Army,’ a 161,000 I never had like a platform to do anything, member (and growing) base of fans who so when I finally got one, it was like, what pay it forward, have spent most of their am I gonna use this for?”

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NATIONAL BRIEFS With American Airlines

Hispanic Caucus

Tesla Factory at Center of NAACP Warns Black Passengers About Hispanic Caucus Calls Out Apple, Discrimination Lawsuits Traveling With American Airlines Google, Facebook for Hiring Practices [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire] [CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire] [USA Today]

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hree employees say Tesla’s auto manufacturing facility was so hostile to black workers that it was “straight from the Jim Crow era.” An assembly line worker says others mocked his pants as “gay tight.” An engineer says she was taunted and catcalled on the factory floor, and was fired from the company after she sued for gender discrimination, including unequal pay. Four lawsuits filed in recent months describe a toxic culture at the plant in Fremont, California, where Tesla manufactures its electric cars and where about 10,000 people work.

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he NAACP has warned African-American travelers to be careful when flying with American Airlines.

The group issued an advisory saying it has noticed “a pattern of disturbing incidents reported by African-American passengers, specific to American Airlines.” It said the incidents “suggest a corporate culture of racial insensitivity and possible racial bias” and advised travelers to exercise caution.

“Booking and boarding flights on American Airlines could subject them [to] disrespectful, discriminatory or unsafe conditions,” the advisory said. for everyone.”

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he Congressional Hispanic Caucus, alarmed that technology and gig economy companies are not hiring Hispanics as employees, vendors and consultants, is turning up the heat. In a letter sent to 32 top companies, Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.), chairwoman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Tex.), first vice chair, asked for detailed diversity statistics and an accounting of how much partnership and philanthropic spending is allocated to Hispanic-serving and Hispanic-led institutions.

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The brothers claim the towers, which are part of a program that the Trump Organization is calling an “American Idea,” will start with a four-star, 100-room Scion hotel designed to look like an antebellum plantation, Newsweek reports. The actual “American Idea” is that Eric and Don Jr. will be reopening two Comfort Inns and Rodeway Inns, but will bring them up to “Trump standards,” according to The Washington Post.

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Houston Astros Show Their Strength and Resilience to Earn History

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

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istory has a funny way of repeating itself.

It has been twelve years since the last category three or stronger hurricane made landfall on the United States soil. Ironically, it was also the last time the Houston Astros made it to the World Series.

And then a funny thing happened. A glimpse of hope was given to a city that is still recovering from over a trillion dollars worth of damage caused by the hurricane.

The Houston Astros rallied from a 3-2 deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in game 7 of the Two months ago, the city of Houston and American League Championship Series to win surrounding areas were hit hard with one of its first ever American League Pennant since the worst natural disasters since October 2005. switching leagues in 2013. That victory sent the Hurricane Harvey flooded over 70% of Harris Astros back to the World Series for the first time County with at least 1.5 feet of water and left since 2005 and the second time in the franchise an estimated 136,000 flooded structures in the history. Soon after they learned they would go county. This also affected the Astros. They were head-to-head for a World Series win equally stuck on the road and couldn’t get back home to strong competitors the Los Angeles Dodgers. check on their loved ones because the airports and roads were shut down. They even had to play Facing a loaded team like the Los Angeles in-state and division rivals, Texas Rangers in St. Dodgers will not be an easy task for the homePetersburg, Florida as the home team. Eight days town Astros. They had over 100 wins this season later, the Astros finally played their first game and have one of the best pitchers to play this back in Minute Maid Park. decade in left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

In 27 starts this season, he has 18 wins and 4 Manager A.J. Hinch gave some very heartfelt losses, to go along with over 200 strikeouts. words to the people of Houston. “We want to Los Angeles also has a power-hitting lineup led thank everyone in the city of Houston that’s do- by talented, but very temperamental outfielder ing something good for somebody else. We are Yasiel Puig. The Dodgers are looking to break all very fortunate to survive this hurricane. For their own World Series drought. They haven’t those that weren’t, our thoughts and prayers are played a World Series game since 1988, the year with your families,” said Hinch. These words they won it all. were needed for a city that would feel hopeless for the weeks.

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to cap off this dream of a season. “Everybody has been pulling together and it’s kind of a dream come true for this city to make it this far and have a chance to win the World Series,” said Astros owner and chairman Jim Crane.

This trip to the “Fall Classic” means a lot to a team who struggled through three consecutive seasons of over 100 plus losses. Their combined record from 2011- 2013 was a horrid 163 wins – 324 losses and they did not go over .500 in the win column until 2015. This year alone they had 101 wins, which qualify for the most in franchise history.

One player, who has been through the trials and tribulations with this team, is potential 2017 American League MVP, Jose Altuve. The Astros All-Star second baseman is the heart and soul of this team and was here during that awful threeyear stretch. He is an example of “walk light and carry a big stick.”

The three-time A.L batting champion had over 200 hits for the fourth year in a row and is currently hitting .386 with 5 home runs and 8 runs batted in. It was the future baseball Hall of Famer who sent a mammoth home run out of Minute Maid Park in the bottom fifth inning of game 7

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of the ALCS that helped seal the victory over the New York Yankees. Houston Astros baseball fans received a gift from the baseball gods at the end of August when American League All-Star pitcher, Justin Verlander, agreed to drop his notrade clause with the Detroit Tigers and sign with the Houston Astros.

I believe it is safe to say that he has been as good as advertised. Since coming to Houston, he has not lost a game. Verlander went 9-0 in the regular season and 4-0 in the postseason with a combined 91 strikeouts and only 17 walks. His game six performance against New York helped the Astros tie the series 3-3 and would earn him the ALCS MVP. Taking this journey with the Astros has been the orange wearing, loud rallying, always supporting Houston fans. This trip to the World Series brought about the strong, positive buzz the city needed after being devastated by Hurricane Harvey. It has been a long time coming just ask die-hard Houston Astros fan, Jacques Hudson.

He has been rooting for the Astros for a long time and remembers the last time the team played in the World Series and is excited about the possibility of the Astros bringing the title home.

“It’s a dream come true. We have been through a twelve-year drought and now we are back in the fold. This year seems different because we have such a young team, compared to the last time when the window was closing on some of the seasoned veterans that were part of that 2005 team,” said Hudson.

Currently, the World Series title is up for grabs with both the Astros and Dodgers each having a one game win under their belts proving that this will be a nail-biter of a run. Houston Astros earned history winning their first World Series game in franchise history and being the first team to make three homeruns in extra innings in a World Series game. Just like the entire city, the Houston Astros are a strong team and seem to get stronger when they need to be most. They embody the words that have become the city’s new theme to show our resilience, Houston Strong.

Stitched on the uniform of every Houston Astros player and coach right over their heart are the words, “Houston Strong.” Those powerful words mean so much to those who lost everything due to the storm because it means there strength in surviving, strength in not giving up and strength in overcoming any obstacle. The Houston Astros are just like that, strong until the finish.

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HEALTH Diagnosed Before 40: TGIN Founder &

Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story

By BlackDoctor.Org

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hen Chris-Tia Donaldson released her first book, Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair, in the summer of 2009, it was quickly heralded at the “The Natural Hair Bible.” The book dispelled some of the most common myths and misconceptions about kinky hair and gave women a much-needed resource for how to embrace their coils.

Following the success of the book, ChrisTia, a Harvard law school graduate who never had plans of being an entrepreneur, transitioned her talents to the launch of a natural hair care line, Thank God I’m Natural (TGIN).

By 2015, the products she started out making in her kitchen with the help of family back in 2013 became a viable company with revenue topping $1 million.

The now successful CEO, entrepreneur, author and public speaker has another title that she proudly claims: breast cancer survivor.

The CEO used social media to chronicle her journey and continues to speak to women about the importance of early detection – even for women younger than 40.

Chris-Tia shared her story with BlackDoctor.org via a Facebook Live interview.

Below are highlights from the Q&A. Watch the full interview on the following page.

BlackDoctor.org: I remember running into you often at LA Fitness years ago and I know your health is something that you take very seriously. Was the possibility of breast cancer something that was on your radar?

Chris-Tia Donaldson: Absolutely not.

There is no history of breast cancer in my family. I was also just 36 at the time of my diagnosis. When I thought of breast cancer, I thought of people like Sheryl Crow, Melissa Ethridge, Joan Lunden, Suzanne Sommers and Christina Applegate. I never gave much consideration that this was something that could happen to me.

BDO: How did your diagnosis come about? Did you discover something abnormal during a self exam?

Chris-Tia Donaldson BDO: Your diagnosis came at the time of some very important business deals for TGIN and you pushed forward as planned. How did you know that was the right course of action for you, rather than stepping away to focus strictly on treatment?

CD: When I first was diagnosed, my doctor asked me when could I start chemotherapy. I told them I had a meeting with Target on 3/22 that I had to look good for. Based on that, we scheduled my treatments in such a way, that I would be off and looking and feeling good for that meeting.

But, I soon learned that, you can’t plan for everything, because we ended up getting calls to do meetings with Walgreen’s and Rite Aid and I just had to wing it even though I was at my weakest.

BDO: Describe your treatment plan and experience with chemotherapy.

CD: I had a lumpectomy, followed by 8 rounds of chemotherapy and 33 rounds of radiation. My doctors were extremely aggressive with their choice of treatment given my age. In older women, they tend to only do a lumpectomy and radiation, if the size of the mass is small, because of their shorter life expectancy.

CD: I was actually taking a shower and noticed it then. Initially, I thought it was hormonal related, because I had a cyst removed from my breast in my 20s. Given my age and In terms of the side effects, the biggest the fact that I felt perfectly healthy, breast thing is extreme fatigue and mild nausea. cancer was the furthest thing from my mind.

Although I’ve never been pregnant before, After two to three months passed, I made I would say it is akin to a really awful pregan appointment to see my doctor. Although nancy. I basically dealt with the side effects she did not think it was cancer given the by taking it easy and resting a lot. lump’s size, shape and the fact that it was BDO: With hair and beauty being such soft and movable, she still recommended a mammogram just to be safe. a large part of what you do, were you

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concerned about losing your hair?

CD: Of course, I was really nervous about losing my hair, especially since I run a hair care company. I’m supposed to be out there being the face of this hair care company, wheeling and dealing, and spreading knowledge of all things natural, so I felt a little nervous at times donning a wig. But it’s all good.

I’ve never had any major issues or anyone say anything to me too crazy. The natural community has also shown me nothing but love since learning of my diagnosis.

Now product development is a different story. I’m the primary tester of our products before they are released for testing by a group and so I was in a real crunch to expedite our product development cycle in order to develop our Edge Control and Curl Bomb Moisturizing Styling Gel before I had to shave my head for treatment.

Now, that my hair is growing back, it’s back to the same old testing. But my hair is a little different now and I’m waiting to see if it will go back to its old texture.

BDO: What are some things you did that helped you stay encouraged?

CD: When I was first diagnosed and going through treatment, I would often “lurk” (okay maybe “stalk”) on the pages of people going through breast cancer treatment.

Most people were extremely positive, and I would kind of live vicariously through their pictures, which allowed me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

BDO: What advice can you share to

women who may be newly diagnosed, or have a feeling something isn’t right but are afraid to bring it up to their doctor?

CD: Advancements in cancer treatment hve come a really long way. If caught early, breast cancer is a treatable disease and is not a death sentence.

The important thing is to know your breasts, stay in tune with your body, and talk to your doctor if you experience any major changes.

Also, trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, listen to your gut. If you don’t feel like your doctor is giving you the best advice, seek a second opinion.

BDO: What’s next for you and for TGIN? CD: The plan is to continue to focus on building and growing the business. Next year, we’ll be in more Target and Sally Beauty stores, plus we’re making a foray into the drug store market by launching in Walgreen’s, CVS and Rite Aid. Given the overwhelming feedback to my story on Instagram, I’m writing a book called This is Only a Test: What Breast Cancer Taught Me About Love, Hair, Faith and Business.

BDO: Do you have a deeper appreciation for what makes you beautiful internally after this whole process?

CD: I sure do. Now, I’m much more conscious of my internal spirit and how that is so much more important than the hair we have (or don’t have) and the makeup we wear.

HEALTH

STDs at Record High, Indicating Urgent Need for Prevention Latest U.S. data reveal threat to multiple populations

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ore than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The majority of these new diagnoses (1.6 million) were cases of chlamydia.

There were also 470,000 gonorrhea cases and almost 28,000 cases of primary and secondary syphilis – the most infectious stages of the disease.

While all three of these STDs can be cured with antibiotics, if left undiagnosed and untreated, they can have serious health consequences, including infertility, life-threatening ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth in infants, and increased risk for

HIV transmission. “Increases in STDs are a clear warning of a growing threat,” said Dr. Jonathan Mermin, director of CDC’s National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention. “STDs are a persistent enemy, growing in number, and outpacing our ability to respond.”

Syphilis rates increased by nearly 18 percent overall from 2015 to 2016. The majority of these cases occur among men – especially gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) – however, there was a 36 percent increase in rates of syphilis among women, and a 28 percent increase in syphilis among newborns (congenital syphilis) during this period.

More than 600 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in 2016, which has resulted in more than 40 deaths and severe health complications among newborns.

The disease is preventable through routine screening and timely treatment for syphilis among pregnant women. CDC uses STD surveillance data and other tools to detect and respond to these evolving threats and new challenges, directing resources where they can have the greatest impact.

Maintaining and strengthening core prevention infrastructure is also essential to mounting an effective national response

to the STD epidemic. CDC provides support to state and local health departments for disease surveillance, disease investigation, and health promotion.

CDC also issues and maintains testing and treatment guidelines for providers so individuals get the most effective care.

More at www.cdc.gov.

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EAT WITH STYLE Warm Up Fall Meals with Wine

By Family Features

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all is the perfect time to welcome warm, robust flavors to your kitchen as well as your wine glass. With its bold, spicy, dark fruit flavors, cabernet sauvignon is a perfect wine for crisp fall weather.

Cabernet sauvignon is more versatile for pairing than some believe. It pairs well with different cheeses, meats, hearty vegetables and even fish. The key to creating a great dining experience is balancing the flavor of the meal with an elegantly balanced wine.

When cooking, consider the three main flavors: sweet, salty and sour.

Sweet sauces can make cabernet sauvignon taste harsh and astringent, which takes away from the fresh fruit flavors in the wine.

However, sour and salty flavors can make the wine taste more vibrant, creating a velvety mouthfeel of soft tannins while making the fruit taste more pronounced.

A well-balanced cabernet, such as Sequoia Grove Winery’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, pairs well with any meat or fish that is prepared with an acidic sauce or when given a squeeze of lemon juice. The winery, located in the heart of the Rutherford region in Napa Valley, specializes in the production of elegant, food-friendly cabernet sauvignon. Crafted by winemaker Molly Hill, the wine has aromatics of bright black cherries and blackberry, followed by cinnamon with a touch of black pepper. The palate is elegant with a round, full body, soft tannins and tasty blackberry flavors.

This recipe for a savory lamb shank stew has just the right amount of salt, acid and spice to create a deliciously balanced meal that is perfect to pair with an elegant glass

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ou know your rights. You’re well aware of what you can and can’t do legally because you’ve armed yourself with knowledge. You have rights and, in the new book “Rossen to the Rescue” by Jeff Rossen, one of them is the right not to be scammed, schemed, or unsafe.

So, let’s say you’re on a cross-country flight. The attendant just handed you something with ice, you’ve got the seat back, you’ll be at your destination in no time – and then something goes BUMP. Hard. What will you do if there’s a disaster?

As a National Investigative Correspondent and NBC News contributor, Jeff Rossen set out to find out. Surviving air disasters, home invasions, locked cars, and cheating claw games are just some of the things he knows. Here, he shares what learned about them, and more.

First, says Rossen, don’t say “Don’t panic.” He hates those words because you will panic. It’s what you do after that first gasp that makes a difference in disaster, so go ahead and panic. Then take action. You have the right, for instance, to keep yourself

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of cabernet sauvignon. Learn more about Sequoia Grove’s wines and tasting seminars that include pairing suggestions at SequoiaGrove.com.

Slow Cooker Lamb Shank Stew Serves: 4 1 yellow onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 cups chicken stock 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 4 lamb shanks, external fat trimmed

salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil

lemon juice In slow cooker, combine onion, celery, carrots, garlic, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf; stir. Season lamb shanks with salt and pepper. In large saute pan over medium-high heat, warm olive oil until nearly smoking. Add shanks and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker and cook on high 6 hours.

Transfer lamb shanks to large serving dish. Remove bay leaf from cooking liquid. Using blender or stick blender, add generous squeeze of lemon juice to cooking liquid and puree until smooth. Pour some sauce over shanks. Serve with cauliflower puree and glass of Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon.

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“Rossen to the Rescue” by Jeff Rossen

By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Book Reviewer

and your family safe. More than 130 homes are invaded every day in America, and a simple, less-than-a-dollar device can boost your chances of not being one of them.

to make, forms to fill out, things to do wrong. It can make you grumpy so, before you go any further, read “Rossen to the Rescue.”

A one-minute task now will help you avoid getting ripped-off if you’re locked out of your house tomorrow, while a 30-second fix on your laptop might save your privacy. And be sure to have the five-minute “Stranger Danger” talk… with your teen!

Cautionary tales like these can often be dark and ominous, but author Jeff Rossen shines serious light on scammers and dangers and things that go BUMP in your flight. With the help of his trusty staff, a bit of humor, and accounts of actual (sometimes shocking) experiments, he details cures for common, and not-socommon, consumer complaints. Then he exposes others that mightn’t have reached your awareness. For readers, that means a fun read that’ll teach you something, too.

You have the right to be healthy. Did you know what sits beneath your refrigerator, for example, and what it might contain? Do you know how to avoid germs on airplanes, how you might be using a car seat incorrectly, or how to escape if your vehicle is submerged in water?

If you have anything to protect, or if you merely live and operate in today’s world, here’s your next book. “Rossen to the Rescue” does double-duty: it keeps you safe, and it makes you chuckle. And if you think that’s enjoyable reading – you know you’re right.

Stay away from train tracks, Rossen learned in his investigations. Know what you legally must do when stopped by a police officer. Always wash new underwear before wearing it. And monitor your credit, especially if there’s a child in the family.

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Fats Domino and Robert ENTERTAINMENT Remembering Guillaume

By CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire

Fats Domino Dead at 89

By Todd Leopold, CNN

be seen outside his Ninth Ward house.

Domino was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. ntoine “Fats” Domino, a titan of early rock ‘n’ roll whose piano-based hits -- such as “Ain’t That a Shame,” Robert Guillaume Dies at 89 “Blueberry Hill” and “Blue Monday” -- in- By Cheri Mossburg, CNN fluenced artists including Paul McCartney (CNN) -- Actor Robert Guillaume, and Randy Newman, died Tuesday, an best known for his title role in the TV series official said.

“Benson,” died Tuesday at his home in Los Domino passed away due to natural Angeles. He was 89. causes, according to Mark Bone, chief inHis wife Donna Guillaume told CNN he vestigator with the Jefferson Parish Medical Examiner’s office in Louisiana. He was 89. had battled prostate cancer in recent years.

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With producer and arranger Dave Bar“He kinda went the way everyone wishes tholomew, Domino cut a string of songs they could, surrounded by love and in his in the 1950s and early ‘60s that helped sleep,” Guillaume said.

Fats Domino establish his hometown of New Orleans as a rock ‘n’ roll hotbed and made him one of She added that her husband really loved the music’s leading figures. making music, entertaining and making people laugh. He treasured his role as Rafiki The pair recorded “The Fat Man” in late in Disney’s 1994 animated film “The Lion 1949, a song considered one of the first King,” she said. rock ‘n’ roll records -- a group that includes Wynonie Harris’ version of “Good Rockin’ Guillaume starred as the level-headed butTonight” (1947) and Jackie Brenston and ler Benson DuBois on the sitcom “Benson” Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88” (1951) -- and followed it up with more than 30 Top 40 hits, from 1979 - 1986. He won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy for his including 23 gold singles. performance in the role in 1985. Dozens of Domino’s string of hits ended rather TV roles followed, including turns on “A abruptly in the early ‘60s with a change of Different World” and “Sports Night.” labels, from Imperial to ABC-Paramount.

Guillaume is survived by four children, But the good-natured Domino continued to tour and earn royalties, allowing him to live all of whom had spent time visiting with a comfortable lifestyle -- in New Orleans, of their father in his final weeks, Donna GuilRobert Guillaume course, where his pink Cadillac could often laume said.

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Photography by Vicky Pink ouston City Councilwoman focused on Houston’s senior citizens at The Empowered You event that is part of her community empowerment Be the Solution Signature Series. The event allowed seniors to workshops related to Harvey Relief, cooking classes, line dancing, and more. Keynote speakers DeEtte Sauer and Rawle Andrews Jr. inspired the crowd with knowledge and tools on how to be the solution in their own lives. Some in attendance were Veronica Sanchez, Naomi Andrews, Carl Davis, Tina Tran, Keya Porter, and Kim Topps.

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McWilliams’ Breast Cancer Luncheon Photography by Vicky Pink n celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Shawntell L. McWilliams’s 5th Year Cancerversary, she hosted an intimate Breast Cancer Luncheon for eight survivors who have been inspirational to her during her breast cancer journey. The ladies shared their breast cancer journeys, cried, laughed, and prayed. The luncheon also featured a Fall Trends Fashion Presentation presented by Albert Rubio, Fifth Avenue Club Director. Saks Fifth Avenue underwrote the luncheon. Some in attendance were Karen Jackson, Beverly Dancer, Jan Hargrave, Suzan Deison, Julissa Duran, Jennie Bennett, Judy McConnell, Liz Bailey, Michelle Jewett, and Merele Yarborough.

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UNCF Kick Off Dinner Photography by Vicky Pink he United Negro College Fund is preparing for their annual UNCF Gala with their Kick Off Dinner to rev up the excitement for education. UNCF Houston Director Juana Collins invites all to the upcoming gala on November 18th. The gala is the signature event of the fundraising campaign for UNCF Houston. This year’s honorees are Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Tarrynce Robinson. Some in attendance were Joycelyn Williams, Elizabeth Campbell, Terry Williams, Bryce Kennard, Melanie Gray, Elijah White, Jackie Pope, and Julie and Kevin Fitzpatrick.

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Southeast Precinct Judges Council 31st Anniversary Photography by Vicky Pink outheast Precinct Judges Council honored their living legacies at their 31st anniversary luncheon. The distinguished list of honorees included Attorney Ben Hall, Judge Toni Middleton Lewis, Attorney Brian Walters, Attorney Angela Graves-Harrington, Honorable Della Lewis, Honorable Mary Williams, Honorable Gerald Birnberg, Pastor Charvin Burns Sr., Honorable LaKisha Ledbetter-Anderson, Honorable Erica Lee Carter, and Honorable Alaine Lillie. Commissioner Rodney Ellis emceed the event that was also attended by Mayor Sylvester Turner, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, Judge Ursula Hall, Jake Gilbreath, Lynnmaries Turner, Roneika Lewis Edwards, Sineca Walker, Louise Birnberg, Sheree Wilmore-Roberts, Alphonso Anderson, Roy Carter, Tiffany Lille, Honorable Clara Caldwell, Emily Walker, Tapatha Richard, and Apostle C. D. Boulden. Special thanks to Mrs. Willie Belle Boone and Precinct One staffers for organizing the event.

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