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Jesse Jackson

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Justise Winslow: Grounded, Gifted,

Genuine, and Generous Walter Scott

Murdered by South Carolina Police Officer

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Jesse Jackson

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n Tuesday, Chicago voters will decide the unprecedented runoff in the race for mayor between incumbent Rahm Emanuel and his challenger, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.

The incumbent mayor, dubbed the mayor of the 1 percent by insurgents, was stunned when he was forced into the runoff. He is outspending Garcia 8 to 1, having raised about $30 million for his coffers, the bulk of which comes from about 100 very wealthy contributors.

He has brandished the endorsement of President Obama and other national Democrats while pouring money into negative ads against Garcia.

Garcia, who has won my support, came from nowhere in the polls to force the runoff, buoyed by the support of workers -- rallied by unions SEIU, the Chicago Teachers Union and the transit workers of the Amalgamated Transit

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ynn Franklin, President of Canyon Gate Subdivision west of Sugar Land, is running for Lamar Consolidated Independent School Board in west Fort Bend County because she knows the fast growth school district needs an advocate for academic excellence with tough financial discipline.

If she wins she will be LCISDs first African American trustee.

Franklin grew up in southwest Houston and graduated from Houston ISD’s High School for Health Professions before earning her degree from the University of Texas and building her own business. She is known for delivering results and takes pride in her involvement in her family and her community.

“In the years ahead we will continue to face unprecedented growth across Fort Bend County. This area is attracting young families and professional business people from all across the country and from throughout the world because of its schools known for being among the best but that comes with cost. We must challenge our district to do the most with conservative financial management controls at the same time ensuring all our children are best prepared to compete in our rapidly changing world,” Franklin said.

“This respected district includes premier communities and new subdi-

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The Tale of Two Cities in Chicago’s Mayoral Election Union; local progressive organizations like Reclaim Chicago and Rainbow/ PUSH; and national ones like MoveOn, Democrats for America, the Working Families Party and the Progressive Congressional Campaign Committee.

Last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) endorsed Garcia, arguing that, “At a time when the wealthiest people and largest corporations are becoming richer while virtually everyone else is becoming poorer, working class people have got to fight back.”

The divisions between the wellheeled downtown corporate Democrats and the neighborhood activists and workers are stark. Emanuel is garnering big contributions from multimillionaires who often support Republicans. Garcia is gaining traction among workers, the poor and the young, buoyed by unions and community groups.

Those divisions reflect the tale of two cities in Chicago, between a prosperous downtown and the impoverished communities of the South and West sides, largely people of color. Arlene Jones, a local activist, was reported as interrupting the mayor at an NAACP forum, asking, “What about the West Side? We want to hear about where we live. I want to hear what the plans are for the forgotten side of Chicago.”

African-American unemployment in Chicago in 2013 was 25 percent.

One in five children is in poverty. The poorest neighborhoods suffer the most crime.

There is no urban redevelopment plan for these neighborhoods in West and South Chicago. Some of Emanuel’s policies have contributed to the devastation, particularly the closing of 50 schools that served as community centers, sources of jobs and demand.

Emanuel took on community schools and the teachers, and it blew up in his face. That is a lesson many mayors might heed.

Emanuel’s donors get contracts and enjoy the plans for downtown investment. The neighborhoods get school closings, no plan that provides hope, and workers get red traffic lights used to gouge working people with fines.

Whatever the outcome on Tuesday, the worker coalitions forged in Chicago exemplify the growing movement that is challenging the Wall Street wing of the Democratic party that helps rig the rules for the few. We’ve already seen the election of a number of progressive big-city mayors: Bill de Blasio in New York, Ed Murray in Seattle, Bill Peduto in Pittsburgh. On April 15, low-wage workers will walk off their jobs in cities across the country, demanding $15 an hour and a union. Over the next weeks, the vast majority of House Democrats will oppose giving the president author-

ity to fast-track more corporate trade deals through the Congress. Next year, that movement will demand that candidates make clear what side they are on.

Change is in the air in Chicago.

The barrage of negative attack ads from the Emanuel campaign testifies to the mayor’s panic. Garcia is still a long shot; overcoming the cynicism and despair that leads too many to give up on politics is a far greater obstacle than the mayor’s negative ads. But the coalition that has been built will continue to grow. And the revolt nationally has only begun to stir.

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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Lynn Franklin Launches Run for Lamar School Board

Lynn Franklin and Rod Paige visions in and all around Greatwood, Pecan Grove, Riverpark between Sugar Land and Richmond. There are tensions that can come from tax payers deserving the best schools for their children while insisting on the best education product at the best price for their dollars spent in all their property taxes to the school district and sales taxes to the state,” she said.

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In Franklin’s more than 11 years in leading the home owners association she has kept dues down with no increase and has continued to fight for quality life improvements for all the families that call her area home.

“I will take that proven record for results driven representation to the school board and I will fuse it with my experience in classroom teaching,

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history in helping to ensure that text books are written to meet community and college standards and a long term history of developing training programs, youth programs and community development,” Franklin continued.

She specifically noted work she did successfully for her neighbors when a toll road threatened to run over important area business and would have been far too close to local communities.

Franklin has met challenges to bring together local families and businesses, local and state government leaders for years to break through barriers for better economic development that takes in the need to maintain the living conditions insisted on by all those invested in the areas around her.

“With your help I’ll keep working to overcome obstacles to keep LCISD among our most exceptional schools,” she added.

For the Saturday, May 9th Election, early voting begins Monday, April 27th and runs through Tuesday, May 5th. In Franklin’s district the closest early voting locations are Dickinson Elementary School at 7110 Greatwood Parkway and George Bush High School at 6707 FM 1464.

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South Carolina Shooting: Officer Charged and Fired

By Ashley Fantz and Holly Yan CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

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he officer charged with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man in South Carolina has been fired as anger continues to build around his case.

A video shows Officer Michael Slager, who is white, shooting 50-year-old Walter Scott eight times as Scott has his back to him and is running away. It appears that Scott was unarmed.

The FBI is investigating, and once again, a shooting involving police has sparked national outrage.

“I have watched the video, and I was sickened by what I saw,” North Charleston police Chief Eddie Driggers told reporters Wednesday.

The mayor spoke at the same news conference that was repeatedly interrupted by protesters, who chanted: “No justice! No peace!” They called for Mayor Keith Summey to step down.

Summey told reporters that the city has ordered an additional 150 body cameras “so every officer on the street” in the city will have one. That is in addition to 101 body cameras already ordered, he said.

Just before the conference was set to begin, demonstrators walked in. They were led by a man wearing a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt who shouted, “This is what democracy looks like!”

Scott’s shooting stirred memories of the Michael Brown case in Ferguson, Missouri, where an unarmed black teenager was killed by a white police officer. A grand jury declined to indict the officer in that case. But not everyone agreed that Scott’s case is like Brown’s or that race was a factor.

“We can’t get into the brain of another individual, so

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ooks may be deceiving, and all words don’t speak truth, be a vigilant learner because misguided knowledge will turn on you.

Looking down on others and building obstacles to prevent their rise, doesn’t lift you up it prepares your demise.

Trying to bury obvious truths that have their own destiny, and direction in life - is like packing dirt on seeds and expecting them to die. Pssst. Underground they thrive.

You’re one step ahead is like two steps back.

Energy wasted to break someone down - that could have been used to secure your path.

Dysfunction, function wrong assumptions.

Defending what’s wrong won’t stop what’s right. Misguided knowledge won’t prepare you for the fight.

Change.

It doesn’t come easy but will respond to your invite. Change is the darkness that creates new light.

Change is the unknown that will survive every fight.

Change is the direction for misguided plights.

Change.

Building the capacity of others, is the exercise that strengthens self. Even visionaries can’t foresee how their investment in others, returns uncountable wealth.

Understanding and achieving things beyond what you can see, only happens when an open mind is your concrete.

Change.

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we can’t state that,” Scott family attorney Chris Stewart said. “I think it would be irresponsible to say that and try and inflame a community or anything of that nature.”

An autopsy of Scott showed that he “sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the back of his body,” and his death was the result of a homicide, the Charleston County

Coroner’s Office said.

Asked whether CPR was performed on Scott after Slager shot him, Driggers said: “In the end of it (the video), what I saw was (what I) believed to be a police officer removing the shirt of the individual and performing some type of life-saving (procedure), but I’m not sure what took place there.”

The North Charleston Police department was not legally obligated to but chose to hand the case over to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, according to a news release from Scarlett A. Wilson, the Ninth Judicial Circuit solicitor.

Though Wilson said she is subject to rules that limit what she can say publicly, she stated: “My role is to hold accountable those who harm others unlawfully, regardless of profession. This office does not dictate nor comment upon police policy, training and procedure. I am, however, deeply concerned when those who are sworn to serve and protect violate the

public’s trust.”

The investigation

The Justice Department said it would “take appropriate action in light of the evidence and developments in the state case.”

“The South Carolina Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation concurrent with the S.C. Law Enforcement Division and are providing aid as necessary to the state investigation,” the Justice Department said in a statement.

“The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and the South Carolina U.S. Attorney’s Office will work with the FBI in the investigation.”

Whether Scott’s civil rights were violated will be part of the Justice Department’s investigation.

In the meantime, Slager remains behind bars. He was denied bail at a bond hearing Tuesday night, CNN affiliate WCIV reported.

Slager will remain in custody unless a circuit court sets his bond, a court spokesman told CNN. The court has not set a date for that hearing.

According to WCIV, Slager initially said through his attorney, David Aylor, that he followed the appropriate policies and procedures.

But Aylor later told CNN that he no longer represents the officer. It’s not clear whether Slager has found a new attorney.

A CNN examination of Slager’s police job application indicates he has been an employee of the North Charleston Police Department for about five years and five months.

Instead of wearing his police uniform, Slager now wears a jail uniform.

For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

Changing the Poverty of the Pocket, with the Wealth of the Mind create equality. In fact, in the wrong hands it creates an illusion of fairness, a reality of dysfunction and a culture of excuses and blame. I know people born in poverty that are successful and I know people born in wealth who are not. Money or the lack thereof doesn’t guarantee success.

I was presenting a workshop once and one of the attendees told me that in his school all of his students come from wealth. He told me that it didn’t matter if they are black, white or brown. Their race was irrelevant. They were all wealthy. He said it with a bit of cockiness and challenge because he wanted to question the usefulness of cultural responsive pedagogy in affluent environments. As if being rich is equality enough. My question to him left him speechless. I asked him, “Are your black and brown populations academically achieving at the same rate as your white populations?”

He looked at me with a glare of colliding thoughts and with reluctance said, “No. That actually is our problem. We haven’t been able to figure out why we still have gaps.”

You having four quarters and me having one dollar doesn’t mean we’re equal.

Even in wealth there are achievement gaps when there is in an inequity of beliefs. Beliefs drive behaviors, which influences both teaching and learning outcomes. To be clear, I am not saying that through culturally responsive work all dysfunctional beliefs will be eradicated, that is not the goal –although it would be a welcome outcome. I am saying through this work it should create an awareness of which dysfunctional beliefs are interfering with producing equitable

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outcomes for all learners and eradicating those.

That is what it means to be culturally responsive.

To have wealth and mismanage it can lead to poverty. Likewise, to have knowledge and experience and not know how to use it, share it or understand it can cause harm. Harm to both the recipient and the giver.

In Brown vs. Board of Education, separate, but equal was ruled to be inherently unequal. If all things, including wealth and resources are equal, inequality still exists. The distribution of wealth SHOULD be equitable, however, the distribution of high expectations and outcomes should also be both equal and equitable. This should be part of the teaching and learning process and not separate from it. How children are treated, appreciated, valued; and the amount of engagement and the quality of instruction should also be equitable. Again, for complete clarity, let me also say that equal does not always mean equitable. In order to get to equal, we must first understand what equitable means. Some children will need more support, services, time, and resources in order to produce equal outcomes.

Otherswon’t need much at all.

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Homemade Sauces Serve Up Health and Taste

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etting your family together around a delicious, home-cooked meal is easier when your kitchen is stocked with better-for-you ingredients. For home cooks looking to delight taste buds and satisfy appetites – start with the sauce.

“Knowing how to prepare basic, simple sauces is an important culinary skill,” said registered dietitian Sarah-Jane Bedwell, author of “Schedule Me Skinny.” “While you probably can find store-bought versions, homemade sauces will taste better, cost less and be better for you, especially when made with high-quality ingredients like fresh herbs and canola oil.”

Whether your family prefers a rich white sauce or a fresh pesto, knowing how to create basic sauces allows you to whip up a dinner you’ll feel good about serving.

This kid- and adult-friendly Creamy Mac and Cheese is the ultimate in comfort dishes, featuring classic bechamel “white sauce” – one of five traditional French “mother sauces” that have spread to other cuisines. The use of heart-smart canola oil instead of butter to make the roux, however, significantly reduces the sauce’s saturated fat content.

Classic Pesto is another healthy recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire. With origins that trace back to Genoa, Italy, it’s perfect served alongside cooked whole wheat noodles, stuffed vegetables, soups, stews, salads or sandwiches. Canola oil provides a mild taste that lets the flavors of basil and garlic shine in this delicious uncooked sauce. Plus it stays free-flowing in the refrigerator due to the oil’s low saturated fat content.

Creamy Mac and Cheese Yield: 8 servings (1 cup each) 2 3 1/4 2 1/2 1 1/2 cheese 1 1/2 cheese 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 2 1/2

cups elbow macaroni tablespoons canola oil cup all-purpose flour cups milk cups shredded sharp cheddar cups shredded Monterey Jack cup grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon paprika teaspoon dry mustard tablespoons canola oil cup Italian bread crumbs

In pot of boiling water, lightly salt water and add macaroni; cook until tender. Drain and set aside.

In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons canola oil over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, garlic powder, paprika and dry mustard. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened. Pour sauce over macaroni, mix and add to large casserole dish.

In skillet, add 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and brown. Spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake at 350ºF about 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 540 calories; 31 g fat (14 g saturated fat); 32 g protein; 36 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 70 mg cholesterol; 1080 mg sodium.

Classic Pesto Yield: 1 3/4 cups total (1 tablespoon per serving) 1 1 1/3 5 3/4 1/2 1/4

cup sweet basil leaves, washed and dried completely cup Parmesan cheese, grated cup pine nuts garlic cloves, peeled cup canola oil teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper

In food processor combine basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic and 2 tablespoons canola oil; blend. As blending continues, slowly add remaining oil so sauce emulsifies. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Label with date and keep refrigerated. Use within 1-2 days.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 90 calories; 9 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat); 2 g protein; 1 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 5 mg cholesterol; 115 mg sodium.

Introduce basic sauces to your family meal routine and reap the palate-pleasing results. For these and other great recipes, visit www.canolainfo.org.

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Justise Winslow: Grounded, Gifted, Genuine, and Generous

he potential of what a child can become is always boundless. Given the right opportunities coupled with connecting with the right people and sometimes some God-given skill in their DNA and a child is limitless. That has been the outlook for Justise Winslow, a name that is on the lips of many these days.

Before he was the phenomenon of Duke University Blue Devils NCAA Championship basketball team, he was just a young boy growing into a man in Houston, TX. He was raised by his single mother Robin Davis after his parents divorced when he was four-years-old. After the divorce his father, Rickie Winslow, was not a major part of Justise’s life. His absence left a big void of a father figure. Although Davis gave her son a stable environment and the best she could, providing a fatherly influence just wasn’t in her DNA. Connecting with the Right People

Enters Steve Trauber, a multimillionaire that is the vice chairman and global head of Citibank’s investment banking division in Houston. Trauber took a young Justice under his wing when he was in the third grade after Trauber’s son J.T. and Justise became friends while playing none else but basketball.

Trauber was the financial arm and later coach of the AAU team that was predominately black. Trauber felt a strong passion to help the underprivilege youth not just excel as exceptional basketball players but as people too. He generously poured not just his finances into the lives of the young men on the team but knowledge that would last far beyond their time on the court.

Justise was the recipient of a good deal of that knowledge. So much so that his mother accredits a chief part of her son’s generous nature to that influence.

Davis told the Fay Observer in an interview, “He’ll give you anything, and we have to watch out for him sometimes because he’ll give everything away.” Everything not meaning material in nature but the things that he holds true that are being spiritual and a good mentor; the same things that Trauber gave to him.

Taking the Right Opportunity

Though Trauber invested in Justise becoming a well rounded man, no one influenced his basketball game as much as the legendary ex-NBA baller John Lucas. Known for trying many Houston prospects, Justise became one of Lucas’ lab geeks so-to-speak. The Lab, is the nickname for Lucas’ gym, and Justise’s sec-

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Justise credits Lucas for his game toughness.

Constant drills of skill reinforcement and weight training with a lot of tough love greatly developed Justise as an outstanding player. Lucas saw the potential in Justise and never eased up on him. He challenged him against the pros when Justise was just in the eighth grade. And Justise loved every minute of it.

Just as hard as Justise attacked the basketball court, he hit the books even harder. Another influence from Trauber who was known for hiring academic tutors to travel with his AAU squads to make sure they stayed on top of their studies.

One would have thought coming from a low-income home of a single mother that Justise would end up at a public high school; so not the case. In fact, Justice followed in the steps of his siblings to attend the prestigious St. John’s School that focused more on academics than athletics.

Of course, many, who saw the athleticism in Justice, questioned his mother on this decision. They thought Justise should attend a public school so he could get more playing time and maybe seen by top college scouts. His mom knew better.

Her son was getting a top-notch education coupled with experience of world-class ball play thanks to his Godfather Trauber. She knew her son had the best of both worlds.

College scouts began taking note of Justise during his sophomore year of high school. Although he never let on to it, Duke caught his eye earlier on.

But Justice would weigh out his options visiting Arizona, Florida, UCLA, and Texas A&M. Ultimately Duke would win his heart. But he waited until the last moment to let everyone, including his mom.

Less than 24 hours before the early signing period Davis told her son it was time to make a decision. With tearful eyes Winslow looked at his mother

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to utter the words, “I’m going to Duke.” What a great decision that was!

With Justise finally making a decision, Duke had a complete package with three McDonald’s All-Americans with the addition of Jahil Okafor and Tyus Jones. Needless to say, all expected big things for Duke.

Earlier on Justise was averaging 14 points a game but his game hit a slump in early January. His coaches even told him to step it up. His Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski started initiating some tough love. The kind of love that Justise needed in his life. The kind that he had grown accustom to under the teachings of Lucas. It was the kick that Justise needed to launch his game into overdrive.

Both Davis and Trauber can’t stick their chest out any further as they watch the 6-foot-6 225 pound Duke freshman gain nation wide attention for being an amazing athlete. However, they are more proud of the person he has become.

Someone else equally as proud is Justise’s biological father, Rickie Winslow. One look at his Facebook page and one feels the pride leap off the page.

Back in his hay day, Rickie was a star athlete similar to his son at the University of Houston. He was a member of the Phi Slama Jama famed squad with Hakeem Olajuwon. In 1987, he was drafted by the Chicago Bulls and played a few games in the NBA before having a successful career overseas. Rickie and Justise have the honor of being only a handful of father-son duos to be McDonald’s All-American basketball players.

Although his relationship with his son as a child was distant, the two have since developed a bond in recent years. Rickie said of his son via Facebook, “He is intelligent and has the heart of a bear. He’s showing the nation that with hard work and determination anything is possible. “

The sky is truly the limit for Justice. Whether he takes his talents back to Duke in the fall or enters the NBA draft it is safe to assume no matter where his road leads that he will remain true to himself. Having met the right people and taken advantage of the right opportunities has allowed this unique young man to stay grounded, gifted, genuine, and generous.

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Giving Survivors of Sexual Assault a Voice in Honor of National Sexual Abuse Awareness Month

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and rising especially amongst our youth. That is why it is so fitting that this April, the 2015 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign is focusing on healthy sexuality and young people.

Jones, a survivor herself, sat down for a oneon-one with me and spoke on how she “experienced intense emotional and sexual abuse.” How she held on to her abuse for over 20+ years. Once she released it she began to heal. She became a survivor who revived herself. “I was homeless in a car and sold myself for money. I went through life not understanding who I was as a person,” she expressed.

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pril is National Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. Each year during the month of April, state, territory, tribal and community-based organizations, rape crisis centers, government agencies, businesses, campuses and individuals plan events and activities to highlight sexual violence as a public health, human rights and social justice issue to reinforce the need for preventative efforts.

Houstonian by way of Springfield, OH, notable author, motivational speaker, and founder of Survivors With Voices Foundation (S.W.V), Alissa R. Jones, has decided to make sure Houston is fully educated on this issue that some still find to be a taboo subject to talk about. The amount of sexual abuse is alarming

And many are like Jones. There are a high number of women who keep or suppress memories of abuse to their demise. Jones stated, “Its not advantageous. I went through life angry. I wasn’t healed. When you aren’t healed, you can’t love anyone because you can’t love yourself.” She used writing as a way to heal.

She empowers others by encouraging them to revive themselves through the expressive and releasing gift of writing.

“Writing was very therapeutic for me. It helped me get to a healing point to where I am today,” said Jones. Her newest book “The Stones that Built Me Strong” touches on how to use stones built to destroy us as building blocks instead of weapons of destruction.

Throughout the month, under the umbrella of

the S.W.V foundation Jones will traverse Houston to discuss her new book, her struggle, provide a self-defense class and empower others. When asked why she created this platform, Jones mentioned how she told her story for the first time one day and realized that her darkest moments in life inspired someone.

For Jones Surviving is not the end, which is why she created this Survive & Revive campaign in honor of National Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. “Its not enough to just survive its necessary to revive and heal.” Jones will hold a free webinar on survival and self-defense for those who cannot attend the three events on April 9th Greater Emmanual Church; April 15th at San Jacinto College; and April 22nd Sam Houston State University.

The ultimate goal for S.W.V. is to provide support and “validate these survivors as empowered contributing members of society.”

As of right now, S.W.V. have 3 chapters in Houston, TX, Columbus, OH, and Orlando, FL and looking to expand. Jones wants survivors to know that they are not alone. She encourages them to link up with a chapter close to them or contact her start one in their area.

For more information on how to join S.W.V. or start a chapter in your area, visit www.surviorswithvoices.org.

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Take advantage of this special opportunity to hear from one of the leading film and television directors and producers of our time. Credits include Monster’s Ball, Precious, The Butler and the critically acclaimed television music drama series, Empire.

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Prom Night: Putting the Perfect Look Together with Style Tips from the Experts

ne of the most nerve-racking times for any high school senior is the end of the school year.

With applying to college, taking the SATs, getting graduation credits, and least I forget the most fashionable event of the year PROM.

Girls plan for this all too important day for months. From picking just the right dress to the sparkling accessories - every decision is vital in putting together the perfect look. So how does one achieve the best look? I talked to some experts in the field to find out the dos, don’ts and what’s trending for Prom 2015.

The Dress

This is the hardest part of determining the overall prom look. It is the foundation and sets the tone of the look. Before picking out the dress have a game plan and kind of do some groundwork before hitting the stores.

Lets talk color. According to fashion designer and stylist Diannetta Chargois, owner of The House of Chargois, girls are tapping into their inner girlie side this year and going for a more pale color palette when picking out their dress. “They are looking at peaches, aquas, and blushes,” she said.

Eighteen-year-old Britney McCardell is on that trend as she told me about her dream dress. “The color that I would choose is peach because that color works best with my skin,” she said.

Picking a dress color based on skin color is not a bad idea. Skin tones that are coco complexion look better in pastels as the skin stands out.

While darker complexions tend to pop against bold colors.

Chargois said also big this year is lace. Girls are tending to not want to be so sparkly with the bling but are going for classic looks. My high school group of girls I spoke with were split on this thought. Eighteenyear-old high school senior Diamond Roberts said her dress was a long white rhinestone strapless number.

Maybe she wants to sparkle all night because her name is Diamond. Her friend, also 18, Amari Prince is combining all the trends with a dress that has some beading for sparkle, lace for a classic feel and is in the color of powder pink. Way to stay on top of fashion

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Color and fabric are not the only decisions to make. Now lets move into the style. Always popular are cut outs and mid drifts to show a little skin. But these are the most tricky to pull off. Being too sexy with this look can get a girl kicked out of prom and the night is over before it even gets started. Check with school officials to see what’s acceptable in revealing skin. Some schools frown on this and have strict regulations on dress length, whether the stomach can be shown and how much cleavage is visible. So air on the side of caution and don’t spoil the night by not following the rules.

Chargois has notes that illusion dresses are highly requested. It is a perfectly sheer, classy and flirty look for girls. And when it is done right can make a girl look like a princess.

Custom made, buy or rent maybe the next questions to ask now that all the details are ironed out.

Sorry to break the news ladies but with most proms being this month a custom made dress is almost out of the question for most designers unless, of course, money is no object. The main reason is time. There is none. Chargois herself said it takes at minimum four months for her to do a custom design with fittings all that goes into designing an original work.

Better options are buying something off the rack, ordering from a catalog or renting a gown. Chargois has access to top designers and tons of books to choose from with all kinds of colors and styles for prom looks. Ordering a dress from her can be in a high school senior’s hands the next day for the right price.

However, for some young ladies ordering or purchasing a dress can be a big investment hence looking at renting a dress is a good way to go, especially if there is no space to store the dress once the night is over.

Chargois has girls covered on that end too. Her dress rent starting at just $100 and up and since she is a custom designer she has some very distinctive looks.

Ladies don’t forget about your date. Chargois rents tuxedos for guys starting at $50 complete with the shirt, comabon, and shoes.

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Accessories

Remember I said everything builds off the foundation of the dress. If the dress is over the top then accessories need to be simple. If the dress is not so filled with a lot of beading and intricate design details then jewelry can be punched up a notch. Accessories should not be the stars of the look. The star is always the young lady wearing the attire. The goal is to make her shine and not the things on her.

A single strand of rhinestones with a dainty pair of chandelier earrings can add the perfect hint of sparkle to a strapless gown. A big statement piece necklace can change the entire look of plain dress taking it from something that it is in the shadows to center stage. With a statement piece all other accessories really need to be simple hence the name statement piece.

Remember the key is not to be too overpowering with accessories.

Something also to watch out for is the weight of the jewelry.

Wearing extremely heavy earrings all night could cause damage to ear lobes by extending the size of the holes especially with all the dancing that teens do on prom night. Heavy jewelry also can leave marks on the skin from the excessive weight. So be mindful of the selection.

Shoes

I already know heels and heels, the higher the better right? One might want to rethink this. It is my opinion that prom is not the night to pull out the six-inch heels. Prom night is long filled with dancing and being on the feet for an extended period of time.

Now if being that girl who takes her shoes off by the eleventh hour (ruining the look of your attire) is your thing, then go for it honey! Do you!

I veer more on the sensible side by trying to combine fashion and comfort. This is why I love what some are girls are doing by wearing decorative tennis shoes. They are a super fun trend. Custom made tennis shoes can be as crazy as the mind can go with pearls, beads, sequin, paints and everything to match the dress.

Whether in heels, flats or sneaks make sure to break the shoes in before prom night. A new pair of shoes worn for the first time on that night could mess up the night for your feet. Walk in the shoes on something like concrete to scuff up the soles a bit. Stretch the inside with a shoehorn. Break them in. Trust me!

Hair

Just as with the jewelry, the dress determines your hairstyle too. Hollywood stylist Denise Jackson of Signature Hair Studio says when going for your hair consultation it is best to have a good description of the dress or bring a photo. A girl needs to have a general idea of the look she wants. Together with her ideas and the stylist’s know how both can craft the best look.

According to Jackson some general rules of thumb for hair are as follows. Halter and strapless style dresses look best with updo hairstyles to show off ones

shoulders. Roberts will rock a beautiful classy bun on prom night to do just that.

Don’t dismiss having the hair down all together however.

Letting a portion of your locks flow for a hair up hair down combo is a viable option. This is one McCardell is going for. Her dress shows off her back so she is letting some of hair sweep across her back.

I just know she will be beautiful.

Thinking about facial features is also something to consider when choosing a hairstyle. It is on the mid of Prince. “I’m going with an updo to frame my face and let my dress standout,” she said.

Don’t forget your jewelry when picking out your hairstyle. Updo really set statement pieces off.

Too much of the hair down can hide really big, decorative earrings. A lot of little details can go into each decision that is made so think about every detail ladies.

Makeup

How much it too much? Face it girls youth is on your side here. So play to it. Don’t overdue the

makeup. Jackson, who is also a platform artist and educational instructor for all things beauty, advises that girls need to remember their age and look the part by keeping makeup simple.

Go for the natural look that highlights God-given features.

There are still ways to have fun here with the makeup that are even parents approved. Play with your eyes with various techniques. Jackson suggests the wingtip technique where the eyes appear to be slight slanted.

Or a muted eye where there is a crease in the eyelid with nude eye shadow. Having a glittery eye is always popular on prom night.

Being playful with the lips is fun too. Jackson loves the ombre look where the outside lip is darker than the inner lip. It is a dark-to-light contrast.

My high school girls were fully opinionated when it came to their makeup. Prince, who is studying cosmetology in school, said she going for a pink smokey eye with a nude lip. Her friend Roberts echoed that as she wants the smokey eye with popping pretty lipstick. McCardell is staying on the natural trend with hints of gold and peach so all her colors flow together.

My high school girls and seniors everywhere know prom is a once in a lifetime event and everything must go right. If things are not rushed and a plan is in place the perfect look can be achieved. The most important thing is to do what makes the girl feel magical. After all prom is filled with magic. There are not too many times in a girl’s life where one can get this

dolled up so have fun with it. Step outside the box of the usual comfort zone.

Have one unforgettable night with the perfect look class of 2015!

For more information on how to find the best dress contact Diannetta Chargois at The House of Chargois, 1709 Rosewood Street, Houston, TX 77004 or call (713) 652-4911. For more information on hairstyles and makeup selection contact Densie Jackson at 8325 Broadway #240, Pearland, TX 77541 or call (281) 709-7364.

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James Ward Reception Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Friday, April 3, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Houston City Club for a reception in honor of James Ward. He was recently named as the new dean of Texas Southern University. Many gathered to wish him well and bestowed gifts to help in the work of his new job. Ward received a brief case and Congressman Al Green gave him a pen featuring the White House. Some in attendance were Dr. John Rudley, Dr. Docia Rudley, Terrence Fountain, Deidre Fountain, State Rep. Sylvester Turner, Angela Joubert, Brian Dickens, Harry Johnson, LaRence Snowden, Judge Vanessa Gilmore, Jewel Prestage, Vernita Harris, Argentina James, Rev. Joe Ratcliff, and Matthew Knowles.

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Shake, Raffle and Roll for Kidney Disease Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Thursday, March 26, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Davis Street at Hermann Park for the Shake, Raffle and Roll for Kidney Disease event hosted by the National Kidney Foundation Southeast Texas. The affair was the kick off for their annual Pump-A-Licious luncheon fundraiser and fashion show, now in its 10th year, to kick out kidney disease. Luncheon Chair, Shawntell L. McWilliams and Honorary Chair, Merele Yarborough, are heading the leadership team for this worthy occasion.

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n Sunday, March 29, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Ensemble Theatre as members of eight Houston Area Chapters of The Links, Incorporated celebrated Women’s History Month. The Links along with their family and friends gathered for a special private showing of the play “What I Learned in Paris.” It was the perfect membership relations activity as the romantic comedy that was both written and directed by women was about women in pursuit of self-assurance. Prior to viewing the play, The Links held a beautiful reception and gave a generous donation to support The Arts in Houston. Some in attendance were Angela Joubert, Willie Mae Evans, Sheri Cole, Rhonda Richardson, Judson Robinson III, Jakki Wiley, Rhonda Arnold, Marsha Penn, Lorna Hankins, and Joyce Jacquet.

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Tour of Whole Foods at Voss Photography by Roswitha Vogler

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n Thursday, April 2, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Whole Foods at Voss for a sneak peak at the new store. The 45,000 square feet Voss store is twice the size of the Woodway location and includes several innovative features: Beer and wine bar featuring 24 taps – including four wines on tap; Ramen station featuring “Texas Ramen” – traditional Japanese ramen with a Texas barbecue twist, offering pulled chicken, pork, beef brisket and vegan or vegetarian options --- A first for Houston stores!; Madeto-order taco station; Wood-burning pizza oven with pizza by the slice; Grab-and-go and made-to-order sushi station and much more. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/WholeFoodsHOU.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS

and cuisine. They have a variety of beers on tap and even offer tours of their brewery for those in the Chicago area. Beers are not the only things on the menu. 5 Rabbit has nonalcoholic beverages. Though they don’t serve food, they make food available from outside vendors. 5 Rabbit has made it on the shelves of some mom-and-pop stores, Whole Foods locations, and Binny’s Beverage Depot locations.

Check out this new venue in brewery online at www.5rabbitbrewery.com or www.latinbusinesstoday.com.

Starbucks Gives Workers the Gift Education

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tarbucks showed that it cared for its employees when it partnered with Arizona State University to provide workers with college tuition for two-year degree programs.

Now it is increasing that their tuition reimbursement program to provide employee with a full ride for a four-year bachelor’s degree. Plus employees got the added bonus of getting reimbursed after every semester. The program is open to both eligible full-time and part-time employees.

Starbucks is investing $250 million to help as estimated 25,000 employees. For more information, visit www. starbucks.com.

Blue Bell Ice Cream Expands Recall

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eople are cringing as they throw out the best ice cream in the country as more Blue Bell products are testing positive for Listeria monocytogenes. These items have the potential to be harmful to young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Products being recalled ice cream pints, sherbet pints, sherbet quarts, 3 ounce tab lid cup, gold rim half gallon, brown rim half gallon, and light half gallon.

For more information consumers with questions may call 979-836-7977, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST or go to www.Bluebell.com.

Washington Wizards May Call Howard University Their New Home

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ashington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis is said to be in talk with officials of Howard University on constructed a practice facility on the campus for the basketball team. The potential deal, according to Black Enterprise, would be housed on 2 acres of land provided by Howard University and operated by Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis.

The D.C. government would be asked to help pay for the construction of the facility, which is estimated to cost between $25 million and $35 million. This would be a move to improve the community for residents and campus life students as well as improve school revenue. For more information, visit www.blackenterprise.com.

Introducing 5 Rabbit: The First Hispanic American Micro-brew

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he love of craft ales sparked a first for two friends Isaac Showaki and Andrés Araya to launch the first Hispanic owned American Micro-brew company called 5 Rabbit Brewery. Stationed in Chicago, the company is based on Aztec mythology and celebrates Latin American culture

White Faculty Members Sue HBCU on Discrimination

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few white faculty members are crying discrimination claims at one historically black university according to thegrio.com. Steven B. Chesbro, the only white dean at Alabama State University, is suing the school on claims that he along with others have been unfairly treated when they have brought up claims of discrimination. The claims range from being punished with salary reduction and committee reviews when faculty members have spoken up about discriminatory behavior. There are even claims that certain rules were changed to address same-sex couples. For more information, visit www.thegrio.com and www.alasu.edu.

The Game Was Not the Only Thing University of Kentucky Lost

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he loss of Kentucky against Wisconsin this past Saturday in the NCAA champions had a lot of people crying.

But none were crying as much as financial officials at the University of Kentucky. ABCnews reports that school stands to lose an estimated $1.5 million in royalty fees while retailers could lose $15 million. The only good thing from the loss is the end of problems sourced by David Son. He is a Louisville lawyer the school was fighting since he was trying to profit off the school colors and the trademarked 40-0 (in reference to the undefeated season the school almost had). All will just have to try to recovery next year as the team is expected to have another stellar year. For more information, visit www. uky.edu or www.abcnews.go.com.

NFL Names First Female Official

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emember the name Sarah Thomas. Her name is going down in history as the first full time official for the NFL. The mother of three got the official notification about her new gig from Dean Blandino, NFL vice president of officiating. Although she recognized the significance of this appointment, her focus Sara Thomas is strictly on being the best official and continuing to do the things she loves. Thomas is one of two females (Maia Chaka is the second female.) in the NFL’s advanced developmental program for referees. Thomas will serve as a line

judge in 2015. For more information, visit www.nfl.com.

Maya Angelou is Honored with USPS Stamp

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his past week the United States Postal Service honored one of the great poets of our time, the late Maya Angelou. The stamp shows Angelou from an oil painting that hangs in the Smithsonian by artist Ross Rossin. But what has gotten more attention that the honor of the stamp for Angelou is the quote that is on the stamp. For years many have thought these words were Angelou and she has quoted it often. However Angelou borrowed the words as the words belong to another poet, Joan Walsh Anglund. It is from Anglund’s poem “A Cup of Sun.” Anglund has no hard feelings, as she is a fan of Angelou. The Postal Service has said they use the quote because of the frequency in which Angelou used it. For more information, visit www.usps.com.

Comcast Corporation and Michael J. Angelakis to Create a New Strategic Company

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omcast Corporation announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Company’s Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Michael J. Angelakis, to establish a new, strategic company that will focus on investing in and operating Michael J. Angelakis growth-oriented companies, both domestically and internationally. The new company will have total capital commitments of up to $4.1 billion, of which $4.0 billion will be invested by Comcast, at least $40 million will be invested personally by Mr. Angelakis, with the remainder coming from other senior members of the new company’s management team. This new company will have an exclusive, 10-year partnership with Comcast as sole outside investor.

For more information, visit www.corporate.comcast.com.

Wells Fargo International Business Indicator: International Outlook Softens for U.S. Companies

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mid concerns of weak global economic conditions, U.S. companies anticipate a decrease in the volume of exports and profits stemming from international business this year, according to the latest Wells Fargo International Business Indicator. Thirty nine percent of the U.S. companies surveyed expect to see an increase in profits from their international business in 2015, down from 51 percent in 2014. Similarly, only 30 percent expect to see exports increase in 2015, compared to 50 percent in 2014. However, despite dampened short-term expectations, a majority of companies remain bullish on future international business, with 80 percent agreeing that U.S. companies should consider expanding internationally for long-term growth. The Wells Fargo International Business Indicator tracks the strength and direction of the international outlook of U.S. companies, surveying more than 250 U.S. companies with annual revenue of $50 million or more that conduct at least some international business. For more information, visit www.wellsfargo.com.

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