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Volume 26 | Number 19

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Jesse Jackson

Without Fear or Favor, Prosecutor Charges Baltimore Cops

Adrian Garcia

Baby, Oh Baby:

Announces his Candidacy for Mayor of Houston

Celebrating Mothers of Multiples William A. Lawson Follow Us #TeamSyleMag

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Joe V’s Smart Shop Supports the Community

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Introduction of the ‘New’ Lawson Academy

Sister2Sistah Dinner Party

2015 WTS Awards Dinner

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

National Writer

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n Friday, May 1, Marilyn Mosby, the state’s attorney for Baltimore City, announced she had found probable cause to prosecute six Baltimore police officers for the death of Freddie Gray. Gray was arrested on April 12 and died seven days later from injuries he received while in custody.

Her act was electric, turning angry protests and riots into a celebration.

For the African-American community, finally, the state had acted to enforce the law even against the police, making it clear that no one can be treated as if they were less than human. Mosby acted 19 days after the violence to Gray occurred, about one-fourth the time Missouri officials took before making their determination about the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.

In her clear statement, she described the “comprehensive, thorough and independent” investigation that had been undertaken by investigators

POLITICAL

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n this year when local law enforcement has become a target of ridicule, allegations of racial prejudice, brutality and even terrorist attacks, hundreds of citizens from across the greater Houston community gathered Tuesday (May 5th) at the annual Fort Bend County Peace Officer Memorial to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Sugar Land Assistant Police Chief Eric Robins joined Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls, Rosenberg Police Chief Dallis Warren and police officers from throughout the region in honoring the 17 law enforcement professionals that have given their lives while on duty in Fort Bend County since the 1800s. Sugar Creek Baptist Church’s Chaplain Clif Cummings led prayers.

Retired Sheriff’s Lt. Sam Rader led the Pledge to the American Flag. Roche Williams sang the National Anthem.

Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Hicks played taps on his bugle while St. Thomas Episcopal School’s Lyric Todkill played the bagpipe.

“It’s an honor to be a part of this program,” said Robins, who helped hand flowers to the family of Sugar Land Police Sgt. Ronald E. Slockett, who was killed while pursuing a traffic stop on US 90 in July 1987. Robin said

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of the Police Integrity Unit, as well as by the state medical examiner and the Baltimore Police themselves.

Gray, she concluded, had been arrested illegally, having committed no crime. He died in police custody from injuries suffered while under arrest.

He was handcuffed and shackled and, against Baltimore police regulations, placed in a van with no seatbelts, leaving him no way to protect himself when thrown about. The van stopped repeatedly, with Gray asking for medical assistance. His request ignored, he was left shackled without a seatbelt. This was probably an instance of what is known as a “rough ride,” which police use to purposefully punish someone.

Mosby’s action was a courageous one. She is 35 and took her office only a few months ago. The head of the Police union has already accused her of a “rush to judgment” and called for her to step aside for a special prosecutor. (A finding of probable cause only begins the process; all of these defendants can receive their day in court before judgment is rendered).

Given the facts, Mosby stood up. She is not an antagonist of the police.

She comes from a long line of police officials. Her father, mother, grandfather and many aunts and uncles were police officers. In her announcement of the charges, she stated, “these accusations of these six officers are not an indict-

ment of the entire force. ... (T)he actions of these officers will not and should not, in any way, damage the important working relationships between police and prosecutors as we continue to fight together to reduce crime in Baltimore.

Thank you for your courage, committee and sacrifice for the betterment of the community.”

Throughout the Baltimore upheaval, Mosby consistently praised the courage of those demonstrating peacefully for justice and the dedication and courage of the police for protecting the city “from those who want to destroy it.”

Mosby was criticized for speaking to the demonstrators in her statement: “To the people of Baltimore and demonstrators across America, I heard your call for ‘No Justice, no peace,’ “ she said. “Your peace is sincerely needed as I work to deliver justice on behalf of this young man.” But a prosecutor speaking out to calm her city surely is doing the right thing. She was criticized for telling Freddie Gray’s family that “no one is above the law.” But surely that is a principle that every prosecutor is sworn to uphold.

She will be under intense pressure from police and much of the public.

The habit of deference to the police, the willingness to condone behavior so long as the “blue line” of police stays unified, exists in Baltimore as well as across the

nation.

Baltimore’s mayor and U.S. Reps. Donna Edwards and Elijah Cummings defended Mosby’s integrity and the process. She will need greater support as she moves forward with the case.

The riots in Baltimore, and the demonstrations across the country, are sparked by police abuse. But the police are placed in an impossible task of trying to keep order in communities like Sandtown in west Baltimore, scarred by desperate poverty and deep despair, with joblessness, boarded up homes, closed plants and crushed hopes leading to drugs and, too often, violence. “Black lives matter” is not simply a demand for equal treatment from police and the criminal justice system. It must be a call for jobs, for schools, for hope.

Marilyn Mosby can’t provide that. But her decisive action gives people in Baltimore some hope for justice and sets an example for officials across the country. Her act is not simply about this instance of police brutality. It symbolizes the progress towards “liberty and justice for all” that we desperately need.

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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Sugar Land Police Chief Robins Remembers Fallen Police Officers

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he has been serving Sugar Land and Fort Bend County for more than 23 years working his way up from patrolman to now as assistant chief. He serves under Sugar Land Police Chief Doug Binkley, the city’s first African American Police Chief, overseeing growth of the department to now 151 officers in a county that is considered the country’s single most ethnically diverse county.

“We weren’t surprised by Rice University’s study last week that shared that even as Houston is lauded as the country’s most diverse big city, Fort Bend County is now an almost even breakdown of: 36 percent white, 21 percent black, 24 percent

Latino and 20 percent Asian or other ethnicity. I appreciate that this is America’s future and where we’re working to make this America’s safest place for families and all ethnic breakdowns to enjoy making their homes or build businesses,” Robin said after the solemn service with the country’s flags and a spring sun coming down behind him.

Fort Bend County DA John Healey said he attends the service each year because he knows police professionals go to work each day kissing their families good bye knowing the possibility that they may not be alive to kiss them at the door that night.

Sugar Land Police Sgt. David White puts many hours each day into perfecting his skills with the city’s honor guard. He said he believes those that have gone before him “are up there looking down on us tonight. We need to honor them for their sacrifice.”

Nehls noted the founder of Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP.org) Chris Cosgriff who provides a national registry of fallen police officers and the perspective “when a police officer is killed, it’s not an agency that loses an officer, it’s an entire nation.”

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BOOK REVIEW Welcome to My Breakdown By

Terri Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

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ou’re tired of having red eyes.

You’re tired of crying, too; tired of an empty soul, runny nose, and dry mouth but you know there are more tears inside you and they need to come out. Whoever said that big girls don’t cry needs to know that that’s not true: as in the new book “Welcome to My Breakdown” by Benilde Little, sometimes crying is only the beginning.

For many years, Clara Little liked to say that she knew her last child would be a girl. She predicted it, and it happened – perhaps through force of will because, says her daughter, Clara was that kind of person: self-reliant and strong.

Clara worked long overnight shifts, but made sure that her house was spotless. She helped care for her neighbors and her family, giving her children a good upper-middle-class life at a time when that was a rare thing in their mostly-African American New Jersey community. Her giving spirit and her no-nonsense personality remained well-known for the rest of her life, and when Clara died, her many friends mourned along with her family.

For Benilde Little, the death of her mother was a crushing blow – the biggest in a series of events that bruised her already-fragile, sensitive soul. Two months prior, Little lost her father-in-law. After her mother’s death, her best friend’s mother died, the financial market collapsed, the Littles’ income fell, Little’s dog got sick, menopausal symptoms exacerbated, and her husband was diagnosed with cancer.

For months, Little could barely function without dissolving in tears. She had trouble getting out of bed, she stopped calling on friends, and her writing career

all but halted. Seemingly everybody had advice and most offered support but, powerless to pull herself up and knowing that this was more than just grief, Little began seeking help for a diagnosis of clinical depression. She tried therapy sessions, prescriptions, distractions, and exercise but she still couldn’t stop crying and she couldn’t erase certain mental images that plagued her. There were good days, but they were eclipsed by the very, very bad ones - until she began to see things that further opened her eyes.

We’ve all had times in our lives when nothing goes right. “Welcome to My Breakdown,” shows what it feels like when one of Those Days lasts for years.

Indeed, although it’s hard to accurately explain the depths of depression or grief, author Benilde Little still gives readers a good sense of the senseless, and of the confusion that’s felt when one is completely, totally powerless to explain why certain harmful emotions are so sticky and can’t abate. We’re also taken on a trip through a few of the various treatments that work – and don’t – before Little finds a shaky conclusion.

Be aware that there’s quite a bit of back-story filler and empty name-dropping here but since this book could be a comfort to anyone experiencing grief or depression, the pay-off might be worth the journey.

For that person, “Welcome to My Breakdown” could be a memoir well-read.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Texas House Committee Approves Bill to Make Marijuana Legal for Adults

how to balance a budget, save taxpayers millions, and protect our children and families. I’ve done that as sheriff. And I’ll do that as mayor.” The next big question is who will replace him as Sheriff. For more information, visit www.adriangarcia.com.

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he Texas House of Representatives Criminal Jurisprudence Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would end marijuana prohibition in the state. The bill was introduced in March by Rep. David Simpson (R-Longview), would strike references to marijuana offenses from Texas statutes, resulting in marijuana being treated similarly to other legal crops. Nearly three out of five Texas voters (58%) support making marijuana legal for adults and regulating it like alcohol, according to a statewide survey conducted by Public Policy Polling in September 2013. For more information, visit www.

MarijuanaPolicy.org.

Adrian Garcia is Running for Mayor Houston

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fter much speculation, Adrian Garcia made the official announcement that he will run for city of Houston mayor. Garcia joins an already crowned field.

Garcia said he is running for mayor “because Houston needs a mayor who knows

The Underemployed Get a Helping Hand to Get Back to Work

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he District D Council Office with City Councilman Dwight Boykins will host the Second Chance Job Fair at Texas Southern University on Thursday, May 21st, in order to provide job training opportunities for individuals in need of a second chance. The job fair is open Councilman to non-violent ex- felons and Dwight Boykins it will help to bridge the gap between the unemployed, underemployed and potential employers and provide job training and employment opportunities and skills development. The mission of this program is to assist with addressing the City of Houston workforce shortage and to empower members of the community by improving their quality of life and financial stability.

For more information, www.secondchancejobfair.com.

Beloved Reporter Sharron Melton Leaves ABC13

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fter eight years, Sharron Melton told her Facebook followers that she would be leaving ABC13 to chart new adventures. This is a move that some are

not surprise to see after Melton was demoted from the morning anchor desk to a morning field reporter late last year.

In classy Melton style, she thanked viewers for sticking with her and wished her colleagues well. Melton did not say what her next move would be but encouraged others to Sharron Melton find her on social media to just her next adventure. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ABC13SharronMelton.

Houston Parks and Recreation Department Receives $10,000 Grant

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he Houston Parks and Recreation Department (H.P.A.R.D.), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (N.R.P.A.), has received a $10,000 grant to support its out-of-school time healthy food access and nutritional literacy programs. The gift is part of a $2.3 million grant N.R.P.A. received from the Walmart Foundation to support out-of-school time programs in 80 park and recreation agencies. H.P.A.R.D.’s grant will help increase access to healthy foods and improve opportunities for physical activity. For more information, visit www.houstonparks.org.

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FEATURE

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other is one of the scariest and happiest words on the planet. As you scratch your head to figure out what I mean, let me explain. Although I have no personal experience of being a mother I have interviewed tons of mothers. And one commonality they all have when they found out that they were pregnant was one of two things: they were happy then scared or scared then happy.

They were scared as million of questions entered their head. How will I care for it? What if I do something wrong? Am I prepared for this? What will their future be like? Do I have enough money to raise it? Am I strong enough for this? And so on and so on. All of their questions, concerns and fears were centered around the thought that they were having one baby. Just image what you might feel when you thought you were having one baby and the doctor says, “I see more in there.” What?

The mothers Houston Style Magazine is honoring this Mother’s Day heard those choice words from their doctors. They went from having one baby to two, three and sometimes four. We honor moms of multiples who have been double, triple and quadruple blessed by the pitter patter of multiple feet.

Baby, Oh Baby: Celebrating Mothers of Multiples However, two years ago she along with her husband welcomed twins – a son named Taurus and daughter named Launden. Since the twins entered her world she has learned to be more focused, patient and how to multiple task. Her best motherly advice is to give lots of love and attention. Something she learned from her own mother. Mother’s Day is always a special day for Dearman, not just because she is a mom, but because Mother’s Day is also her birthday. Happy Birthday and Mother’s Day LaTonya Thorns-Dearman.

Shawn Thorn calls Dearman a mother to all because of the service she provides to the community. She is a caregiver for other children and sponsors several events that help the homeless. Plus she runs her own business, Git Gurl Entertainment.

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n her family there are six generations of twins so you would think that when LaTonya Thorns-Dearman found out that she was having twins her first reaction would not be shock. But that is exactly what it was.

“I never thought I would have twins,” Dearman said.

She thought the twins would be birthed by her twin sisters, especially since she already birth two single children that are now eleven (Kanirr) and six (Anayah).

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ammy Greer approached motherhood with an open mind by not seeking advice from others. Rather she looked to her daughters to learn from them what they needed. Referring to her triplet daughters as three mini versions of herself, Greer encourages her girls to express their different personalities. “The world will see them as triplets,” said Greer. She feels her job is to honor their sisterhood but give them the space to be there own person. “They deserve that,” she said.

She has several tips for mothers of multiples. Organization tops her list. Second is boopies “I would buy stock in boopies.” She is an advocate of taking kids outside. Being outside with her girls allowed them to experience and discover their world and they are not so attached to technology. “It build their curious mind,” she said. And lastly, Greer advices don’t make your fears your child’s fears. Greer ended saying she never knew her purpose in life until she had her beautiful girls, Sydney, Camille, and Parker.

Terra Beard nominated Greer for the way she has embraced and conquered the motherhood process.

Greer has utilized every resource to be the sole provider for herself and her girls to make ends. All while she works on her PhD without complaining.

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eing the mother of boy was not enough for NyOsha Swain-Boone, she wanted a girl as well.

Boy was she surprised when she got her one girl plus an additional girl and two boys. Yes, ma’am Boone has quadruplets. And no she did not use infertility drugs to have them so their birth is rare. Multiples run on both her husband and her side of the family so the couple expected they might have twins but quads never crossed their minds. “I felt so overwhelmed,” Boone said when she first found out about her multiple blessings. Now she just feels blessed and grateful.

She is very appreciative of all the help she has from family and friends with raising the quads that are now eight months old. One of her biggest helpers is her six-year-old son. Having quads has taught her that she is a lot stronger than she thought she was. Everyday is a different experience as she learns the different personalities of her babies. Her best advice is to not stress. “If God brought you to it, He will bring you through it,” said Boone.

Joy Mercer calls her daughter a super mom.

She keeps the house clean, food on the table, laundry done, helps her son with his homework and changes the more than 30 diapers the quads go through a day!

Many pray to have a healthy, happy baby with ten fingers and toes. And when God answers the prayer of the parents-to-be with multiples, it is said He is showing off His sense of humor. Just as children bring joy to God’s heart, they bring joy to these wonderful mothers. Houston Style Magazine extends Mother’s Day wishes to you all and hopes that you get a day of rest and relaxation.

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ouston Style Magazine thanks everyone who submitted a nomination for our Mother’s Day special.

Thank you sharing your heartfelt stories and all the adorable photos. There was too much cuteness to handle. We regret that we did not have the space to tell everyone’s story but appreciate all the submissions. We wanted to highlight a few of the submissions below. Happy Mother’s Day to moms everywhere, especially those with multiple blessings!

Krystal Parker, mother of twin boys – nominated by LaTonya Mayes Mary Tisdell, mother of twin girls – nominated by self Zekeia Nealy, mother of twin boys – nominated by self NaStasia Ackridge, mother of twin girls – nominated by India Ackridge Cassie Reescano, mother of twin girls – nominated by Chester Reescano, Jr. Latoi Wright, mother of two sets of twins – nominated by Bridget Wright Stephanie Carter, mother of twin girls – nominated by self Michelle Tanner, mother of twin boys – nominated by Kourtney Johnson Tamica B. Kirby, mother of twin boys – nominated by LaBrendia Newman Tia Jones, mother of twin boys – nominated by Meka Brown Ciera Cloud, mother of boy and girls triplets – nominated by Chrisshanna Tate Joy Bankston, mother of boy and girl twins – nominated by Felicia Spivey Asia Domino, mother of twin boys – nominated by self Tamika Brown, mother of twin girls – nominated by self Chemeka Turner, mother of twin girls – nominated by Ikae Barnett Teresa Sullivan, mother of boy and girl twins– nominated by self

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Eye Care as You Age

hich health screenings and exams are top priorities for you? If you’re like most adults, monitoring your weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure is probably part of your health care routine. But what about vision care?

When adults reach their 40s, they often start to notice small changes in their vision, which can impact their daily lives and job performance.

Whether having difficulty reading a book or working on a computer screen, such changes can be frustrating, but they can often be addressed by an eye care professional.

A comprehensive dilated eye exam is the best way to detect diseases and conditions that can cause vision loss and blindness. That’s because many have no symptoms in their early stages.

According to the National Eye Institute, all adults aged 60 and older should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam, with the exception of African Americans, who are advised to get the exams starting at age 40 due to a higher risk of developing glaucoma at an earlier age. Even if you haven’t experienced any issues with your sight, a dilated exam can detect serious eye diseases and conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma.

During a dilated eye exam, your eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil.

This lets more light enter the eye, similar to the way an open door lets more light into a dark room and allows your eye

care professional to get a good look at the back of your eyes to examine them for any signs of damage or disease.

Regular eye exams go a long way in helping you see well for a lifetime. But there is more you can do.

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1. Live a healthy lifestyle. Living an overall healthy life is good for your eyes. This includes: • Maintaining a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss from diabetic eye disease or glaucoma.

• Eating healthy foods. You’ve heard carrots are good for your eyes, but eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy, too.

Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.

• Not smoking. Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.

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health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with an eye disease or condition since many are hereditary. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.

3. Use protective eyewear. Protect your eyes when playing sports, working with hazardous materials, or doing chores like mowing the lawn. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for a certain activity. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores.

4. Wear sunglasses. Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation. Exposure to excess sunlight can increase your risk of cataract and age-related macular degeneration, tissue growth on the white part of eye that can cause discomfort and blurred vision.

You can find more information on these preventive measures and dozens of other vision-related topics at www.nei. nih.gov.

Common Eye Diseases and Conditions Just as the rest of your body ages, so do the eyes. The following are common

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diseases and conditions associated with aging that can be detected with proper monitoring from an eye care professional: • Cataract. People who experience this clouding of the lens in the eye often report increased glare and fading of colors.

• Diabetic eye disease. A complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness, its most common form is diabetic retinopathy, which happens when the disease damages small blood vessels inside the retina.

• Dry eye. Dry eye can feel like stinging or burning, and can lead to blurred vision or even vision loss if left untreated.

• Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of the disease.

• Age-related Macular Degeneration.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for “straight-ahead” activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail.

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hether she’s your mom or a “like-a-mother” mentor, chances are you’ve got a lot to thank her for this Mother’s Day. It’s a time for celebrating your biggest supporters, number one fans and best friends.

In life, we’re lucky to form relationships with women we can learn from and grow with. Beth Somers, Elizabeth Nelson and Emily Tatak from the Wilton Test Kitchen consider themselves lucky.

Beth Somers, Director of Creative Content Development, owes her start to her former boss Milette Raz. Raz is trained in the Wilton Method of Cake DecoratingTM and taught Somers how to decorate.

But Somers thinks of Raz as so much more — calling her a mentor, her second mother and her friend.

Years after working together, the duo teamed up for Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, returning home as champions of season six with winning recipes like Tropical Getaway Cupcakes.

Elizabeth Nelson, Assistant Culinary Specialist, attributes her love of baking to her grandma Ann, learning the basics with her and picking up passed down recipes that she brought with her to college.

She looks up to her mother, her grandmother and her great-grandmother, whom she’s told she also gets her competitive nature from. Nelson and her grandmother went through a lot of trial and error together to come up with what they believe is the perfect cinnamon roll recipe, very similar to this recipe for Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Glaze.

For Emily Tatak, preserving family recipes and continuing the traditions around the holidays and in the kitchen led to her career at Wilton as an Assistant Culinary Specialist. She owes her inspiration to her mom, who taught her how to bake. Together they iced cakes, decorated sugar cookies and even made a gingerbread house from scratch. Keeping with tradition, celebrating the holidays without grandma Irene’s

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Kolachy recipe just wouldn’t be the same.

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For rolls, stir together warm milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl. Let stand 5–10 minutes or until foamy. Add butter, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and salt. Mix with electric mixer using dough hook on medium speed until combined. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix on medium speed until smooth, elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.

Spray large bowl with vegetable pan spray.

Form dough into ball, place into bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

For filling, stir together butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl until well-combined.

Prepare 13-by-9-inch pan with vegetable pan spray.

Punch dough down and roll out to 18-by-14inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread filling onto dough and roll up from long end, like a jelly roll. Pinch seam to seal, trim ends and cut into 12 equally-sized pieces.

Place rolls into prepared pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rise 25–30 minutes or until doubled

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Joe V’s Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

oe V’s Smart Shop celebrated its 5th anniversary on May 5th with anniversary cake and a $5,000 check presentation to benefit the Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM).

NAM is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to supply basic human needs through neighbors helping neighbors. The organization leverages its resources to provide a “one stop shop” for individuals in need of assistance including: emergency supplies such as food, clothing, toiletries and shelter; educational scholarships and computer classes to individuals in search of jobs; nutritious meals and supplements to homebound seniors and disabled adults; and children’s clinic with primary health care services for kids up to 18 years old.

In celebration of its 5th anniversary, all six Joe V’s Smart Shop locations in the Houston area presented a donation of $5,000 to a local non-profit organization throughout the month – totaling $30,000 to support neighborhood community programs. The festivities kicked off with anniversary cake on May 5 at all stores for customers. Additionally throughout the month, Joe V himself and store leaders will surprise customers with gift cards in stores across Houston.

For more information, visit joevsmartshop. com

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LAWSON ACADEMY HOUSTON, TEXAS

Introduction of the Lawson Academy Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Friday, May 1, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity for the introduction of the Lawson Academy, formerly known as WALIPP Preparatory Academy. Community stakeholders were on hand for the academy that operates two middle-school (grades 6-8) single-gender campuses and uses a creative academic curriculum to build student success and to develop the whole person. The new brand identity has a goal to honor the legacy of Reverend Lawson and reinforce their commitment to service, reflective of the life of Reverend Lawson. Some in attendance were Revered William A. Lawson, Audrey Lawson, City Councilman Dwight Boykins, Billie Joe Johnson, and Ashley Small.

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CENTER STAGE GALLERY HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sister2Sistah Dinner Party Launch Photography by Bobby Hall

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n Saturday, April 18, 2015 Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Center Stage Gallery for the Sister2Sistah Dinner Party. The event hosted by Nakia Cooper of KPRC 2/Click2Houston.com and Rebecca Briscoe of Houston Style Magazine was a special day for 10 deserving college students from Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University. The ladies were chauffeured in a limousine to enjoy a private dinner party aimed to advise and uplift as they encounter the different struggles throughout their lives. Several expert guest speakers touched on topics such as financial responsibility, relationships, health and other hardships young women often encounter in today’s world.

The evening’s benefactor was The Dwight D. and Sheryl H. Howard Foundation. Some in attendance were Dr. Docia Rudley, Sheritta Runnels, Professor Serbino Sandifer-Walker, Rochelle Walker, Jami Bertrand, Dr. Wylene Martin and Yolanda Lee.

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Microsoft Women in STEM Innovation Roundtable & DigiGirlz Mentoring Event Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Friday, May 1, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand as the World Youth Foundation presented the Microsoft’s Women in STEM Innovation Roundtable & DigiGirlz Mentoring event. This was a day of empowerment and mentoring for women leaders in STEM, and high school girls interested in STEM careers. Following a roundtable discussion with Women in STEM across executive leadership and entrepreneur roles, attendees worked with middle and high school girls in various interactive STEM activities to mentor, coach, and motivate the girls. Some in attendance were Maryanne Maldonado, Erika Walk, Salena Accardo, Laura Tibodeau, Rainee Busby, Tanaz Choudhury, Christina Dillon, Trice Johnson, LaShonda Anderson-Williams, and Jennifer Hohman.

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2015 WTS Scholarship & Awards Dinner Photography by Vicky Pink

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n Friday, April 17, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the 2015 Advancing Women in Transportation – Houston Chapter (WTS) Scholarship and Awards Dinner. Jarrett Simmons was the featured guest speaker. The 2014 honorees were Rhonda Arnold, JD (Woman of the Year); Lisa Garner, PE (Member of the Year); The Lentz Group (Employer of the Year); and Inas Aweidah, PE (Innovative Solutions). Qing Li and Julia Ross received scholarships from the organization. Some in attendance were Argentina James, Mary Benton,

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Essence Magazine Names Black Opal’s Flawless Perfecting Concealer A Winner of the 2015 Best in Black Beauty Awards

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Joe V’s Smart Shop Presents Big Donation to Northwest Assistance Ministries for 5th Anniversary Celebration

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oe V’s Smart Shop celebrated its 5th anniversary with anniversary cake and a $5,000 check presentation to benefit the Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). NAM is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to supply basic human needs through neighbors helping neighbors. In celebration of its 5th anniversary, all six Joe V’s Smart Shop locations in the Houston area presented a donation of $5,000 to a local non-profit organization throughout the month – totaling $30,000 to support neighborhood community programs. The festivities kicked off with anniversary cake on May 5 at all stores for customers. Additionally throughout the month, Joe V himself and store leaders will surprise customers with gift cards in stores across Houston.

For more information, visit www.joevsmartshop.com.

The Art Institute Houston – North is Closing

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ouston will have one less art institute. The Art Institute Houston – North received word on May 6th that the Education Management Corp (EDMC) will close its doors. This move is an effort to reduce the debt of EDMC. Current students at The Art Institute will be taught and cared for until they graduate. No need students will be enrolled at the North campus. Students will also have the option to transfer to The Art Institute’s main campus (that will remain open) at 4140 Southwest Freeway. For more information, visit www.new.artinstitutes.edu/houston.

Reese Witherspoon Launches New Retail Brand, Draper James

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eese Witherspoon has announced the launch of Draper James, a retail brand with a brand focuses on fashion, accessories and home décor inspired by the American South. The brand is named after Reese’s grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon.

Reese Witherspoon The brand offers flattering, feminine dresses and separates in bright and cheerful prints, with styles meant to be playfully worn and mixed together. Accessories will range from jewelry to handbags, while home offerings will include stationery, blankets, pillows, and cocktail napkins amongst others. Manufactured and designed in-house, the brand will launch direct to consumer online at DraperJames.com, followed by its first brick and mortar store opening this fall in Reese’s hometown of Nashville. For more information, visit

lack Opal, the cosmetics and skincare line that offers limitless possibilities to enhance the diverse beauty and address the unique needs of skin color, is excited to announce that their Flawless Perfecting Concealer has been named a winner of the 2015 Essence Magazine “Best in Black Beauty Awards”. Black Opal’s Flawless Perfecting Concealer is a hypoallergenic, full coverage crème concealer that easily blends away dark circles and other complexion imperfections. The product can be purchased at retailers including Wal-Mart, CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, and OTC Stores nationwide, or online at www.blackopalbeauty.com ($5.25).

NBCI’s 34,000 Black Churches Say NO to the AT&T-Direct TV Merger

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he National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, strongly opposes the AT&T-Direct TV merger. The FCC and the Justice Department should reject this merger on the grounds of antitrust guidelines and prior consumer fraud charges. To permit this merger to go forward, the government inevitable forsakes its role to protect vulnerable consumers given the history of both companies’ engagement in fraudulent practices. The advancement of this merger will allow AT&T-Direct TV to do what they do best--steal and overcharge consumers. We urge all Christians to oppose this merger. For more information, visit www. naltblackchurch.com.

Songwriters on the Loosing End of Pandora Suit

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he American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) had been in court against Pandora to increase the amount of money songwriters get from Pandora.

However, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York ruled in favor of Pandora saying that there must be a set rate at which Pandora get the licensed work from ASCAP. Also loosing were EMI, Sony and Universal who were trying to partially withdraw from ASCAP to create a new deal with Pandora. The court ruled against this as well. For more information, visit www.pandora.com.

Whole Foods Soon to Start Targeting Millennials

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ecognizing the needs of millennials who want to eat organic and natural products and their smaller pocketbooks, Whole Foods is designing

a store with them in mind. Whole Foods management has said the stores will also have innovative technology. A name has not been released yet but the company, who plans to open stores next year, is looking at lease options. It is the hope of Whole Foods that these new stores will help their decreasing profits. For more information, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

Texas Community Health Centers Get Affordable Care Act Funding From HHS

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ealth and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced approximately $5,189,830 in Affordable Care Act funding to 8 new health center sites in Texas for the delivery of Sylvia M. Burwell comprehensive primary health care services to the communities that need them most. These new health centers in Texas are projected to increase access to health care services for nearly 29,880 patients. Nationally, approximately $101 million was awarded to 164 new health center sites in 33 states and two U.S. Territories to increase access to health care services for nearly 650,000 patients. For more information, visit www.hrsa.gov.

Hispanic-Owned Businesses on the Rise

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here is a business boom in the growth in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses according to latino.foxnews. com. In fact the growth is more than the national average and has been on the rise since 2007. The reason behind the growth is technology and the increase use of it by younger Latinos for business promotion. Also contributing are financial institutions, like Wells Fargo, are offering better lines of credit to Latino business entrepreneurs.

As more business spout up, the challenge in the future is making sure that they stay viable. For more information, visit www.latino.foxnews.com.

Soul Food Guru Launches Momma C’s Soul Food in a Jar

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oul food guru and author Cassandra «Momma C» Gaines, is all about keeping soul alive with her best selling book, Momma C’s Soul Food and now with the launch of her new products, Momma C’s Soul Food in a Jar at the Homeland Supermarket chain, featuring her Blackeye Pea Salsa, Mild Chow Momma C Chow, Pickled Okra, Sweet Potato Butter and Watermelon Pickles. Momma C’s Soul Food in a Jar has been approved to roll out in five other Homeland Supermarket locations; three in Muskogee, one in Haskell and the other in Pryor, Oklahoma. For more information, visit http:// www.mommacsoulfood.net

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