Houston Style Magazine Vol 26 No 45

Houston Style Magazine November 5th - November 11th, 2015

Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 26 | Number 45

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Jesse Jackson

Test-Happy School ‘Reform’ Earns A Failing Grade

THE EVIDENCE OF

Jamila Velazquez

Empire’s Newest Latina Star, Her Romance With Hakeem and Her Career

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FAITH Story by Jo-Carolyn Goode Photo of Cora Jakes Coleman Follow Us #TeamStyleMag

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2015 NAACP Houston Branch Gala A Success

Move to Run-Off Election for Mayor of Houston on December 12th

Borris Miles’ 50th Birthday

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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cross the country, parents have been in revolt against high-stakes standardized testing, with kids tested over and over again while creativity is cut out of classroom curricula. Parents -- particularly in targeted urban schools from Chicago to Boston -are also marching against the forced closing of neighborhood schools, displacing kids and shutting down needed neighborhood centers.

Now there is more and more evidence that the parents have it right -- and the deep-pocket “reformers” are simply wrong.

First, the Obama Administration -- which has pushed high-stakes testing as central to its education agenda -- announced

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Test-Happy School ‘Reform’ Earns a Failing Grade that kids were being tested too often, with too much school time devoted to preparing for and taking required tests. In what a writer for the New Yorker described as a major “mea culpa,” the administration now recommends that standardized testing be limited to 2 percent of class time. Maybe music, art and creativity will have a chance once more.

Second, a report by the Center for Media and Democracy on charter schools -- the centerpiece of the so-called reformers’ agenda -- reports that some $3.7 billion in federal money has been larded onto charter schools in the past two decades with virtually no accountability. The result is often a simple rip-off: schools that never open or open for a few months and shut down. Some highly touted cyber charters -- schools featuring online courses -- are, as Education Week reported, essentially useless, like not going to school at all. Others, like the highly touted New York Success Academy Schools, apparently boost their test scores by identifying low-

performing students who have “got to go” and finding ways to get rid of them.

And now the National Assessment of Education Progress, the gold standard for measuring progress, reports that American kids have lost ground in math, and either were stagnant (4th graders) or worse (8th graders) in reading.

Charters are spreading like kudzu; wall-to-wall standardized testing is nearly universal -- and the parents are right: It isn’t working.

The reality, as National Education Association President Lily Eskelsen Garcia has pointed out, is that the nations that have outperformed the U.S. in recent years don’t do the things that the deeppockets reformers have been touting.

They don’t terrorize teachers; they train, respect and pay them. They don’t set up private charters and drain money from public education; they devote more resources to the poorest students, not less. They don’t do repeated high-stakes standardized testing; they evaluate teachers and students carefully, mentor them and

improve them.

The school “reformers” are hurting, not helping. Closing neighborhood schools too often divorces parents from their students’ schools. Demeaning teachers is leading to higher turnover, when experience is central to becoming a good teacher. Repeated standardized testing takes the joy out of learning, making kids less likely to find their strength.

A s J e ff B r y a n t o f t h e Education Opportunity Network writes, parents are driving an “education spring,” revolting against an elite reform agenda that is driving away good teachers, undermining public schools, and draining funds and fun from our public schools.

Parents are right to keep the pressure on.

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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African Americans Won Big in Tuesday City Elections

Burt Levine, Political Writer

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ylvester Turner won big Tuesday night to face Bill King in the yet scheduled Saturday, December 12th run-off to hopefully become the second African American mayor in America’s fourth biggest city. In all five at-large citywide council races African American voters made an unprecedented impact in deciding results in the highest Harris County turnout ever in a Houston city election.

Tu r n e r, a 2 7 - y e a r S t a t e Representative from Acres Homes, won 31.32 percent or 81,637 votes against King, a retired businessman and former Kemah Mayor, who won 25.27 or 65,866 votes. Former Harris County Sheriff and former Houston City Council Member Adrian Garcia came in third with 17.14 percent or 44,673 votes, former City Attorney Ben Hall won fourth place with 9.50 percent or 24, 765 votes. Chris Bell, a former Congressman and At-Large Council Member won fifth place with 7.1 percent or 19,312 votes and At-Large 1 Council Member and engineer firm owner Steve Costello won 6.72 percent or 17,515 votes in the field of 13 mayor candidates.

Former HPD Officer Mike Knox won 24.75 percent or 47, 456 votes

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and will now face African American photography business owner Georgia Provost who won 14.81 percent or 28,402 votes. Griff’s Bar & Grill builder Griff Griffin garnered 12.90 percent or 24,730 votes to take third place while former Housing Authority CEO Tom McCasland received 12.61 percent or 24,180 votes for fourth place. HCC Trustee Chris Oliver captured 11.43 percent or 21,921 votes to take fifth place. Harris County Democratic Chair Lane Lewis was in sixth in the field of

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eight for the at-large 1 position.

David Robinson won 32.60 or 60, 362 votes being forced to a run-off with African American Pastor Willie Davis who won 22.57 percent or 41,793 votes. Attorney Eric Dick received 19.16 percent or 35,470 votes for third.

Andrew Burks came in fourth with 13.60 percent or 25,187 votes in the field of five trying to re-win the seat he won four years ago and then lost two years ago.

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percent or 108,152 votes in winning re-election and as he did his first election two years ago, won with record shattering African American support crushing his three opponents. He holds the only citywide seat that will not hold a December run-off contest.

Amanda Edwards won 34.93 percent or 67,175 votes bolstered by African American and GLBT backing to now face Republican activist Roy Morales who won 16.90 percent or 32,499 votes. Laurie Robinson won 16.42 percent or 31,578 votes for third in the field of seven for at-large 4.

Jack Christie won 45.99 percent or 83, 535 votes being forced to a run-off with African American Attorney Sharon Moses who won 24.25 percent 44,038 votes. Former President Obama White House and Campaign “Community Organizer” Phillipe Nassif won 19.11 percent or 34,710 votes for third place while African American real estate entrepreneur J. Brad Batteau won 10.65 percent or 19,337 votes for fourth place.

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STATE

H-E-B to Grant Stock to 55,000 Employees

Plan is a Historic Milestone that Celebrates 110 Years of Innovation, Growth and Success

B’s existing compensation programs including a 401(k) plan that includes a company match. Eligible Partners will be automatically enrolled without having to make a contribution.

“The Partner Stock Plan is a milestone and a recognition of our most important resource – our people,” said Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO. “Our Partners are the competitive edge that brings innovation, growth, and success to H-E-B. This plan has been my dream for decades. It is a gift that recognizes our Partners’ ongoing commitment to H-E-B. Our Partners shaped our past, define our present, and will lead us into the future.”

Craig Boyan, H-E-B President and Chief Operating Officer said, “This historic offering reflects our commitment to our Partners and the communities we serve. We are anchored in our mission to hire the best people, offer the best service, provide the best products at budget sensitive prices, and operate our business in a way that reflects our deeply ingrained value system.”

H-E-B was founded in 1905

by Florence Butt in a tiny store in Kerrville, TX. Her youngest son, Howard Edward Butt (1895-1990), led the company’s entrepreneurial period, 1920-1971, and the company’s name, H-E-B, reflects his initials.

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-E-B, the largest private employer in Texas, announced today that 55,000 employees would be eligible to receive a portion of stock in the company under a new employee ownership plan.

The plan commemorates the 110th anniversary of the company, which was founded and is owned by the Butt family. The family will remain the primary owners of the company. H-E-B anticipates that employees, known as Partners, will own approximately 15 percent of the company over time.

The plan rewards the hard work, dedication and loyalty of H-E-B Partners. In January 2016, eligible Partners will receive a grant of stock valued at 3 percent of their salary, plus $100 in stock value for each year of continuous service completed by the end of 2015. Going forward, yearly contributions to the stock plan will be made based on company performance.

To be eligible, a Partner must be at least 21 years old, have completed at least one year of service and worked at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

This grant enhances the longterm financial security of Partners and will be offered in addition to all of H-E-

Charles Butt

When his youngest son, Charles Butt, was named President in 1971, H-E-B recorded $221 million in annual sales. Today, its annual sales exceed $23 billion. Due to Mr. Butt’s leadership and strong commitment to putting employees first, he ranked 3rd on Glassdoor’s Highest Rated CEOs in 2015 and H-E-B ranked 7th on Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards for 2015.

Other family members are among H-E-B’s management, which is led by its officers. Howard Butt, III has led the development of the 52-store Supermercados Internacionales H-E-B division in Mexico, headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, a city of 4 million. It operates stores in several Mexican states.

Stephen Butt heads Central Market, headquartered in Dallas, which operates stores in several Texas cities.

In keeping with the “H-E-B

spirit of giving” and commitment to community, the company donates over 5 percent of pretax earnings annually to non-profit organizations and transformational community initiatives. In addition, each year Partners donate more than 100,000 volunteer hours to support a wide range of local programs.

The H-E-B family of brands include H-E-B, Central Market, H-E-B Plus!, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda, with more than 370 stores in Texas and Mexico and more than 17,700 H-E-B Own Brand products.

In 2015, H-E-B ranked #1 out of 293 companies in the Tempkin Trust Rating, which rates the trust consumers have in companies across 20 industries.

About H-E-B

H-E-B operates more than 370 stores in Texas and Mexico.

Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices.

H-E-B employs more than 86,000 Partners in Texas and 9,000 Partners in Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit www.heb.com.

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BOOK REVIEW

By Terri

Buffalo Soldiers: Heroes of the American West

Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

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our family is filled with people to whom you look up.

There’s Grandpa, who served in the war.

Grandma, who raised many children with little money.

Your uncle, another veteran overseas; and both your parents, who keep you fed and safe. You look up to all of them but imagine how high you’d have to look if they were on horseback, and then read “Buffalo Soldiers: Heroes of the American West” by Brynn Baker.

At the beginning of the Civil War, many freedmen and recent-runaway slaves tried to enlist in the Army to fight for the North. There were laws against that kind of thing then, but after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the Union Army was open to former slaves, who fought in segregated units.

Says Baker, “By the time the war ended in 1865, about 186,000 black soldiers had joined the Union army.” Twenty-five of them were awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in battle and so, seeing that African Americans made fine soldiers, Congress “reorganized the army” to create six “all-black regiments” (later reduced to four) and sent them to patrol the Western territories on foot or by horse. They were called Buffalo Soldiers, although nobody knows exactly why.

Segregation was still the law of the land then, but being a Buffalo Soldier was a way to make a living while also gaining “the respect of white men.” Riding on horseback, the Buffalo Soldiers kept the peace in a lawless Western frontier. Relations between settlers and Native Americans were shaky, and the Soldiers helped eliminate disputes. They were assigned to fix forts, help local sheriffs uphold the law, and guard

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mail carriers. While doing their jobs, they mapped the new territories and took note of the wildlife they often encountered.

There was adventure, but the job was “challenging,” too: housing was usually poor, food was sometimes lacking, while battle and disease also took its toll. Buffalo Soldiers often worked with second-rate equipment and broken-down horses. Still, they “took their jobs seriously and served with honor” and eight states can thank their existence, in part, to “the Buffalo Soldiers’ service to their country.”

Dates and names. Does your child think that history consists just of those two sometimesboring things? Show him that there are lively stories behind those names and dates by giving him “Buffalo Soldiers.”

With plenty of pictures and sidebars, author Brynn Baker puts history into perspective by explaining, in child-friendly terms, how black men (and at least one woman!) helped settle the West at a time when African Americans sometimes struggled for the chance to own property themselves. Baker furthermore shows how Native American history is intertwined with that of the Soldiers, and it’s told in an engaging, almost story-like way that I think kids will enjoy.

For 9-to-12-year-olds, this is a great introduction to a sometimes-overlooked facet of history and it might spur them to delve even further into the topic. History-minded children, especially, may want to read “Buffalo Soldiers” for pleasure, too, so go ahead – look it up.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Turner and King Move to Run-Off Election for Mayor of Houston

Crestmont Village Apartments at 5638 Selinsky Road in southeast Houston. An October 8, 2015, court order set October 30th as the deadline for the complex to be closed. For more information, visit www.houstontx. gov/mayor.

Shrine Cultural and Event Center Hosts First Black Family Summit

Houston Looses Bid for College Football Playoff Championship Game

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ouston submitted bids to host the College Football Playoff championship game for all2018, 2019, and 2020 but lost the chance to the host the game to Atlanta in 2018, Santa Clara in 2019, and New Orleans in 2020.

Charlotte, Detroit, San Antonio and Minneapolis also lost the chance to host the game. This season’s championship game will be in Glendale, Ariz., with Tampa to host in 2017. For more information, visit www.collegefootballplayoff.com.

Sylvester Turner & Bill King

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he field of candidates to be Houston’s next mayor has been narrowed down to two contenders longtime state representative Sylvester Turner and former Kemah mayor Bill King. The two candidates received the biggest percentages of the vote after Tuesday’s elections and will head to a December 12th runoff. Bill Frazer and Chris Brown also will runoff for City Controller. Others in the run off for City Council positions includes: Mike Knox against Georgia Provost; David Robinson against Willie Davis; Amanda Edwards against Roy Morales; Jack Christie against Sharon Moses. Incumbent Rhonda Skillern-Jones challenges Larry Williams in the runoff for HISD Board District II. For more information, visit www.stylemagazine.com.

UNCF 27th Annual “A Mind is…” Gala to Celebrate Houston’s Commitment to Minority Education

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he United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will hold its annual “A Mind is…”

Gala on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Hilton Americas. The black tie event spotlights students, donors and UNCF member schools who embody the organization’s shared commitment to minority education. Net proceeds benefit UNCF’s member colleges and their common goal to continuously enroll low-income and minority students both locally and nationally. The goal set for this year’s gala is $500,000. To date, UNCF has raised $430,000 and is seeking more donations for the remaining $70,000 through sponsorship opportunities.

For more information, visit www.uncf.org.

City Successfully Relocates 200 Residents Out of Slumlord’s Apartments

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fter an intensive effort that involved the mayor’s office and staff from nine City departments, 199 tenants who had been the victims of a slumlord who had ceased paying for utilities and refused to tend to other deplorable living conditions have been relocated into clean and safe housing. For the last two years, the city has pursued various legal avenues against the owners of the

Dr. Cornel West Comes to Houston

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enowned philosopher and author Cornel West, Ph.D. comes to Houston this Friday, Nov. 6th hosted by the University of Houston-Downtown. Dr. West will speak at a public lecture on today’s influential “Black Lives Matter” movement and race in America, among other topics.

Tickets are free and are needed to enter. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www. uhd.edu.

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he Black Family Summit event happening this Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7, 2015 at the Shrine Cultural and Event Center will discuss the “State of the Black Family” and seek solutions to common problems. The Town Hall panelists include a broad cross-section of the greater Houston-Galveston area and out-of-state participants: Dr. Gloria BatisteRoberts, Min. Robert Muhammad, Dr. Paula Moore, Sis Sue Johnson, Bro. Reginald Gordon, Sister Mama Sonya, Bro. Louis Ali, Dr. Mtangulizi Sanyika, Bro. Warren Houston, and Bro. Charles White. For more information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blackfamily-summit-ticket-18871666663

Día de los Muertos 2015 Celebrated in Houston

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n Mexico, Día de los Muertos is (mostly) celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. The holiday is when family and friends honor those who have died with a celebration with flowers, music, and food. Events have gone on throughout October with final celebrations occurring this month at MECA Houston with the MECA Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibit that ends on November 20th. In ad d i t i o n , t h e M E C A Día de los Muertos Festival will be held on November 7-8, 2015 at MECA Houston. For more information, visit www. hispanichouston.com.

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FEATURE

By Jo

The Evidence of Powerful Faith

Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

a feeling I am sure that many can connect with.

But through healing and latching on to her passion she was able to discover her purpose to begin a movement to help others to do the same thing.

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aith can be a touchy topic for some. Especially during this time when there are so many things and ideas that one can have faith in. The majority of people associate faith with some type of religious belief but faith can be placed in many things and areas. We all have faith in something. And it is that faith that fuels our dreams, fears, and failures.

Religious leader Cora Jakes Coleman is using the basic principle of faith to start a movement to move people from where they are to where they want to go.

Upon hearing the name Cora Jakes Coleman and a certain familiarity strikes your mind. If that association drifts to the renowned pastor, author and filmmaker Bishop T. D. Jakes then congratulations are in order. Cora is the offspring of Bishop Jakes and his wife Serita Jakes as she is the eldest daughter of the couple. Growing up Cora dealt with life’s challenges. One of the first was dealing with the pressures associated with being the child of such a famous preacher. Then there was the time when she was molested by a boy she knew. Other trials would follow. It was those various circumstances that built up her faith. And for Cora her faith was in God. She knew that with faith in God she could conquer anything. Then God really put her to the test. Her faith was so shaken that she was discouraged and frustrated to the point that faith made her angry;

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The night that changed everything

One night after leaving work, Cora was headed home when a truck going 40 mph struck her.

As the headlights blinded her vision, Cora could think of only one thing to do.

She asked for God’s help.

Cora would walk away from that accident with pain but no visible bruises or other life threatening injuries. Thank God! Still the same after the accident she went to get check out by doctors to make sure there was no internal damage.

After a battery of tests and exams, doctors discovered cysts on both her ovaries.

If Cora had waited any longer to go to the doctor, her fallopian tubes would have twisted and shut down her reproductive system.

Cora would have never known about the problem if it had not been for the car accident.

She was diagnosis with polycystic ovary syndrome. Surgery would reveal her problem was worst than doctors thought. She lost one fallopian tube and an ovary and was told she was infertile.

There she was at 22, engaged and full of life with news that she could not produce life. All Cora ever wanted to be was a wife and a mother. Her dreams were dead. She along with her husband would suffer greatly with infertility. With this weight on her, Cora sought help. Problem was she couldn’t find any relatable help for her situation. God revealed to her that she was the source that she was seeking. She was the one that could bring life to her situation. And that was the moment that the faithing it movement began to take shape.

Cora began sharing her testimony and with each witness she was healed. Her faith restored and others were healed too. She learned that faith, no matter what someone’s faith may be in, is important.

“You have to be able to believe in yourself before you can ask whatever you have faith in to believe in you,” said Cora in our recent interview.

Cora’s eyes begin to be opened and see things in a different way starting with her infertility. Most associate infertility with a woman not being able to conceive. When in fact infertility is the inability to

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produce. In Cora’s state of infertility, she was in a dead situation where hope was nowhere in sight. We all have tendency to do that to our dark situations.

We speak negatively and continue to add negativity to our dead situations. Cora explained, “So we as people because of our fear of success but also our fear of failure we allows us to stay stagnate and not produce what we know we have the ability to produce and it causes us to be infertile.” Cora says that since we have the power to speak infertile things, we also have the power to speak fertile things and bring life back our dead situations. This is what the faithing it movement does.

Steps to Faithing It

Faith helps bring purpose back to our lives.

Cora has simplified path to faith and life to our dead situations in three steps.

Step one is to face it. Face the emotion, the hurt, the pain, and the disappointment. Face it head on by owning it. Know what your opponent is so you can know how to tackle the situation.

The next step is to forgive. Forgive yourself, God or whatever you have faith in, the situation, the victim and even the victimizer. Cora says you want to walk in forgiveness not for the person but for yourself.

And the last step in faithing it is to go. Move forward and go wherever faith takes you. “You have to trust that whatever step you take, as long as you are stepping on your faith, that it will produce something fruitful that will multiply and that will change the world for the better,” said Cora.

“When you can really use life lessons and fails as stepping tools for you to learn how to do better the next time, then failing won’t be so crucial.

And succeeding will be great,” a positive Cora added.

Finding your purpose

Relying on her faith and speaking life into her dead situation lead Cora to where she is today living out her purpose. Over her journey Cora has learned that one’s purpose is attached to their passion.

“Whatever you are passionate about. Whatever you wake up thinking about. Whatever you would do for free. Whatever you are willing to give yourself of so that it can go forward that is your purpose,” she expressed. Her purpose is to speak fertility faith across the world to change the lives of others so they can find their purpose.

Her debut book “Faithing It: Bringing Purpose Back to Your Life” dives further into finding your purpose through faith. The reader should gain a better understanding of who they are, why they are, and what their storms mean for their destiny and purpose in life. “You cannot get to great purpose, promise, and legacy without great tribulation,” writes Cora. She encourages all to be the evidence of what faithing can do.

For more information, visit www. corajakescoleman.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @cjakescoleman and “like” her on Facebook at Cora Jakes Coleman.

ENTERTAINMENT

By Cecilia

Smith, Special to Style

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ith a face that’s hard to forget and an infectious personality that’s even harder to ignore, actress Jamila Velazquez has appeared on everything from Law & Order: SVU to ABC Family’s Twisted, all before she’s turned 21-years-old. Her profile has only brightened in recent months after joining the cast of Empire as Laura Calleros, instantly catching the eye of Bryshere Gray’s character Hakeem.

While we weren’t able to squeeze out any spoiler alerts (sorry!) during a recent chat, we got the chance to talk about everything from her Season 2 debut to her budding music career.

Check out the interview in full below and catch Jamila tonight during a fresh episode of Empire.

Houston Style: Everything seems to have happened so fast! What was the process for being cast for the show?

Jamila Velazquez: Well, my agent sent me to audition and I ended up getting the part. It’s crazy because I actually used to watch [Empire] last year and now I’ve been given this opportunity.

HS: Fox has done a great job with allowing Empire to promote music through the show. Has it helped you as well?

Exclusive: Empire’s Newest Latina Star, Jamila Velazquez, On Her Romance with Hakeem and Music Career

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JV: Yes! I got so much love! “Lago Love” (the first single that she performed on the show) actually went #3 on the Latin Pop Digital list. It’s just amazing.

Most of my family speaks Spanish, so as a Latina actress it feels good to be able to sing in Spanish and know that they’re watching and supporting me. It’s all a blessing.

HS: Without giving anything away, what can we expect to see from your character and should we expect you to

return next season?

JV: [Laughs] I honestly don’t know who will be returning next season, but so far I’m definitely in a lot more episodes with new songs! Expect some great performances with Hakeem as well.

HS: Is there anything about Laura’s character that you identify with or see in yourself?

JV: She worked hard to get where she’s at and so did I, so I definitely love that about her. We’re a little different when

it comes to wardrobe though.

HS: [Laughs] How so?

JV: She kind of has what Taraji (Taraji P. Henson) refers to as a bumpkin or “country style,” but you’ll get to see her progress as the season goes on.

HS: Speaking of Taraji, how has it been working with the cast?

JV: It’s crazy to go from watching them on-screen to like ‘Wow, I’m working with Taraji P. Henson!” Seeing her and Terrence work, they’re just wonderful and great at what they do.

HS: I’m curious. Do you have a favorite character or castmate?

JV: I will say that my favorite character is Porsha (Ta’Rhonda Jones.) It’s her first time acting but she kills it. She’s so great!

HS: You’re a busy lady! What else do you have up your sleeve that we should keep our eyes out for?

JV: I’m mostly focused on my acting.

I’m going to be appearing in the new season of Orange is the New Black, but I’ll also get a chance to put out music as well. I’m just going to keep working!

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Banda El Recodo De Don Cruz Lizarraga, Fifth Harmony, Maluma, Ricky Martin, Omi, y Espinoza Paz Se Unen A La Lista De Artistas De La 16A Entrega Anual Del Latin Grammy

J a c q u e l i n e B r a c a m o n t e s y R o s e l y n S á n c h e z c o n d u c i r á n Banda El Recodo De Don Cruz Lizarraga, Fifth La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina™ Harmony, Maluma, Ricky Martin, Omi, and

#LatinGRAMMY Espinoza Paz Join 16th Annual Latin Grammy

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Don Cruz Lizárraga, Maluma, Ricky Martin, y Espinoza Paz se suman a la lista de estrellas que se presentarán en la 16a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY®. Además, está programado que el cantante jamaicanoamericano Omi y el grupo juvenil femenino Fifth Harmonydeslumbrarán el escenario del Latin GRAMMY por primera vez. La actriz mexicana Jacqueline Bracamontes y la cantante, compositora y actriz puertorriqueña Roselyn Sánchez conducirán juntas por primera vez La Noche Más Importante de la Música Latina™. La ceremonia se transmitirá en vivo por la cadena Univision el 19 de noviembre, de 8-11 p.m. Hora Este/Pacífico (7 p.m. Centro) desde el MGM Grand Garden Arena en Las Vegas. Un número limitado de entradas están disponibles y se pueden adquirir por www.ticketmaster.com o www.mgmgrand.com.

La banda mexicana y seis veces ganadores del Latin GRAMMY Banda El Recodo de Don Cruz Lizárraga, el artista urbano Maluma y el cantante regional mexicano Espinoza Pazrecibieron una nominación cada uno. Banda El Recodo está nominada al Mejor Álbum De Música Banda por Mi Vicio Más Grande. Maluma está nominado en la categoría Mejor Interpretación Urbana por “El Tiki”. Paz está nominado por Mejor Canción Regional Mexicana por “Perdí La Pose”.

El tres veces ganador del Latin GRAMMY y GRAMMY® Ricky Martin recibió tres nominaciones: Grabación Del Año y Canción Del Año por “Disparo Al Corazón” y Mejor Álbum Vocal Pop Contemporáneo por A Quien Quiera Escuchar.

Los artistas anunciados previamente incluyen a Julión Álvarez, Bomba Estéreo con Will Smith, J Balvin, ChocQuibTown, Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam, Natalia Jiménez,Natalia Lafourcade, Juan Luis Guerra, Major Lazer y mØ, Matisse, y Raquel Sofía. Además el acontecimiento contará con la actuación especial de Roberto Carlos, la Persona del Año 2015 de La Academia Latina de la Grabación™.

La 16a. Entrega del Latin GRAMMY recibirá el apoyo de Univision Radio (la cadena oficial de radio en español de los Latin GRAMMYs) y será destacada en www.latingrammy.com ywww.univision.com/latingrammy, que mostrarán video y fotos, un extenso archivo de entregas anteriores, un blog en vivo y foros dedicados para que los fans compartan su emoción antes de la transmisión en vivo. Además, la transmisión por televisión será distribuida internacionalmente a más de 80 países.

Una vez más, LatinGRAMMY.com ofrecerá una cobertura exclusiva detrás las cámaras de la 16a. Entrega Anual del Latin GRAMMY a través de Latin GRAMMY en Vivo. La transmisión en vivo incluirá entrevistas desde varios lugares, incluyendo las llegadas a la alfombra roja, la ceremonia de la Premiere del Latin GRAMMY, entre bastidores y el centro de medios de comunicación a partir de las 2 p.m. Hora del Pacífico/5 p.m. Hora del Este. Para actualizaciones y noticias de última hora, por favor visita LatinGRAMMY.com, así como La Academia Latina de la Grabación en Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) y Facebook.

Antes de la transmisión por televisión de los Latin GRAMMYs, Univision presentará una cobertura exclusiva de “Noche De Estrellas” de la llegada de las estrellas directamente desde la alfombra roja de los Latin GRAMMYs a partir de las 7 p.m. Hora del Este/Pacífico (6 p.m. Centro). “Noche De Estrellas” presentará entrevistas en vivo y comentarios sobre las estrellas y su moda, y proporcionarán a los espectadores una mirada íntima del evento más glamoroso de la música latina conectando a los fans con sus celebridades favoritas a través de las redes sociales.

La Academia Latina de la Grabación es una organización internacional compuesta por artistas, músicos, compositores, productores y otros profesionales técnicos y creativos de la grabación, de habla hispana y portuguesa. La organización se dedica a mejorar la calidad de vida y las condiciones culturales de la música latina y sus creadores. Además de producir la Entrega del Latin GRAMMY para premiar la excelencia en las artes y ciencias de la grabación, La Academia Latina de la Grabación brinda programas educativos y de asistencia para la comunidad musical latina ya sea directamente o por La Fundación Cultural Latin GRAMMYTM. Para obtener más información acerca de La Academia Latina de la Grabación, por favor visita LatinGRAMMY.com. Para acceder noticias y contenido exclusivo, síguenos en: Twitter, Facebook , Instagram, Vine, P e r i s c o p e , Yo u T u b e , P i n t e r e s t , G o o g l e + y T u m b l r .

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Current Latin GRAMMY® nominees Banda El Recodo De Don Cruz Lizárraga, Maluma, Ricky Martin, and Espinoza Paz added to stellar lineup for the16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards™. In addition, JamaicanAmerican singer Omi and five-piece female group Fifth Harmony are scheduled to hit the Latin GRAMMY stage for the first time. Mexican actress Jacqueline Bracamontes and Puerto Rican singer/songwriter and actress Roselyn Sánchez will host, together for the first time, The Biggest Night in Latin Music®, which is scheduled to air live on the Univision Network Nov. 19 from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase via www.ticketmaster.com orwww.mgmgrand.com

Six-time Latin GRAMMY winners Banda El Recodo De Don Cruz Lizárraga, reggaeton artist Maluma and regional Mexican singer Espinoza Paz each received one nomination. Banda El Recodo are nominated for Best Banda Album for Mi Vicio Más Grande. Maluma is up for Best Urban Performance for “El Tiki.” Paz is nominated for Best Regional Song for “Perdí La Pose.”

Three-time Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY® winner Ricky Martin received three nominations: Record Of The Year and Song Of The Year for “Disparo Al Corazón” and Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album for A Quien Quiera Escuchar.

Previously announced performers include Julión Álvarez, Bomba Estéreo with Will Smith, J Balvin, ChocQuibTown, Silvestre Dangond, Nicky Jam, Natalia Jiménez, Natalia Lafourcade, Juan Luis Guerra, Major Lazer and mØ, Matisse, and Raquel Sofía.

Additionally, the telecast will feature a special performance by 2015 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year Roberto Carlos.

The 16th Latin GRAMMY Awards will be supported via Univision Radio (the official Spanish-language radio network of the Latin GRAMMY Awards), and highlighted atwww.latingrammy.com and www.univision. com/latingrammy, which will feature video interviews and photos, an extensive archive of past shows, a live-blog, and dedicated forums for fans to share their excitement leading up to the live broadcast. Additionally, the telecast will be distributed internationally to more than 80 countries.

Once again, LatinGRAMMY.com will offer exclusive behindthe-scenes coverage of the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards via Latin GRAMMY en Vivo. The live stream will include interviews from various locations including the red carpet arrivals, the Latin GRAMMY Premiere™ ceremony, backstage, and the media center beginning at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET. For updates and breaking news, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com as well as The Latin Recording Academy® social networks on Twitter (@LatinGRAMMYs) and Facebook.

Preceding the Latin GRAMMY Awards telecast, Univision will present exclusive “Noche De Estrellas” (“Night Of The Stars”) coverage of the celebrity arrivals direct from the Latin GRAMMY Awards red carpet starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central). “Noche De Estrellas” will feature live interviews and commentary on the stars and their fashion, and will provide viewers an intimate look at Latin music’s most glamorous event while connecting fans with their favorite celebrities via social media.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visitLatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow us at:Twitter, Facebook , Instagram, Vine, P e r i s c o p e , Yo u Tu b e , P i n t e r e s t , G o o g l e + a n d Tu m b l r.

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HEALTH

By Dr. Lovell A. Jones, Health Editor

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eeing the recent news release regarding the rise of the incidence of breast cancer in African American women took me back to the reasons why the Congressionally mandated Center for Research on Minority Health (CRMH) was created.

As was recently said to me by a close colleague, “It certainly is frustrating

Lovell’s Food For Thought –The Congressionally Mandate Center for Research on Minority Health and after reading the NY Times article you referred to, I really understood what you were saying even better. We seem to fight the same battles over and over with little or no success.” Why do we continue to have to reinvent the wheel?

I have been at the issue of equality for more than 50 years, with a focus of health equity for more than 30. As the same colleague said, “you have given so much over the years, so you won’t have to feel negligent in encouraging others to speak up!!! We won’t be around forever so we have to encourage others to take some of that leadership initiative, as frustrating as that might be.” That was one of the goals of the CRMH, to bring forth a new generation of researchers trained in a new approach to addressing health disparities, one that would involved a “biopsychosocial approach” that would truly involve more than just science, but “science that benefits the community.” It was an approach that came forth out of the 1st Biennial Symposium on Minorities & Cancer and documented in the first comprehensive book by the same time “Minorities &

Cancer.” The interesting thing about the book is the things you see today were the things written over 25 years ago. I encourage you to go online and read it.

It is amazing to read what was written then and what is being written now.

Again, the more things change, the more they remain the same. We took all that was contained in the book and proposed the creation of a center to address health disparities in a holistic way. After almost a decade of failed attempts to get granting agencies to look at the issue such a manner, it was over a dinner table with then Congressman Ken Bentsen and his wife that there began to be light at the end of the tunnel. During dinner, as both Tamara Bentsen and I were being honored for our efforts by Sister’s Network, Tamara asked about how my efforts were going in changing the paradigm. I told then about the applications and that each time I was instructed to separate the grants into biological, sociological and psychological applications. That such defeated the idea of a “biopsychosocial approach.” From that discussion came a proposal to Congress to create a center

of excellence for research on minority health based on a “biopsychosocial approach” with Houston as the target city. Ironically, it turned out that it was easier to convince Congressman Bentsen and Congress, than it was to convince NIH and even my own academic institution. The latter is a story in itself.

Two years later, with funds provided by Congress through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we launched a minority research center. Part of the story indicated about was our initial stumbling block in getting the center named. When we proposed that the name be the Center of Excellence for Research on Minority Health, we were informed that the home institution was not too keen on that name because it had no other centers of excellence.

Therefore, the compromise in naming the minority research center was the Congressionally mandate Center for Research on Minority Health – CRMH. Read the full story online at www. stylemagazine.com.

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Pollo Campero Spreads its Wings and Latin Flavors in Houston

By Yolanda Pope, Culinary Writer

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n October, Houston’s Greenspoint and Westwood areas were introduced to the Latin American Food chain Pollo Campero. The restaurant which gained notoriety in the United States when it became a common occurrence to witness many travelers returning from Guatemala with boxes of chicken on their departing flights to enjoy on the trip home.

Since that time, the restaurant chain has expanded its operations throughout the U.S. and Europe. They are known for their seasoned to the bone, hormone free, grilled and fried chicken. Additionally, they offer unique side dishes to compliment the succulent and tasty protein such as the yucca fries, deep-fried plantains, black beans, empanadas, and fresh savory coleslaw.

Furthermore, they offer to their patrons a well-stocked salsa bar which contains a variety of hot, mild and spicy sauces to accent one’s meal. Some of the sauces include pico de gallo, chipotle salsa, and an onion cilantro mix. Moreover, Pollo Campero is leading the way in the fast food arena by offering traditional Latin drinks such: as horchata, Jamaica, tamarindo, and guava. The horchata is

blended rice milk, which is sweetened with cinnamon and vanilla. The Jamaica is a hibiscus drink that is lightly sweetened; this one is my favorite because it is refreshing and does not taste very sweet at all. The tamarindo is a citrus flavored drink, and the guava is a tropical fruit drink that tastes like a smoothie.

The international corporation can attribute much of the entity’s success to Marketing Executive Federico Valiente, who is responsible for sales management, customer service and marketing research for both North /South America and Europe. His passion for the brand was expressed in our interview; he has been with the company for about eight years; travels extensively, barely sleeps, but he enjoys his work and is one of the reasons that the company is experiencing growth and has been able to expand, in my opinion.

Federico verified that Pollo Campero is fully committed to serving the fresh savory recipes that the company is known to emphasize. All of their foods, including the side dishes are prepared daily. The chicken is marinated 12 hours before cooking.

I sampled a nice portion of the grilled and fried chicken, the yucca fries and the fresh cabbage slaw. The meat was tender, full of flavor and maintained its natural juice. The fries were served with a sauce that in my view was not necessary because the yucca root had a nice potato flavor, but they were not heavy on the stomach. Everything went down well with the Jamaica drink, and of course I was very full and took home a portion of my meal with some flan for dessert.

To find the nearest location to you, visit their website at www.pollocampero. com. Thanks for reading, and please follow me on Twitter @YPEatingWstyle.

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HEALTH

Don’t Sweat It

By Jade Gold, Health Writer

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eed easier ways to workout? Read about some ways to incorporate exercise into your every day life.

Walking

It doesn’t get much easier or more natural than walking. You can walk outdoors, indoors or on the treadmill. It doesn’t really matter where you are as long Jade Gold as you get moving. Research shows that walking may help just about every health ailment you can think of. It reduces heart attack risk, manages weight, controls blood pressure, lengthens the life span and reduces your risk of breast cancer—just to name a few.

Cleaning the House

Doing chores around the house definitely feels like work, but did you realize that it could be considered a workout, too? Talk about multitasking! Light housework such as dusting, taking out the trash, organizing and changing the sheets burns about 170 calories an hour for a 150-pound person. Heavier, more intense chores such as sweeping the floor, washing windows, scrubbing the floors and cleaning out the garage can burn more than 250 calories an hour.

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Tai Chi

As mentioned in the study above, Tai Chi is a very gentle, meditative activity that is rooted in martial arts. One 30-minute session of Tai Chi burns about 84 calories for a 150-pound man or woman and can result in both fitness gains and stress reduction.

The ancient Chinese form of exercise promotes balance, coordination and stretching—all good things for your health!

Strength Training

On SparkPeople, we often tout the benefits of strength training. After all, lifting weights builds muscles, boosts metabolism and helps you to do everyday activities more easily. But the best part of strength training for those who don’t like to sweat is that it can be done quickly. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time or a lot or perspiration to get your lift on. In fact, by doing a few push-ups, squats, lunges and triceps dips, you can get a full-body strength workout in less time than it takes you to shower

Squat while brushing your teeth. Practicing squats while doing simple activities — like brushing your teeth, talking on the phone or waiting for commercials to end.

Keep small exercise equipment in your living room. No one wants to turn his or her house into a gym. On the other hand, placing a few small pieces of equipment around your living room, like dumbbells, leg weights, step and rotational discs, can provide some motivation while watching TV.

These are just a few exercises to help you get moving towards a healthier and fit lifestyle. Find out more information online www.FaceBook.com/JadeGoldFitness.

SPORTS

Houston Rockets Take Down Orlando Magic with a 119 to 114 Victory

By Demez

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White, Feature Writer

he Houston Rockets have won two in a row after dropping their first three games in an intense game against the young and feisty Orlando Magic. Led

by Dwight Howard and James Harden, the Rockets weren’t always in control but they did just enough to hold on until the end. Harden didn’t have a great shooting night but he got the free throw line 17 times making 14 of them and finishing with 28 points. Howard picked up where he left off by dominating the boards and playing superb defense. Going 10 for 10 basically never leaving the paint and grabbing 14 rebounds in 31 minutes; it’s easy to see he’s taking the form that helped him and Harden propel the Rockets to the Conference Finals.

Even though they’ve won two-in-a-row and had a good three point shooting night the Rockets still have to work on the ball movement and pace that was supposed to come with getting a talented point guard like Ty Lawson. At times the ball still stops with Harden and when Dwight is having a 10 for 10 night, you would have liked to see him get more touches.

With only five games played no one is pushing the panic button but playing in a loaded Western Conference you don’t want to get too far behind too soon.

For more information, visit www.rockets.com.

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2015 NAACP Houston Branch Gala Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Friday, October 30, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Hilton AmericasHouston Hotel for the 2015 NAACP Houston Branch’s Freedom Fund Advocacy and Awards Gala. Now in their 97th year, the gala is a celebration of the achievements of the branch’s past year. Anthony W. Hall Jr. was honored with the “Mickey Leland Humanitarian Award.” Some in attendance were Larry Jones, Rev. Reginald Lillie, Howard Jefferson, James Douglas, Claude Cummings Jr., Taft Foley, the Honorable Alexander Green, Sarah Guidry, Marvin Nathan, and Carol Mims Galloway.

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OUR LEGENDS HOUSTON, TEXAS

Borris Miles’ 50th Birthday Celebration Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Thursday, October 29, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand for State Rep. Borris Miles’ 50th Birthday Celebration. The party that also doubled as a fundraising reception for State Rep. Miles was a festive affair full of laughter and good times. Some in attendance were Dwight Boykins, Constable Rueben Davis, State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Dr. Terence Fontaine, Jarvis Johnson, Karen Grays, Dr. Mattelia B. Grays, Dallas Jones, Dr. Alma Allen, Carl Davis, Jeri Brooks, Vernita Harris, Jolanda Jones, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and Brandon Dudley.

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HOUSE OF BLUES HOUSTON, TEXAS

Salute to SLAB Music Tour Photography by Mike Munoz

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n Sunday, November 1, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the House of Blues for the Salute to SLAB Music Tour. Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Lil Keke and ZRO headlined the concert that launched the Salute to the SLAB Music Tour. Powered by 93.7 The Beat and Wreckshop Nation, the Salute to the Slab Music tour is an effort to re-unite, re-invigorate and re-ignite the Houston music scene. It is also an opportunity to commemorate the central figure in the Houston hip-hop community, the legendary DJ Screw. November 16th will mark the 15-year anniversary of his death.

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CHINA First China Trade Mission Photography by Vicky Pink

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n October 20-28, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand in People’s Republic of China for the first China Trade Mission organized by Val Thompson, President of Houston International Trade Development Council (HITDC) and Miao (Mia) Smith Managing Partner of Xpanding US LLC and Chair for HITDC Asian Initiative Committee).

Twelve US entrepreneurs participated in business relationship building events in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Hong Kong business district. Smithshared expectations and information on the Chinese business culture necessary for doing business in China.

Those attending the mission were Denise Adjei, Judge Bill C. Littlejohn, Vicky Pink, Gary W. Grant, Suzani Grant, April Day, Marion Rifkind , Susanne Rothschild, Tiffany Williams, and Nicole Griswold.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS United CEO Munoz to Return in 2016

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nited Continental CEO Oscar Munoz says he will return to the company in the first quarter of 2016. Munoz, 56, has been on medical Oscar Munoz leave since being admitted to the hospital on October 15 after having a heart attack. Executive Vice President and General Counsel Brett Hart has been serving as acting CEO since October 19. Munoz was named president and CEO on Sept. 8 after Jeff Smisek stepped down amid a federal investigation involving the carrier and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey.

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Wells Fargo Partners with HBCUs to Refine the Story of African Americans

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ells Fargo partners with HBCUs to redefine the image of African Americans through the telling of authentic stories that reflect the community in a positive light instead of the many stories of struggle and defeat. Wells Fargo launched the #MyUntoldsm campaign as a vehicle to empower millennials to use their voice to share their own stories.

The social media campaign has inspired hundreds of personal stories from people across the country. For more information, visit www.wellsfargo.com.

Google Backs Racial Injustice Battle with Dollars

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ech giant Google. com has made a sizeable donation to several organization to help in the fight against racial injustice. The three organizations all in the San Francisco Bay Area will received funds totaling $2.35 million dollars to be distributed amongst the three of them from the philanthropic arm of Google. com. The regional head said Google.com wants to support those organizations with resources so they can have all the support they need to face regional social challenges. For more information, visit www. huffingtonpost.com.

Actress America Ferrera Launches New Production Company

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merica Ferrera has launched Take Fountain Productions, a new production company whose deal with ABC Studios includes developing and producing

projects for both cable and broadcast. The company sold its first two projects, the comedy Plus One to ABC and drama Social Creatures to ABC Family. Gabrielle Neimand, former VP of Narrative Films at Participant Media, will run the production company. For more information, visit www.latinoloop.com.

Port of Houston Authority Announces Billion Dollar Economic Impact at 2015 State of the Port

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ort Authority Chairman Janiece Longoria announced nearly 148,000 new jobs have been generated by cargo and vessel activity at Port of Houston terminals since 2011 during the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual State of the Port event.

Janiece Longoria An economic impact study revealed that public and private marine terminals at the Port of Houston had a statewide economic impact of $265 billion in 2014, which is 16 percent of Texas’ total gross domestic product. Total jobs supported by Port of Houston marine terminals now totals nearly 1.175 million in the state of Texas.

The full economic impact report is available at www. portofhouston.com.

Local Organizers Create List of Black Owned Businesses in Houston

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he Texas Southern University Chapter of Collegiate 100 has collaborated with the Houston local organizing committee in order to create the “50 Shades of Black” Spending Campaign. This challenge consists of Texas Southern University Students, as well as the local community, making a commitment to patronize Black owned businesses from November 5 - December 25, 2015.

African Americans have 1.1 trillion dollars in spending power, yet black owned businesses only receive 3% of that income. Campaign organizers are requesting that all of black Houston would join us in participating with this campaign. For more information, visit www. tsu.edu.

Target Stores Closing Nationwide

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arget is receiving more fallout from those massive credit card breaches. The company announced that the doors of 13 of its stores across the US will close by January 31, 2016. Only one store in the Texas made the list. It is located in Austin, TX on the North East side of the city. A Target spokesperson said before the company decides to make a closure, a store’s financial health is evaluated over a long period of time. Several Facebook and Twitter accounts have been created by customers who frequent the closing stores as a result of the announcement. For more information, visit www.money.cnn.com.

Burlington Opens New Location in Houston, TX

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urlington Stores, a leading national off-price retailer, is opening a brand new store in Houston, TX, located at 9751 South Post Oak Road, on Friday, November 6th, 2015. On this date at 9:30AM, the retailer will hold its ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate jobs, community, and of course, shopping.

In addition, they will host Burlington Gives Back, a philanthropic program dedicated to donating new merchandise to local charitable agencies in communities surrounding Burlington locations. The first 500 customers will receive a free gift. For more information, visit www.BurlingtonStores.com.

Amazon’s Billion Dollar Business That Most Don’t Know About

LatinWorks’ President Steps Down From Leadership

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fter 16 years as the president and chief creative officer of Austin-based LatinWorks, Sergio Alcocer is leaving the agency. Under Alcocer’s leadership, LatinWorks has been named as one of the Sergio Alcocer best U.S. Multicultural Agencies by Ad Age several times. Alcocer is taking the next few months off and will announce his plans in early 2016. For more information, visit www.latinoloop.com.

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id you know Amazon was in the business of cloud infrastructure? Some businesses do. Amazon Web Services, the company’s network of servers, data storage technology and virtual computing platforms, is on pace to bring in more than $7 billion in sales this year. This week, Deutsche Bank estimated that AWS, servers to support Amazon’s customers, sales could reach $16.2 billion by the end of 2017. That would make AWS worth $160 billion, the analysts said, and Amazon’s single most-valuable business -- even more than the retail unit that put Amazon on the map. For more information, visit www.money.cnn.com.

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