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COMMENTARY

In NFL, Equality Needed On the Field and Off

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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he National Football League season opened last weekend with a full slate of games. On the field, extraordinary athletes of all races and backgrounds competed with the same set of rules. Yet it is worth noting that this has not always been the case -- and that the legacy of discrimination has yet to be redressed.

NFL so unique is that it’s a full-fledged league and it starts off integrated,” says professor, author and historian Louis Moore, whose work includes the podcast The Black Athlete.

Yet, when the Great Depression deepened, black players were suddenly banned from the league. The owners -- led by George Preston Marshall, owner of the Washington Redskins and, Silverstein postulates, likely George Halas, famed owner of the Chicago Bears -- clearly enforced a ban on black players that lasted from 1933 to 1945.

The argument apparently was that with the Depression, black players would be resented -- the football version of last hired, first fired.

In June, when the Chicago Bears announced that their “throwback jersey” for their 100th anniversary this year would come from 1936, they were honoring a jersey that was worn in the third season of the NFL’s 12-year ban on black players.

In an extraordinary article for Windy City Gridiron, Chicago Sports historian Jack Silverstein detailed the story and background of the ban. Unlike baseball, the NFL allowed black players to play in its early years. Black players like All Pro halfback Fritz Pollard and Tackle Duke Slater were among the most honored players of the day. “What makes the

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The Washington owner, Preston Marshall, writes Silverstein, was an “avowed, gleeful racist,” who generally bears the onus of pushing the ban. He hoped to market the Washington team as the team of the South. But other owners, including legends in the sport, were

But equality on the field should parallel equality in management and ownership. The NFL should start by acknowledging the racial ban it enforced, recognizing black players and moving more of them into the Hall of Fame and taking concrete steps to ensure that the ownership, management and coaching of NFL teams reflect the diversity of the players on the field and the fans in the stands.

Today, NFL rosters are integrated.

But there’s still a dearth of blacks in the elite club of owners. Of the 32 teams in the NFL, only two principal owners are people of color -- Shahid Khan of the Jaguars and Kim Pegula of the Buffalo Bills. (Of the 92 teams in baseball, basketball and football combined, there are only six majority owners that are people of color.) Ownership is a small club, and the club owners still tend to admit only people that look like them.

The exclusion is also a legacy of the discrimination. When black players -and black owners -- were banned, teams were affordable. As the league built up, many teams were inherited, gaining in value along the way. By being excluded at the start, black owners have a far harder time getting in now.

(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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Today’s integrated teams on the field serve as positive examples. Fans cheer for favorites by the color of their jersey’s not the color of their skin. That players of all races and backgrounds play by the same set of rules exemplifies the equal justice under the law that we strive for.

Lawmakers Renew Fights Over Trump’s Border Wall, Abortion Reuters.com

.S. lawmakers clashed on Tuesday over funding for President Donald Trump’s border wall and women’s reproductive health programs, flashpoints that could threaten funding to keep the federal government operating beyond this month.

Last December, Trump’s insistence on money to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border to deter Central American immigrants, stymied passage of a wide-ranging government funding bill. It was opposed by AvDemocrats and some Republicans and led to a record-long

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complicit or worse, including Chicago’s Halas, Curly Lambeau of the Packers, Tim Mara of the Giants and Art Rooney of the Steelers. Mara’s Giants didn’t have a black player until 1948, Halas’ Bears not until 1952, Lambeau’s Packers not until 1950. Marshall’s Redskins were the last to integrate, doing so only in 1962 when the federal government threatened to revoke the lease on the team’s stadium.

35-day partial government shutdown that extended into January 2019.

The standoff ended when Trump circumvented Congress and declared a national emergency, which he said allowed him to divert money aVVppropriated for other programs to construct the wall, a major plank of his 2016 election campaign.

With money for scores of federal agency operations expiring on Sept. 30 - the end of this fiscal year - lawmakers are now trying to agree to a series of new spending bills for

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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Republicans were proposing to funnel $12.2 billion in domestic spending to the border. Thousands of immigrants have arrived at the southern U.S. border with Mexico in hopes of winning asylum or other protections.

Schumer said that $5 billion of the $12.2 billion would come out of Department of Health and Human Services programs, while the rest would be taken from military construction or

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veterans’ programs.

“They (Republicans) know darned well that $12 billion in additional money for the wall is not going to fly with Senate Democrats or the House of Representatives,” Schumer told reporters. Democrats control the House.

Last week, the Pentagon said funds were being diverted from schools and daycare centers for military families and other Defense Department programs to cover the $3.6 billion Trump wants for wall construction.

Also on Tuesday, a Senate Appropriations panel work session was abruptly canceled because of a dispute over an attempt by Democrats to reverse a new Trump administration “gag rule” that blocks medical providers receiving federal funding, such as Planned Parenthood, from talking to patients about abortion if they inquire about it.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell accused Democrats of violating an agreement from earlier this year in which contentious “poison pill” amendments to spending bills would not be sought.

Democratic Senator Patty Murray, who was planning to offer an amendment rolling back the rule, is expected to pursue a vote on her amendment.

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Byron Mann and Tzi Ma Star in the Netflix Series Wu Assassins

By Allison Kugel, Special to Style

for five decades and counting. After Lee introduced the west to martial arts as entertainment, much of the culture was broken up and pilfered in bits and pieces, both, prior to and after Lee’s untimely death in 1973. As with the appropriation of any culture, the originators lose some ownership, while beneficiaries make great gains financially, physically, and even spiritually.

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here’s something about an action-packed storyline with science fiction flare and brilliantly executed martial arts work that never fails to capture an audiences’ imagination. The new Netflix series, Wu Assassins, delivers on all fronts and ushers in a true renaissance for martial arts as the centerpiece of a television show. Born from the legacy of the late Wing Chun, Kung Fu master turned movie star, Bruce Lee, Hollywood has been capitalizing on this phenomenon

On the flipside, this cross pollination of cultural traditions, has paid humanity large dividends in the form of intercultural and interracial familiarity, greater tolerance for different cultures and a stronger sense of globalism around the world. In many ways, the global melting pot effect has been worth its weight in gold.

In a new era where artists are gaining more autonomy and creative freedom, shows like Dear White People, Blackish, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and now Wu Assassins are allowing those that produce such content to spread the wealth while taking back power and ownership of their own cultures, and directing the narratives they want the world to see.

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with two of the stars of Wu Assassins, Byron Mann and Tzi Ma, both born in Hong Kong, and both gifted actors and martial artists. Throughout our conversation, we discussed how Netflix’s most action-packed new series came together.

Allison Kugel: What do you guys see as the connection between the martial arts and Hollywood?

Tzi Ma: Martial arts and Hollywood have a long history. Because the martial arts are so fascinating and so spectacular, Hollywood has always taken an interest in martial arts. It’s just that they couldn’t always re-produce the kind of martial arts that I believe Hong Kong cinema has presented to the world. Once they figured out how to do that, they really continue to try to adopt it. I think the fight sequences in American cinema and television, prior to the introduction of Hong Kong martial arts, I don’t want to say it’s not good, but it wasn’t as spectacular as what Hong Kong Cinema had to offer.

Byron Mann - I call it the Bruce Lee Effect, which was in the late 1960s and 1970s. I think Bruce Lee was probably one of the main catalysts in the last sixty

years to bring Chinese culture and martial arts to the forefront of Hollywood in a big way. We’re still feeling the effect of Bruce Lee, today. If you’re an Asian male actor, chances are you will be cast, or they will ask to see if you can do some kind of martial arts in your role.

I’ve certainly experienced that. I’m sure Tzi has experienced that as well.

Allison Kugel – What are your feelings about that? Do you feel honored by that legacy, or do you feel typecast by it?

Byron Mann: I have dual feelings about it. When I first started out in my career, all the roles were martial arts roles. Suddenly, I was the guy that does martial arts. He could be a lawyer, but he still did martial arts. He could be a doctor, and suddenly he is doing martial arts. At first, I didn’t mind because I thought it was fun. Then I got to a point where I thought, “Come on guys,” and I had to push back on it and say, There is no reason why this [character] should be doing martial arts. Now I’m reaching a third stage, where I am studying martial arts in my own life and appreciating that it came from thousands of years ago in China.

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their time to make an impact on this great city is simply inspiring.”

2019 Hispanic Hero Award Honorees and Nominating Organizations Andy Canales Latino Texas PAC In celebration of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month, Comcast will honor eight community volunteers at the fourth-annual Comcast Hispanic Hero Awards.

The honorees will be recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.

Comcast will also donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of each honoree’s choice.

“The Hispanic Hero Awards give us an opportunity to recognize those who have played a vital role in positive change in their communities while celebrating the diversity of this great city,” said Ralph Martinez, senior vice president for Comcast’s Houston region. “These exceptional individuals have demonstrated selfless commitment and to hear their individual stories of how they’ve chosen to dedicate

Gracie Saenz AAMA Irma Diaz-Gonzalez United Way of Greater Houston Mamie Garcia LULAC Education Council 402 Marilu Garza To Educate All Children Monique Rodriguez Texas Veterans Commission/Combined Arms Nory Angel To Educate All Children Richard Vara Morales Family Foundation Honorees were judged on criteria that included their personal impact in the

community, helping further the mission of a nonprofit organization and overcoming personal obstacles. Judges for the awards include Anna Babin, CEO, United Way of Greater Houston; Tony Canales, President and General Manager, KTMD – Telemundo Houston; Karla Cisneros, City of Houston Council Member, District 8; Giselle Greenwood, Editor in Chief, Houston Business Journal; David Medina, Director Multicultural Community Relations, Rice University; Sonny Messiah Jiles, CEO, Houston Defender; Christina Morales, Texas State Representative, District 145; and Dr. Juan Sanchez Munoz, President, University of Houston Downtown.

ny-wide accomplishments and the dedicated efforts of Governance, Workforce, Supplier Diversity, Programming and Community Investment. As one of the world’s leading providers of entertainment, information, and communications products and services, Comcast believes it has the responsibility to reflect the customers and audiences it serves in all aspects of its business.

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FEATURE

Hispanic Heritage Month: A Time For Reflection

By Lisa Valadez, Associated Publisher

ebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18.

Being that the month long observation particularly celebrates Hispanic arts and culture, Hispanic Heritage Month is supported by: The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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am often excited when Hispanic Heritage Month comes around. My social media fun facts regarding the contributions of the Hispanic/Latinx communities tend to be a little overboard, but hey, somebody has to tell it since our public education history books don’t really do our people any justice. Correct me if I’m wrong here, but I believe we get a chapter on civil rights and farm labor leaders Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, and let’s not forget Texas History’s rendition of Santa Anna and the Alamo. Why not Guillermo González Camarena, a Mexican electrical engineer who was the inventor of a color-wheel type of color television, and who also introduced color television to the world? Or what about Richard Montanez, the son of a Mexican immigrant, who invented Hot Cheetos while working as a janitor at Frito-Lay? Although it would be great to read more about our Hispanic/Latinx contributions while in school, let’s step up and do our part – learn more about these heroes and introduce them to the children ourselves.

In addition, while we are proudly educating the public on our peoples’ various contributions to the U.S., it’s important to have discussions regarding the incarceration of thousands of people feeling violence and wanting to come to the U.S. for a better and safer life. For the next month, many of us will read stories, see various images, and attend celebratory events observing Hispanic Heritage month; and while many will take part in celebrating our respective cultures, for others, this month is actually questionable. How are we to gleefully celebrate a month dedicated to the contributions of the Hispanic/Latinx communities while our very own government is locking up fathers, mothers, and children that are fleeing fear and despair from those same countries many of our ancestors are from? How are we supposed to celebrate ourselves, our cultures without fear that someone out there is harboring so much hate, enough hate to attempt to shoot us all just for being brown?

Is this really a time to celebrate? Are we choosing the blind eye route and

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electing to be ignorant to the fact that many are suffering not only emotional trauma of being locked up and separated from their families, but are also suffering physical illnesses, lack of legal representation, and much more?

I wonder how we will see ourselves, years from now – did we do enough to stop this persecution of people seeking better lives? Is it ok to partake in street fest celebrations, art and dance demonstrations, food tastings, etc., while right down the street is probably a privately owned detention facility that is currently mistreating hundreds, if not thousands of our very own people?

Interesting Facts About Hispanics and Latinos in the United States, the state of Texas, and the city of Houston: Hispanics and Latinos are not necessarily the same. Hispanics are descended from Spanish speaking populations.

Latinos are people of Latin American descent.

The term Latinx refers to a person of Latin American origin (used as a gender-neutral or nonbinary alternative to Latino or Latina) Currently, according to HispanicHeritageMonth.org, the Hispanic population in the United States stands at about 57.5

It’s saddens me that I have more questions than answers. I thought that writing this op-ed would help me change my mind about celebrating this particular month. Honestly, I am at a complete stand still. Celebrate my ancestors’ contributions to this country and my home state of Texas? Or be angry that my state’s top leaders support a fear mongering administration that continues to spew vitriol about my people?

Whatever individual choices we make regarding Hispanic Heritage Month, whether we choose to celebrate or not, let’s start from the beginning. Here are some facts regarding the month long observation: Yearly, from September 15 to October 15, the US observes National Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate and highlight the culture, history, and contributions of the millions of American Hispanics whose ancestors derive from Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.

Enacted into law on August 17, 1988, the concept of “Hispanic Heritage” was originally a one-week observation that began during Lyndon Johnson’s presidency and eventually expanded by President Ronald Reagan.

The start date of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is September 15, is significant because this is the anniversary date of independence for the following Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Both Mexico and Chile cel-

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million people, making it the largest racial or ethnic group in the United States.

This is a significant increase from 2000, which registered the Hispanic population at 35.3 million. *It is estimated that by 2065 the Latino population in the United States will grow to 107 million people. ** The number of states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2017 — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Texas. ** Texas has the largest numeric increase of Hispanics from 2016 to 2017.

Texas Hispanics accounted for about 65% of the state’s growth.

47% of Texas Hispanics live in the following counties: Bexar, Dallas, Harris, Tarrant, and Travis with Harris County leading with more than 2 million residents. (Texas Tribune) *Pew Research Hispanic Trends Project Statistics & U.S. Census Bureau

HEALTH

Austin Poised to Become First Texas City to Fund Abortion Support

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could pay anywhere from $400 to $850 out of pocket, according to Jane’s Due Process, a legal nonprofit. After House Bill 2 — the massive bill restricting abortions which catapulted former state Sen. Wendy Davis to fame for her filibuster of it — went into effect in 2013, abortion access became even more crucial across the state.

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uring her first campaign for a southeastern Austin City Council district, Delia Garza knew she faced challenges. “It’s 70 percent Hispanic and families live on half the income as the rest of the city,” Garza who is now mayor pro tem, says. “I was committed to improving the quality of life here.”

The bill banned abortions after 20 weeks except for a very narrow exemption if a woman’s health is in danger, requires a patient undergo an ultrasound and wait 24 hours before going through the procedure.

That means taking time off work, finding childcare and paying to travel.

While some clinics in Austin still provide abortions, many women travel hundreds of miles, and even out of state, to get the procedure.

She also learned her district has the highest percentage of teenage pregnancies in the district. Improving quality of life meant integrating public health initiatives into her agenda.

“With the new restrictions, the need has increased, as have the number of funds,” Limones says. “With this funding, the city is providing practical support by lifting the barriers currently in place.”

As the council ramps up discussions this summer ahead of finalizing their 2020 budget, representatives from three organizations approached her and other councilmembers with another idea: Fund abortion access.

If approved, Austin will be the first city in Texas to provide financial assistance for abortion logistics, and the second in the nation. Earlier this summer New York City allocated $250,000 to help women from in and out of state seek abortion care.

The three groups –– NARAL Pro Choice Texas, one of the state’s largest advocacy organizations for reproductive healthcare, the Lilith Fund and Fund Texas Choice, which fund ancillary expenses for women seeking abortions –– requested a portion of the city’s $4.2 billion budget for funding logistical access to abortions.

At the federal level, the Hyde Amendment bars any federal dollars from going to abortions.

Garza was on board.

Councilmembers were already discussing ways to respond to recent state bans on abortion after 8 weeks. In the past, councilmembers have boycotted city-funded travel to those states, she was concerned with its impact on the tourism industry, which employs working families.

This response falls in line with her values –– and campaign promises.

“Addressing an issue like abortion access is part of what I have backed in the past –– addressing issues of health equity proactively,” she says.

If approved on Tuesday, $150,000 of the $4.2 billion budget will be allocated to the city’s public health department to fund expenses such as travel, childcare and lodging for Austinites seeking abortions.

“Texas has been at the forefront of the abortion rights fight. The state doesn’t allow private insurance to fund procedures,” says Delma Limones, NARAL Texas’ communications manager, and the federal Hyde Amendment bans federal funding for abortion. That means a patient

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New York state law allows cities to use state and local funds to cover the procedure. Texas, however, does not. A new state law, in fact, bans municipal contracts with abortion providers. The law, SB 22, authored by Sen. Donna Campbell, a Republican, specifically targeted Austin’s $1 lease to a Planned Parenthood clinic — which does not perform abortions. The city extended Planned Parenthood’s lease to 2039 before SB 22 went into effect.

“While we can see this as a reaction to Senate Bill 22, we see this as a proactive measure,” Garza says.

“Proactive” is a term reproductive health advocates use to describe their momentum at the state and local level.

Advocates like Jenny Mistry, the associate director of local advocacy at the National Institute for Reproductive Health. The New York nonprofit works with states and cities to promote reproductive rights.

Her organization works with officials and organizations like the Local Progress Network comprised of municipal elected officials on progressive municipal policies.

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The common misperception among even among those who support reproductive rights is cities do not have a role in the debate. Cities still have plenty of opportunities to put the state and federal government on defense; they have just taken longer.

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SPORTS The Rebound

Texans look to bounce back after tough loss on Monday night

By Brian Barefield, Style Sports Editor

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ouston, Texas - The Houston Texans look to rebound after such a heartbreaking loss to the New Orleans Saints oån Monday night (30 -28) in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Houston will take on AFC South divisional rival, Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at NRG Stadium in their first home game of the 2019 NFL season.

The Texans look to make it threestraight against the Jags after winning the last two meetings (20-7, 20-3).

Texans wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins was very instrumental in defeating Jacksonville in the Week 17 matchup in 2018. The All-Pro wide receiver had a career high 12 receptions for 147 yards against Jalen Ramsey who was selected as an All-Pro as well in 2018. Their matchup tends to bring a lot of on the field trash talking, but each player has mutual respect for one another.

“You have two great players who really play the game well,” said Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone when asked about the Hopkins versus Ramsey matchup. “They both have a lot of confidence and step their games up each week. I think that’s something everyone

forced fumbles and four solo tackles to go along with a sack and two quarterback hits.

enjoys seeing when two competitors go after each other.”

After being burned for over 500 total yards (362 passing) on Monday, the Texans defense will be looking to cause major confusion for backup quarterback Gardner Minshew II who replaced Nick Foles after he went down in in the first quarter of last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The sixth-round pick in the zzzzzzzzz2019 NFL Draft out of Washington State passed for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

“He played really well,” Texans head coach Bill O’Brien said in his weekly press conference about the Jags rookie quarterback. “He was very accurate and got the ball out on time. He had a couple of shock plays by throwing the ball deep down the field. He has a real good understanding of the offense.”

It will be left up to veteran players on the defensive side of the ball like Whitney Mercilus who had an outstanding game in a Week 7 victory over the Jags in 2018. He recorded a career-high two

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The absence of former All-Pro defensive end/outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who is now with the Seattle Seahawks, may have caused a systemic shift on the defensive side of the ball.

For the first time in over 105 games, defensive lineman J.J. Watt didn’t record a sack or tackle in Monday night’s loss to the Saints. The 2018 All-Pro took all the blame for the collapse of the defense in the second half of that game and promised the fans that he would do better next time out.

“As the leader on defense, I take that 100 percent on my shoulders,” said Watt.

Watt will look to bounce back against Jacksonville as he has had great success against them over his career. In 13 games, he has 16 sacks, 10 pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.

A victory over the Jaguars would help the Texans start their quest to repeat as AFC South Champs and put them back on the right track towards the playoffs.

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It was a mission that needed care.

Every slave on the plantations around the Combahee River knew there were

Confederate explosives buried in the Combahee’s silt. At least one slave knew where they were; Harriet had to find him and learn what he knew, but he was on the notorious Lownes plantation. She’d need to go there and get out without the overseer, Pipkin, spotting her. She’d have to help General Hunter find enough men to keep Charleston under control, too, so she’d need to convince more Black men to join the cause. Folks didn’t think black soldiers could fight. They didn’t think a “puny” woman could lead people to freedom, either, but they had seriously miscalculated…

book. Instead, you’ll see that “fierce” is too small a word for Tubman’s personality and her heroism – she repeatedly walked back into a plantation, after all – although author Elizabeth Cobbs reminds readers in so many ways that Tubman was still a woman, probably a mother, absolutely able to fall in love.

This is subtly done with slight liberties taken in her plot aspects, as Cobbs explains in her author’s note.

It’s easy to place our heroes on a pedestal. We do it all the time, but “The Tubman Command” tips perch a bit.

That’s not a distraction. It, and the performance by Heidi Franklin, enhances a tale that will thrill you and make you scream “Nooooo!” “The Tubman Command” is perfect for Civil War buffs, novel lovers, and anyone who wants a big story.

No, you won’t think lesser of Harriet Tubman after you’ve heard this audio-

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Beautiful One Day, Perfect the Next. Door County Awaits!

By Reginald Dominique, Style Writer

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hile planning a summer vacation may be completely overwhelming, planning ahead is a big part of preparing for an affordable and enjoyable getaway. A family summer vacation should be a relaxing, fun-filled time for bonding and re-energizing, but too often families find their vacations to be just as stressful, if not more so, than their daily routines. Well, take away your stress because this is where Door County comes into play.

Known for its long shoreline and many parks, Door County lies in beauty on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, in the state of Wisconsin.

As one of Wisconsin’s most popular vacation destinations, Door County is worthy of a spot on any traveler’s bucket list! With incredible state parks to explore, unique restaurants, outstanding shopping, and one-of-a-kind outdoor adventures, there is no doubt that you will want to come back to experience a Door County vacation again and again.

Not to mention, with direct flights from Houston’s Intercontinental Airport to Milwaukee, you will find yourself just a few miles away from the treasures that lie within Door County!

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more than 200 shipwrecks that lie on the floor along the 300 miles of shoreline which makes it a remarkable place to scuba dive and explore.

Pilots Island

Door County Shoreline There is no better way to tour Door County than from the waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay! The Door County Peninsula is surrounded by water and beautiful scenery including lighthouses, islands and even shipwrecks from the 1800’s you can see. The scenic tours provided by The Shoreline Cruises & Charters offer several ways to not only see these sights but learn more about them. Set sail with Captain Jim Robinson aboard seaworthy U.S. Navy boats and get knowledge of this beautiful Peninsula, it’s islands, lighthouses, coastline and more! Enjoy a 2-hour cruise across Deaths Door Passage to see the lighthouses on Pilot and Plum Islands. Along the mainland, you will see cliffs, caves, beautiful waterfront homes and often Eagles. Get up real close to the islands and lighthouses during the stops to get great photos. Captain Jim knows the shipwrecks in this area and can position the boat right over the wreck, which you can see from the boat.

There are many traditions in Door County, but the most known one is the Door County Fish Boil! Fish Boil?

That’s right. A tradition that reaches back over several generations to 19th century Swedish and Norwegian settlers, this method of cooking delicious whitefish began as the most efficient way to feed scores of lumberjacks and other local workers. For over 100 years, this beloved practice was passed down and kept alive by local residents and churchgoers on the Door Peninsula.

Ideal for preparing large meals for community events and picnics, this time-honored ritual remains a sight to behold! I would highly recommend experiencing this at Rowleys Bay Restaurant and Resort. Rowleys is an affordable, family-owned complex that lies on Rowleys Bay, which is apart of Lake Michigan. Nestled on 100 secluded acres, including 700 feet of shoreline the welcoming staff hosts everyone from young energetic couples looking to take full advantage of the rustic outdoors and family groups large and small who want a place where all ages can be fed well and fully entertained.

Discover Door County Founded in 1851, Door County is named after Death’s Door. This water passage lies off of the tip of the peninsula where the waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay meets. The name has been traced to a battle between rival Indian tribes in the seventeenth century.

It was a calm night on the waters of Lake Michigan when a group of Potawatomi Indians set out from the islands north of the Door County peninsula to attack the Winnebago Indians on the mainland. While crossing, the waters became treacherous and the group of Winnebago warriors who were sent to attack the Potawatomi villages on the islands also got caught in the dangerous waters. They were never heard from again. Within these waters, there are

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A guided Door County kayak tour is a great way to explore the natural beauty of the peninsula. No matter what your skill level, Door County has a kayak tour for you. From the pristine waters of Logan Creek to the wild landscape of Cave Point, or the breath-taking mornings or sunsets in Ephraim, the experienced kayak guides will ensure you; your family and your friends will have a favorite memory they will cherish for a lifetime. With Door County’s Kayak

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Tours, enjoy getting picturesque photo opportunities that can only be seen from the waterside.

Eagle Habor Inn

Door County Lodging: When in Door County, your lodging accommodations must match your vacation surrounding. The Eagle Harbor Inn is located on Ephraim’s main street in the Historic District offering elegant B&B Inn rooms & Whirlpool Suites. As a family owned & operated the property, the owners live here, so its refreshing to be welcomed by the by those who are behind this spectacular B&B. On property you will find an indoor current pool, wonderful workout room, sauna, free Wi-Fi, Fresh lemonade & Homemade Treats and Free Beach Chairs! The elegant whirlpool suites offer wonderful accommodations for couples and families in architecturally distinct houses, each containing several suites. Nestled throughout our 5-acres, the unique setting provides the perfect retreat during your getaway.

On A Personal Note Who would have thought there was so much that lies in the Peninsula of Wisconsin! Overall, Door County, WI is really the Martha’s Vineyard of the Midwest. With 300 miles of shoreline, Door County embodies scenery and outdoor adventures offering vast arts, dining, and shopping and top-notch lodging.

Are you wanting to Ferry to Washington Island to explore the lavender field and historic sites or do you want to visit a zlighthouse, relax at a beach or stroll through waterfront villages? Either or, there is something for everyone in Door County! Last but certainly not least, thank you to the many restaurants, tour guides and welcoming citizens of Door County for their warm welcome. Thank you also goes to Maria Nixon of Geiger & Associates and Jon Jarosh, Director of Communications & PR for Door County Tourism, for being such gracious host.

For more information, visit DoorCounty.com

EAT WITH STYLE Add Mexican Flair to Game Day Favorites

By Family Features

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ootball season, for many people, is just as much about the food as it is about the action. No matter who’s playing and whether you’re at a tailgate or living room watch party, one thing is for sure: football and flavor go hand-in-hand.

When you’re huddling up to figure out how to score a touchdown with your game day spread, consider taking your snacks to the next level by adding an authentic Mexican flair. Opt for traditional Mexican ingredients like chorizo, queso fresco or cotija in meals and snacks that are already football mainstays, including nachos, tacos and quesadillas, and consider all the possibilities that incorporating these flavorful ingredients can add to other classic dishes like sliders and potato skins.

Ideal for tailgate season, Cacique, one of the country’s top Mexican food

brands, offers Mexican-Style Queso Dips – made with real queso fresco and available in Queso Blanco, Southwestern, Jalapeño and Chipotle flavors – and Fully Cooked Chorizos – made with authentically seasoned premium pork shoulder and available in classic, Chorizo with Bacon & Potato, Chorizo with Eggs and Chorizo with Queso varieties – to help fans easily add Mexican flavor to indulgent game day favorites. Both use high-quality ingredients and are microwavable, so they taste authentic and can be ready in minutes so no one misses any of the big plays or touchdowns.

patties and spoon the rich seasoning and punch of flavor that chorizo brings to your favorite slider rolls then top with your favorite cheese and salsa.

Consider these twists you can add to your favorite game time snacks:

Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide sticks 3 tablespoons olive oil salt freshly ground black pepper 1 package Cacique Fully Cooked Chorizo 1 cup Cacique Cotija, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Heat oven to 400 F and lightly grease large, rimmed baking sheet.

Loaded Avocados: Give avocados the potato skin treatment by loading them up with delicious toppings like chorizo, queso fresco and crema – just don’t eat the skin.

Cheese Fries: Drizzle queso dip over French fries or top with crumbles of flavorful Cacique Chorizo and Cotija in a recipe like these Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Chorizo and Cotija.

Robust Sliders: Skip regular beef

Mac and Cheese: For a new take on mac and cheese, toss cooked macaroni noodles with your favorite Cacique Queso Dip and top with crushed tortilla chips in a recipe like this Southwestern Mac and Queso.

Discover more ways to incorporate Mexican flair into your game day spread at caciqueinc.com.

In large bowl, toss sweet potato sticks with olive oil.

Lay fries in single layer on prepared baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 15-18 minutes, shaking pan several times, until tender and lightly browned.

When fries are almost done baking, microwave chorizo 3-4 minutes.

To serve, place golden brown fries on serving platter and spoon chorizo over top. Sprinkle with cotija and fresh cilantro.

Southwestern Mac and Queso 1 package Cacique Queso Dip 1 box macaroni, cooked according to package instructions 1/4 cup Cacique Queso Fresco, crumbled 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed Microwave queso dip 2-3 minutes; stir. Pour over cooked macaroni and toss until thoroughly coated.

Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco and crushed tortilla chips over macaroni before serving.

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cres of Angels held their annual Mardi Gras Celebration to get fired up for the 2019 elections. This organization is all about supporting and educating the community in anyway that they can. Using the excitement of Mardi Gras, Acres of Angels got the community informed and ready to head to the polls this coming November.

Some in attendance were Mayor Sylvester Turner and Edna Grigg.

ENRICHHER SPARK HOUSTON SUMMIT 2019

ENRICHHER SPARK HOUSTON SUMMIT 2019 Photography by Amir Pink

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t the EnrichHER Spark Summit, attendees were immersed in our community with those who share a vision for Sustainable Women-led Ventures. EnrichHER is disrupting the status quo by providing women with the capital, coaching, and connections we need to change the world. Focusing on bringing stories of Entrepreneurship Success Stories to light, the following speakers shared their journeys – CC Sutton, Kim Roxie, Charlene Sadberry Tombar, Laura Umansky, and Dr. Roshawnna Novellus (founder of EnrichHER).

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DISTRICT D CANDIDATE FORUM

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ll were inviteds to hear from the candidates vying to represent District D on Houston n City Council at the District D Candidate Forum. The non-partisan event featured the lengthy slate of 15 candidates. The candidates are Anthony Kirk Allen, Carla Brailey, Andrew C. Burks, Jr., Rashad Cave, Marlon A. Christian, Dennis Griffin, Mike Grissom, T. “Nissi” Hamilton, Brad “Scarface” Jordan, Travis McGee, Dontrell L. Montgomery, Ken Moore, Jerome Provost, Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, and Terrill D. Thomas. Some in attendance were Dr. Raegan Flowers, Dr. Frank North, Shekira Dennis, Ray Shackelford, and Christopher Hollins.

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