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Volume 26 | Number 22

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Jesse Jackson

Wage Hikes Will Come Only When We Demand Them

Larry Green

City Councilman Advocates for Project Brays Bayou

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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os Angeles just voted to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020. The nation’s second biggest city joins Seattle, San Francisco and little Emeryville, Calif., in forging the way to a decent minimum. Similar measures are now being considered in New York City, Kansas City, Mo., and Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital.

Facebook is now paying its workers a $15 minimum and joins Apple and Microsoft in demanding that its contractors pay a $15 minimum and offer paid leave days.

These victories are a product of the demonstrations and protests of fast food and other low-wage workers.

They risked their jobs to demand decency. They put a human face on workers

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Wage Hikes Will Come Only When We Demand Them who labor full time but can’t lift their families out of poverty. They exposed the lie that these were transitory jobs for the young while they went to college or high school. Their demonstrations -- organized under the hashtag slogan #FightFor15 -- drew national press attention. Their struggles touched the hearts of citizens of conscience. They built the coalition that forced the politicians to respond.

Dr. Martin Luther King taught us that “freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.” There are three ways to respond to repression, he told us. The first is acquiescence, adjusting quietly to injustice and becoming conditioned to it. “Been down so long it feels like up to me.” Acquiescence, he warned, turns people into part of the problem.

The second way to respond is with physical violence and corrosive hatred. But violence never solves problems; it simply creates more difficult and complicated problems. An eye for an eye, he warned, would leave us all blinded.

The third way is nonviolent resistance. Nonviolence rejects acquiescence and violence. It confronts the oppressor, gives voice to the oppressed, and exposes the injustice. It starts always against the odds, so it requires faith. “Faith,” Dr. King wrote, “is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

The #FightFor15 workers had faith. They chose to resist, not accept their poverty wages. They demonstrated for decency. And they have created a movement that surely will spread across the country.

California is one of eight states that ban the subminimum wage that is inflicted on so-called “tipped workers,” the wait staff and service workers that serve our food, clear our plates or carry our bags. California also voted to start publishing the names of companies that have more than 100 workers on Medicaid and the costs that they force on the states. Informed customers may well prefer to do business with high road employers rather than those profiting from a low road.

Most of our news coverage

follows the frozen partisan politics of Washington. There Republican leaders in Congress won’t even allow a vote on a modest Democratic proposal for a $12-an-hour minimum wage. The only time Congress seems to act is when the corporate community wants a tax break or a trade deal passed, or when the Pentagon demands more money to waste.

But across the country, people are beginning to stir. Blacks and whites are joining together to demonstrate that #BlackLivesMatter. Latinos are demanding immigration reforms that will bring millions out of the shadow economy. Gays and lesbians are demanding equal rights. Women are demanding equal pay, and men and women are insisting that the decision to have a child has to be one that they and not politicians make. Change will come, but only when people demand it and force their politicians to salute.

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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Fatal Floods Bring Together Houstonians of Every Hue

Levine, Political Writer

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he most horrific targeted flooding in Houston history following Memorial Day killed at least seven, brought billions of dollars in damage to public and private property and coalesced elected officials from all the region’s areas, races, parties and persuasions Tuesday including US Senator Ted Cruz and US Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green, Gov. Greg Abbott and Mayor Annise Parker.

Our sympathies go out to the families of those we know we have lost, Mayor Parker said at the Houston Office of Emergency Management while surrounded by City Council Members Steve Costello, Michael Kubosh, Jack Christie Dwight Boykins, and Dave Martin and Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland, Jr.

“What we have is a tale of two cities. Some parts were not touched at all. Others are hit worse than what happened in Hurricane Ike or further back to Thunderstorm Allison. Shelters opened in Acres Homes in the northeast and at The Chinese Community Center in the southwest,” she said. She remarked Fire Fighters answered 2,300 calls for help and worked around the clock.

More than 1,000 vehicles were submerged in the Houston floods and people took instead to bicycles, kayaks and surfboards to navigate water-covered streets and even a coffin was found

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unearthed from the rising waters. HFD brought about 500 people to safety in rescue boats.

Gov. Abbott, who lived in Houston when he served as a district judge, commented, “It’s devastating to see what I saw when this tidal wave of water just swept away neighborhoods.”

He said he deployed the Texas National Guard to help and was grateful to contributions from his fellow governors in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and

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Louisiana but he worried the death toll could keep rising.

Senator Cruz, who grew up in and still lives in Houston with his wife and two young daughters, said to Mayor Parker he would work with Congressman Green, Congresswoman Jackson-Lee and all the area’s U.S. Congress Members to ensure federal resources would be available to Houston and surrounding areas. The presidential candidate continued saying, “Texas is

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hurting with so much damage spread across the state.”

Gov. Abbott further added that he has assurances from President Obama that Texas could count on the White House assistance. After surveying the land, Gov. Abbott declared Texas as a state of disaster in at least 40 Texas counties, including Harris County.

Congressman Green added, “This is a human tragedy. Houston has experienced extreme flooding. The devastation wrought by these floods creates a need for humanitarian relief.

My office will do all it can to assist those affected by this natural disaster. I ask all those in need of help keep copious records of your damages and contact the Red Cross at 1-866-526-8300 for shelter, food, clothing, and other emergency assistance.”

Congresswoman Jackson Lee said this emergency episode “shows the rain can come so quickly so we’ve got to do the first immediately which is to help people, save people, recover people.”

City Councilman Kubosh echoed the sentiments of many saying he prays for the families of those hurt by the floods. He vowed his intentions to diligently work with the mayor and all there to bring quick relief.

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BOOK REVIEW

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Terri Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

Infinite Words: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Publishing

by Zane

ometimes, you feel like a boiling pot.

That’s because you’ve been cooking a story up and it bubbles and rolls just below the surface of your mind, waiting to burst forth into a bestseller for an eager audience. It’s always been your dream to be a famous author – and that could happen, but there’s work to do first. “Infinite Words” by Zane can get you started.

You’re witty. You’re hip. You’ve had an interesting life and friends have said that you should write a book, although “Not everyone who thinks they want to will be able to write a book or become a published author,” says Zane. Even so, if you decide to walk the walk, there are lots of steps to consider.

First of all, she says, you’ll need discipline to set your writing habits, to find the right people to help you create a good product, and to finish your manuscript. Determine your writing style, and “make a PIE” (Persuasion, Information, Entertainment) to hold your readers’ interest. Mixing the “six basic human needs” into your story is also important, and while you’re writing, read, read, read; you will learn from other writers.

As for characters in a novel, know what to do and what not to do. Zane warns against adding too much “fluff” in your story; it only serves as padding and might turn readers away. For a nonfiction book, remember that anything libelous or slanderous won’t be published by a reputable company. “Publishers,” says Zane, “are not going to risk a lawsuit, no matter how amazing the book may be.”

Understand that the editing process requires patience (and yes, even if you’re self-publishing, you’ll need proofreaders and an editor). Don’t ever

send a sloppy manuscript out. Know the realities of being an author, keep in mind that “The literary industry is a very small, close-knit community,” and maintain professionalism at all times.

Says Zane, remember that “A successful writing career is not going to fall into your lap.”

Oh, how I wish I could wave a magic wand and put “Infinite Words” into the hands of every new and budding writer!

With blunt truthfulness that’s like a breath of fresh air, author-publisher Zane tells it like it is as she coaches writing readers with tough-love and advice that regretfully still might not bring success (which she explains). Be aware that that may squash your dreams; in fact, there are many pages where her words could be hard to accept. Nevertheless, readers brave enough to be in it for the long-haul (and that includes erotica writers) will find info to instruct, becalm, and enlighten, from opening sentence to finished product.

If you’ve been told that you “should write a book,” this is the place to start it. This book can keep you on-track and avoiding mistakes, and it can help you determine if you’ve got it in you to continue. If you’ve always dreamed of being an author, “Infinite Words” is perfect, whether you’re planning history, memoir, erotica, romance, or… potboiler.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Yvette Gonzalez Ascends New Territory With Her Debut Single ‘Havana’

By Sonia

Zuniga, Feature Writer

Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer

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vette Gonzalez-Nacer is nothing short of a revolution. Making a name for herself with her role as Kiki in the critically-acclaimed live show The Fresh Beat Band as well as performing with artists like Ne-Yo, Jason Mraz, Wyclef Jean, Gloria Estefan, and Justin Bieber, this multi-talented singer, instrumentalist, actress and recent philanthropist is finding her own path in the music world. She creatively weaves her urban Latin influences with soulful R&B and pop hooks in her debut album Ava Gold featuring her single ‘Havana,’ which follows a love story through the bleak obstacles of a couple leaving their home country for a better future. The Cuban-American

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star speaks with Houston Style Magazine about music, her family and the desire to create a better world.

‘Havana’ has a hint of political issues involving a couple and their journey in their relationship over the years. What inspired you to cover this storyline?

My parents came from Cuba during that time and I just wanted to write a song that was close to home and kind of talks about this story. It was just so amazing, this struggle that they had to go through individually looking for a better life and the American dream.

What do you hope people get out of this personal message you deliver in ‘Havana’?

I think when people get to hear this they know it is coming from a real place. I feel like a lot of people can connect to that, to feel that passion and that struggle and they can connect to that through the specific stories that have a relatable message, so I hope that everyone can enjoy this and be taken into an experience and feel inspired.

As you moved away from the younger audience from The Fresh Beat Band, what kind of audience where you targeting in the making of this debut album?

It’s funny, because when I was making this album I was thinking of people who are kind of like me, I was born in Miami but my family are Cuban. Spanish is my first language, so that music was a big part of my life, so was Hip-Hop and Soul music, all these other influences and I couldn’t quite hear something like that right now so I took the opportunity to create something myself; plus, the fact that around 60% of

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Americans are Hispanic; it’s a huge number. Many, I believe, are like me, who are Hispanic or Latinos and also are Americans. We love soul, urban, pop and all these different genres. We are so diverse and the music is our outlet, it connects us. I was thinking of the things I liked and this is my makeup and I wanted to put it all together.

Being a part of Fresh Beat Band for three seasons, what did you take away from this journey and how did it help you develop to be the artist you are now?

It taught me to be fearless. Every single day working on the set in this show was a whole different experience. There were so many challenges that came with it and new skills that we had to learn; one day I had to be a ballerina and I was like, “What?!” There were just so many opportunities to be thrown to the wolves and you have to come up with something and deliver an episode and have it make sense.

The pressure to do all that was one of those things where you have to let go of perfection. I realize perfection is a lie. At the end of the day, it’s just about being as honest as you can in that moment, doing that full-out, and not being scared about it and with that mentality, approach every challenge that comes in the way.

For more information, visit www.yvettegonzaleznacer.com.

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ith a vote of 134-11 the state House raised the age of adulthood from 17 to 18 with the passage of Senate Bill 1630 this week. This raise in age was to help with reforms in the Texas Junvenile Justice Department.

Now the bill will have to go back to the Senate since changes have been made. If it passes both chambers, Texas would no longer be one of a few states that have a legal adult age below 18.

For more information, visit www.house.state.tx.us.

Council Member Green Calls for Full Funding of Project Brays

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n the wake of the historic floodwaters that ran through the country’s fourth-largest city, Houston City Council Member for District K Larry Green is calling for the full federal funding of Project Brays.

If properly addressed, the Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Project – Larry V. Green or, Project Brays – could have helped spare countless Houstonians from the damages of this week’s flood.

Project Brays is a cooperative effort between the Harris County Flood District (HCFCD) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that also incorporates local initiatives. The project aims to reduce flood damage through a variety of methods including channel and bridge modifications, as well as the use of stormwater detention basins. For more information, visit www. projectbrays.org/index.asp.

Local Summit Helps Black Males Make Better Life Choices

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tatistics show that one in every three Black males will see prison in their lifetime if current incarceration trends do not change. Helping to combact that statistics for area boys is the Smart’n Up Black Male Summit. Males aged 13 and up are encourage to come to the summit on Saturday, June 6th at 1pm at the Fountain Life Center to gain critical information that will inspire them to make better choices in the future.

It will be a day of interactive, high-energy workshops addressing the issues of Education, Entrepreneurship, Mass Incarceration, Fatherlessness, Handling Yourself during encounters with law enforcement, Health and other critical issues. For more information, visit www. smartnup2015.eventbrite.com.

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Latino Learning Center Holds Annual Fundraising Gala to Serve Community

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he Latino Learning Center will hold their annual gala to raise funds to continue their mission of helping the most deserving of their community. Under the theme, “Night with the Stars,” Latino celebrities will gather for a night of fun with a purpose. For the past 36 years, the Latino Learning Center has served the Latino community by offering developmental programs and taking actions aimed at adult education. More than 2,000 people have benefitted from the services of the Latino Learning Center. For more information, visit www.latinolearningcenter.org.

EDUCATION

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5 Symptoms of a Culturally Unconscious Educator

Kimberly McLeod, Education Writer & Wendy Mackey

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ulturally unconscious teachers don’t know that they are in a state of cultural comatose. They are completely unaware that any deficits or biases exist in their world, including their teaching world. They are sweet, well-intentioned people that cause academic harm because they are completely unaware that their very own unconscious behaviors may be a contributing factor to teaching and learning achievement gaps. 5 symptoms of the culturally unconscious: 1. You blame the victim. Sign number one that you are culturally unconscious. My student outcomes are not my fault. It’s the parent’s fault, it’s the administrator’s fault, it’s the fault of a weak system, it’s the student’s fault. It’s everyone else’s fault – but mine. Or “Sure, I’ll take responsibility for 10% of the outcomes, but 90% is out of my control.” Culturally unconscious

teachers are experts in the blame shifting game. Experts.

the belief that if students don’t fit into the teaching norm, then they don’t fit at all.

2. A belief that a sparkle of glitter means you’ve hit student relationship gold. Just because students are in the same space with you, doesn’t mean they are sharing their space with you. All glitter isn’t gold – keep digging. Culturally unconscious teachers reveal their unconsciousness when they assume that by being the teacher, they have the respect of the students and a relationship.

Culturally conscious teachers are aware that student relationships don’t come prepackaged; you have to build them. Relationships once built, must also be sustained.

5. Low Expectations. If you have said or heard any of these phrases you or someone in your circle may likely be culturally unconscious and not know it.

3. All children can learn. Yet in the classroom of the culturally unconscious, all children are not learning. There exists a gap between good intentions and execution. This is very common with culturally unconscious instruction. Culturally unconscious teachers say they believe all children can learn, but the result of their teaching practices produces inequities – all children are not learning. Usually the reason they give for all children not learning… – see #1 of this list.

• “These children don’t have the tools they need to be successful in school. They were born at a disadvantage.”

4. We have rules for a reason. If they do not follow our rules, and do as we expect, when we expect, as we expect; then something must be wrong with them.

Culturally unconscious teaching practices expect students to assimilate into traditional, systemic, expected norms. Rather then creating a culture in which both the student and teacher are able to coexist and experience success together; unconscious teachers operate under

• “These poor children.” Accompanied by a headshake of pity, “You can’t expect much from them.”

• “The apple doesn’t fall from the tree.”

• “These children are just not ready.”

• “What did you expect, their parents don’t value education.”

• “They are already so far behind.”

• “If they just knew how to behave, then we could teach them.”

• “They can handle the assignment, just make it easier.”

Translation: Why try? Or try as you will, it won’t make a difference anyway. Followed by the headshake of pity and shame or a shrugging of the shoulders that says, “Oh well. Whatever. Whatever.”

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ll the early mornings, late nights, Saturday tutorials, hard work and sacrifice have paid off for thirty-five students from the Houston Independent School District. They have excelled academically to get their just reward of being named valedictorian of their respective graduating class.

Congratulations to all of you and the entire class of 2015! May you continue to achieve as you begin the next phase of your life. Houston Style Magazine salutes HISD’s 2015 African American and Hispanic high school valedictorians.

Yadira Banuelos Austin High School Banuelos is an Honor Roll student who has received recognition for outstanding performance in debate and for maintaining a perfect attendance record.

She serves as president of the National Honor Society, president of the senior class, and secretary of Interact (a service club affiliated with Rotary International). She has also been active on the debate team. She plans to pursue a degree in education at the University of Houston this fall.

Nakiyah Myasia Scott Booker T. Washington High School Nakiyah Scott plans to attend the University of Virginia and pursue a degree in chemical engineering. She has been active in her school’s National Honor Society and serves as captain of the drill team and vice president of Mademoiselles (a service organization). She has been offered scholarships from Comcast and the University of Texas.

Leticia Ortega Cesar E. Chavez High School Ortega is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, and the EMERGE program. She plans to attend Harvard University, where she will major in engineering. She has received a Jones Scholarship from the Houston Endowment and has been recognized as a Dean’s List member and a National Commended Scholar. She is also the recipient of a Junior Achievers Award from the British American Foundation of Texas.

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Honoring HISD’s 2015 African American and Hispanic High School Valedictorians Ashley Espinosa Davis High School Espinosa plans to pursue a degree in computer science at the University of Houston, from which she has already received an Academic Excellence Scholarship.

She was also awarded a Project GRAD scholarship, and she has received a letter jacket through the school’s Academic Letterman program for maintaining a “straight A” average.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). She is also active on the school’s tennis team.

Elijah Malik Harris ESTEM Central Harris is a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Club, and the science team. He has also been active on the football, soccer, and track and field teams. He plans to pursue a degree in computer science at Prairie View A&M University using the Merit Scholarship he has received.

Jonathan Aiseosa Oviawe ESTEM West Oviawe is a member of his school’s National History Day, Math Olympiad, and Name That Book Clubs. He is also active in the Southeastern Consortium of Minorities in Engineering, BEST Robotics, and FIRST Robotics. He plans to major in mechanical engineering or physics at Union College, from which he has already received a $64,000 per year scholarship.

Tohana Lorett Espitia-Avendano Furr High School

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Espitia-Avendano plans to pursue a pre-med degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, from which she has already received two scholarship offers.

She is an Honor Roll student that is a member of her school’s volleyball and cross-country teams.

Miyanna Jante Kirksey High School for Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice Kirksey has been active in Girl Scouts and the EMERGE program. She also serves as secretary of the National Honor Society and president of the Student Council. She plans to pursue a degree in nutrition at Cornell University this fall. She has been recognized for her outstanding performance in spelling and debate. She has also received a Founders’ Scholarship offer from Syracuse University.

Courtney Jones Hope Academy Jones plans to study nursing at Texas Southern University this fall. Jones has been active on her school’s basketball team. She lists her favorite subject as science.

Paul Flores Houston Academy for International Studies Flores will be pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania this fall using the Penn Grant worth $264,000 he has already received. He serves as president of the National Honor Society and a math tutor for other students. He has also been active on the debate team and has been recognized for his outstanding performance in that subject. He is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Honors who will receive his associate’s degree in science alongside his high school diploma.

Rogelio Servin Espitia Jordan High School Espitia plans to pursue a degree in computer science from the University of Texas. He is a member of the Spanish Club and the Key Club. Espitia is an Honor Roll student who has also been active in Skills USA competitions. He is already the owner of his own freelance graphic design business.

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Devonnya Latrice Polk Jones Futures Academy Polk serves as a math and reading tutor and a peer mediator. An Honor Roll student, she has been recognized with a number of awards for her performance in art and JROTC, including Cadet of the Month, Superior Cadet, and promotion to platoon sergeant. Polk plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University.

Giovanni De’andre Johnson Kashmere High School Johnson serves as president of the National Honor Society, the Positive Trendsetterz, Kudos-Xinos, the senior class, and the Gents Club (a service organization). He intends to study mass communications at the University of Texas (UT). He has been recognized as Mr. Kashmere and as the Outstanding Trendsetter of the Year. He has received scholarship offers from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the UT Leadership Network, and Phi Delta Kappa (Southwest Region).

Luis Gerardo Pineda Madison High School Piñeda plans to attend the University of Texas, where he will study computer engineering using the Texas Scholars, Energy City of the Future, Texas Legislative Black Caucus Scholarships he has received. He has been very active in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, in which he serves as commander of the color guard, battalion, and rifle team. He has been recognized with a number of awards through that organization. He also serves as president of the National Honor Society.

Kevin A. Villalta Mickey Leland College Prep Villalta intends to study chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), using the Elliot-Chandler Foundation and MIT Scholarships he has received. He

is an Advanced Placement Scholar and a member of Mu Alpha Theta (a math honor society). He has also been active in the Math Club, NASA’s Aerospace Scholars Project, and University Interscholastic League competitions.

(a service club affiliated with Rotary International). He has received awards for his performance in debate and has been recognized as both Outstanding Freshman and Outstanding Sophomore.

Sandrine Ntanyosha North Forest High School

Manjarrez is a member of the National Honor Society and is also active in the Houston Fire Department’s Cultivate, Advise, Support, Empower Youth program.

She lists her favorite subject as history, in which she hopes to pursue a degree at the University of Houston-Downtown.

Ntanyosha plans to study history or medicine this fall at the University of Texas using the Longhorn Pre-Academy Scholarship she received. She is a member of her school’s National Honor Society, varsity choir, and marching band. She has also been active in Student Government. She is an Honor Roll student who has been recognized for her performance in science and music. She was also voted Smartest Student by her peers, and she has received a scholarship offer from Xavier University.

Cindy Raquel Flores Middle College @ Gulfton

Rolando Osorio North Houston Early College HS

Flores plans to pursue a degree in pharmacology from the University of Houston.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She has also been active in the Culinary Club, the Korean Club, the Math Club, and the League of United Latin American Citizens Club.

Osorio has been active in the Japanese Club and lists his favorite subject as calculus.

He plans to pursue a pre-med degree in biology at the University of Texas, using the Presidential Achievement Scholarship he received. He has been recognized for his outstanding performance with the Red Hawk Award and the Top Technology Student Award.

Elizabeth Concepcion Manjarrez Middle College @ Fraga

Julissa Angelica Enriquez Milby High School Enriquez plans to pursue a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Houston using the IPAA/ PESA Sherry Stephens and Academic Excellence scholarships she has received. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the History Honor Society, and the Student Council.

Joseph Malveaux Mount Carmel Academy Malveaux intends to study microbiology at Texas A&M University. He has been active in the National Honor Society, the Newman Club, and Interact

Ilsel Estefania Cuevas REACH Cuevas plans to study nutrition at the University of Houston. She is an Honor Roll student who has been recognized for maintaining a perfect attendance record.

She also earned commended performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills.

Denia Lisette Martinez Reagan High School Martinez is a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Council, and Ladies of Power. She has also been active in the Ecology Club, Big

Brothers Big Sisters, and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

She plans to attend the University of Texas and study business administration. She has received recognition for her performance in DECA and engineering.

member of his school’s Student Council and soccer team. He has also been active in The Woods Project. He lists his favorite subject as mathematics, and he plans to pursue a degree in accounting or mechanical engineering from San Jacinto College.

Pablo Calderon Galaviz Sam Houston MSTC

Mirla Fabiana Estrada South Early College High School

Calderon is active in the EMERGE program and Genesys Works. He is also a member of the debate team and the Auto Mechanics Club.He is an Advanced Placement Scholar who has been recognized with awards for his performance in a variety of subjects, including debate, soccer, cross country, and history.

Calderon intends to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University.

Estrada plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio to study bio-nuclear chemistry. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the debate team, and the soccer and volleyball teams. She has also served as president of the Student Council and the Yearbook Club.

She has received scholarship offers from Hofstra University and Houston Baptist University, and she will receive her associate’s degree in art alongside her diploma this spring.

Guadalupe Janet Perez Scarborough High School Perez has been active on her school’s Dance, Creative Writing, and Film Clubs. She plans to attend the University of Houston, where she will pursue a degree in psychology. She is an Honor Roll student and has been recognized for her performance in dance and poetry.

Pedro Portillo Sharpstown High School Portillo will be attending DePauw University this fall to pursue a degree in his favorite subject: mathematics.

He has been recognized for both maintaining a perfect attendance record and for remaining on the Honor Roll for all four years of high school. He has been named an Outstanding Physics Student twice, and received a $72,000 merit scholarship from DePauw. He has been active in his school’s theatre, theater marketing, peer tutoring, and EMERGE programs.

Emir Oliverio Zamudio Sharpstown International School Zamudio has been recognized for his performance in calculus and English.

He is an Honor Roll student who is a

Robert S. Childress Sterling High School Childress plans to study electrical engineering at Texas A&M University using the Century Award Scholarship he received. He is a member of the Robotics Club, the academic team, and the Houston Aviation Club. He has also been active in the Color Guard, and in CyberPatriot and SeaPerch competitions. He has received several JROTC awards for his performance, including Outstanding First Year Cadet, American Legion Scholastic, and the Stephen Decatur Award from the Surface Navy Association.

Joey A. Hernandez Waltrip High School Hernandez plans to pursue a degree in neuroscience at Pomona College, from which he has already received a scholarship. He is an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction who has been active in University Interscholastic League (UIL) math and science activities. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, the EMERGE program, and Club 6 (which requires members to earn six math credits by graduation). He has been recognized for his performance in science and band.

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Melissa Loredo Westbury High School Loredo plans to pursue a degree in nursing from Sam Houston State University or Texas A&M University. She serves as president of the National Honor Society, president of the Latin American Club, and vice president of the senior class. She is also a member of the Student Council. She was recognized as Most Outstanding Student as a sophomore and Student of the Year as a junior, and is the recipient of a Friends of Westbury Scholarship.

She is an Honor Roll student who enjoys volunteering, shopping, and spending time with her family and friends.

Krystal Jernea Turner Wheatley High School Turner plans to pursue a degree in English from the University of Houston using the Project GRAD Scholarship she received. She is an Honor Roll student who has been recognized for her performance in “ready writing” as well as for maintaining a perfect attendance record. She enjoys reading, writing, and drawing in her spare time. She lists her favorite subject as English.

Rachel Allene Weatherspoon Worthing High School

the Project GRAD Scholarship he has received. He serves as treasurer of the Gents Club (a service organization) and battalion commander of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. He is also a member of the National Honor Society. Covarrubias has been recognized for his performance in marksmanship and was named Cadet of the Year.

Deronisha Lashae Arceneaux Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy Arceneaux declines to name a favorite subject but lists her hobbies as shopping, listening to music, and spending time with friends.

She plans to pursue a degree in engineering and/or neuroscience from Smith College. She has been recognized for her outstanding performance in poetry interpretation and persuasive speaking.

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Weatherspoon plans to pursue a degree in digital media at the University of Houston or the University of Texas.

She has been active in Name That Book competitions and served as a volunteer in several community service activities, including food drives and holiday gift basket production.

NOTICE

of Public Hearing Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX (METRO) will hold two public hearings on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., and Friday, June 5, 2015, at 12 noon to receive public comment regarding proposed implementation of the New Bus Network. The proposed service changes include: • Route and schedule changes to the entire local bus network as well as the 212, 222, 261, and 274 Park & Ride routes.

• The public hearings will be held in the METRO boardroom on the 2nd floor at 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX (served by METRO routes 3, 9, 11, 30, 44, 52, 56, 60, 66, 77, 78, 88, 102, 108, 249, and METRORail Red Line). The meetings will also be streamed live on RideMETRO.org.

Copies of proposed route maps and timetables will be available May 26, 2015, for public review at the following locations: • Online - RideMETRO.org • METRO Administration Building - 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002, weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

METRO Community Outreach office located in: • Palm Center at 5330 Griggs, Suite A104 (served by routes 5, 77) Multi-Service Centers: • Acres Homes Multi-Service Center at 6719 W. Montgomery (served by routes 44,64) • Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center at 6402 Market St. (served by routes 26, 27, 30) • Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center at 4014 Market St. (served by route 11) • Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center at 3810 W. Fuqua (served by routes 14, 33, 98) • Kashmere Multi-Service Center at 4802 Lockwood Dr. (served by routes 5, 80) • Magnolia Multi-Service Center at 7037 Capitol (served by routes 20, 37, 38, 50) • Mangum-Howell Center at 2500 Frick Rd. (served by route 108) • Northeast Multi-Service Center at 9720 Spaulding (served by routes 3, 45, 77) • Peavy Senior Center at 3814 Market St. (served by route 11) • Southwest Multi-Service Center at 6400 High Star (served by routes 9, 47, 163) • Sunnyside Multi-Service Center at 4605 Wilmington (served by routes 30, 87) • Third Ward Multi-Service Center at 3611 Ennis (served by routes 42, 80) • Trini Mendenhall-Sosa Center at 1414 Wirt Rd. (served by route 72) • West End Multi-Service Center at 170 Heights Blvd. (served by routes 34, 50) HOW TO COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE CHANGE • Attend the public hearings on June 3 and June 5, 2015 • Write us at METRO, ATTN: August 2015 Service Change, 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 • Fax comments with a subject line referencing “August 2015 Service Change” to (713) 652-7956 • Call METRO’s Customer Care Line at (713) 635-4000 • Submit comments at METRO’s website - RideMETRO.org

Jason Covarrubias Yates High School Covarrubias plans to pursue a degree in marine transportation from Texas A&M University at Galveston using

Comments should be received by METRO no later than the date and time of the public hearing.

The good health address: CHIPmedicaid.org If you want good health care for your kids, turn to CHIP/Children’s Medicaid.

Your children will be covered for dental, glasses, prescriptions, and doctor visits. $50 or less covers all of your children for one year. To see if you qualify, visit CHIPmedicaid.org. It’s the good health address for your family.

Apply online or call anytime.

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HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES For individuals with disabilities, assistive services or copies of public documents in an alternate format can be provided. Please call (713) 750-4271 or (713) 635-6993 (for persons with a hearing impairment) a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the public hearing.

LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION Any person who requires language interpretation or special communication accommodations is encouraged to contact METRO Community Outreach at (713) 739-4018, or via email at tm10@ridemetro.org. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs.

1. This Public Hearing conforms to requirements described in the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 9030.1D, published May 1, 2010, page IV-13.

2. METRO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or in treatment or employment in, its services, programs, and activities.

3. METRO is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Lone Star Resident Claims $1 Million Mega Millions Prize

ason Walton of Lone Star has Betancurt claimed a Mega Millions® claimed a second-tier Mega Mil- ticket worth $1 million for the May 8 lions® prize worth $1 million for drawing.

Mega Millions is played by the May 15 drawing. The ticket was purchased at the Food Fast #1021 at picking five different numbers from 100 Alexander Road in Mount Pleasant. one to 75 and one number from one to

Walton’s Quick Pick matched 15. To win the Mega Millions jackpot, all five numbers drawn (11-17-21-36- players must match all six numbers 74), but not the Mega Ball (15). The drawn including the Mega Ball. Playclaimant requested minimal publicity. ers matching fewer numbers may not This is the second $1 million Mega Mil- win the jackpot, but still walk away big lions prize claimed this month in Texas.T:5” winners. By choosing the Megaplier® Last week, Lubbock resident Marcie for $1 more per play, players can multi-

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H-E-B Donates $10,000 to the American Red Cross and Launches In-Store Campaign to Help Texas Flood Victims

-E-B will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross and will begin accepting customer donations for the families and communities impacted by the recent Texas floods and tornadoes. Today, all H-E-B, Joe V’s Smart Shop, Mi Tienda and Central Market stores across Houston launched a statewide tear pad campaign offering customers an opportunity to support victims by donating in increments of $1, $3 or $5 to their total grocery bill.

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relief to the communities affected by the recent floods and tornadoes,” said Winell Herron, group vice president of public affairs and diversity for H-E-B. “H-E-B’s tear pad campaign offers a convenient and efficient way for our customers to make a difference in the lives of thousands of families in need.”

Providing aid in times of disaster is the cornerstone of H-E-B’s Helping Here philosophy, which promises to stand by communities during times of need. In the wake of the floods affecting H-E-B communities, company Partners (employees) are distributing more than 5,000 Disaster Relief Cleanup Kits to residents returning to their homes.

These kits contain most needed items like trash bags, paper towels, bleach, all-purpose spray cleaner, gloves, sunscreen and insect repellent. More than 15 H-E-B stores near impacted areas are

All monies accepted will benefit providing additional direct relief and the American Red Cross for Texas Flood needed items. and Tornado Relief, and will assist For 110 years, the company has the organization to quickly respond to demonstrated its commitment to comthe needs of individuals and families munities in crisis by donating financial impacted. One hundred percent of all support, emergency supplies, drinking funds received will go towards disaster water and food, as well as providing assessments, clean drinking water, food efficient ways for customers to assist and temporary housing. those affected by a natural disaster.

“H-E-B is committed to sup- For more information, visit porting our customers across Texas. www.heb.com.

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Grand Opening of METRO’s Rail Lines Photography by Mike Munoz

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n Saturday, May 23, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the grand celebration for the opening of METRO’s Green (East End) and Purple (Southeast) light-rail lines. Residents, elected officials, METRO Board members and staff enjoyed the pep rallies and free rides on both lines. A huge pep rally was held at BBVA Compass Stadium that featured Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul, fireworks, the Ernest Walker Band, Zenteno Spirit, Mario Havikoro Dancers, and Herman Charles Dancers. The highlight of the rally was the free concert with headliners NE-YO and Frankie J. Some in attendance were METRO Chairman Gilbert Garcia, Mayor Annise Parker, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and Carl Davis.

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HILTON AMERICAS HOTEL HOUSTON, TEXAS

“Pump-a-Licious” Luncheon and Fashion Show Photography byVicky Pink

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n Tuesday, May 12, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel for the Kick Out Kidney Disease “Pump-a-Licious” Luncheon and Fashion Show. Now celebrating their 10th anniversary, the National Kidney Foundation Serving Texas’s luncheon featured a fabulous fashion show from clothier Elizabeth Anthony and Joseph Shoe Store, a live auction, and raffle drawing. Dr. Horacio J. Adrogue, Dr. Horacio E. Adrogue, and Harriet Rosmarin Gertner were honored with the Crystal Slipper award. Shawntell McWilliams and Merele Yarborough headed up this year’s luncheon. Some in attendance were Mayor Annise Parker, Mia Gradney, Rev. Mary Gracely, Paul-David Van Atta, Lorna Hawkins, Paula McCann Harris, Andrea Bonner, Annette Cluff, Patricia Ingram, Joyce Jacquet, Dr. Polly Sparks Turner, Judge Clarease Rankin Yates, Vernita Harris, Dr. Dorcia Rudley, Wanda Kimborough, and Wondy Weston.

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Lemonade Day Entrepreneurial Awards Photography by William Ealy

n Wednesday, May 20, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Cullen O Performance Hall at the University of Houston for Lemonade Day Houston’s Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. The ceremony recognized business leaders who exemplify

the attributes of a model entrepreneur, including community impact, personal integrity and an innovative spirit. Jack Welch, former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company, and his wife Suzy Welch, a New York Times bestselling author, were the Presenting Speakers for 2015. Tony Sanchez, the CEO of Sanchez Oil & Gas, was the featured Award recipient. Successful youth entrepreneurs from this year’s Lemonade Day competition were also honored. Some in attendance were Lucy Bremond and JJ Simmons.

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Leadership in Action Awards Photography by Roswitha Vogler

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n Tuesday, May 19, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the JW Marriott Downtown for the Leadership Houston’s Leadership in Action Awards (LIA): A Salute to Service. In honor of “National Military Appreciation Month,” Leadership Houston celebrated and honored the servant leadership of military members who call Houston home. The LIA dinner provided an opportunity to learn more about military families, the challenges they face, and how the community can better rally to lend support. Teri Poulton, Kevin Barber, Dr. Robert Ivany, and Cornelius C. Blackshear received the Leadership in Action 2015 Distinguished Leader Award. Several alum of the organization were also recognized. Some in attendance were Margo Handy Williams, Carlecia Wright, and Jose Grinan.

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Univision Purchases The Root to Diversify Digital Base

AT&T Adds BabyFirst’s Spanish-Language Net

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abyFirst’s executives have learned that one in every third baby born in the U.S. is Latino and that made them recognized the need to increase their programming to this specific market. They have since partnered with AT&T’s U-Verse TV Paquete Español channel lineup.

The Spanish-language feed of BabyFirst can be found on channel 3063, and is available to subscribers of the Spanish-language programming tier. In the U.S., the English-language BabyFirst channel is available in more than 50 million homes via such distributors as DirecTV, Dish Network, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. For more information, visit www.multichannel.com.

San Antonio Tops Off Convention Center Expansion Ahead of Schedule

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an Antonio topped off the $325 million expansion of its Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center three months ahead of schedule. The $93.5 million first phase of construction added 270,000 square feet of exhibition space on the center’s eastern side. Set for completion in February 2016, the transformation of the center is the largest capital project in the city’s history. When completed some of the highlights include 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 70 meeting spaces, 270,000 square feet of new exhibit space, 85,000 square feet of multi-purpose space, and more than 54,000 square feet ballroom. For more information, visit www.visitsanantonio.com.

African Americans Left Out of Economic Boom of Marijuana Business

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ith the legalization of medical marijuana in 23 states, the business of the cannabis is proving to be profitable for many.

However, due to strict regulations many African American entrepreneurs and farmers are being left out of the growth according to blackenterprise.com. Such restrictions as drug-related felons are banned from having a cannabis-related business and high dispensaries keep economic success from most minorities. Furthermore, USDA margins further set them back with things such as delaying loans and seizing land. For more information, visit www.blackenterprise.com.

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nivision Communications Inc. has purchased The Root, an African American leading online news website. In joining UCI, The Root will leverage UCI’s extensive digital production facilities and publishing infrastructure, while its editorial team will retain its voice and stay true to its mission, which has made it successful throughout its history according to www.portada-online.com. This move will help expand Univision’s audience to make it more diverse. For more information, visit www. portada-online.com.

PVAMU Construction Academy Offers Training, Job Opportunities The Prairie View A&M University Office of Continuing Education along with the TXDOT, the Texas Transportation Commission and the Office of Civil Rights have joined forces to offer the Texas Construction Career Academy. The goal of the Academy is to train participants in the field of highway construction, along with offering the support and soft skills necessary to secure employment. Over two weeks, participants will receive practical, hands-on training and mentoring from individuals in the highway construction industry. Session 1 will be held from June 15 to June 26 and session 2 from July 6 to July 17.

Spots are filling fast. For more information, call (936) 261-2127 or visit www.pvamu.edu/continuingeducation.

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