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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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hy did Flint suffer a water catastrophe that now requires that children be treated as if they had been poisoned?

It wasn’t because the people were negligent. From the moment Flint began taking its water from the polluted Flint River, residents warned about water that came out of the faucet brown, tasted foul and smelled worse.

They began packing public meetings with jugs filled with water that looked like brown stain.

It wasn’t because the democracy failed, because in Flint democracy had been suspended. The city, devastated by the closing of its auto plants and industrial base, has been in constant fiscal crisis. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder, one of the crop of proud conservative governors promising to cut taxes for the rich and get government out of the way, appointed an emergency manager to run the city. Elected officials had no say.

It wasn’t because the city manager and the state environmental

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The Flint Water Crisis and The GOP’s Class War agency and the governor weren’t warned. Warnings were issued from the beginning. General Motors even suspended using the water because it was too corrosive for the auto parts it was making. Nevertheless, city and state officials assured the worried residents of Flint that it was still safe to drink.

The result is that Flint’s children -- particularly those in the older, poorer, disproportionately black neighborhoods -- have been exposed to elevated levels of lead.

Lead poisoning isn’t like contracting a cold or getting the flu. Lead is an immediate and unrelenting threat to health. It causes miscarriages and births of low-weight babies. Children exposed to lead can have disabilities that afflict them for their entire lives.

Lead stays in your bones. Yet even after a federal EPA official warned that the tests were being skewed to underreport levels of lead, even after heroes like LeeAnne Walters reported that her children’s hair was falling out and that they were developing rashes and constantly sick, even after the heroic pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, an Iraqi-American, reported elevated levels of lead in children’s blood, their concerns were dismissed, their alarms scorned, they were attacked for sowing hysteria and the poor residents of Flint were told the water was safe to drink.

Why were the people and the obvious signs and the experts ignored?

They would not have been ignored if these were wealthy suburban neighborhoods and the water suddenly turned brown. They would not have been ignored if the children of an all-

white community were at risk.

State officials dismissed the complaints as exaggerated. The brown water was just rust. Officials thought people ought to be grateful for what they had. The laws, they wrote, insure the water is “safe to drink.” It doesn’t regulate how it looks, its “aesthetic values.” The water looks bad because it’s from the “Flint River.” Flint is old and poor. The pipes are old and poor.

The people are black and poor.

They just have to learn to put up with it. And if the lead seems to be at dangerous levels, flushing the system before the tests, skewing the sample to the most recently built systems can jigger the results to get by. Some might get hurt, but no one worth caring about.

This is the ugly reality of the right-wing assault on America’s working people and particularly on people of color. They want to get “government out of the way” -- out of the way of their greed. The successful have earned special treatment -- in taxes, in contracts, in interest rates, in public investment. The unsuccessful need to learn self-reliance. They need to accept what they get and be grateful for it.

Flint is not a bug in their perspective; it is a feature. They fought against African-Americans getting the right to vote. Now they use “emergency” to set up dictators -- emergency managers -- to occupy predominantly African-American communities. They worry that the poor get too much “free stuff” -- food stamps (once a Republican program), health care through Medicaid (so they refuse to expand it), unemployment insurance

when they lose their jobs (so they limit its coverage), minimum wages (which they fight against) and “costly regulations” that require safe water and clean air and safer workplaces.

The “establishment” Republican candidate Jeb Bush has called for a “regulatory spring cleaning” to strip away regulations that protect health and safety. The Republican Congress annually seeks to cut backs EPA’s budgets and authority. The Republican governors gleefully gut the budgets of their own state agencies. They don’t worry. The children of the rich will be protected. It is the poor -- of all races but disproportionately people of color -- who will be left at greater risk.

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder should have the common decency to resign. The state and the federal government should step in and rebuild Flint’s water system immediately.

A federal investigation should issue indictments where justified. But this isn’t simply about water and Flint. This is about an ideology that believes in this rich country, the privileges of the few must be protected, even if the necessities of the many are sacrificed. “Of course there is class warfare,” billionaire Warren Buffett once acknowledged, “and my class is winning.”

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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Rodney Ellis Readies for Harris County Commissioner Contest

Burt Levine, Political Writer

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ust hours after news broke that Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee had died, the county’s first and only African American County policy maker, State Sen. Rodney Ellis was mum but not shutting out his running to succeed Lee. While walking from Mayor Sylvester Turner’s inauguration at Jones Hall Ellis said then it was too early talk about it.

“I’m shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee. El Franco was a personal friend and mentor – someone I always turned to when considering big decisions in my life, so I’ll miss him greatly,” said Ellis.

Lee’s name, considered one of the most powerful in Texas government, representing more than one million people with personal office and also campaign budgets of many millions of dollars was considered one of the most powerful players in Texas politics. Lee served in the post for 30 years. Just as powerful as Lee’s legacy in public service is that of Ellis’ as a in the Texas Senate. Ellis is one of two African American state senators to have led for decades anywhere in all of Texas. Ellis has already filed for reelection for the Texas Senate, despite wanting to be Harris County Commissioner, since the filing deadline was in December 2015, Ellis and Lee›s names can not be removed from the March 1st Democratic Primary ballot where early voting begins in about two

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Last Friday Harris County Judge Ed Emmett named revered public law attorney and former Houston mayoral candidate Gene Locke to hold Lee’s seat until the end of this year with the pledge that Locke will not be a candidate for the full term which would begin in January 2017.

“El Franco’s legacy will be that of public service, as he was always a stalwart advocate for Harris County and Precinct One. He positively impacted the lives of countless residents each year, whether through the Street Olympics, public park upgrades, or senior programs. El Franco used the power of his office for the greater public good, and our community is better off thanks to his dedication and desire to

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serve.” Ellis continued in speaking of the man he served with as both were and are considered among the giants of Texas African American history.

Since no Republican filed in the decidedly Democratic Pct. 1 Lee represented under Texas election rules, it›s too late to take Lee›s name off the March 1st primary ballot. Lee was running unopposed in the Democratic Primary as he had for most of the last three decades.

Following the Democratic Party Primary March 1st and the May 24th run-offs, where Democratic Party precinct chairs will be chosen by the voters in individual voting precincts in June, new precincts chairs will select Lee’s replacement on the upcoming November Presidential General Election ballot.

“I’m excited to visit with Harris County precinct chairs and other leaders about continuing El Franco’s legacy of service to this community,” Ellis said. “I can confirm that I am seeking to be the next commissioner for Harris County Pct. 1.”

Ellis is not the only African American Democratic Party politician hoping to get hooked up with the job that pays $149,000, nearly $100, 000 more than that of city council member in Houston and a mountain more than the $600.00 a month earned by State Senators and Representatives. Harris County Commissioners also wield far more power and influence as one

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of four on the commissioner’s court compared to being one of 16 Houston City Council Members, one of 31 Texas State Senators or one of 150 Texas State Representatives. County Commissioners also can collect in the millions of dollars in campaign funds.

Lee left $3.9 million in his campaign account that his campaign treasurer now is responsible to disburse.

For such a plum political position Houston City Council Members Larry Green, Dwight Boykins and Jerry Davis want to be considered as well as former City Council Member and former Police Chief C. O. Brandford. State Rep. Garnet Coleman has confirmed he is interested in Ellis› seat as well as likely Boris Miles and Senfronia Thompson to replace Lee on the fall ballot should Ellis be picked by the precinct chairs and withdraw from the SD 13 general election. That would set into motion a potential domino effect.

Precinct chairs in SD 13, which includes precincts in both Harris and Fort Bend County, would nominate a replacement for Ellis. If they were to choose a member of the Texas House, precinct chairs in that House district would then to do the same, until all vacancies are filled.

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By Raegan Allene Boutte, Entertainment Writer

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Bridges of Madison County: A Musical with the Perfect Love Story

ou ever longed for another life or met your true soul mate when it was much too late?

This is the story of the meeting of two people Francesca, an unhappily married, Italian housewife, and Robert a handsome, free- spirited, traveling photographer who is in Madison Country photographing its famous covered bridges. These two lonely hearts are brought together by chance and soon discover although their love is “ the kind of certainty just comes just once in a lifetime”, they decide not to pursue one another past their passionate, illicit affair.

Set in 1960’s, The Bridges of Madison County Musical is a torrid love story about unfinished love, longing, and loyalty. The musical like the hit movie (that starred Clint Show Cast Eastwood and Meryl Strep) is based on the not only showcases a talented ensemble cast, but novel by Robert James Waller, but unlike the also I was just as impressed with the direction, stage movie includes a wonderful Tony award winning and design of the production as well. The current music score that mixes folk, country, pop and operatic production on tour is directed by Bartlett Sher, musical passages composed by Jason Robert Brown. It was direction by Keith Levenson, scenic design by Michael just in 2014, that The Bridges of Madison Country Yeargen, costumes by Catherine Zuber, and lighting Musical received four Tony Award nominations

by Donald Holder. including: Tony awards for Best Original Score and Actors Elizabeth Stanley (Francesca) and Best Orchestrations for Jason Robert Brown. If you are truly a music fan you will fall in love with this Andrew Samonsky (Robert) gave Houston audiences amazing, composed score that has a proven, wide an undeniable vocal performance. Stanley, who received her training at Indiana University’s Jacobs appeal for all audiences.

School of Music, has been a soloist with numerous

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orchestras throughout her career and her compelling voice wowed Houston audiences.

Samonsky, just as vocally impressive, has also appeared as a soloist with symphonies across the country.

Favorites ballad of the night were “Wondering” a riveting, powerful duet between Stanley and Samonsky, and “Who We Are and Who We Want to Be,” a beautifully sung ballad that included the entire talented ensemble.

T his heart warming, sweeping romance connects with any and everyone one who is tired of their mundane, ordinary life and dreams for a love that is something much more.

The show was very compelling, however I would not recommend this one for kids due to mature language and scenes.

TUTS’ Bridges of Madison County Musical is a must see; with it’s amazing, beautifullysung ballads and performances so filled with passion and hankering avidity. This is definitely an incredible show to catch so go and see it with the friends or bring out your beau and make it an incredible date night to remember!

The Bridges of Madison County Musical is showing through January 31st in Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston. To purchase tickets now visit www.tuts.com/shows/bridges-madison-county.

LOCAL BRIEFS

Donations Needed to Save John Biggers’ Artistic Treasurer

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ommunity leaders are in a frantic to secure donations to save a national treasurer. Houston muralist John Biggers’ Contribution of Negro Women to American Life and Education is endangered of being destroyed if Charlotte Bryant monies are not raised to save it. The painting is currently housed inside a room at the Blue Triangle Multi-Cultural Association above a ticking time bomb of a leaky roof. The association, which barely clears enough for monthly bills, is not in a financial position to pay for repairs that range from $45,000 - $205,000 so they are soliciting donations to save the million dollar mural from the community. For more information, visit www. stylemagazine.com.

Former Hometown Football Star Vince Young Arrested

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ormer Madison High School, University of Texas, and NFL baller Vince Young was once again arrested. This past Sunday, Young found himself behind bars for driving while intoxicated. With slurred and mumbled speech, Young was Vince Young taken into custody, booked and jailed on a $2,000 bond. He has since been released from jail. However, Young has not been released from his six-figure income job at the University of Texas. The university is standing behind Young and helping him with his issues. For more information, visit www.stylemagazine.com.

Mayor Turner Takes First Major Step Toward New Performance Driven Budgeting

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n keeping with another promise he made in his Inaugural Address, Mayor Sylvester Turner has signed an Executive Order (EO) requiring a new focus on outcomes, transparenSylvester Turner cy and the elimination of waste and inefficient expenditures in the City budget. The Effective Financial and Performance Management EO envisions increased emphasis on achieving performance-based outcomes when it comes to how the City spends and manages its dollars. Success under the new plan will be measured by how well the City uses limited resources to achieve targeted outcomes and objectives. For more information, visit www.houstontx.gov/mayor.

Mexico’s Energy Reform Seminar Coming to Houston

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pproximately one year since the country of Mexico’s constitutional reform opened up opportunities for international investments in their energy sector, Pemex Procurement International, the government of Mexico’s state-owned procurement company, is hosting an informational seminar in Houston for small, mid-sized and large U.S. oil and gas suppliers of products and services. This seminar titled, “Mexico’s Energy Reform – Next Wave Changes and New Projects”, will inform attendees about Pemex’s new global footprint, future projects, updated purchasing process and Pemex Pass, a system for direct access to new oil and gas opportunities with Mexico. For more information, visit www.hwcoc.org.

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oming off the heels of the Detroit Auto Show, Texas will have the first chance to see a number of all-new vehicles.

Nearly 20 models from various manufacturers will make their debut at the 2016 Houston Auto Show coming January 27 through January 31, 2016, along with 700 other new, classic and modified vehicles. The Houston Auto Show covers 700,000 square feet of display space at NRG Center and offers Houstonians the opportunity to see, touch and drive today’s latest in automotive innovation. At this year’s Houston Auto Show, not only do attendees get to see the latest in automotive innovation, sixteen manufacturers offer car lovers an opportunity to test drive more than 70 brand new vehicles. For more information, visit www.houstonautoshow.com.

Local Cy-fair Young Lady Competes for The Miss Jr. Teen Title

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rinitie Morris of Cypress TX will be among the shinning stars of Texas competing at this year’s 2016 Miss Jr. Teen pageant. Recently selected, the honor roll student will compete for the coveted title and prizes in various areas of competition where she will showcase her intelligence and personality. In order to do her best, Trinitie is asking the community to help with her journey in the form of sponsorships. Any business, organization, or Trinitie Morris private individual who may be interested in becoming a sponsor to Trinitie may contact the Miss Jr. Teen pageant coordinator, at 1-877-4036678. Finalist#-77055. For more information, visit www.stylemagazine.com.

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BOOK REVIEW

Year of Yes

or far too long, you’ve been holding back.

Opportunities have presented themselves, and you’ve passed on them. Chances have leaped in front of you and you skipped them, but you’re not sure why. Some days, you feel like you’re in a tenfoot-deep rut; in the book “Year of Yes” by Shonda Rhimes, you’ll see how to get out.

With two babies and a “tween” at home, several mega-hit productions, and hundreds of employees on her payroll, writer-creator-producer Shonda Rhimes had ample reason for turning down requests. She was busy – and she was also terrified.

Rhimes is a private person, an introvert’s introvert. She hated publicity, interviews, and foofaraw, all of which scared her to the point of panic.

“NO” was a much safer word until, on Thanksgiving Day a few years ago, her sister said six words that set Rhimes back on her heels: “’You never say yes to anything.’”

A few days later, after those words sunk in, Rhimes realized how wrong it was that her sister was right. Rhimes was “miserable” and knew that she shouldn’t be, so before she was tempted to let the idea go forever, she texted a friend and vowed to say “YES” to everything scary for one years’ time.

Almost immediately, the “Universe” sent her the first challenge: an invitation to speak at her alma mater’s graduation. Next came an invitation to interview with Jimmy Kimmel and, said Rhimes when it was done, “I didn’t die.”

She said yes to letting go of outdated ideas about motherhood. She became “a big social butterfly” before learning to say yes to play. As an F.O.D. (a “First. Only. Different.”), she’d already said yes to T:5”

“literally changing the face of television,” but she had to learn to watch the yeses she stuffed in her face… and she said yes to weight loss.

She said yes to those who inspired her.

She said yes to compliments.

She said yes to learning how to appropriately say “no.”

She said yes to singlehood because everybody’s “happy ending” is different. And she said yes because “Saying yes… is courage.”

With all she has on her plate – one high-profile company, three kids, four hit TV shows - you should wonder where author Shonda Rhimes found time to write a book. And you should be glad she did.

With wisdom, wit sharper than a Ginsu knife, and the warmth of a BFF, Rhimes takes readers on her year-plus-long journey, from “It’s NEVER going to get better” to a life of joy, on a road filled with potholes of self-doubt, hairpin curves, and the realization that inviting fears into her life wasn’t going to kill her. Yes, I loved it.

Inspirational? YES, and because her TV creations are dramas, you’ll be surprised and delighted to find that Rhimes is a funny writer, too. She’s also thoughtful, and her experiences will make you think: maybe you do need play. Maybe you do need to learn when “no” is appropriate. Maybe you do need “Year of Yes,” no holding back.

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Don’t miss out on seeing life’s precious moments. You know that every family wedding includes your Uncle Louis teaching the latest line dance.

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Don’t Blame the Oscars; Blame Hollywood and Its Infatuation With “The Token Black Guy”

By Demez White, Feature Writer

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e’s been around since the Godfather, pops up in some of your favorite movies of all time. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s the token black guy!

I want anyone reading this to stop and think about how black men are portrayed in movies and the roles we are given. We’re not always the thug or the criminal but we are often the sidekick. We are always casted as the helper to the superhero that’s going to save the world. It happens in Iron Man, Batman, and Captain America, these men

aren’t villains or weak necessarily but they also aren’t in the position to win the day. And it’s not uncommon that they need saving themselves.

Look, if I’m being honest none of the “black” movies I saw this past year did I watch and think, “This man deserves an Oscar!” But what I did see was plenty of movies where there were award-winning roles that never go to black men. We’ve probably all seen Oceans 11. A smart movie, good dialogue, a little humor, a little action and they had their one or two black guys but if

you notice the roles are always just enough but never the leads.

We have to stop looking at the actual awards and start looking at the scripts and casting and the way Hollywood views African American actors in general. In 2016, we still have people disgusted that Star Wars had a young, black lead actor. I love movies and I see roles like Cinderella Man, Titanic, and The Notebook and think, “When have I ever seen a black man be allowed to play these roles?”

Jimmy Kimmel did a skit on #OscarsSoWhite last week and it wasn’t funny at all. Not because it was in poor taste or mocks a serious issue. It wasn’t funny because it wasn’t funny. I don’t know who’s on Jimmy Kimmel’s staff but I wouldn’t be surprised if there weren’t any black writers to give perspective.

Hollywood has gotten it in its head that it’s okay to give black men and women small roles in major movies because “We gave you something.”

It’s not okay and boycotting the Oscars so next year they give some black guy a nomination isn’t going to change anything.

For more stories by Demez White, visit www.demezw.com.

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Class of 2016: Houston’s Who to Watch

By Jo Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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ouston is a breeding ground for great talent. People here don’t rest on their ideas; they run with them to make a name both for themselves and the city. Almost every day here someone is on the rise and Houston Style aims to keep you on red alert on who to look out for.

Although this is just a sampling of the talent that is bursting out of our vast city, keep an eye out for these names and faces, as they soon will be household names. Houston, meet the Class of 2016 of Who to Watch.

Zelma “DJ Supastar” Lee

DJ Supastar @IamDJSupaStar

She started out as a girl with a dream and evolved into a woman on a mission. Zelma “DJ Supastar” Lee is showing the guys in the male dominated field of spin that sistahs got skills on the one’s and two’s.

Spinning for the last 15 years, DJ Supastar has gone from being Houston’s most preferred female DJ to one that is sought after by the stars. With a client list including the likes of fellow Houstonians Beyonce Knowles Carter and Kelly Rowland added with heavy hitters like the NBA and BET, the Prairie View A&M grad runs with the big dogs of the industry. And she is so down to earth using her skill set and Southern charm to rock out the smallest of gatherings to the biggest experiences. It is a talent that she not only uses to propel herself but also the next generation. In 2014, she stepped out on faith and opened a full functioning DJ School becoming the first African American to do so, The Supastar Spin Academy. She has had great success but all that falls in the shadows when it comes to her baby girl Zoe Styles Spillman, which she had with her late husband George Spillman, Jr. Zoe is not only her biggest fan but her number one priority and protégé.

Where to Watch Her: If DJ Supastar is not at the hottest affair or teaching the art of spin to her students, catch her djing on 93.7 The Beat at noon with Devi Dev and on Houston’s Fox 26 News as the “Empire” recap DJ. In 2016, she is expanding her brand with a podcast called “SupaStar Status,” introducing summer program10

ming for her spin academy and Judge Toni M. Wallace hosting a summer series “Supa- @lawladybug Soltice” with Djs from all over for mini concerts.

Her career path was set to be a successful journalist after she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. Toni M. Rencher Wallace started working as a production assistance then advance to the role of news producer. But soon she realized the amount travel required for the job was not her cup of tea. So Wallace followed life on a different route into the legal arena at the suggestion of her father. Now the South Texas Scott David College of Law grad has gone from presenting cases to judges to the Scott David one issuing out the law to litigants @scottieboymusic and making history in the process.

She was unanimous appointment

Call him a musical puppeteer. by the Commissioners Court to be a Not always one to be in the limelight, county judge in Fort Bend County.

Scott David excels at pushing tal- Judge Wallace began occupying the ented to the center stage. At the age bench after being sworn into to office of 16, he became the youngest and on January 1, 2016. When not on first African American teacher in the the bench, Judge Wallace is serving 113-year history of the Springfield her community and doting on her Conservatory of Music. The Spring- handsome husband, Rev. Quinton C. field, MA native is now a Houston, Wallace and their three children.

TX transplant as he has founded the Where to Watch Her: See Key Innovations Music School in Judge Wallace in her action in our city to develop aspiring artists her courtroom at County Court in all area of music. Successful alum at Law Number Five in Ft. Bend of his tutelage includes Josh Levi of County. Hopefully you will be a NBC’s Friday Night Lights, Miss juror or in the audience and not Harris County/Miss Houston, and on the stand or in the litigants seat.

Normani Kordei of Fifth Harmony.

His love of music has allowed him to work at Universal Music Group/ Island Def Jam in New York City and work with Bad Boy Records, Universal Records, Capitol Records, the Pussycat Dolls, and talent from Xfactor and American Idol.

Where to Watch Him: Keep up with David on the road with his traveling artist development workshop called The Fame Camp. This new venture will have David and other celebrity choreographers and creative directors act as coach- Shekira Dennis es to help future stars in major cities. This is also a philanthropic act as the camp will donate partial Shekira Dennis proceeds back into the city’s music @_politicalmaven and arts programs, which is greatly needed as many schools fine arts This young lady has been on departments are suffering. the political fast track since stepping on the campus of Texas Southern University. From serving as a White House intern to now serving as director for major political campaigns, Shekira Dennis is igniting her community to be civically engaged.

Targeting African American youth and millennial, Dennis is ensuring that those in this demographic not only get out and vote but make a difference. As the 1st Vice Chair of the Houston Black American Democrats and Director of the organizaToni M. Wallace tion’s Get Out the Vote efforts in the

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African-American Community she has made great strides. Although her roots are in Houston, her reach expands beyond the city. For the past three years, she has hosted an annual reception at the Congressional Black Caucus in DC for the very young to the seasoned political shakers. Her voice is most requested around the state to grab the attention of youth to get them involved in the political process. It is her passion. It is her purpose. It is her path.

Where to Watch Her: Catch Dennis anywhere there is a political call to action. She has upcoming engagements in Odessa and San Antonio to speak to millennial on their social justice activism and civic participation.

Kaylah Sharve Baker @IamSharve

One does not have to be an adult to get their dreams in motion.

Kaylah Sharve Baker

Kaylah Sharve Baker proves that everyday. At the age of 17, she already has a resume that some adults would envy. Honor roll student during the week turned seasoned performer on the weekends, Sharve is putting in the hard work now so her star will shine brightly in the future. Captivating audiences with her angelic looks and larger than life sound, Sharve is gaining fans and worldwide attention. Signed with Visionworld Entertainment in New York City and the management of Wayne “Brainchild” Anderson, Sharve is in the best of hands for her budding career that has had her on local and national stages as an accomplished singer, songwriter, model and actress. Just as big as her voice is her heart. She started the nonprofit organization KOOL (Kreating Our Own Legacy) with her younger sister Kierra with the hopes of encouraging teens to use their creative talents, like she has, to empower the community. Through that organization she has hosted events with community partners such as MD Anderson Kids Cancer

Center, Star of Hope, and many oth- Demez White ers. The sky is the limit for the teen @authordwhite beauty that is also the reigning Miss Black American Teen.

Where to Watch Her: Keep up with Kaylah and her upcoming shows by following her @IamSharve. Also listen to new music on YouTube.com/SharveVEVO and be watchful for her new EP and music video coming in 2016.

Raegan Allene Boutte Demez White

Totally Randie

Bell aka “TotallyRandie” @TotallyRandie

While it may take some a lifetime to figure out their life’s passion Bell aka “TotallyRandie” had her niche picked when she was just 15. After using her confidence and style of getting anything done, TotallyRandie landed a major interview with comedian Steve Harvey. It was from there on that she knew what she wanted to do. Slowly she began molding her brand with her popular blog www.totallyrandie.com where she dishes out what’s hot coupled with her original random content.

This spawn new partnerships and projects. Joining Team Style Mag over two years ago, TotallyRandie is the outlet’s top correspondent speaking to everyday citizens to the biggest of stars. What she does best is curate content. Through her original YouTube show “It’s National Day!” that garnered 60K plus views, she gives major attention to our craziest and most interesting topics to celebrate. This has allowed her to work with such brands as TMZ, NRG (Reliant), Ashley Stewart, BET, CelebsGivesBack. org, Macy’s, Sony Pictures, Kroger, Chick-Fil-A and many more.

Where to Watch Her: If Bell is not being the life of the party while hosting the hottest social events, she can be found in front of the camera as host of “It’s National Day” – www.YouTube.com/ itsnationalday or on Houston Style TV at www.stylemagazine.com.

One can’t help to fall in love with this guy’s writing. No matter the subject matter Demez White can draw the reader into his works and grab hold of them so tight that they can’t let go. First releasing his affair with words on his blog www. demezw.com he started out chronicling the art of love – dating, relationship, sex, intimacy – all aspects.

Both guys and girls learned how to be better givers of love and recipients of love. Not wanting to put himself in a box, White opened his writing to include more subjects when he joined the team of Houston Style Magazine to cover pressing issues of the day, sports, and rising authors.

He does this while still staying true to his goal of becoming a best selling author. Even more captivating than his words is his love for family and his community. Seeing White buy a stranger in need a meal or slipping them a couple of dollars or performing any act of random kindness is not out of the ordinary for him. He plans to do more acts of goodwill during Random Acts of Kindness Week, February 14-20, in which he will giveaway haircuts, lunches, team sponsorships and hold a scholarship essay drive.

Where to Watch Him: Look for Demez White’s name on the aisles of your bookstore. With two novels already in circulation, he is taking on the lofty task in 2016 of releasing three new novels. Redliners, which is a science fiction/ war/ romance/ suspense thriller based in a post WW3 America, will debut in late February, early March. A Sister’s Love, which will focus on the life journey of 4 sisters and how their love for each other pulls them apart at times but untimely brings them closer together, is set to debut in the middle of 2016. And finally Redliners: WW3, which will be a series of short stories that tell the story of how WW3 changed the world and left us in a place with no women, will be released at the end of 2016.

Raegan Allene Boutte @rae_allene

Just call her a lover of all things good. Raegan Allene Boutte is one that likes to take the good things of life and share them with others. That good can come from her many loves of anything dealing with fashion, food, film, blogging, dancing, or culture. Her heart sings the loudest when dealing with the fine arts. As a graduate of the High School for the Visual and Performing Arts, Boutte has always had a soft spot for cultivating them in Houston.

She was given that chance when she joined the Houston Style Magazine team. Utilizing her knowledge of the art form, inquisitive mind to know more, and desire to tell a great story, Boutte is Houston Style’s art critic covering play, film, and production openings in Houston’s downtown to across the coast in Los Angeles, California. Writing about the arts is only one of Boutte’s talents, she is also influencing others through art with her organization, Oriska Foundation. Working hand-in-hand with her brother Quinton Boutte, the pair are gelling art and ministry to give back to the Houston Christian community. Understanding that fine arts are usually reserved for children of privilege, Boutte is breaking down that barrier to give kids access and expose them to a new way of thinking.

Where to Watch Her: Look for Boutte as she launches new projects under the Oriska Foundation umbrella and community partnerships. She is also seeking funding for grants to help further students’ education that are involved with her organization.

Lastly, catch her opening night at most productions with her keen eye and vivid commentary of today’s hottest productions.

Parish M. Blair

repurpose herself. It is her belief that God led her down this path to harmonize sensuality, sexuality and spirituality. Blair is a globetrotter going from one end to the next teaching students how to create anything they choose to do, be or have in their lives by creating synergy between body, mind and spirit. As a Vibrational Alignment Consultant, she has described her work as “the most amazing experience of living each day in purpose and full of passion while assisting others in doing the same.” Her clients include NBC, CBS, CNN, personalities from TV and radio and more. Blair is also the executive producer and host of Mindful Living Media. See her on YouTube as the sun comes up for Good Mindful Morning where she gives positive insight to start your new day. Be on look out for Blair on www.stylemagazine.com as she is the newest member of the Houston Style fam.

Where to Watch Her: Blair has a myriad of events happening in 2016. In February, she kicks off the Parish Blair Love Affair Tour in Houston. She launches a second tour Sisters of Sexuality in Atlanta for March 2016 and June 2016. Later on in the year Parish goes international with speaking engagements in Jamaica, Ibiza and Barcelona, Spain.

Keep your eyes open Houston for this is the bunch to watch in 2016. As their star grows stick your chest out with pride as they are Houston’s own shining a light on what makes this the best city in the world.

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Parish M. Blair @Parishmblair

Bringing light and synergy to the mind, body and spirit is what keeps Parish M. Blair going daily.

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House of Mandela Wine

By Monica Jones, Special to Style

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he wine industry, a predominately male dominated industry with a history dating as far back as 350 years would seem intimidating to most, however Tukwini Mandela, granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, has proven otherwise by creating House of Mandela which furthers the Mandela family legacy. With wine becoming one of the most important fair trade products in South Africa, House of Mandela is helping to preserve the history of winemaking and trading for a country that continues to make its presence noticed within the wine & spirits industry. And, despite much skepticism, Tukwini has proven that her determination and entrepreneurial spirit can provide the staying power that the House of Mandela needs to thrive in the world of wines.

As the head of the brand, Tukwini has been faced with her fair share of challenges. When asked what advice she could give to aspiring female entrepreneurs she exclaimed, “Just because you have failed at one thing or something did not go quite the way you expected it to, does not mean you should give up. Those are all opportunities to learn something about yourself, improve a process or the way you do things. Resilience is the key to success and there is always a silver lining somewhere.” Tukwini aims to uphold and accomplish new strides for the family namesake with the continued development of the House of Mandela wines. The concept, which was initially introduced by a family friend, didn’t seem like a viable venture initially. Tukwini recalls, “At first we just were not interested, but when we did our research, we found that South Africa has an extensive history in the wine industry and majority of South Africa’s wine employees are black; we fell in love with the people who were so passionate about the wine industry. Wine was a great vehicle to enable us to tell our family story without politicizing it.”

The Fair Trade, named the Thembu Collection, launched in 2010 and was inspired by the values of the Thembu people who were hospitable and disposed to peace rather than war. The collection, which includes 6 varieties comprised equally of whites and reds, denotes a portion of profit from each bottle to help improve the lives of farm workers in poverty stricken communities. In addition, the House of Mandela stays true to culture by not only incorporating the influences of South Africa but also paying homage to Nelson Mandela via the craftsmanship of their bottles. Each bottle incorporates a solid gold signature emblem and features the vibrant prints similar to those that Mandela was most known for wearing.

As for what’s next for the budding businesswoman and the House of Mandela you can assure that innovation is key. To keep up with the digital age, House of Mandela will be revamping their social media campaign to boost interaction with their customer base.

Tukwini’s goal is to provide a home for the House of Mandela - an environment where people can fully engage with the brand through all of the five senses.

Read more in our one-on-one with Tukwini Mandela.

HSM: What early challenges did you overcome entering a male dominated industry?

TM: Just a general condescending attitude: what are the Mandela’s doing in wine? They know nothing about it. Some wineries we approached wanted to produce the best for themselves and give us the dregs. Some didn’t think we had any staying power and would soon leave the wine industry defeated. We put all of that aside and focused on our goal.

HSM: Being a woman in business what advice can you give other aspiring female entrepreneurs?

TM: To be strong, determined, consistent and focused. Just because you have failed at one thing or some thing did not go quite the way you expected it to, does not mean you should give up. Those are all opportunities to learn something about yourself, improve a process or the way you do things. Resilience is the key to success and there is always a silver lining somewhere.

HSM: What significant moment or event led you to create House of Mandela wines in 2010?

TM: The concept was introduced to us by a family friend through my brother. At first we just were not interested, but when we did our research, we found that South Africa’s wine industry and history is 350 years old, the majority of wine employees are black and we fell in love with the people who were so passionate about the wine industry. Wine was a great vehicle to enable us to tell our family story without politicizing it - tell the history of the House of Mandela, where Nelson Mandela came from.

HSM: What special winemaking techniques are used in the production process?

TM: We produce easy drinking wines at every price point and take advantage of the diverse terrain with interesting soil types to make quintessentially South African wines.

Our wines are more fruit driven with a touch of minerality, which gives a great long finish on the palette.

HSM: Where do you see the House of Mandela brand in 5 years? What’s next?

TM: To have a home for the brand - an environment where people can fully engage with the brand through all of the five senses.

For more information, visit www.HouseofMandela.com.

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Affordable Hollywood Glam at Home with One Click on the Glam App

By Jo Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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hat woman doesn’t want to be treated like a star? From having the best of the best put your total look together and pamper you all while you sit and take it all in.

Sounds like the fab life but the high price of such services can be out of grabs for many. Well thanks to a new app the fab life or should I say the glam life has gotten a little more affordable.

Actress Cara Santana is known for looking amazing on the big and small screen. And though she is a beautiful woman lets face it she gets help when she hits those red carpets and stands under the big lights from her ultimate glam squad. A team of people come wherever she is, whether that is at her home, hotel or set, with their arsenal of tools and give her the glam work over. One day as she was getting all dolled up she had an epiphany, “Gosh every woman deserves to have luxury affordable beauty in their home just like an actress or celebrity does.” And with that thought birthed the Glam App, a beauty on-demand service for women everywhere.

The glam app allows women to have movie star glam without the big price tag in the comforts of their home with a click of the button. Established in 2015, services include styles that fall in line with hair, makeup and nail

applications. Women simply download the app, click on makeup, hair or nails. Then click on the type of look that they want to achieve, click their level of stylish with price and book the appointment. Stylists are categorized in three different tier levels based on experience – beginner (one year of experience or recent beauty school graduate), junior (stylist with 2-5 years of experience) and VIP (stylist with 5 years or more of experience). One of the best parts about the app is that no service will cost over $100. “We wanted to make something affordable and thought no one should spend over $100 to look good,” said Santana, who knows in Hollywood services like the ones offered on the Glam App cost a fortune. Prices on the app range from an estimated $40-$100.

Santana wanted the Glam to beneficial to both the consumer and freelance stylists. She made sure to get both concepts right by enlisting the help of stylist extraordinaire

Cara Santana

Joey Maalouf as her business partner.

“I wanted to be able to legitimize the concerns on the plate of the freelance hair and makeup community. I knew I couldn’t do that without having someone who really understood it which is why I called Joey,” said Santana. “He is the best in his field.” Following the business model of Uber and the lessons learned from Malouf, Santana is giving women and stylists the best that glam has to offer.

Stylists wanting to work with the Glam App can apply online at www. glamapp.com/stylist. A representative of the company with take a look at the stylist’s portfolio and run a background check. If everything clears and your work meets the quality standards of the Glam App you will be approved and can begin working.

Women in 21 cities may access the services of the Glam App and Houston is the latest city to be added to the rooster. Santana hopes to have the app launched in 25 cities by this summer.

For more information about how to have the star treatment by your personal glam squad in your home, download the Glam App, and get your Hollywood glam on! Visit www.theglamapp.com.

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Univision Revela Los Primeros Artistas Confirmados Para El 28vo “Premio Lo Nuestro A La Musica Latina”

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a Cadena Univision anuncia el primer grupo de músicos que están confirmados para hacer arder el escenario durante la 28va edición de “Premio Lo Nuestro” (PLN), la celebración más popular y de más larga trayectoria de la música latina en los Estados Unidos. PLN 2016 se trasmitirá en la Cadena Carlos Vives Univision EN VIVO desde AmericanAirlines Arena en Miami, FL el jueves, 18 de febrero de 2016, a las 7 p.m. Este/Pacífico (6 p.m. Centro).

PLN, uno de los premios más codiciados a la música latina, reconoce una gran variedad de estilos y presenta actos por los artistas más populares en cada género. El primer grupo de artistas confirmados incluye al grupo de música tropical urbana Gente de Zona, quienes están nominados en la categoría tropical a Grupo o Duo del Año y Video del Año; al cantante de música regional mexicana Gerardo Ortiz, quien ha sido nominado en cuatro categorías: canción del año de música regional mexicana, artista masculino del año, artista norteño del año y álbum del año en la categoría general; la sensación tropical Prince Royce, nominado bajo la categoría de música tropical para álbum del año, canción del año, artista masculino del año y artista del año; la insuperable cantante de pop/rock Thalía, candidata al premio al álbum del año y la artista femenina del año en la categoría de pop/rock; el popular artista de reggaetónurbano Yandel, quien ha sido nominado a artista del año en la categoría de música urbana, y el cantante de reggaetón urbano Maluma, quien presentará su más reciente éxito.

Como parte de los reconocimientos de la velada, PLN homenajeará al cantautor colombiano Carlos Vives con el “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia” por su extraordinaria carrera musical y los aportes que ha hecho por años a la música latina. Vives, ganador de cinco PLN, también es candidato este año bajo la categoría de video del año por su canción “Tierra del olvido”.

El “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” reconoce y celebra a los principales artistas de la música latina en los Estados Unidos. Se selecciona por voto popular de los fans de la música a los ganadores de la ceremonia de premiación más popular y de más larga trayectoria dedicada a la música latina que escuchan los hispanos en los Estados Unidos, lo que lo hace el premio de todos. La lista de artistas nominados para la 28va edición de la ceremonia de premiación se basa en datos proporcionados por Mediabase, Big Champagne y Buzz Angle Music. Las nominaciones se basan en las 500 canciones latinas más populares durante el periodo de calificación (1 de septiembre de 2014 al 30 de agosto de 2015). Los fans pudieron votar por sus preferidos en PremioLoNuestro.com del 1 de diciembre hasta las 11:59 Este p.m del 20 de diciembre de 2015. Todos los ganadores serán anunciados la noche de la ceremonia de este año.

“Premio Lo Nuestro” comienza a las 7 p.m. Este/Pacífico (6 p.m. Centro) con “Noche de Estrellas”, un especial en vivo previo al programa que les ofrece a los fans el primer vistazo durante la llegada de los artistas para una noche elegante y especial.

Se anunciará en semanas próximas a los demás artistas y presentadores confirmados a la 28va edición de “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” de Univision.

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Univision Reveals First Confirmed Artists for 28th “Premio Lo Nuestro a La Música Latina”

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nivision Network announces the first set of confirmed musical artists who will light up the stage for the 28th edition of “Premio Lo Nuestro” (PLN), the longest-running, most popular celebration of Latin music in the U.S. PLN 2016 will air on the Univision Network LIVE from the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL on Thursday, February 18th, 2016, at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central).

One of the most coveted awards in Latin music, PLN recognizes the wide range of styles and features performances by the hottest, most popular artists of every genre. The first set of confirmed performers includes: Tropical urban groupGente de Zona, nominated under the Tropical category for Group or Duo of the Year and Video of the Year; Regional Mexican artist Gerardo Ortiz, who is nominated in four categories: Regional Mexican Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Norteño Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year in the general category; Tropical sensation Prince Royce, nominated in the Tropical music category for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and Artist of the Year; all time pop/ rock singer Thalía, nominated for Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year in the pop/rock category; popular urban reggaeton artist Yandel, who is nominated for Artist of the Year in the urban music category; and urban reggaeton singer Maluma, performing his latest hit.

As part of the night’s recognitions, PLN will honor Colombian singer and composer Carlos Vives with “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia” for his extraordinary music career and contributions made through the years to Latin music. Vives, winner of five PLN awards, is also nominated this year under the Video of the Year category for his song “Tierra del olvido.”

“Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” recognizes and celebrates the top artists in the U.S. Latin music industry. The winners for the longest-running and most popular award show honoring Latin music among U.S. Hispanics are chosen by popular vote by music fans, making it ‘the people’s award’ (el premio de todos). The list of nominees for the 28th edition of the award show is based on data provided by Mediabase, Big Champagne and Buzz Angle Music. Nominations are based on the Top 500 Latin songs during the eligibility period (Sept. 1, 2014 to Aug. 30, 2015). Fans were able to vote for their favorites from Dec. 1 until Dec. 20, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. ET on PremioLoNuestro.com. All winners will be announced on the night of this year’s ceremony.

“Premio Lo Nuestro” starts at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. Central) with “Noche de Estrellas” (Night of Stars), a live pre-show special that gives fans a first peek at the talent arrivals for a glamorous and special night.

Additional confirmations of performers and presenters for the 28th edition of Univision’s “Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina” will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit www.univision.com.

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Eight Individuals and Organizations That Have Impacted Our Nation’s Social Justice Environment to Receive NAACP Chairman’s Award at the 47th NAACP Image Awards

Two-Hour Special Airs Live on Friday, February 5 on TV One at 9:00 p.m. ET;

“The five individuals and three organizations have raised awareness of social, educational, and economic injustice from college campuses, church pulpits and the streets, and exemplify what this award symbolizes - “Courage Will Not Skip this Generation.®”

The NAACP Chairman’s Award is bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. Past honorees include Attorney General of the United States, Eric H. Holder, Jr., United States Navy Vice Admiral Michelle Howard, Radio One Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, Tyler Perry, Former Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai, Aretha Franklin, Bono, then-Senator Barack Obama, The Dave Matthews Band, Danny Glover, and Forest Whitaker

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his year the Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors, Roslyn M. Brock, will present the prestigious Chairman’s Award to individuals and organizations who have used their distinct platforms to be agents of change. The recipients are Brittany “Bree” Newsome; Justice League NYC; Concerned Student 1950 Collective at the University of Missouri, Columbia; The University of Mississippi NAACP College Chapter; Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III; Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley; Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, and Jussie Smollett. The presentation will take place during the 47th NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live on Friday, February 5 (9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape-delayed) on TV One, the civil rights organization announced today.

“It is a rare privilege for me to present the NAACP Chairman’s 2016 Award to an outstanding group of trailblazing leaders all under the age of 50 who have given voice and vision to the mantra that black lives matter,” stated Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors.

47th NAACP Chairman Award Honorees: Justice League NYC The University of Mississippi NAACP College Chapter University of Missouri Concerned Student 1950 Collective Brittany “Bree” Newsome Jussie Smollett Rev. Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley

The NAACP Image Awards celebrates the accomplishment of people of color in the fields of television, music, literature and film and also honors individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors. The multi-cultural show is one of the most respected events of its kind and is well attended by many of the top names in

the entertainment industry. Winners will be voted upon by NAACP members and announced when the envelopes are opened on Thursday, February 4 during the Awards Ceremony for non-televised categories. The remaining categories will be announced LIVE on stage during the two-hour star-studded TV One telecast on Friday, February 5 (9:00 p.m.

ET/PT tape-delayed). The telecast will also include a one-hour pre-show airing LIVE from the red carpet (8:00 p.m. ET/ PT tape-delayed).

The 47th NAACP Image Awards is sponsored by AMC, AT&T, Bank of America, Comcast, Chrysler/ UAW, FedEx, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motors America, The Walt Disney Company, and Wells Fargo.

For all information and latest news, please visit the official NAACP Image Awards website at www.naacpimageawards.net.

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n Monday, January 26, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the El Real Restaurant for the Inaugural Sponsors Appreciation Celebration hosted by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the Inaugural Committee: Cindy Clifford (Chair), Willie Alexander (Vice-Chair), Ron Franklin & Janet Gurwitch, Zaf Tahir, Janice Weaver, Jonathan Zadok, and Fred & Kay Zeidman. Mayor Turner threw a fabulous bash to thank those who helped him to get the best job in the city. Some in attendance were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Mary Benton, Jason Fuller, Rhonda Arnold, Carl Davis, Argentina James, and City Councilmen Larry Green and Mike Laster.

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Macy’s Launches Bluemercury Shop Photography by Mike Munoz

n Wednesday, January 20, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Macy’s O Memorial City for the exclusive launch of Bluemercury, Macy’s first “shop-in-shop”, a concept that offers high-end luxury brands, signature spa services, and exclusive new

treatment concepts. Invited guests had the opportunity to meet and speak with Marla and Barry Beck, Bluemercury founders. Guests also received personalized skincare treatments and makeovers featuring Bluemercury exclusive brands M-61 and Lune+Aster, and makeup and hair care advice from top experts, including awardwinning international stylist Tara Smith, founder and creative director behind Tara Smith Haircare. In addition to Bluemercury’s exclusive, proprietary brands M-61 skincare and Lune+Aster, guests also had access to brand ambassadors from other brands carried by Bluemercury such as La Mer, Rodial, Tara Smith, Georgie Beauty, Nudestix, and Eyeko.

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n Tuesday, January 26, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Houston Community College for the monthly procurement breakfast of the Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum. Representatives from various Houston institutions reviewed budgets and discussed projects exceeding $5 billion in 2016 in the business-to-business networking sessions and one-on-one networking sessions.

Some in attendance were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Rhonda Arnold, and Jarvis Johnson.

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ETRO is making history for the Houston region as it unveils its newest generation of buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG.) The 50 new CNG buses join METRO’s fleet of 1220 buses, which include clean diesel and hybrid vehicles. The agency is also celebrating the grand opening of one of the largest CNG refueling stations in Texas. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, CNG-fueled vehicles produce 20 percent less carbon dioxide and 70 percent less carbon monoxide than their diesel-fuel counterparts. For more information, visit www. ridemetro.org.

TxDot Unveils Initial $1.3 Billion to Address Congestion

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Ruffles Teams Up With The NBA And The Thurgood Marshall College Fund To Honor Real Life MVPs During Black History Month

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n honor of Black History Month, the Ruffles brand is challenging fans to «Choose Your Star Lineup» to celebrate the game changers in their everyday lives.

Beginning Monday, January 25, 2016, Ruffles invites fans to log on to CelebrateBlackHistory.com to build their own team of five people who are the MVPs in their lives. Each lineup submission will generate a $1 donation to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) up to a maximum of $25,000. In addition to supporting TMCF, all participating fans will also be entered into a sweepstakes which will award one lucky winner a trip for two to a 2016 NBA Finals game and other prizes are up for grabs. For more information, visit www.CelebrateBlackHistory.com.

Macy’s Inspires and Ignites Action This February in Support of Go Red for Women

lways known for making things better grocer giant H-E-B has dropped to 12th position from its 10th place spot in 2015 for Supermarket News’ list of the largest 75 grocers and wholesalers according to San Antonio Business Journal. Although H-E-B clears an estimate $23 billion annually, the rise of stores like Target and CVS providing both prescriptions and modern day conveniences have pushed them up in rank to make the top 10. This is causing more stores like Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Costco, all who hold the top 3 spots, to be more inventive with services to compete. It said that H-E-B and grocers like it will have an uphill battle with that of online retailers like Amazon that increased its business with the introduction Prime Now, the one-hour delivery service. For more information, visit http:// www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio.

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Universal Music Latin America Announces New Roles and Key Promotions

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niversal Music Latin America announced several new roles and key promotions in their corporate structure. Luis Estrada has been appointed Managing Director of AfterLuis Estrada Cluv, Universal Music Latin America’s multi-faceted dance platform. Alejandro Duque has assumed new responsibilities as General Manager, Universal Music Latino, Machete and Capitol Latin. Skander Goucha has been appointed Senior Vice President Business Development & Digital, Universal Music Latin America. Horacio Rodriguez has been named Vice President of Marketing, Universal Music Latino, Machete and Capitol Latin. For more information, visit www. latinoloop.com.

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