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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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hicago, America’s third largest city, is plagued by violence and poverty, made worse by racial and class divisions.

A poll just released by the Kaiser Foundation and the New York Times depicts a city that is losing faith in its basic public institutions from the police to the mayor’s office. The vast majority think the city is on the wrong track, with the greatest unity found in their unfavorable opinion about the job Mayor Rahm Emanuel is doing.

Chicago has nearly equal numbers of black, Hispanic and white residents, but they live largely in separate sides of town and in separate realities. African-Americans and Latinos are far unhappier with basic aspects of their neighborhoods, from parks to public schools. Crime and violence is the biggest issue for

Chicago Is Desperate for Action all Chicagoans, but while 41 percent of blacks think their neighborhoods are not safe or not too safe, only 17 percent of whites share their fears. In the wake of the Laquan McDonald shooting -- where a teenager was shot 16 times and killed by a white Chicago policeman, Chicagoans believe the police are biased, unaccountable and badly in need of reform.

On the poverty-ridden south and west sides of town, parents fear for the young. Among African-Americans, overwhelming majorities worry that it is likely or very likely that a young person in their neighborhood will end up in a gang (75 percent), abuse alcohol or drugs (83 percent), got to jail (81 percent) or be a victim of violence (86 percent). These are measures of despair.

The Kaiser/NYT poll only documents what we already knew. It details the “whereas.” Any statement of action begins with the whereas -- whereas this is true, and this is true -- detailing the conditions that demand action.

What is missing in Chicago isn’t evidence of the whereas, it is the plan for the “therefore.” Whereas these conditions are unjust and unsustainable, therefore we will take the following actions. On police

reform, Chicago is beginning to see the first stirrings of reform, although nothing close to the comprehensive reforms demanded by the mayor’s own independent commission.

But on violence, crime, jobs, housing, public schools, parks, trash removal, violence and drugs, there is no plan for action, no “therefore” to address the wretched whereas.

In Chicago, 60 percent of whites think their neighborhood is a good or excellent place to raise children.

Seventy percent of blacks think their neighborhood is only fair or poor (nearly half -- 44 percent -- say poor). More than two-thirds would rather live somewhere else.

Blacks and Latinos in Chicago believe that the mayor does not care about people like them. While a majority of whites believe he cares, nearly two-thirds of black think he does not. The lack of action is assumed to express a lack of concern.

Look across the country at our major cities: Chicago is not alone. The problems of racial isolation, entrenched poverty, bad schools and lousy services, dangerous streets, guns and drugs plague many of our cities. The “therefore” ought to be a national initiative, driving state and local activity, on jobs and urban development. But Washington is dysfunctional, with

even minor reforms held hostage by the obstructionist Congress. President Obama has chosen not to put this high on his priorities. And the rich and entrenched interests that dominate our politics continue to ignore the misery.

But a whereas without a therefore isn’t a stable reality.

Trapped people with no hope are like dry kindling, susceptible to any spark. If the powerful don’t leave people with hope, people will express their despair. Real action -- a serious plan for reform with the resources needed to provide it -- is long past due.

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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POLITICAL

Jarvis Johnson Ready to Take Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Former Representative Seat

arvis Johnson, north Houston native and former north side Houston City Council Member, has led his life learning from example and leading by example. His mother grew up close to former State Rep. and U.S. Rep. Mickey Leland and his father was a local radio reporter. His parents helped to make him the man he is by instilling family values and love for the community.

Johnson has stood on those principles in politics on the local level.

Now the local boy who grew into a man is set to stand on those principles in Austin. Early voting in Johnson’s runoff to succeed former Rep. Sylvester Turner, now Houston’s Mayor, runs through all next week, May 16-20.

“I’m a family man and businessman. I love my two children that are now 18 and 15,” said Johnson, who has lived all his life in the area he fought for and represented at city hall.

“In this neighborhood north of downtown I know businesses with local jobs are needed to make living in this part of Houston worthwhile for parents and children,” he added.

Johnson laid out his issues to represent constituents in Austin at a local pow wow in Fifth Ward in a First Colony style home he helped build decades ago with the Houston Rockets

to be a child care/after school programs provider.

“Over two recent legislative sessions, Texas has reduced education funding. We’re 46th in per pupal spending. More students in here and across Texas need to be educated to go to work and college, build and own business to make this area flourish and worth fighting for our children’s future,” said Johnson, who wants children to grow and prosper with stability and upward mobility and not be on a path toward prison and poverty.

“This district is rich in land that affords us opportunity to build our area for better mixed income housing,” he said. “As businesses begin to fill our communities, they create jobs. In an area where there are jobs, crime rates fall.”

Johnson’s foundation for running is his record of not talking about what needs to get done but letting his work speak for itself. The work he has done as a husband, father, city council member, civic and business leader has all been in the community he represented and wants to continue to represent.

“I built Aunt Bea›s Restaurant to show there is a reason to have retail and restaurants here. I negotiated with Mayor Bill White to permit faith based organizations and not-for-profit

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groups to identify trash burdened lots and weedy property, to regularly cut grass, and keep property clean to earn pay for their monthly work,” said Johnson. He went further to help implement a way for those organizations to get paid by having the city put a lien on the property to pay the groups in exchange for maintaining the property.

“I authored the habitability ordinance to ensure small apartment owners are aware as a small business owner and operator, they must keep living conditions clean and appliances operable and maintained. I created a market study program with Prairie View and Texas Southern University to plan an Economic Corridor for the district,” he added.

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businesses hire Houston workers. He commented on how this caused him to be the subject of stories on Houston television and daily newspapers as one who ‘shakes down companies’ for his hammering them to hire from Houston and not take local nickels and dimes to other parts of the country.

In addition, Johnson challenged the police chief on speed ticket traps that terrorized neighborhood people from wanting to invest in and improve the local community instead of attacking serious local crime. Irony would have it that police would arrest Johnson when he was reportedly checking out an alarm at his office.

“I was stopped and accused of evading arrest while responding to an alarm from a broken window at my office with my staff while traveling from an event,” Johnson explained.

Johnson is willing to go the distance to represent people. “I’m of this community. I›ve proven my passion for it produces results,” he said with a lion’s roar regarding the May 24 Democratic Primary Run-Off that will see who succeeds Turner.

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BOOK REVIEW

On the Origins of Sports

he rules are very simple: don’t, don’t, and don’t.

Don’t swing the bat too late. Don’t hug the ball while running down the court. Don’t get tackled. And whatever you do, don’t let the other guy win.

Rules are rules and in sports, you have to follow them. But why are games played like that, with different balls and a field of certain size? “On the Origins of Sports” by Gary Belsky & Neil Fine, explains those head-scratchers.

Get three sports fans together, and you’re all going to argue. Who’s the greatest dunker? Why are softballs bigger than baseballs? Are football helmets good enough? Wars, as Belsky & Fine point out, have been fought over lesser questions so they took a look at the origins of our most popular games and sports.

Mythology says that Abner Doubleday created baseball, for instance, but the authors say that “forms of baseball were played on farms in New England” long before Doubleday’s day. Original baseball rules said that the first team to score 21 “aces” was the winner and, until 1952, only one or two umps were mandatory for regular season play.

Basketball was “pretty much created in a couple of weeks” by one man who was looking for an indoor game. James Naismith couldn’t find what he wanted so he made something up, including a rule that said a soccer ball was good enough for play. And did you ever wonder why basketball shorts are long?

There are many games called “football” but the American one, say the authors, is “unquestionably the most violent.” Maybe that’s why papier-mâché helmets were once banned. Also once banned: more than five people walking on the sidelines.

Hockey was created in Canada by British

soldiers inspired by a Gaelic game. Golf and bowling were both outlawed by kings. Soccer resembles a game played by the Chinese in 4 BC. No one’s ever bowled a perfect score in candlepin. Killing your opponent was once an acceptable way to win a wrestling match. And you’ll be surprised at which game is more popular than basketball…

Since even before you could walk, you’ve known that there were rules to live by. You’ve also come to understand that rules can change.

Confirmation is inside “On the Origins of Sports.”

Imagine baseball without gloves, football with thin leather helmets, and monks playing tennis.

Authors Gary Belsky & Neil Fine don’t have to imagine: they’ve pulled together the original rules for twenty-one specific sports and facts about dozens of others, in order to show how our favorite pastimes have become the games we know.

But pro sports aren’t all you’ll find here: Belsky & Fine also include rock-paper-scissors, Poker, kickball, wiffleball, and more. We see where the games likely started, how other countries play “our” games, and how equipment differs between sports.

That’s almost as fun as playing the sports themselves, making this the perfect book for gameplayers and trivia fans ages 15-to-adult.

“On the Origins of Sports” knocks it outta the park. Don’t miss it.

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COMMENTARY

Lovell’s Food For Thought - From Health Policy to Precision Medicine, Addressing Health Inequities Across A Broad Spectrum

he following I posted on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Over the past few weeks, several events make me wonder where we will even achieve health equity. We seem to be constantly reinventing the wheel on one hand and on the other; we say we are short of funds to do what is successful.Almost three years ago, when I submitted my retirement papers, I was pleasantly surprised a few months later when I learned that the University of Texas System had approved my being granted emeritus status. I was ecstatic. So I learned that, for the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, it meant very little.

That position was a severe treat to the stability of the Health Disparities, Education Awareness, Research & Training (HDEART) Consortium. It resulted in the Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Fall course not being held, and a scramble to keep the HDEART alive as well as viable.

Dr. Tyrone Hayes on his Facebook cited a quote from Friedrich Nietzch “Who has not, for the sake of his good reputation—sacrificed himself once?” But Nietzche also said, “Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster himself. For when you look long into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you.” The secret is to keep one head above water, while maintaining true to yourself. Gandhi once, said, “first they ignore you, then they laugh at you,

then they fight you, then you win.” For me, I seem to cycle through the first three.

We are now completing another cycle where I am in a fight. The question now is if we recycle to the earlier three stages or do we Dr. Lovell A. Jones win for a chance. This is not to say that the battle will be over, but it would be nice to have a solid win for a change, and this is where you come in.

In 1987, the Biennial Symposium Series on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Cancer was started. Two thousand sixteen will mark the 30th year anniversary of the launching of a different approach to addressing cancer disparities. It set the trend for meetings held every

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since addressing health inequities. Replicated, but never truly duplicated, it still stands as the gold standard.

In 2008, following the 11th Biennial Symposium, our financial supporters strongly encouraged the Intercultural Cancer Council (ICC) Leadershipto host regional meetings.

Although the Biennial has become the signature event for the ICC, that support for such a large meeting, even though held every two years, would be hard to come by. That even though addressing health inequities, especially cancer disparities, had become part of society’s lexicon, realistic financial support for such an event was not in the cards for futures. That the companies that represented were more willing to support new start-ups and fluff more than they were willing to support what had proven to be successful. Given where we stand today with health inequities, I will let you be the judge of whether they were right or not.

However, the ICC leadership listened, and in 2009, started to hold regional ICC regional meetings across the United States, for the East Coast to the Pacific, from the Midwest to the Caribbean, focusing on underrepresented students.

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Mayor Turner, Community Partners Unveil First Phase of Plan to Fight Human Trafficking Style News Wire

English and Spanish to educate their drivers about human trafficking and how to report it.

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ayor Sylvester Turner announced the release of the first phase of the City’s Anti-Human Trafficking Strategic Plan, a plan which has been dubbed the first comprehensive municipal response in the U.S. by the Polaris Project. It is a collaborative effort between the City of Houston and community partners to fight human trafficking 365 days a year, including around major events like the Super Bowl. Plan highlights include a partnership with Yellow Cab and Taxis Fiesta, both of which have agreed to send out emails and text messages in

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ews Fix reports that Forbes sent out a disturbing noting Houston as the third worst city to start your career.

That can’t be true if you look at places like the Texas Medical Center and oil industries doing business in the city that supply many jobs to Houstonians everywhere. News Fix did some fact checking on the Forbes’ website and found that Houston was actually ranked number nine as the best city to start your career. Rankings were based on a study done by WalletHub. Their study further noted that Houston had the highest starting salaries in the country.

the city. When her tour stopped in the city last weekend Queen Bey did more than entertain fans. She secured them employment. Beyonce’s Formation Tour through the BeyGood Foundation partnered with St. John’s Pastor Rudy Rasmus and his EcoLife initiative to join forces with Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Turn Around Houston to turn the lives of Houstonians around by helping them get a job.

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n unlikely partnership has formed between the Houston Zoo and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to help the lives of elephants. Some of the elephants at the zoo are battling a deadly virus. The blood center is providing a centrifuge at its headquarters in southeast Houston with access granted to several designated zoo employees 24 hours a day seven days a week reports Fox26. Elephant blood components used to treat elephants suffering from Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) will be separated by centrifuge.

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BEAUTY Style News Wire

Special Skin Care Considerations for People of Color

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espite growing diversity in virtually every region in the country, it’s still difficult at times to find dermatologists who specialize in providing medical and cosmetic treatments for patients with darker skin tones. But there are some signs the tide may be shifting: Evolving technology in laser treatments and beauty products means more options for people of color.

Dr. Kenne Ogunmakin of Suzanne Bruce and Associates specializes in treating patients with darker skin tones. Last year, she started seeing patients in the practice’s Katy office, where she offers services ranging from treating complex medical skin conditions to providing BOTOX® Cosmetic injections for patients from around Houston.

“I am passionate about treating skin of color,” Dr. Ogunmakin says on the Suzanne Bruce and Associates blog, called The Skinny. “I am very excited about the new technologies that allow us to treat a variety of skin types safely. In the past, dermatologists faced limitations while treating darker-skinned patients with laser therapy, so I am excited that we now have many new options!”

Among lasers that are particularly effective for darker skin tones are those with a 1064-nanometer wavelength. These penetrate deeper without damaging the skin’s top layer, meaning providers can use the lasers without the fear of burns or leaving patients with light and dark spots. Earlier generations of lasers posed more risk than reward, and plastic surgeons and dermatologists generally shied away from offering laser skin resurfacing or laser hair removal treatments for that reason.

“Unfortunately, Latin, African-American, Asian and other ethnic groups with dark skin tones are often discouraged from choosing laser hair removal because of the procedure’s early reputation for damaging darker skin,” wrote Louis Silberman, president of the National Laser Institute. “The truth is that advances in laser technology and technique have caused an explosion in the demand for these treatments by consumers with dark skin types.”

It’s important that the laser provider is experienced and understands the unique challenges posed by darker skin tones. The most common complications associated with laser treatments for people of color include hyperpigmentation, when the skin appears blotchy with dark spots, or hypopigmentation, which involves irregular skin lightening that may occur with certain laser treatments. Chemical peels and dermabrasion are other anti-aging procedures that can produce unwanted results when performed by an inexperienced provider.

Patients with darker skin can help avoid complications by being cautious when choosing minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that involve exfoliants, lasers, or chemicals. Hyperpigmentation may be reversed in 6 to 8 months using various treatments, but hypopigmentation may be harder to treat or may be permanent. Having a dermatologist perform a skin test can help determine whether you are at risk.

People of color concerned about signs of aging may also be prone to certain conditions. For example, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), African-Americans often develop small, brown moles (especially in the cheeks) that can be removed by a dermatologist.

Other telltale signs of aging in darker-skinned individuals, according to the AAD’s website, can be safely reversed with nonsurgical and noninvasive procedures such as cosmeceuticals, chemical peels, and non-ablative lasers, in addition to injectable fillers and BOTOX.

Most importantly, find a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in treating people of color.

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Letter to the Community: #3 in a series of updates on progress.

DEAR COMMUNITY: An exciting transformation is underway — one that has already started to elevate HCC to a new standard of excellence and a model for community colleges nationwide. Over the last year, we have streamlined operations to make it easier to work with the college, revolutionized the student experience, and fundamentally reshaped how we work with businesses and industry partners. We have also experienced near record graduation increases. Although this level of change takes time – especially with an institution of this scale – the early results speak volumes and show real promise for our college and community in the years ahead.

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We have made significant progress in improving our approach to finances throughout the institution. Highlights include:

As part of our Transformation process, we listened to students, community and business leaders, faculty and staff, and we studied best practices. We went to great lengths because of our duty to be responsive to the community and to be fully engaged with each other. The only way we can be Houston’s community college is to include the diversity, the people, and the thought that make our city so vibrant. After all, our students will go out into the same community with these companies and organizations. This lengthy process culminated with the development of our strategic plan for the future.

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Maintained affordability for students, with no general tuition or fee increase since 2011 Funded new scholarship streams for students from the college’s auxiliary revenues Maintained affordability for taxpayers by reducing the Maintenance & Operations tax rate and increased exemption levels for elderly and disabled homeowners Finalized Compensation Study and implemented three-year plan to bring all salaries to midpoint of market rates Provided stable, ongoing funding stream for state-of-the-art equipment in Centers of Excellence Maintained fiscally responsible level of Fund Balance, and increased it Redesigned construction projects, financed by 2013 General Obligation bonds, to ensure affordability and sustainability Increased transparency of financial transactions, posting college’s check register and executive’s monthly credit card statements online Formed ad-hoc Procurement Review Committee of external stakeholders to review and recommend enhancements to procurement practices

We recognize the changes in technology, business and society, and we are constantly adapting to help prepare our students for an ever-changing world. This strategy has enabled us to make significant progress in improving the student experience before, during, and after their time with us — as well as helping them secure higher paying jobs and entrance into the universities they want to attend.

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Receiving a $7.5 million pledge from The Robert Garner Firefighter Foundation towards full tuition scholarships to the majority of cadets enrolled in firefighter training Supporting the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics Receiving $4.2 million from the U.S. Dept. of Labor for apprenticeship programs Receiving $64,000 from the Consulate of Mexico to support minority students and an HCC advisor staffing the consulate office, which sees over 1,000 visitors daily Initiating the second phase of Transformation, which includes a more streamlined approach to the organization

At the heart of our strategic plan, known as “Imagine HCC 2019,” are four overarching themes: Student Success, Organizational Stewardship, Performance Excellence, and Innovation. We are excited about what it means to the future of the college as we produce students who are prepared for whatever is next in their lives and careers.

We are committed to ensuring quality instructional programs and courses, increasing student retention and persistence rates, servicing high-demand fields through skills training and credentialing programs, and improving the student experience.

This is an important time for the college and for our community. We understand the vital role we play in helping the people of our community, young and old, obtain important education and skills and supporting the businesses that drive our economy. We will continue to push the boundaries and dare greatly together — so that we can achieve our vision and take HCC to new heights.

Our new approach is to explore ways to be more innovative and collaborative in order to better serve our students and our community. Highlights of recent innovative approaches include: • •

Providing dual credit to public school students for free — in and out of district Participating in Upstream/Midstream Skills Training & Safety Collaboration

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Donate Food to Stamp Out Hunger

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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hen I get hungry I go to the refrigerator or pantry and make a decision on what I want to eat. Chicken on turkey? Corn or cauliflower? Tea or water? I take for granted that when I open the door of the refrigerator or pantry that food will be inside.

Far too many people don’t have the same experience when they are hungry. Their bellies grumble for food but their pantry is empty. Their refrigerator is not stocked. They don’t even know when or if they will have their next meal.

One in six Texans faces uncertainty about having enough food to eat according to a report done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Household Food Insecurity. That equates to Texas having a hunger rate that is 3% higher than the national average. Breaking that down even further means that 1.7 millions Texas experienced hunger or develop coping mechanisms to deal with hunger issues. Most coping mechanisms involves families making some hard choices like forgoing medical care so they can buy food. Other mechanisms include buying cheap, unhealthy foods, watering down food or drinks,

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or getting help from families and friends. On an average day, 66,000 people in Texas are hungry with the greatest needs being that of children and the elderly. Families are in need and are screaming for help.

One of the ones standing in the gap addressing the needs of families is the Houston Food Bank.

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Annually they feed 800,000 people in 18 southeast Texas counties.

Efforts made have decreased the hunger rate slightly by 1%. Even though the average hunger rate went down, the number of hungry children increased by 2%. The need in Houston has grown bigger due to the recent floods and so many families being displaced. As the needs become greater, the Houston Food Bank stretches to meet the demand but they need the public’s help with donations of money and food. Just $6.00 is enough for three meals.

This Saturday, May 14th Houstonians and those across the country can help food banks worldwide and put a dent in hunger.

The 25th annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. It is so simple to get involved. Go to your pantry grab some nonperishable food items and put them by your mailbox. Postal carriers will then collect the donations and get them to the Houston Food Bank.

Annually, the National Association of Letter Carriers, who partner with local food banks in their area, sponsors this drive. The Houston Food Bank is proud to have been a partner for the last 24 years according to Amy Ragan, Houston

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Food Bank’s Chief Development Officer. Through this drive last year, the Houston Food Bank collected 146,667 pounds of food. Hopes are high to surpass that goal this year by accumulating 185,000 pounds of food.

In the Houston area, over 3,000 letter carriers will participate in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Give your letter carrier a good workout by donating nonperishable foods such as canned meat, tuna, peanut butter, soup, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, rice and beans and other essential items. All donated items should be in non-breakable containers. If you missed putting food donations by your mailbox, you can go to your postal station and drop off donations there.

Don’t forget this Saturday, May 14th help your neighbors get a good meal by leaving nonperishable food items by your mailbox before your letter carrier comes to deliver the mail. For more information on ways to help Houston’s hungry, visit HoustonFoodBank.org; “like” facebook.com/HoustonFoodBank; a n d “ f o l l o w ” Tw i t t e r : @ HoustonFoodBank

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Executive Chef Ricky Cruz Plates with Passion

By Yolanda Pope

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ll of us have dreams, and many of us chase our dreams with passion by taking the necessary steps to turn our hopes into reality. We are fortunate to live in a country that has many opportunities which allows an individual to pursue any career of their choosing.

Now could you imagine uprooting your family and moving to another country with hopes of finding work to support your household? At the age of 16, Chef Ricky Cruz moved from El Salvador with his parents and siblings, attended school, and found a job in a restaurant. After learning the basics, he trained in every kitchen position offered to him until becoming a Sous Chef of Tony Vallone’s newest restaurant called Grotto.

After a few years of hard work, Cruz was named the Executive Chef of Grotto’s and has been instrumental with training other Chefs and staff in all aspects of the kitchen. He describes his work as such “a chef cooks, make purchases, battles with the providers, maintains the kitchen functioning and guides the team to success, observes cost, food presentation, timing, temperatures, experiment with new recipes, modifies and improves recipes, teaches, learns, etc.”

Chef Ricky’s passion oozes into the meals he prepares as me and a guest can surely attest to at a recent tasting. We were wowed by the decadent French toast with bacon, strawberries and blackberries. We then were surprised and delighted with smoked salmon and potato salad garnished with garden greens and fresh asparagus. The next dish to arrive was the stuffed mushrooms topped with lump crab meat, which nearly melted in my mouth with every bite. Shortly thereafter, we sampled the ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese with shitake mushrooms on the side.

Finally, the “show stopper” arrived; Sea Bass con Prosciutto -Chilean sea bass, prosciutto, roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy mushrooms, lemon sauce, saffron mashed potatoes, and Parmesan asparagus. The fish was cooked evenly; the meat was light, flaky, with a buttery feel to each bite. The mashed potatoes were creamy and packed with flavor; the vegetables maintained their crunch, which added the right balance to this dish. And of course there is always room for dessert; sorbet and gelato was the perfect finish to an amazing meal and service.

Grotto’s is located at 4715 Westheimer, near the Galleria; you can view their full menu by visiting their website: grottorestaurants.com. Additionally, if you haven’t had the pleasure of Chef Ricky’s cuisine, you may want to reserve your spot on Landry’s Signature Series this summer. One will be able to enjoy a private dining experience June 8th starting at 7pm. For information visit: www. landryssignaturegroup.com/houston/default.asp.

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HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY BRIEFS Tougher Voting Laws Will Heavily Impact Latinos in 2016 (NBC News)

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his year will be the first presidential election held since the Supreme Court struck down anti-discrimination protections in the Voting Rights Act. Since then, a number of laws have gone into effect that are raising concerns about their effect on turnout of minority voters. The National Association of Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) said in a report released Wednesday that laws implemented since Election Day 2012 could make voting more difficult for at least 875,000 eligible Latino voters.

Move Over JLo, There’s a Puerto Rican Superhero and She Can Fly (NBC News)

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ith a crushing debt and a health care and humanitarian crisis in the making, the beautiful island of Puerto Rico could use a superhero right now. And thanks to Brooklyn-based Marvel Comics writer and comic book nerd, Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez, it got one.

Her name is La Borinqueña, a New York-born superhero who discovers her superpowers when she visits the island. La Borinqueña made her debut this week at press conference in New York and is the first officially endorsed superhero of Puerto Rican Rican Day Parade, which will take place on June 12 in the famed Fifth Avenue. The fly-girl costume inspired by the nation’s flag is a little bit Wonder Woman mixed with a lot of Superman.

5 Hunger Strikers Hospitalized 16 Days Into Protest Against SF Police (Huffington Post)

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ive protesters were hospitalized on Friday 16 days into a hunger strike in front of a city police station.

Dubbed the Frisco 5, the four Hunger Strikers men and one woman demand the firing or resignation of San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr because of several fatal shootings by police. “Due to their deteriorating health, all five of the hunger strikers have been hospitalized,” spokeswoman Yayne Abeba said in

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an email. She declined to specify their individual conditions, but said they would continue to strike while under medical supervision. “They will be monitored more closely by a professional group of doctors,” said Abeba in a video recorded by Mission Local.

Mexican Experts Cast Doubt on Canadian Teen Discovery of Lost Mayan City (Fox News Latino)

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exican experts are casting doubt and urging caution in regard to a lost Mayan city discovered by a 15-yearold Canadian history enthusiast using Google Earth.

Working on his hypothesis that Mayan people in the Yucatan peninsula built their cities mirroring the star constellations up above, William Gadoury set out to locate 117 known cities on a map of stars. Using satellite images provided by the Canada Space Agency, he realized that a three-star constellation related only to two cities and began investigating if the third star could also have a match. That’s when he consulted Google Earth and made the astonishing discovery — he spotted what appeared to be human-built structures overgrown by foliage. But Mayan experts are casting doubt on the boy’s discovery, saying his hypothesis is off and no one knows for sure if the city was built

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Adrián González Pushes for Trend Among MLB Latinos after Getting Accent on Jersey (Fox News Latino)

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fter 12 years in Major League Baseball and four more in the minor leagues, the name on Adrián González’s back had been missing one thing Adrian Gonzalez important to any Latino player: the accent mark. However, before a recent game, the Mexican-American slugger debuted his new Los Angeles Dodgers jersey with the fully correct spelling of his name. “After 16 years in baseball, there was only one thing I needed to put an accent on,” he wrote on Instagram, before challenging teammate Enrique Hernández do the same. He added the hashtag #PonleAcento. Hernández, who is from Puerto Rico, accepted González’s challenge and shared his own jersey photo.

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boosting Hispanic student achievement and career attainment. More than 100 distinguished educators, students, elected officials, parents and other experts came together at the Latino Education Summit III: Working for Change on Tuesday, May 3. Experts discussed ways to collaborate across the community to improve things such as test scores, graduation rates and career options for Hispanic students. Before leaving, leaders committed to support a new Texas Center for Hispanic Achievement at LSC-University Park by working collaboratively and in their institutions and organizations.

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here are few Latino students in highly selective colleges and universities though the good news is that the numbers are increasing despite the increased competition.

Attending these institutions is valuable for many reasons, including higher graduation rates and the availability of more resources for Latino students, according to a new report released Tuesday by Excelencia in Education. Of all Latino undergraduates, only 12 percent were enrolled in selective higher education institutions — universities that accept less than 50 percent of applicants.

Although graduation rates at the most selective institutions are lower for Latinos than the rate for all students, Hispanics are more likely to graduate on time than if they attend a less selective two-year or four-year institution. In fact, the report found that the lower the college or university’s admittance rate, the higher the graduation rate was for Latino students.

Former Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez’s life to become TV drama, ‘El Comandante’ (Fox News)

he life of the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez will be televised in “El Comandante,” a show being prepared by the Latin American unit of Sony Pictures Television, Variety reported Monday. News of the series surfaced last week when the Colombian actor Andrés Parra, who will play Chávez, posted on Twitter a promotional image of the series with the phrase, “The power of passion and the passion for power.” Variety revealed Monday that the TV series is expected to have 60 hour-long episodes.

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Kicking the Habit Steps to Take to Quit Smoking

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uitting tobacco is hard, but it’s never too late to quit and begin reaping the health benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle.

Whether you use cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chew or e-cigarettes, all forms of tobacco are harmful and can be addictive. Tobacco products contain several chemicals, as well as nicotine, which stimulates your nerves, increasing your blood pressure, respiration and heart rate.

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Understanding how tobacco affects your body is the first step in quitting. Using tobacco can shorten your life expectancy by 10 years.

When you smoke, tobacco’s harmful chemicals can damage your body, putting you at higher risk for health and bodily impact, such as: Lungs: Respiratory infections and colds Skin: Skin discoloration, wrinkles and premature aging Nails: Yellow fingernails Heart: Heartbeat irregularities Mouth: Gum inflammation, gingivitis, infections and oral or throat cancers Teeth: Brown-stained teeth, tooth decay, tooth loss and chronic bad breath Reproductive System: Cervical cancer, pregnancy complications and infertility

Tobacco also affects your looks and social life. Because tobacco restricts blood flow in the body, smoking can cause erectile dysfunction or the inability to achieve orgasm. Another negative side effect is tobacco smoke, which sticks to your hair, vehicle, clothing and furniture, and lingers long after you finish smoking.

Conversely, quitting tobacco use has nearly immediate positive results.

In an otherwise healthy person, after 72 smoke-free hours, your lungs begin to repair. Between two weeks and three months after your last cigarette, blood flow and circulation improve and lung function increases by about 30 percent. One year later, risk of heart disease is cut in half and 10 years after quitting, the risk of lung cancer is about half that of a person who smokes.

Getting Help

Although there are cases of people who successfully quit cold turkey, statistics show it is not the most reliable approach to quitting. Fortunately, there are several options to help you kick the habit, manage withdrawal symptoms and take back your health. Medication, counseling and support groups can all aid you in quitting tobacco while saving you money and lengthening your lifespan.

Patches and Medications

Tobacco cessation medication can double your chances of kicking the habit permanently. Talk to your health care professional to discuss the best treatment plan for you. Types of medication include: Nicotine replacement therapies Nicotine gums or lozenges Nicotine patches, inhalers or nasal sprays Quit-smoking pills

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Houston Ballet: Season Selections

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The best music, dance, theater and more.

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Counseling and Support Groups

If you want to take a non-medical route to quitting, a counselor or quitting coach can give you advice and support. The more often you meet, the more likely your decision to quit will be a permanent one. Your quitting coach can help you set a start date, learn coping skills, learn common smoking triggers, gain social support and tobacco-proof your life.

Other quitting support options include national help numbers and online chat rooms. Free phone, chat room and texting resources from UCanQuit2 can be a useful supplement to personal counseling and coaching. Learn more at ucanquit2. org or by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW. In addition, you can find information about support programs in your state at map.naquitline.org.

Find more resources to help you kick tobacco from Guard Your Health, an Army National Guard health education campaign, at guardyourhealth.com.

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uick has raised the bar. Four words with some clever marketing, innovative engineering, and edgy design have come together to transform the brand. The changes have not gone unnoticed as many do double takes as they say, “Is that a Buick?”

A phrase I heard a lot of as I test drove the 2016 Buick Cascada Premium 1SP.

The Cascada is a welcomed sight to the Buick line up as it’s the first convertible in 25 years that Buick has released. Oh, was it worth the wait. The Cascada is one beautiful vehicle. Sitting on 20” alloy wheels, the Cascada has a wheelbase of 106.1” and length of 184.9”. As my eyes darted along the body of the Cascada, I fixated on the front end. It reminded me of flight travel. Headlights resembled that of a bird wings gliding through the air. The grille fascia was similar to that of a bald eagle with a wide wing span in flight.

Overall the body style of the Cascada is very pleasing to the eye with elongated lines.

On the road the Buick Cascada is in one word, smooth. Much of the comfort of the ride has a lot to do with the suspension that gives a softer, quieter ride. A turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is under the hood that produces 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Some have said that the Cascada isn’t much of a performance vehicle, which may be true. However, I say it depends on why you want the vehicle. In my opinion, a convertible symbolizes an easy going, care-free type of lifestyle. One in which you cruise through life. So the Buick Cascada fits me just fine.

I found the handling to be great. It hugged the road when it needed to and adjusted well to turns and curves with the weight it carries. Acceleration is not aggressive as it goes from 0-60 mph in about 8 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg city

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ony ATV songwriter and R&B songstress Coline Creuzot released today “Show Me” and “Numb,” two original tracks from her upcoming EP “Timeless.” “Show Me,” an upbeat, playful track co-written by Sam Hook, and “Numb,” a laid-back, smooth ballad, both penned by Creuzot, are immediately available on iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, and Google Play.

After listening to “Numb” and “Show Me,” one thing becomes clear: Coline Creuzot is far from just another onesound songstress. Creuzot’s distinctive ability to write meaningful lyrics and sing them to life by striking an emotional cord is unmistakable on both records.

“I want my listeners to feel a connection when they listen to my music and most importantly, vibe with me,” said Creuzot. “I write songs based on my personal experiences in the past, present, and my hopes for the future and to channel my emotions through a creative outlet.”

The tracks have a lyrical synergy that tells a story of a confident, decisive woman who has unapologetically taken control of her love life.

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The Exciting, Electrifying and Exhilarating Buick Cascada

and 27 mpg highway for a combined city/hwy mpg of 23.

Riding in the Buick Cascada is comfortable.

Front seats wrapped the body and provide lumbar support with heating controls. The backseat is not spacious but it is not uncomfortable either.

Surprisingly, what was spacious for a convertible was the trunk area. Good job on that GM! The usual gear covers the front dash – radio, A/C and navigation controls. The Cascada is equipped with premium seven-speaker audio system and 7” touch color display.

And for me, since it seems I am always in need of it, the vehicle’s 4G wifi powered by OnStar was my favorite feature.

Of course, the star feature is the top that comes down in 17 seconds with the push of a button. Now driving with the top down is a joy in-and-of-itself.

But Buick engineers made this experience better with innovation. One of the most annoying things and best things about having the top down is wind that flows through your hair. A little wind is cool but too much can ruin the ride because 1) you can’t hear your passenger and 2) the wind beats you up. The Cascada helps that issue with wind screens. It is absolutely the greatest because they help divert the wind. Genius huh?

Standard equipment includes power windows, locks, and mirrors; eight-way power front seats; a rearview camera and rear parking sensors; remote start; a heated steering wheel; and leather trim. Alerts for forward collision, lane departure, front and rear parking assist are awesome in helping drivers stay in tune with the road and what they are doing behind the wheel.

I found the Cascada to be the perfect vehicle for when you want to let your hair down and escape the norm. It is a very good distraction. It is weird calling it a practical vehicle but in a way it is because of all that it has and the price point. It’s within reach for most budgets starting at $33,065. But don’t confuse practical with boring. This vehicle is exciting, electrifying and exhilarating all-in-one. I had a blast behind the wheel and hated to let it go.

One doesn’t have to imagine themselves in the all new Buick Cascada, just go out and get it at your local Buick dealer or check it out online at www. buick.com

Houston R&B Songstress Coline Creuzot Shows Musical Range with Debut of “Show Me” and “Numb”

“Numb” interprets the story of a woman who is no longer feeling a man who took her love for granted, while “Show Me” expresses how love is better than a one-night stand and demands proof that her lover will stick around and put in work

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to win her heart.

The musical range of both tracks is thanks to Grammy Award-winning producer, Happy Perez. Perez’s instrumentation offers two unique, diverse sounds that are undeniably infectious.

“I wanted diverse sounds for each track so there is a song that appeals to everybody,” said Creuzot. “It was difficult choosing the second single because I wanted to choose a fun single for the summer, but also wanted an emotional single. Happy Perez’s music surrounds the lyrics in such a captivating way. I am really anxious and excited to see fan reactions.”

Creuzot has spent the first half of 2016 in the studio, writing for Grammy-Award winning artists, writers, and producers while recording her own music to prepare for the release upcoming EP “Timeless,” which is slated to release this summer. “Show Me” and “Numb” are follow-up to “Truth Is,” the debut single from “Timeless,” released in October 2015.

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nnually the University of Houston African American Studies Program holds its scholarship banquet to supports student scholarship for books, tuition, and international studies. Under the theme “The Legacy of Protest and Struggle,” Dallas S. Jones, President and CEO of Elite Change, Inc., was the keynote speaker. Some in attendance were Jarvis Johnson, Rev. Dr. Patricia Robinson Williams, Gwen Pierre, and Dr. Elwyn Lee.

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red G. Taylor was all smiles at his campaign night watch party. Taylor was a candidate for Mayor for the City of Missouri City. Many supporters came to meet and greet and watch the numbers from the polls come in. Although Taylor was unsuccessful in his bid to become mayor of Missouri City, he did give a good showing in the election. Taylor received 40.6% of the vote.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS JCPenney Debuts New Plus-Size Line with “Project Runway Winner®” Ashley Nell Tipton Style News Wire

over the coming three years is expected to save lives and serve as a model for scaling up humanitarian relief around the globe, UPS reported in a release.

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ds for payday loans are no longer welcome on Google. The website said Wednesday that it has banned ads for these “deceptive or harmful financial products” because they “can result in unaffordable payment and high default rates for users.” The global policy change to its AdWords program will start on July 13, according to a statement from Google (GOOG). “We will no longer allow ads for loans where repayment is due within 60 days of the date of issue. In the U.S., we are also banning ads for loans with an APR of 36% or higher,” the statement said.

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip Debit Cards

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CPenney has launched Boutique+™, its first-ever fashion brand designed exclusively for the full-figured woman. The brand was created for the plus-size millennial shopper seeking contemporary fashions in bold colors, trendy patterns and modern silhouettes that complement her curves. JCPenney has also partnered with Project Runway Season 14 winner Ashley Nell Tipton who will serve as brand ambassador and design two capsule collections called “Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+” later this year. Boutique+ is available in 500 stores nationwide and at jcp.com.

Budweiser Encourages the Celebration of America with New Name Reuters

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our favorite beer has new name, temporarily. Budweiser is temporary changing their name to encourage Americans to celebrate America. From May 23 to November 8 presidential election, the brewer will be renamed America to “inspire drinkers to celebrate America” according to sources. Cans will bare the new name as well as U.S. icons as the Statue of Liberty, lyrics from “The Star Spangled Banner” and phrases from the Pledge of Allegiance.

Russian Company Names Ice Cream “Little Obama” Reuters

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Russian company has everyone screaming for ice cream with their new chilly treat that is called “Little Obama” in English and “Obamka” in Russian. The packaging of the ice cream bar wrapped in chocolate pictures a little smiling African boy with an earring. U.S. officials are upset by this racist and insulting act stressing the relations between Russia and the U.S. Although the company said the ice cream was part of a bigger series to spotlight the main races of people on the planet.

Google Bans All Ads for Payday Loans CNN Money

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al-Mart is suing Visa because it wants to require customers using new debit cards to enter a PIN when making a purchase. The retailer charges in the suit that Visa’s policy to allow people to enter signatures at the register leads to more fraud. It also argues that the strategy is a bid by the payment processor to grab higher fees on debit purchases. In-store payments that are authorized via signature are routed across Visa’s debit network and generate higher fees for the credit card company. Wal-Mart argues that its data shows that 91% of fraudulent debit card purchases are done with signatures. Visa did not respond to a request for comment.

Houston City Council Rejects CenterPoint Rate Hike Houston Public Media

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enterPoint has filed a rate hike request with the Texas Public Utility Commission. The energy company says the $60.6 million a year increase is necessary because it has had to spend millions on new power lines and other equipment in Houston. It would mean $1.07 per month more for the average home (87 cents per month for the first year). But the City Council didn’t like the idea. It voted unanimously to deny CenterPoint’s application with the city.

UPS to Test Drones for Special Deliveries in Africa KHOU

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PS has committed $800,000 to a project that will aid in blood transfusions and vaccines being delivered to Africa. The special project will be tested through the use of drones and done through UPS’ foundation and in partnership with Zipline and Gavi. There is a great need for blood in Rwanda as many women have died due to hemorrhaging after childbirth. Vaccines will help with the fight against HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. The operation

Japanese Dollar Store Comes to Houston Chron.com

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ver the next year and half, Daiso, the Japanese based dollar store, will expand throughout Texas with at least ten stores opening in the Houston area.

Daiso, the largest “100-yen store,” currently has stores in Seattle, Washington and California. Merchandise in the store ranges for items for the kitchen and bath to clothing and hardware. Most items sold cost $1.00.

General Electric Moves a Division HQ to Houston Fuelfix.com

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eneral Electric said it would move its small Power Conversion division headquarters to Houston as it closes a Pittsburgh plant and consolidates its operations. The conversion division — not to be confused with the much larger GE Power business based out of New York — will add about 70 jobs in Houston to add to its existing base of 50 employees, said GE spokesman Paul Floren. The move comes after GE decided to shutter its solar inverter manufacturing plant in Pittsburgh because of a lack of future business orders. When GE relocates to Houston approximately 70 jobs will come with the move.

Federal Judge Blocks Staples-Office Depot Merger The Wall Street Journal

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federal judge on Tuesday blocked the planned merger of rivals Staples Inc. and Office Depot Inc. because of antitrust concerns, prompting the officesupply companies to say they will abandon the roughly $6 billion deal.

U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan sided with the Federal Trade Commission, which in a December lawsuit alleged the combination of the office superstores would lead to higher prices for large corporations that buy office supplies in bulk. The ruling marks the second time the FTC has defeated a Staples-Office Depot merger effort.

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