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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

National Writer

In South Carolina, African-Americans will constitute a majority of Democratic voters in the primary on February 27. On March 1, Super Tuesday, people of color -- blacks, Latinos, Asian-Americans -- will constitute large portions of the voters. The press is focused on whom we want. But we would be far better off to be focused on what we want.

Democratic candidates -- not just Sanders and Clinton -- but contenders in Senate and gubernatorial races as well have to listen and respond. They can no longer simply expect to inherit our votes or to ignore our concerns. Their prospects in both the primaries and the general election depend, in significant part, on giving us a reason to vote and to vote in large numbers.

We’ve already seen the impact of this new reality. Black Lives Matter demonstrations across the country have raised the demand for criminal justice reform -- and Sanders and Clinton have responded. The Dreamers and the Latino uprising raised the commitment

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Minority Voters Must Articulate What, Not Just Who, We Want to comprehensive immigration reform.

So what do we want? We know the goal: a level playing field, equal opportunity and a fair start. Carolina lost the Super Bowl. Clemson lost in the college football championship game.

But they accepted the result because of five fundamentals: the playing field was level; the rules were public; the goals were clear; the officials were fair; the score was transparent. If the game had started with one team 21 points down, the protests would have stopped the game. Instead, both teams had a fair start and an equal opportunity to win. That is what we want in our society as well as our sports.

But that is not what we have. We have entrenched and often concentrated poverty. Schools that are unequal.

Criminal justice systems that are biased.

Our neighborhoods are red-lined by banks. We get charged more when we finance purchase of a car. Fraudulent mortgage brokers have targeted blacks and Latinos for loans that they knew they could not repay. There are active efforts to suppress our right to vote. The field is not level, the start is not fair, the rules are skewed, and the officials are too often biased.

So we need targeted action to overcome targeted inequity. Rep James Clyburn of South Carolina has called for a 10-20-30 plan: arguing that 10 percent of all social spending be targeted on the 474 counties where 20 percent or more of the population has lived in poverty for the last 30 years. These counties are white, black and Latino.

They are represented by Republicans and by Democrats. They need targeted investment.

That’s a good step, but not enough. We need a development bank to provide credit to communities that are written off by the big banks.

We need a fair start for every child: adequate nutrition, health care, affordable quality day care, and universal access to pre-K.

We need funding to insure our schools can provide the basics: safe buildings, modern learning materials, small classes in early grades, skilled teachers, after-school programs and more. We need advanced training and college to be tuition free, so all who qualify can pursue their dreams. We need a jobs corps, with the government serving as the employer of last resort for young people who cannot find a job.

We need a counteroffensive against the systematic efforts to make it harder for us to vote. Revival of the Voting Rights Act. A national constitutional right to vote. Universal same-day registration. A national floor on voting rights rules. Action to curb the role of big money and particularly dark money in our politics.

We need an agenda to empower workers. Lift the floor with a $15.00 minimum wage and a union. Guarantee paid family leave, paid sick days, paid vacation days. This isn’t a radical idea: the U.S. is the only advanced country without these guarantees.

We need universal, affordable health care. In South Carolina, the

governor has turned away billions in federal funds by refusing to expand Medicaid. In the resulting crisis, even Bamberg County Memorial Hospital, where she was born, has been forced to close.

Yes, we need police reform and sentencing reform. We need to give those who have served their time their full citizenship back, including the right to vote. And we need to challenge the private prison-industrial complex, in which prisoners serve as a kind of slave labor leased out to private companies as cut rate rates. And this of course is but a beginning.

We’ve learned that a rising tide doesn’t raise all boats. Some boats are buoyant yachts, others small row boats and some are stuck at the bottom.

People of color represent a rising force in American politics. Many of our communities -- as well as many white communities -- are in deep distress. We need assistance targeted to those in need.

So before we decide whom we support, let us make certain they have heard what we support.

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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Early Vote Energy Makes Texas March Primary Bigger Than Ever

Levine, Political Writer

exas’ Presidential Primary contests are now more competitive than ever with Donald Trump and Ted Cruz at the top of the heap for the Republican nomination and Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders neck-n-neck for the Democratic nod, making early voting more crucial than ever. Early Voting across Harris County took off with a busy start. On Monday, February 16th polls indicated that 12,720 Republicans and 9,636 Democrats voted early.

Early Voting runs through Friday, February 26th for the March 1st Primaries with 42 locations in which any registered Harris County voter with a photo ID can vote. On the slate are candidates for the nomination for President at the top of the ticket to U.S. and State House Seats, three Texas Supreme Court seats as well as critical Rail Road Commission, Criminal Appeals and Civil Appeals, District and County Court, District Attorney, Sheriff, Constable and other county administrative contests.

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton has ties across Texas going back to the early 1970s when she and Former President Bill Clinton campaigned here for George McGovern for President.

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off Senator Bernie Sanders who is nipping at her heels everywhere and is threatening now to take from her the nomination as President Obama did in 2008.

Houston’s hometown U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Texas’ first Hispanic U.S. Senator, is a long-time favorite here amongst Republicans and should go in his favor but Donald Trump’s recent win of New Hampshire may turned things upside down. Sanders, like Trump, is also making big leaps forward with his New Hampshire win.

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as far back as May, four years ago they were in April but this year Texas’ importance is bigger than ever because Election Day is March 1.

The busiest early vote site for Democrats the first day of early voting was West Gray near Montrose where 312 voted drawing from the area’s large gay community motivated to support Clinton and other LGBT backed Democrat candidates. At North Channel Library 214 Democrats voted spurred by Congressman Gene Green’s challenge from former Sheriff Adrian Garcia and an open Constable contest featuring nine

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Democratic candidates followed them.

The third busiest early voting place for Democrats was the Fiesta Mart across from Reliant Stadium with 183.

The fourth busiest was Palm Center on MLK that attracted 178 and the fifth busiest at Sunnyside with 123. All those are convenient for heavy African American precincts where voter interest could be high because of Democratic contests with State Rep. Alma Allen, JP Hilary Green and Constable May Walker defending against Democratic Primary challengers.

Out at Bayland Park at Bissonnet near Hillcroft 122 Democrats voted with attorney Ed Pollard running a strong campaign to become suburban southwest Houston’s first African American in the Texas House of Representatives.

Out at the Alief ISD Admin Building 117 Democrats voted where Demetria Smith is vying hard with friends and family welcoming voters at the polls in her race to become the first African American and first female to represent west Houston in the Texas House of Representatives.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Deputy Superintendent Ken Huewitt Named Interim Superintendent

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he Houston Independent School District Board of Education has voted to name Deputy Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Ken Huewitt as the Ken Huewitt interim superintendent to lead the largest school district in Texas. Huewitt will begin serving in the new position on March 1st after Dr. Terry Grier steps down at the end of February. During the same meeting on February 17th, the board voted to end its contract with Ray & Associates, the search firm hired last year to find a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Grier. For more information, visit www.houstonisd.org.

Woman Sues Well Known Doctor Over Missing Belly Button

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local Houston woman is suing a well-known Houston plastic surgeon over her missing belly button. Dr. Younan Nowzardan claims that when he performed Lori Jones’ umbilical hernia removal and tummy tuck surgery he told her that her belly button would be gone according to ABC13.com. However, Jones said that she was never told that.

Although the TLC’s “My 600 Pound Life” doctor told Jones he could give her a new belly button after six months of healing, Jones said that she wants to settle the issue in court. For more information, visit www.stylemagazine.com.

said in an effort to provide a safe environment and promote a family-friendly atmosphere at the city’s iconic entertainment they will prohibit concealed and open carry of handguns by private citizens at the 2016 Show. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com.

and prepare the 2017 budget by June 2016. For more information, visit www. houstontx.gov.

Local Actress Pulled From Ted Cruz Commercials Over Racy Past

Mayor Turner Projects Layoffs for City Employees

Open Carry at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Amy Lindsey Mayor Sylvester Turner

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xcitement is building as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is almost here. More than 215,000 tickets are still up for grabs for the 2016 shows.

When the rodeo starts attendees will be able to enjoy rodeo action, great concerts, carnival fun, and more. However, one thing attendees won’t enjoy are their handguns. In an official statement, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

he city must tighten its budget.

Mayor Sylvester Turner talked of the city’s budget problems in a recent press conference. By the summer of 2016, the city must cut its spending by millions. With that knowledge, Mayor Turner said he couldn’t promise that everyone working for the city will be able to keep their jobs under the new budget. Houston Police officers are the only city employees not in jeopardy of loosing their jobs since the city already had a major shortage of officers. Tough decisions face Mayor Turner ahead as he tries to manage the city’s finances

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ouston actress Amy Lindsey is confused as to why ads she acted in for the Ted Cruz campaign have be pulled. The ads were removed from the presidential candidate’s YouTube after he learned of Lindsey’s past in soft porn entertainment. Lindsey was shocked by the action because she revealed that information about her past in her resume prior to auditioning for the commercial.

Cruz has said had they known of Lindsey’s “colorful film” history she would not have been hired. Lindsey has said she understands but is disappointed since her vote counts too. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

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We’ve traveled a long way—from the founding of this nation, to the Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth, to the inspiration and leadership of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and so many other great leaders, to moving our country forward under the leadership of President Barack Obama.

Black history is America’s history. Let’s celebrate it together.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Cirque Du Soleil’s Toruk- The First Flight Soars into Houston Amid Much Excitement!

By Raegan Boutte, Entertainment Writer

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he much-anticipated show Toruk is Cirque Du Soleil’s latest grand production and it is nothing short of visually sensational and thrilling.

Backed by an amazing team that includes writers and directors Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, creation director Neilson Vignola, talented set designer Carl Fillion, and brilliant costume designer Kym Barrett.

The production also includes an incredible musical score composed by Bob & Bill (Guy Dubuc and Marc Lessard).

This magical Cirque Du Soleil story is inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar and takes place on Pandora around 3,000 years prior to the events of the film. The story follows the brave journey of Ralu, Entu and Tsyal. When a natural disaster threatens to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, Ralu and Entu, two Omaticaya tribe boys on the verge of manhood, decide to take matters into their own hands. Upon learning that Toruk, a huge and feared dragon-like creature, holds the key to save the Tree of Souls, they set out on an heroic adventure to find the mighty feared predator that rules the sky and hopefully save the Na’vi tribe

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Toruk: The First Flight. It touches your heart and the journey that the main character’s Ralu, Entu, and Tsyal show is a journey of self-discovery and bravery; a journey and a story we can all love and relate too.

Toruk ~The First Flight is currently on its North American tour. If you missed it in Houston at the Toyota Center here’s where you can catch it next www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk/tour-dates. For more information about the show experience and to purchase tickets visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/toruk. from a terrible prophesied fate.

What to Expect: This is not your typical Cirque Du Soleil production and if you have seen other shows then you will be quite surprised. Toruk- The First Flight offers something refreshing and different.

With this production expect a story not centered on acrobatics, but a show centered on heart felt characters and it’s beautifully written story. It’s honestly a completely new experience I feel Cirque Du Soleil offered their audience and it’s why I’m rating it a must see.

Toruk-The First Flight gives us flawlessly designed large-scale puppetry by genius puppet designer Patrick Martel. It also includes surreal visual effects not yet seen on stage and an incredibly designed multimedia set that fully immerses its audience into breath-taking, vivid unknown world of Pandora, the Na’vi language and it’s Anuri culture. It was a truly spectacular, virtual visual experience.

What not to expect: The typical Cirque Du Soleil performance ladled with circus -like acrobatic feats and stunts. That was the genius in this performance and is why I recommend you go and experience

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BOOK REVIEW

The Invisibles: The Untold Story of African American Slaves in The White House

f the walls could talk, imagine what they’d say.

They’d reminisce about family meals, holidays, celebrations and romance, take sides in arguments, and watch children grow. If those walls could talk, they’d tell of triumph, disappointment, beginnings, and endings. And, as in the new book, “The Invisibles” by Jesse J. Holland, they’d talk of freedom and history.

When Barack Obama moved into the White House in 2009, he was, by far, not the first black man to live there. From the beginning, as soon as America had a president, there were slaves residing in the Executive Mansion; in fact, says Holland, “ten of the first twelve presidents [were] slaveholders at some point in their lives.”

When George Washington fought in the Revolutionary War, his “favorite” slave, Billy Lee, went with him so it was natural that Washington would bring Lee to New York, to the first presidential mansion.

Lee reportedly loved New York but when he suffered physical disabilities, Washington summarily replaced him, sending him back to Mt. Vernon where Lee was later one of a handful of slaves who comforted Washington as he died.

As a child, Oney Judge was brought up to learn sewing at Martha Washington’s knee. Years later, Washington would say that she thought of Judge as a “surrogate daughter,” but she was more than willing to give Judge away in order to keep her enslaved. Judge, by the way, was one of a few slaves known to have escaped from a president.

Thomas Jefferson brazenly took a slave to France, where slavery was disallowed; the slave, who was the brother of Jefferson’s “concubine,” Sally, did not try to escape. When Dolley Madison fell on hard times after leaving the White House, her husband’s

former slave gave her money. Andrew Jackson kept slaves in the White House stables; they were jockeys and Jackson loved racing ponies. James Monroe spoke out against slavery, even as he owned slaves. Andrew Johnson possibly had a “’colored concubine.’” And just one ex-slave of a president was “honored by a holder of that office.”

Wow.

Please practice saying that word – “Wow!” – because you’ll need it even more when you start reading “The Invisibles.”

In just under two-hundred pages, author Jesse J. Holland packs so many interesting stories, so many jaw-dropping facts that, even though there were small errors and minor repetition, I very much regretted this books’ shortness. Holland’s storytelling skills have a way of making a reader hungry for more, and the tales he tells are surprising and even inspirational.

Some of those tales – mixed in between those of the presidents’ slaves - precede the White House, to look at slavery from the nation’s very beginning, even before there was a president. That’s where we learn that an African immigrant was the owner of the first legal slave…

Admittedly, die-hard historians might not find much new here, but I simply couldn’t put this book down. If you want something that’s short on pages but long on interest, “The Invisibles” is the one you’ll be talking about.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Rodeo Houston: Black Heritage Day

By Brandon Caldwell, Online Editor

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he history of Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo almost reads like a sticking point for acts of their time.

Boyz II Men played RodeoHouston in 2000 and by comparison, The Commodores played in 1984, well before the specific nights of the Rodeo were established. Then, the Rodeo concert series was about getting popular acts to be wed with a diverse crowd. That would explain Bow Wow, Omarion & Marques Houston’s one-1 TSS-003-VT20160_PrintTimeAdR1_6.44x6.5_RMA_1.pdf off in 2004 (Scream Tour perhaps?) or

Ashanti having a spot in 2003.

As Black Heritage Night approaches, the recent history of the night shows that things have trended a bit downward in terms of acts. While the Rodeo made certain that Reliant Stadium would be packed to the brim for acts like Usher, John Legend & Mary J. Blige, its unclear if the same can be done for Jason Derulo, a singer/ dancer who barely registers with anything urban contemporary and instead is a pop magnet for Top 40 and 2/14/16 7:21 PM the Mix 96.5s and 104.1 KRBEs of the

world.

It wouldn’t be the shrewdest performance to have ever occurred at the Rodeo. Remember, Bill Cosby once performed in back-to-back years at the beginning of the ‘90s. The Fifth Dimension became one of the first African-American acts to perform at the Rodeo when they played consecutive years in 1972-1973. The entire specter of Black Heritage Night always looms large because it’s the one day RodeoHouston switches from being about a multi-ethnic mix of visitors and instead focuses on African-Americans.

It’s how you get the weird one-offs of Monica in 1999 who was hot with “The Boys Is Mine” with Brandy or Raven Symoné performing in the mid2000s. Grabbing attention and meeting expectations are what the Rodeo prides themselves on. Derulo, albeit a talented dancer and more than capable radio star (“Whatcha Say”, “Talk Dirty”) hasn’t translated it into being an actualized star yet.

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of RodeoHouston and this particular day, he’s seen as a downgrade by many.

People love the Rodeo: the carnival, the BBQ Cook-Off, the livestock show and especially the concerts. Derulo is fun for the girls and teens who’ve bought into his brand of R&B. It’s just a bit of a downer catching him three years removed from Mary J. Blige tearing the house down, Usher rolling out on a motorcycle and John Legend keeping everybody entertained with piano ballads.

For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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We honor the thousands of our historic “sheroes” who were instrumental in gaining our freedom and setting forth our legacy. We salute Sojourner Truth, the first African American woman to be honored with a bust in the U. S. Capitol.

Former Senator Hillary Clinton joined Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in helping to secure this distinguished honor.

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Roping the Mind of a Cowboy with Fred Whitfield

By Jo Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

Fred Whitfield

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iving in Houston it is not uncommon to see a man or woman riding on a horse. Drive through the city, especially the outskirts, one will happen upon some cattle and ranches too. Houston is just a mixture of country and city. Being such it is not unusual to ask a child what they want to be when they grow up and hear the response of cowboy or cowgirl.

It is highly likely as a child that Fred Whitfield was one such boy who gave that kind of answer. Like most little boys, Whitfield grew up playing football. After a few practices and games, he knew football was not the sport for him. It was at that point he decided to be a cowboy.

When Whitfield made that decision it is during a time when black cowboys were a dime a dozen. The first American black cowboys started out as slaves because it was better to be a black cowboy than to work the fields. Black cowboys were responsible for bringing all the muscle so they would break the horses and heard the cattle. Slowly they would find their way out of slavery to be employed to work as ranch managers, foremen and rodeo performers. A few even owned their own ranch or farm.

Soon familiar names became famous like William Pickett, rodeo performer who is credited with the event of

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bulldogging and Mollie Stevenson, a fourth generation ranch owner of the Taylor-Stevenson Ranch located in Houston. However for Whitfield that name that meant the most to him was that of Myrtis Dightman, Champion Afro-American bull rider that was the first black cowboy to compete at the National Finals Rodeo. This is the same rodeo that Whitfield would be name the World Champion and wins the NFR calf roping average title 24 years after his role model Dightman first competed.

Early on Whitfield knew his specialty was roping. When he was 16 years old he tried bull riding and just didn’t like it. “The fear of getting hurt was stronger than my desire to actually do bull riding. I turned that down right away,” said Whitfield in an interview with Houston Style Magazine. I found the fact that bull riding frightens him strange since to me cowboys can’t be scare with the way they have to interact with all the animals. In my opinion, cowboys are brave and strong. Whitfield thought it was true but to really be a good cowboy one needs to have the right mindset. “I think you have be more mentally tough than physically tough to win the rodeo honestly, “ said Whitfield.

Something else a cowboy has to have is passion. Whitfield is now in his 26th year of being a professional

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cowboy competing in rodeos and competitions. And yes he loves the sport. He loves working the animals, people and everything that is wrapped in it. But has kept his longevity in this industry because of his passion. “The passion still burns as much as it did in 1990. Obviously my physical ability has diminish some but my approach is still the same.” He continued, “I think for me it is pretty simple. I made 11 for the past 26 years roping and riding horses. I give lessons daily out here at my place and it is the way I provide for my family and make a living. So why would I approach that in a simple way if I expect to be compensated in a major way. “

Mindset + Passion + Desire + Work is Whitfield’s formula for success.

“Desire and will that’s what it is. My desire is still to be the best and that is exactly why I get results. I mean I have to sit here and pat myself on the back but if I didn’t come out here everyday and put in the work then I wouldn’t expect to have the success that I have and continue to have.”

He has gone on to win 8 world champion titles, along with countless others, and racked up career earrings of over $3million. Being a hometown boy, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is always on his list of rodeos to

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compete in. He competed in every rodeo in Houston of his career except one in 2007 when he had to have surgery. And it was always the RodeoHouston that he did not win until 2013 when he became the 2013 RodeoHouston Tie Down Champion. Houston let him know how proud they were of him with Whitfield’s signature arm pump to the roof known as “raise the roof.”

Having a career this lengthy and fulfilling has left Whitfield feeling grateful and wanting for nothing. There is nothing else that he wants to do in his field that he hasn’t accomplished so he will continue to compete, rope and ride always striving for success.

In his book “8 Gold Buckles Don’t Lie” he tells his life’s story. In a candid read he tells of both the good and bad and the in between that helped him get where he is today…a true success.

Whitfield has a wife and two daughters. One of which is starting to like her father’s footsteps as she has taken up riding barrel horses for the past seven months. The future waits to if next generation will include a Whitfield cowgirl.

For more information on Fred Whitfield, visit www.FredWhitfield. com.

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El Destino Traza El Recorrido De Un Amor Juvenil En La Nueva Telenovela De Univision, “Un Camino Hacia El Destino” La más reciente producción de Nathalie Lartilleux para Televisa se estrena el martes, 23 de febrero a las 7 p.m. Este/Pacífico (6 p.m. Centro)

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Destiny Defines the Path of Young Love in Univision’s New Telenovela “Un Camino Hacia El Destino” The latest production of Nathalie Lartilleux for Televisa premieres Tuesday, February 23, at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. CT)

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a Cadena Univision anuncia el estreno de “Un camino hacia el destino” el martes, 23 de febrero a las 7 p.m. Este/Pacífico, 6 p.m.

Centro en Univision, con las prometedoras estrellas juveniles de Televisa Horacio Pancheri y Paulina Goto.

Esta nueva telenovela sigue los altibajos de la dramática vida del viudo Don Fernando Altamirano (Gustavo Rojo) y sus hijas, Amelia y Mariana.

Amelia (Lissete Morelos), quien está enamorada de Luis (René Strickler), sale embarazada a los 18 años, pero Luis se casa con Marissa (Ana Patricia Rojo), una viuda rica y la mamá de Carlos (Horacio Pancheri). Pedro, el jardinero, está enamorado de Amelia y se casa con ella y trata como propia a la hija de esta, Luisa Fernanda (Paulina Goto). De mayor esta es una violinista de talento que heredó de su padrastro un corazón noble y el amor por la naturaleza. Luisa Fernanda sueña con tocar con la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional. Con el tiempo, el camino de Carlos y Luisa se cruza y se enamoran, pero la trayectoria por delante está llena de tropiezos y desvíos que evitar, y mentiras que revelar, antes de que puedan saber si la felicidad es su destino final.

Producida por Nathalie Lartilleux para Televisa, con Jorge Aravena, Lisette Morelos, René Strickler, Gustavo Rojo, Ana Patricia Rojo, Manuel Landeta, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Harry Geithner, Rocío Banquells y Agustín Arana.

Para más información y un avance en video, por favor visiten Uvideos. Los televidentes pueden participar en la conversación sobre “Un camino hacia el destino” en Twitter vía @UniNovelas y usando el hashtag #CaminoDestino, como también comentar junto con otros en facebook.com/UniNovelas.

La cantante y actriz mexicana Paulina Goto, quien desempeña el papel protagónico como Luisa Fernanda, también canta el tema de la telenovela, compuesto por Mauricio L. Arriaga / J. Eduardo Murguía y titulado “El camino a donde voy”.

he Univision Network announces the premiere of “Un Camino Hacia el Destino” (The Path to Destiny) on Tuesday, February 23, at 7 p.m.

ET/PT 6 p.m. CT on Univision, featuring up and coming young Televisa stars Horacio Pancheri and Paulina Goto.

This new telenovela follows the twists and turns in the dramatic life of widower Don Fernando Altamirano (Gustavo Rojo) and his daughters, Amelia and Mariana. Amelia (Lissete Morelos), who is in love with Luis (René Strickler), becomes pregnant at 18, but Luis marries Marissa (Ana Patricia Rojo), a wealthy widow and mother of Carlos (Horacio Pancheri).

Pedro, the gardener, is in love with Amelia and marries her and takes the daughter, Luisa Fernanda (Paulina Goto), as his own. She grows to become a talented violinist who inherited her stepfather’s good heart and love CUÁNDO: Martes, 23 de febrero a las 7 p.m. Este/Pacífico (6 p.m. Centro) of nature. Luisa Fernanda dreams to play with the National Symphony DÓNDE: Cadena Univision Orchestra. As time passes, Carlos and Luisa’s paths cross and they fall in love, but their road ahead is strewn with potholes and detours to get by, and lies to uncover, before finding out if happiness is their final destiny.

Produced by Nathalie Lartilleux for Televisa starring: Jorge Aravena, Lisette Morelos, René Strickler, Gustavo Rojo, Ana Patricia Rojo, Manuel Landeta, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Harry Geithner, Rocío Banquells, and Agustín Arana.

For more information and sneak peek videos, please visit Uvideos . Viewers can join the conversation about “Un Camino Hacia El Destino” on Twitter via @UniNovelas and using the hashtag #CaminoDestino as well as comment along with others on facebook.com/UniNovelas.

Mexican singer and actress Paulina Goto, who plays a principal role as Luisa Fernanda, also sings the theme song of the telenovela composed by Mauricio L. Arriaga / J. Eduardo Murguía titled “El Camino a Donde Voy.” WHEN: Tuesday, February 23 at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 p.m. CT) WHERE: Univision Network

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Houston Rodeo Delivers a Diverse Food Selection

By Yolanda Pope, Culinary Writer

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n March 1, 2016 The Houston Livestock and Rodeo kicks off the season as usual with a parade, the Downtown Rodeo Run, carnival, and musical entertainment. There is going to be three full weeks of crowds gathering to enjoy this Houston tradition while indulging in good food and fun.

Depending on the individual’s tastes, the rodeo offers almost every indulgence to satisfy the mass of patrons who are in attendance. For example, Brooks Family BBQ, Marble Slab, Stumps Firewood Pizza, and Stubby’s Cinnamon Rolls are serving their best dishes in the NRG Arena.

In the NRG Center, Burton Sausage, Saltgrass Steak House, Texas Sized Pizza By The Slice, Holmes Smokehouse, and Texas Skillet 2 are representing the American Cuisine. In this group of vendors Holmes makes some of the best tasting sausage in my opinion. There sausage is packed full of flavor, the meat is well seasoned, it renders well when cooking and it is my absolute and only choice when preparing gumbo. In fact, “the Pecan Smoked” brand has a balance flavor profile that adds the perfect amount of seasoning to whatever dish I decide needs a little pep without over powering the palate.

Moreover, for the individual who prefers Mexican food, there are many vendors to choose from such as: Alamo Tamale & Taco, Berryhill Baja Grill, Freebirds World Burrito, Go Tejano Diner, Pappasito’s Cantina, Taco Me Crazy, and Tad’s Bodacious Burrito. In this group of restaurants, Berryhill Baja Grill is my favorite; their salsas taste good on everything, and their nachos are mouth-watering good.

Furthermore, the rodeo wouldn’t be completed without the ale to quench the thirsts of the many alcohol drinkers who are more than likely to spend three or more hours at this festive affair. On the roster there is: Daq Shack, Half Moon Saloon, Joe’s Ale House, Margaritaville, and Ranch House Lemonade.

Finally, all great meals are even bett e r w i t h s o m e t h i n g s w e e t ; s o m e o f t h e o ff e r i n g s c o n s i s t o f : Aunt Edmoe’s Homemade Cookies, Bahama Buck’s, Crown Cinnamon Rolls II, Custom Confections, Dippin’ Dots, Fried What!, What a Cone, Piches Beignets and Sills Funnel Cakes.

Be sure to kick off rodeo fun at the 2016 World’s Championship BarB-Que Contest sponsored by Comcast Business on February 25-27, 2016. Net proceeds benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Invitational and Go Texan teams feature the most creative in barbecue décor, with pits disguised as fire engines, covered wagons, airplanes, waste disposal trucks, the state of Texas and armadillos, just to name a few. More than 250 teams comprising over 400 entries compete for best overall barbecue. An NRG Park Season Pass is $25 and is valid through the run of the contest and the duration of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (March 1 – March 20, 2016). With each ticket purchased, visitors are treated to a complimentary chopped beef sandwich plate. Guests will get the opportunity to enjoy their complimentary meal on the porch-style area at The Chuck Wagon.

Houstonians are so blessed to live in a place with such a diverse population, that if we choose to have a meal that is not our tradition, we don’t have to travel far in order to find food something we like.

Thanks for reading, please visit our website: www.stylemagazine.com and share this article and others with your friends and/or fans. Also, follow us on Twitter: @HoustonStyle and on Instagram: stylemagazine. For more information about the rodeo, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

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Guests enjoyed special musical performances by Houston-based jazz vocalist Yvonne Washington and the Infinite Groove Band. Some in attendance were Beth Wolff, Dr. Stephen Klineberg, Deborah Duncan, Ronald Jackson Michael Pearce, Leisa HollandNelson, Brian Greene, Winell Herron, Dorothy and Mickey Ables, Randa and Charles Williams, Margaret Alkek Williams and Susan and Fayez Sarofim.

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HAUL Guild’s 18th Masquerade Ball Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Saturday, February 13, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Palms Banquet and Event Center for the 18th Annual Masquerade Ball. Presented by the Guild of the Houston Area Urban League, the ball serves as the primary fundraiser for the Guild. This fun and festive evening emulated Mardi Gras, including a fine buffet style southern cuisine dinner, carnival style music, dancing and entertainment. The talented KTSU DJ Terry Franks provided music for the evening. Winners were crowned as Best Mask Female and Male. Some in attendance were Judson Robinson III, Marion Bryant, Joan Green, Chelsea Taylor, Gail Landry, Pam Laster, and Gayle Amos.

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HCC’s Black History Month Gala Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Saturday, February 13, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Hotel ZaZa for the 2016 Black History Scholarship Gala presented by Houston Community College. Under the theme “No Boundaries/No Limits,” Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr. was the keynote speaker. State Rep. Borris Miles, Honorable Alfred Bennett, and Dr. Mae Jemison were honored with lifetime achievement awards. Theldon Branch III, William Harwell, Cheryl McNair, Eileen Morris and Judson Robinson III were recognized as unstoppable leaders. Some in attendance were Khambrel Marshall, Melanie Lawson, Vernus Swisher, Dr. Cesar Maldonando, Dr. Adriana Tamez, Syble Davis, Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Christopher Oliver, Dr. William Harmon, Congressman Al Green, Judge Maria Jackson, Phyllis Bailey, Houston Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, Nedra Washington, Brenda Davis, DiAnn Robinson, Melanie Lawson, Constable Grady Prestage, Angela Beal, and Dr. Elwyn Lee.

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Senator Wendy Davis Hosts Senator Rodney Ellis Lunch Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Tuesday, February 9, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the home of Michael Skelly and Anne Whitlock for a lunch in support of Senator Rodney Ellis. Senator Wendy Davis extended the luncheon invitation to support Ellis’ bid to be Harris County Commissioner, Precinct One. The late El Franco Lee left the seat, which is currently held by Gene Locke, vacant. Some in attendance were Licia Ellis, Bill White, Mary Jackson, Glenda Pouncy, Algenita Davis, Ryan Lead, Mary Boswell, Scott Harbers, Deborah Adams, and Brandon Dudley.

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The Author of the Butler Visits TSU Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Saturday, February 13, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Texas Southern University as they welcomed acclaimed author of The Butler, Wil Haygood. The author of The Butler takes the stage to discuss his Thurgood Marshall biography Showdown: Thurgood Marshall and the Supreme Court Nomination that Changed America. Haygood comes as part of Houston Public Library Quarterly Author Series. After a book discussion with the audience, attendees were able to meet the author and purchase a book. Some in attendance were Dr. Docia Rudley, Congressman Al Green, State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Houston Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, Diedra Fontaine, Licia Ellis, Susan Bynam, and Cindy George.

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Eldorado Social Club’s 2016 Winter Ball Photography by Vicky Pink

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ABC Names First African American President

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BC has made history by naming their first African American President and she is a woman. After the immediate resignation of Paul Lee, Channing Dungey was named as his replacement. It is said Lee’s departure stems from conflict he had with Disney-ABC Television Channing Dungey Group and Disney Media Networks executives and the decline of ABC in the ratings. Dungey, who joined ABC in 2004, was previously served as executive vice president of drama and key in the development of shows like “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Criminal Minds,” “Quantico.” For more information, visit www.abc.go.com.

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or the fourth year in a row, ColgatePalmolive Company («Colgate»), as part of its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures™ program, and Family Dollar have partnered to inspire AfricanAmerican families during February›s Black History Month to honor their past and treasure their future by paying close attention to overall health and oral hygiene.

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That’s up to

$

2.58

free!

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¡gratis!