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Is The Black Vote ‘Captured’?

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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re black voters so loyal to Democrats that their issues are ignored? Donald Trump suggests as much, arguing that blacks had “nothing to lose” by voting for him. Now a column by Farai Chideya at FiveThirtyEight cites academics who make a similar argument.

In recent elections, about 90 percent of the black vote has gone to Democrats. Chideya cites Professor Paul Frymer of Princeton, who argues that politicians focus their appeals on swing voters, particularly “moderate, disaffected whites in the middle -- whether you call them soccer moms or NASCAR dads.”

Chideya also cites two recent studies on how well black interests are represented in government. A 2015 report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies concluded that “black voices are less equal than others when it comes to policy.” And a 2015 law

POLITICAL

By Burt

Is The Black Vote ‘Captured’? review article by Professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos of the University of Chicago Law School “found that black support for Congressional legislation actually decreased its chances of passage.”

Are blacks voting against their own interests? Are they a “captured group” who would be better off if they weren’t so proDemocrat?

African-American voters are neither fools nor inherently Democratic partisans. When Lincoln Republicans were leading the fight for the freedom amendments after the Civil War -- the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments -- AfricanAmericans voted overwhelmingly with Republicans. Blacks began voting Democratic when FDR launched the New Deal and stood with poor and working people in the Great Depression. When Democratic Dixiecrats fought to sustain legal segregation, many African-Americans in the South voted Republican. Dr. Martin Luther King’s father was a Republican.

But then, after Lyndon Johnson pushed through the Voting Rights Act and the Great Society, Republicans -- beginning with Richard Nixon’s Southern strategy and continuing with Ronald Reagan and beyond -- used racial dogwhistle politics to consolidate their party in the white South. The party of Lincoln became the party of Jefferson Davis.

Now African-Americans vote overwhelmingly for Democrats not because we reject the Republican Party but because the Republican Party rejects us. If we vote our interests, we have little choice but to vote against a party that has systematically tried to undermine and constrict the right to vote, that votes against affordable housing, against expanding Social Security and against poverty programs.

Republicans have led the fight against a living wage.

They oppose efforts to curb gun violence in our cities by blocking background checks and repealing the ban on assault weapons. They vocally undermine enforcement of equal employment laws and antidiscrimination measures. Their Supreme Court nominees gutted the Voting Rights Act, and their legislators have blocked efforts to restore it. They have consistently voted against any plan to rebuild our cities, reinvest in infrastructure and put people to work. They oppose efforts to ease the student loan debt that burdens too many AfricanAmericans.

Blacks vote against Republicans in overwhelming numbers because Republicans are overwhelmingly campaigning against our core interests. Republicans can appeal to black voters but only if they reach out and change their policy positions. As former New Orleans Mayor Mark Morial told

Judge Richard Hill Official Portrait Unveiled

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ichard Hill, the first African American to serve as a County Court at Law Judge anywhere in Harris County, was honored 16 years following his service Tuesday (September 13th) with the formal unveiling of his official portrait in the ceremonial courtroom of the Harris County Civil Court House.

“This is a true honor to be here with family and friends from across this country to remember back on my service to this court. It is where I got my lifetime appreciation for Texas and American justice,” said Hill, a descendent of African American and Native American pioneers in Alabama that completed public school in Orlando before serving in the United States Air Force where he earned an Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service for action during Vietnam.

Hill graduated from Florida State University in 1978 and came to Texas to attend TSU. In August 1981 he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence at Thurgood Marshall School of Law and married the love of his life Sabrina Pennington. Together they are the parents of their three daughters Alena, Kaitlyn, and Rachel who all grew up in Houston and themselves are graduates of college and graduate school.

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Chideya, “A chicken can’t root for Colonel Sanders.”

Arguably, the real “captured group” of voters are the poor and working-class white voters who vote Republican. That vote is surely against their economic interests.

Republicans have won their votes by appeals to race, to religion and to conservative social issues, but they never deliver. Liberal social movements for equality -- the civil rights movement, the women’s movement and the gay rights movement -- continue to make progress. And working and poor white people continue to lose ground economically. Now polls suggest that they favor Donald Trump for president, someone who opposes lifting the minimum wage, opposes empowering workers to organize, opposes expanding Social Security, wants to repeal health care reform and vows to cut taxes on the rich and corporations.

African-Americans aren’t a captured bloc of voters. We are people who are voting our interests -- and looking for allies. Republicans have to decide if they want to continue to push off against us or begin to reach out to us.

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“My hope is this portrait serves asan inspiration to young people going forward that in Texas and America anything is possible for anyone to succeed with dreams that are matched by hard work. I worked tirelessly to serve justice well with respect and fairness to all those before me in this court. My wish as well is for this portrait to inspire those that see it to do the same in how they treat all people around them too,” said Hill who credited his mother

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who flew from Florida to be there with making him who he is and his wife for always encouraged him to keep going.

Sabrina spoke about her husband being the most honorable man she knows and that all of us must never forget that people fought for the right to vote as a privilege that must be valued.

Judge Clyde Leuchtag said as a Pct. Chair and young lawyer when Hill was picked 16 years ago he sees Hill as an inspiration as a

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leader and public servant that from the military during the Vietnam War to his commitment to his family and Harris County service has been a role model.

Judge Hill continued “I’m grateful to Judge Jack Cagle who now is County Commissioner and served as my successor as Harris County Court At Law 1 Judge, Judge Debra Ibarra Mayfield who succeeded Judge Cagle in this court and Judge Clyde Leuchtag who last year succeeded Judge Ibarra Mayfield when she was promoted by Gov. Greg Abbott to District Court Judge.”

He said he is in awe of those that came before in the court, He thanked those who succeeded him for being with him today and County Judge Robert Eckels and County Commissioners Court for unanimously appointing him upon the death of Judge Eugene Chambers.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Mayor Turner Announces Historic Pension Reform Plan Style Newswire

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egotiators for the City, the Houston Police Officers’ Pension System, the Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund and the Houston Municipal Employees Pension System have developed Preliminary Points of Understanding on a structural approach to long term, sustainable, defined benefit pension reform. Detailed formal plans continue to be developed and will need to be presented to the governing bodies of the three pension systems, City Council and the state legislature for approval. With implementation of the changes, the City’s unfunded pension liability immediately drops by $2.5 billion and continues dropping for the next 30 years, at which time it will be paid off. This approach replaces the present practice of restructuring the liability every year with a 30-year closed amortization model that is a pension best practice and a requirement of the City’s financial policies. Just like a fixed rate consumer mortgage, the liability will be paid off at the end of 30 years.

Learn to ‘Save a Life’ at Free Hands-Only CPR Training Event Style Newswire

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he American Heart Association (AHA) and Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center DeBakey Institute for Cardiovascular Education & Training (DICET) have teamed up once again to offer free, life-saving CPR training to the Houston

community on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 9a.m. at Minute Maid Park. Guests can participate in one of four training short, interactive CPR simulations that will teach the important, life-saving skills required to act quickly in the case of a cardiac emergency. This is the third year the two organizations have partnered on the event. Online pre-registration is encouraged at www.houstonsavealife.com. All participants must be at least 12 years of age. Groups are welcome. For more information, please contact (832) 918-4062 or savealifehouston@heart.org.

Houston Teens Advocate for STEM Public Policy in Washington, DC Style Newswire

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group of teens from Houston, Texas and Detroit, Michigan that are members of the National C-STEM Youth Commission will travel to Washington, DC to advocate for STEM Public Policy that impacts STEM Youth minority and female engagement in high quality STEM programs during/after-school. The Youth Commissioners have been invited to brief The White House on their STEM white paper, “The Case for Implementing a Common Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Definition to Improve Upon Access to High-Quality Enrichment Programs for Minorities and Females”. Youth will also participate in Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson’s STEM Brain Trust, “The STEM Melting Pot: Addressing the Importance of Diversity” at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference.

BOOK REVIEW

Darktown: A Novel

omeone always has to be first.

That can be a good thing, or a bad one. Good, if it’s a cafeteria, supermarket queue, electronics store, or conga line; better, if free samples are involved.

Bad, in experiments, taste-testing, first-on-last-off and, as in the new novel “Darktown” by Thomas Mullen, first in a dangerous new job.

The girl was green when they finally found her.

Officers Lucius Boggs and Tommy Smith smelled her long before that, long before they found her covered in garbage in a vacant lot, dead just a few days. They immediately recognized her as the woman they’d seen with former police officer Brian Underhill, until she ran from them.

She’d been pretty once; young and lightskinned and there was the problem: it was just after World War II, the mayor had recently forced the Atlanta Police Department to hire new policemen from the segregated parts of town, and racial lines were drawn thick. Few in charge cared about the death of some Negro woman; that the policemen who found her were black, too, only added to the apathy.

Rookie Officer Denny Rakestraw had no issue with Negroes in general, or with those now in the APD, but his partner, Lionel Dunlow sure did.

Dunlow was as racist as they come, and Rake figured that having to patrol the edge of Darktown only boosted Dunlow’s fury. Rake noticed that Dunlow, in fact, seemed to take pleasure in torturing any Negro they saw on the streets, including those who were only minding their own business.

As a rookie, Rake didn’t think it wise to make

enemies but he hated seeing that, just as he hated that Underhill seemed to be getting away with murder and Dunlow was covering for him. So when Rake learned that Boggs had decided on his own to solve the Negro woman’s death, he offered Boggs a deal: they’d quietly investigate what they could in their respective raciallydivided departments, and share their information.

It would be dangerous.

Shedding light on a Darktown murder could end more than just their careers…

Reading “Darktown” was a brand-new experience for me: I wanted to wash my hands, my arms, my hair, to get rid of the grit that pours out of this story. I could smell dirt and thick air and rotting wood. I squirmed, before I dived in for more.

It was impossible not to, because this novel is noir all the way: author Thomas Mullen sets a tone of a rainy midnight even in his daytime scenes, while the timeframe of the story, mixed with an angry-yetresigned neighborhood of beat-down residents, just lends to the deliciously keen edginess. As for the main characters, the both-sides-of-the-same-coin frustration they feel simmers throughout each page. You may begin to wonder if either man makes it to the end of this novel.

I’m not about to be a spoiler – you’ll have to find that out yourself. But know this: if you want a sandpaper read that’s sticky as cold fog, “Darktown” is what to reach for first.

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LULAC Fundraiser Benefits Houston ISD Campus Style Newswire

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he rustic Italian Villa belonging to the Vincent Mandola Family hosted the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 402, “The Education Council” for a charity drive benefiting the Houston Independent School District’s Roy P. Benavidez Elementary School. Attendees donated school supplies in exchange for scrumptious hors d’oeuvres prepared by the culinary team at Grappino di Nino. As a member of LULAC Council 402, Council Member Robert Gallegos donated backpacks in support of the “Back to School Supply Drive”. All donations will benefit the students of Roy P. Benavidez Elementary School, a title I school located in SouthWest Houston.

Russian Hackers Meant Ill But Biles and Other Athletes Are Good Style Newswire

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hack of the World Anti-Doping Agency has leaked documents of several U.S. athletes including that of gold-medal-winning Olympian Simone Biles. Documents revealed that she has Biles ADHD and had been given permission to take a banned substance for therapeutic use. Biles took to Twitter to say she was not ashamed of the diagnosis and believes in a clean sport so she follows the rule. These health documents of the athletes where meant for ill will but have just proven what true stand up people these athletes are. The documents were leaked by criminal Russian hackers in what is thought a response to the many Russia athletes that were banned at from the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio over doping.

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HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY BRIEFS 2016 Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award Winner Hosts Texans Tailgate Cooking Class Style Newswire

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he Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, in partnership with the Houston Texans, strive to help children succeed. In an effort to keep children engaged in positive programs outside of the Su’a-Filo classroom, the Texans and H-E-B hosted a special cooking class in honor of the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award winner Armando Perez. Perez talked to the teens about the importance of working hard to achieve their goals prior to the class led by Chef Juan Gonzalez. Following the presentation, Teen Club members were surprised by a visit from Houston Texans Guard Xavier Su’a-Filo.

Su’a-Filo and Texans Cheerleaders cooked with the kids, signed autographs and took pictures. The Boys & Girls Club also received a $2,000 donation in honor of Perez, who will be honored at the annual Hispanic Heritage Day game on Sunday, Sept. 18 at NRG Stadium.

Kick Off of Mezcal y Arte Oaxaqueño Art Exhibition at the Mexican Consulate Style Newswire

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he kick-off of Mezcal y Arte Oaxaqueño Art Exhibition happens just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. The exhibit will feature authentic folk art from the Oaxaca region, traditional hors d’oeuvres, and mezcal cocktails. Taking place on September 15 from 6pm-10pm at the Mexican Consulate, guests will enjoy delicious traditional hors d’oeuvres and the best mezcal cocktails the city has to offer! It is being hosted by 101 Art Galleries, together with el Consulado General de Mexico en Houston, AMEXCID, Zignum Mezcal, and the Omni Hotels and Resorts.

Celebrated Street Artist from Mexico to Unveil Unique Mural at Emma’s Mex Grill Style Newswire

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n a collaborative effort between the Mendieta family of Pearland’s Emma’s Mex Grill and Milagro Tequila, famous illustrator and street artist Beo Beo Hake from Monterrey Mexico, has been commissioned to complete a mural that will encompass the art of tequila, the Mendieta family history and their ties to the Pearland community. A celebration for the mural unveiling will take place on Tuesday, September 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Featuring Milagro handcrafted cocktails, an intimate dinner prepared by Jose Mendieta, Sr., and live music, the public is invited to attend for $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

Emma’s Mex Grille is located at 5010 West Broadway Street, Pearland, TX 77581.

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Named ‘Marketer of the Year’ Finalist by the American Marketing Association Houston Style Newswire

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he American Marketing Association - Houston has recognized the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of its 20152016 ‘Marketer of the Year’ finalists. The Chamber ’s recognition comes based on Murillo the redesign and rebranding of its logo, visual identity, and digital platforms, which was executed in March of this year. Announced at its Annual Luncheon, the rebranding represents the Chamber’s commitment and vision for the future of the Hispanic community, and the region, as a whole. The Best in Category winners will be announced at AMA Houston’s Marketer of the Year event on October 24th at the Alley Theater in Downtown Houston.

Sex Trafficking of Latinas Flourishes in U.S. Cantinas and Bars Style Newswire

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olaris, a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery and restore freedom to survivors, released a report today shedding light on an underground sex economy that is operating out of U.S.-based cantinas and bars and is exploiting young women and girls from Latin America. The report details how these commercial-front brothels continue to operate largely unchecked by posing as traditional bars or nightclubs. Meanwhile, their victims are trapped in an industry characterized by unimaginable violence and exploitation. From December 2007 to March 2016, Polaris identified 1,300 potential victims from Latin America in cantina-related cases in 20 U.S. states and Puerto Rico through its operation of the National Human Trafficking hotline and Befree Textline. In the same period, federal law enforcement prosecuted several such cases in Houston, but much more work is needed to end this kind of trafficking.

MillerCoors Introduces Zumbida, An Alcohol Beverage Inspired By Aguas Frescas Style Newswire

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illerCoors is releasing Zumbida, a beverage inspired by traditional Mexican aguas frescas with a kick, or toque de piquete. Zumbida carries a fruit flavor that is characteristic of aguas frescas, Zumbida Mango that can be enjoyed by both fans of the beloved beverage and drinkers who want to explore other flavors and styles. Available in select regions, Zumbida Mango pairs a subtle sweetness and fruit flavor with a hint of carbonation and a touch of alcohol. Zumbida’s crisp, clean finish and 4.2 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) make it the perfect drink to bring to any gathering spent with family and friends. It is now available at select retail locations in California and Texas, as well as Las Vegas, Albuquerque and Denver.

Houston’s Molina’s Celebrates 75th Anniversary ABC13.com Seventy-five years ago Molina’s Cantina opens its door to Houston eaters to dish out authentic TexMex entrees that kept them coming back for more. From that one location to three, Molina’s is the oldest, continuously operating restaurant of its kind that is family-owned according to abc13.com. Molina’s is celebrating 75 years of enchiladas, tamales, fajitas and more this month, by offering specials, with price roll backs at random locations and certain times. For information on where and when, check out Molina’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Univision Communication Inc. Taps the Next Generation of Media Giants with New Centers Latino Loop

GoFundMe Campaign Raises $250k for 89-year-old Popsicle Man Latino Loop

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GoFundMe campaign has raised over $290,000 in four days for Fidencio Sanchez, a paletero from Chicago. A photo of the 89 year-old man went viral over the weekend which showed him hunched pushing his paleta Sanchez cart. Fidencio, who lost his daughter a month ago, plans to share the money with his church in Chicago, his native church in Mexico, and will use it to take care of his wife and his two grandchildren.

Telemundo Named #1 Spanish-Lanuguage Network by Nielson Latino Loop

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nivision Communication Inc., unveiled five new Univision Media Centers at middle schools in Austin, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Oakland.

The mission is to empower a new generation with tools and technology for Latino students to pursue careers in the media industry in the US. Espinoza Snags New Web Series for Univision Latino Loop

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La Banda” host Alejandra Espinoza will star in a new web series for Univision, “Alejandra La de Tijuana”. In the series, Espinoza shares her childhood memories of life on the border and her journey to the US. Espinoza

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Eva Longoria Debuts Her Fashion Line at The Limited – Galleria

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va Longoria’s star power crosses not only television & film but into modeling, becoming a spokeswoman, an activist and more. The Texas bombshell with the quick wit and easygoing personality is capable of any type of transition. Whether it be the two years she played Isabella Braña on The Young & The Restless or the show-stealing turn as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives, Longoria is an already made woman, with even more goals and passions set on her plate.

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The Golden Globe & Screen Actors Guild nominated actress made a slight pivot away from wearing highly sought after fashion wears on television and film to launch her own line. In collaboration with The Limited, Longoria describes her line as “Empowering women to feel their very best.” That empowerment led to a large meet and greet session at The Galleria where fans, media members and the like were able to catch a glimpse of some of the pieces from Longoria’s collection.

The diehard San Antonio Spurs fan made it a mission that her line is meant for both

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work and play. Calling it the “Work to Wine” collection, Longoria not only posed for photos and gave fans close access to her thoughts on design, she even took more than a few questions from us in regards to her favorite wears, deciding when it was right to jump into fashion design and more.

“I’ve done the bedding line,” Longoria said about her early entry into creating something for herself.” The opportunity came up and I knew I didn’t want to just put my name on a label, I wanted to be involved in the creative process.”

As far as something she’s kept a secret from most fans, Longoria can admit one thing: she’s a seamstress on the low. “I’ve sewed my whole life,” she said with a laugh. “Yes I sew dresses, jeans, shirts, blouses. The bow, the buttons, when it comes to the designs I’m involved with everything.”

Longoria is a Texas woman who loves a decent pair of pants and plenty of comfort. “I’m a big denim girl,” she acknowledges. “I live in jeans so I know how they can feel. My jeans are called “Power Sculpt” because they kind of suck you in, without being painful at the end of the

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day.”

For someone with such a wanted body figure, Longoria knew that her line not only had to match what she wanted but fans who didn’t necessarily look like her wanted. The “everyday” look became her largest inspiration. “As women we spend so much time trying to balance a wardrobe,” she said. “Trying to find something for work, then something for the weekend. So a lot of these pieces you can mix and match to create a going out look with your friends. Then you can just throw a blazer on it, or put a blouse on a skirt and all of a sudden it becomes a great office look. And it’s super affordable.”

Already looking towards the future, Longoria has confirmed that the line will be available outside of the U.S. market but hasn’t revealed any additional details. The line can be found exclusively at all of The Limited stores in the U.S. Judging by the response of the crowd that evening at the Galleria, the collection should be a success.

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POLITICAL

Roy Owens Candidate for the 146th

By Reynaud Thibodeaux, Special to Style

next Texas Representative for #146. The historic Al “ Mr. Juneteenth” Edwards and Boris Miles have previously held that office. He’s a veteran, a family man, a businessman and an activist. It’s as if he was born to serve. He has been serving for several decades even though he’s still a young man.

He and his wife Cam met in the 146th.

They established their first home in the 146th and they raised three wonderful children in this area. Those children are Roy III, Monique and Troy.

He and his family have owned their current home Owens and business, in the 146th, for nearly 20 years. oy Owens is a product of He began working his community and he looks for his father in 1972 and has forward to serving as the been involved in the contracting

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industry for more than forty years.

Owens was a charter member of the Minority Contractors Alliance of Texas {MCAT}. During his tenure as President, he delayed more than $300,000,000 in federal dollars until an enjoined affirmative action lawsuit was equitably resolved.

Owens is a lifetime committeeman at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, a 2013 Grand Champion BBQ Contest Team Member and Pittmaster at Takes A Village BBQ. He’s a lifetime member of the N.A.A.C.P., Chairman Circle member of the Red Cat Jazz Preservation Society and a donor to the Hope Educational School District. Being a Platinum member of the Ensemble Theater and a member of the Texas Southern Alumni Association. His charitable activities keep Owens on the ‘go’.

When asked about why he would choose to run for an office at this point in his life with all his successes and accomplishments, Owens stated “I was motivated to run because I find young people have less hope for their future. Our kids are finding

they are not able to have the same success their parents had.”

As a write-in candidate, Owens revealed, “I choose to be a writein candidate. If you vote straight democrat like 80% of African Americans do, click on the #146 race and use your keyboard to type in Roy Owens. According to Harris County Election Division, all write in candidates, including early voting locations, should be posted in election booths. If not, tell your poll worker.”

Owens’ legislative issues will focus on promoting vocational training, Medicaid issues, which can be confusing, and providing homeowners information necessary to protect their properties. With such issues being addressed, Owens can foresee re-stimulating the business environment in the #146 district.

“Revitalization and the stability of our communities” Owens states, “are important in keeping hope alive.”

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Ross Makes History With Emmy Nomination for Best Comedic Actress

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

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t only took 30 years but Tracee Ellis Ross has done it. The actress known as Dr. Rainbow “Bow” Johnson on ABC’s black-ish has been nominated for Best Leading Actress in a Comedy Series. Some thing another African American woman has not been nominated for since 1986 when Phylicia Rashad was nominated for portraying the refined attorney and mother Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show. There have only been five African American women - Diahann Carroll (Julia), Isabel Sanford (The Jeffersons), Nell Carter (Gimme a Break!), Rashad and Ross - ever nominated and Sanford has been the only one to win.

Experiencing a similar history making moment is Ross’ co-star husband Anthony Anderson who was also nominated for a Best Actor Emmy.

He is the tenth African American actor nominated for Leading Actor in Comedy Series. He follows in the footsteps of Bill Cosby (The Bill Cosby Show), Lloyd Haynes (Room 222), Red Foxx (Sanford and Son), Robert Guillaume (Benson), Sherman Hemsley (The Jeffersons), Tim Reid (Frank’s Place), Bernie Mac (The Bernie Mac Show), and Don Cheadle (House of Lies). Guillaume has been the only one to actually win the Emmy.

Black-ish was also nominated for Best Comedy Series. This is the first Outstanding Comedy Series nomination for the show.

See if Ross and Anderson take home the Emmy when the 68th Primetime Emmy Awards air on Sunday, September 18 at 7 p.m. ET| 4 p.m.

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Create Fresh, Authentic Mexican Flavor with Mangos

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any foods are delicious, some invite cravings and a few inspire passion. In traditional Mexican cuisine, one surprising ingredient embodies all three: the mango.

In Mexico, it’s common for people to eat mangos every day, not only for their deliciously juicy flavor, but also for the health benefits they provide. One cup of mango contains 100 calories and a full day’s worth of vitamin C, along with vitamin A, fiber and more than 20 other vitamins and minerals, while excluding cholesterol, sodium and fat.

In fact, for many Mexicans, mangos are as basic to taste memories as apples are to Americans.

“I remember mangos practically from my birth,” said Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, chef at Azul Restaurantes in Mexico City. “I’m originally from Tabasco and Veracruz, in the southeastern part of Mexico, two of the leading states for growing and eating mangos. I’ve always been surrounded by mangos, ever since I was a kid, so the mango is the first fruit I really remember.”

Some mangos are so tender they are difficult to eat except out of hand, but the golden Ataulfo mango has a creamy texture, often described as “buttery,” that holds up well to slicing or dicing. Its smooth, almost avocado-like texture and mildly tart sweetness make it adaptable to many cuisines, providing a complement to the spice and complexity of Mexican food.

Mango salsa or mango guacamole is great with chicken, pork and fish, the primary proteins of Mexico. Mango slices balance out the starch of rice, beans and corn, and the simple flavor combination of mangos, chiles, limes and salt is iconically Mexican.

In this tropical take on guacamole, the mango’s sweetness brightens the richness of avocado. To emulate the flavor and texture of Muñoz Zurita’s recipe, use caution when mashing the fruits to maintain bite-size cubes of creamy mango and avocado.

Find more mouthwatering, Mexican-inspired dishes to #sharemangolove at Mango.org.

Tropical Mango Guacamole Recipe courtesy of Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, Azul Restaurantes, Mexico City Makes: 4 servings 1 ripe mango, diced into 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup jicama, diced into 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ripe avocados, peeled 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon red pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)

In medium bowl, mix mango, jicama, onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.

Set aside.

In another bowl, add avocado and mash until soft. Add mango mixture to avocado and mix. Top with cilantro and pomegranate seeds, if desired, and serve with tortilla chips.

Nutritional information per serving: 230 calories; 15 g fat; 26 g carbohydrate; 13 g sugar; 9 g fiber; 3 g protein; 300 mg sodium.

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CULINARY

H-E-B to Roll Out New ‘H-E-B Select Ingredients’ Product Line H-E-B Select Ingredients offers customers a line of products free from more than 200 synthetic ingredients including high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors

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trengthening its commitment to offering customers food choices free from unwanted ingredients, H-E-B is introducing H-E-B Select Ingredients, a line consisting of H-E-B brand products excluding more than 200 synthetic ingredients, high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors. H-E-B Select Ingredients products are on shelves now and customers will enjoy more than 400 Select Ingredients products by the end of this year.

As with the launch H-E-B Organics in 2014, H-E-B continues to offer food choices to fit a variety of lifestyles. H-E-B Select Ingredients addresses the growing desire of customers to choose foods with fewer processed ingredients without sacrificing the price, quality and flavor expected from HEB brand products, many of which are already formulated to meet H-E-B Select Ingredient standards.

“As the number one food provider in Texas, it is H-E-B’s goal to be

responsive to our customers who are seeking the highest quality in food choices at the lowest possible prices, and that includes products void of synthetic ingredients, high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors,” said Martin Otto, Chief Merchant and Chief Financial Officer for H-E-B. “Demand for products without synthetic ingredients has risen exponentially, yet many of these items remain out of reach for customers on a budget. That’s why we’re excited to bring H-E-B Select Ingredients to families across the state. Our team of experts carefully chooses ingredients, taking the guesswork out of label-reading and making it easy for customers to purchase products that are right for their family’s needs.”

The new line includes Greek yogurt, ice cream, milk, cereals, snack items, breads, nuts, hummus and many more items. As ingredient lists are pared down, price, flavor profiles and quality expectations for customers’ favorite products will not change. To ensure these products are easily identifiable, each H-E-B Select Ingredient item will feature a new logo with a large green check mark on the front of the packaging.

Other synthetic ingredients excluded from H-E-B Select Ingredients products include: • Red 40, Yellow 5 (and other certified colors) • Bleached flour • Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame • Partially hydrogenated oils • BHT, BHA & EDTA (Preservatives) • ADA and potassium bromate (dough conditioners)

H-E-B plans continuous growth of the Select Ingredient brand, creating more options for Texans to enjoy at the low price they are accustom to.

Customers are encouraged to visit www.heb.com/select to find frequently asked questions, an extensive list of ingredients that are included and excluded and more about what makes H-E-B Select Ingredients different.

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H-E-B Honors the Life of Howard E. Butt, Jr. Brother of H-E-B CEO Charles Butt passes away at the age of 89

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utt family member and brother of H-E-B CEO Charles Butt passed away Sunday evening at the age of 89.

For many decades Howard Butt, Jr. served as President of the H.E. Butt Foundation and as Vice Chairman of the H-E-B Board.

H-E-B is the largest family-owned company in Texas, led by family members who

include Butt’s brother, Chairman and CEO Charles Butt, Howard Butt III and S t e p h e n B u t t .

“ We a r e deeply saddened by the loss of my brother, Howard,” said Charles Butt, H-E-B CEO. “His decades of inspired leadership, philanthropy and humanitarian efforts will forever be missed by our family and those he impacted across the U.S.”

Born in Kerrville, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1927, Butt grew up in the food business founded by his grandmother, Florence, in 1905. He attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, graduated in 1947 with a degree in business, and soon afterward married his longtime sweetheart, Barbara Dan Gerber.

While working in the family business, Howard, Jr., continued to pursue spiritual

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endeavors, creating the Layman’s Leadership Institute with evangelist Billy Graham, which hosted national faith-based programs for business professionals. In recognition of his efforts on behalf of workers, Butt was appointed

by President John F. Kennedy to the first Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity.

In 1982, Butt was selected to assume the presidency of the H.E. Butt Foundation, which was founded in 1933 by Howard Butt Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt. As one of the earliest private foundations in Texas, the H.E. Butt Foundation served as a vehicle for philanthropic contributions to south Texas communities, and in 1954 acquired 1,900 acres in the rural Texas Hill Country to provide free outdoor camping facilities for underprivileged children. After Howard, Jr. took on leadership of the foundation, he was able to greatly expand his parents’ vision, serving more than 20,000 campers each year – almost one million to date – including from churches and other non-profit groups. He also established the Laity Lodge Retreat Center in the Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio.

As a bridge builder between the secular and religious worlds, Butt is perhaps best remembered for nationally convening groups from all walks of life for intellectual discussion and inspired reflection.

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ith the Super Bowl coming to Houston our economy is getting a major boost.

Houston area business are trying to get their share of economic boom and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee is ensuring that they do so with their Business Connect Playbook for Success Workshop. Business Connect is the NFL’s Super Bowl and special event supplier diversity program. Super Bowl LI Business Connect is a partnership between the National Football League (NFL) and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee to link diverse Houston Area suppliers to contracting opportunities related to Super Bowl LI. The workshop provides participates opportunies to network, gain education, and develop business opportunities to encourage greater business success for each participant. Presenters at the workshop included Hasting Stewart, BJ Waymer, Chloe Dao, Marcus Davis, Elizabeth Carreno, Constance Gray, April Day, Ahmad Islam, Will Norwood, Brenda Chagoya, Eric Lyons, and Debbie Drury.

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or the 31st year, Houston walkers laced up their shoes to support UNCF and their 37 historically black colleges and universities at the 2016 Houston Walk for Education.

Mayor Sylvester Turner served as the honorary chair of this year’s walk that annually draws more than 1,600 walkers from corporations, community organizations, and individuals from the greater Houston area. The fundraising goal for 2016 is $300,000 that will go towards the education of more than 60,000 students.

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he stars of tomorrow are being cultivated today at The Ensemble Theatre. Children in their Young Performers Program showed their creative and artistic talents in their summer class productions of Time and Time Again by Yunina Barbour-Payne and Anansi The Spider and the Middle Passage by Frank Higgins. Young actors performing on stage were Clarke Fisher, Jayla McDonald, Trevon Hector, Sydney Gamarra, Raiya Goodman, Valerie Phelps, Cory Jiles Jr., Michelle Aguiluz, Reagan Jones, Marley Perez, Michaela Laskey, Ya’ Asantawa Tafari, Calyn Menephee, Christian Jones, Tyriana Caldwell, Kendal Burns, Jorton Anderson, Madison Guillory, Dinah Washington, Kaylin Caesar, Deja Moss, Townsend, and Lillian Gilbert.

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usic filled the ears of students at Pro Vision Academy and the Imani Jazz School as they were able to participate in a meet-and-greet with two-time Emmy winner Hip Hop violinist Damien Escobar. During the meet-and-greet event hosted by Rep. Jarvis Johnson, the students had the unique opportunity to sit at the feet of Escobar and be inspired by his musical journey. After speaking with the group for an hour, Escobar gifted one lucky student with an electric blue customized violin created.

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he Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Energy Summit & Business Expo that connected energy sector executives, entrepreneurs, contractors, and innovators. The conversation focused on the future of the energy sector and how business and entrepreneurs alike can leverage and capitalize on the realities of that future. The League of Women’s Voters and NALEO were also in attendance to register people to vote, as well as educate them on the election process.

Some in attendance were Dr. Laura Murillo, HHCC President & CEO; Mike Loya, President of Vitol; George Gonzalez, Partner, Haynes and Boone; and Adrian Bregnard, General Manager of Contracts & Procurement; Shell.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS AT&T Contributes $1 Million to the National Museum for African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Style Newswire

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T&T is giving $1 million to the National Museum for African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The contribution qualifies AT&T as a Founding Donor. The museum opens to the public on Sept. 24, on the National Mall. It will tell the full story of African Americans through 11 galleries. David Huntley, senior executive vice president and chief compliance officer said, “Supporting the preservation and recognition of this history and rich culture is also important to AT&T.” AT&T history is also African American history.

AEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Work to Ease Capital Challenges for Black and Latino Small Businesses Style Newswire

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he Association for Enterprise Opportunity and JPMorgan Chase & Co. showcased African American and Hispanic small businesses, while hosting a discussion on the need to improve access to capital so minority businesses can create jobs in their communities and revitalize Main Streets across the country. The event also underscored the importance of JPMorgan Chase’s Small Business Forward initiative, a $30 million, five-year program aimed at growing local, community-based small businesses through a combination of targeted lending to minority-owned businesses, new kinds of community development financing and technical assistance for entrepreneurs.

H-E-B’s Help End Hunger Campaign Donates 2.5 Million Meals to Texas Food Banks Style Newswire

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-E-B customers in Texas took a stand against hunger with another record-breaking Help End Hunger campaign, raising $746,500 to benefit 20 Texas Feeding America food banks. A check in the amount of $158,000 will be presented to the Houston Food Bank as result of a tear-pad campaign that ran May 11 – June 28, 2016. Customer donations resulted in more than 474,000 meals will be made available to area residents served by the food bank. Now in its 26th year, Help End Hunger is a component of H-E-B’s nationally recognized Food Bank Assistance program, giving customers the opportunity to help their local food bank in the fight against hunger and malnutrition among thousands of children, elderly and needy families in communities throughout Texas and Mexico.

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aylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital have received a five-year, $7.5 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the NIH, that will accelerate efforts to combat Clostridium difficile (C. diff), the most common and potentially deadly bacterial infection impacting children and adults in the U.S. “This grant will accelerate our existing work in C. diff as it relates to the human microbiome,” said Dr. Tor Savidge, associate professor of pathology & immunology at Baylor, associate director of Texas Children’s Microbiome Center and principal investigator of this study. “Our long-term goal is to achieve a better understanding of why certain patients fail antibiotic treatment and which patients are more susceptible to recurrences in order to help us develop new methods to treat C. diff infection.”

Ford Moving All Small Car Production to Mexico CNN Newswire

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ord will no longer build any small cars in the United States. Production of the Ford Focus and C-Max, the only small cars Ford still assembles in the United States, will be moved to Mexico, according to a Ford spokeswoman. Ford has previously said it was opening a new plant in Mexico that would employ 2,800 workers there. After Focus production moves to Mexico, Ford will move the production of other vehicles into the Wayne. Mich. plant where the Focus is currently made, Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker said. The automaker has said previously that the new Mexican plant will not result in any U.S. job losses.

Port of Houston Authority and Freight Shuttle International Sign Cooperation Agreement Style Newswire

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he Port of Houston Authority (Port Authority) and Freight Shuttle International (FSI) announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a Joint Project to Evaluate Freight Shuttle Deployment Options in Port of Houston Area. The signing preceded a Demonstration and Media Briefing of the Autonomous Freight Shuttle System, which was co-sponsored by Governor Greg Abbott, Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and FSI. According to Janiece Longoria, Chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, the Freight Shuttle has the potential to reduce freight congestion, transportation costs, and air emissions and we support these goals Wells Fargo to End Product Sales Goals After Accounts Scandal Style Newswire

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be ending its controversial employee sales goals. Wells Fargo, which said last week that it regrets and takes responsibility “for any instances where customers may have received a product that they did not request,” said that the goals would no longer be imposed on employees in its retail banking business as of Jan. 1, 2017.

New CopCritic Mobile App Saves Black Lives and Balances Racial Injustices with Police BlackNews.com

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ictor Holman of Lifecycle Performance Professionals will be launching CopCritic – the first ever live streaming mobile app and website focused specifically on ensuring safe interactions between law enforcement and the communities they serve. CopCritic allows the public to view, monitor, rate, comment on and escalate situations where officers are over aggressive or someone’s life is in danger. The app itself and the 3 L’s process (Launch, License, Let) is designed to de-escalate potential life threatening situations during routine stops.

Smokey Robinson and Wife Launch New Skincare Line Called Skinphonic Blog.BlackBusiness.Org

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mokey and Frances have created two lines of skincare products, appropriately named after his hit songs - “My Girl” for women and “Get Ready” Robinson for men. Both products help with cleaning, hydration, and nighttime treatment of skin. Their natural ingredients include tea tree oil, avocado oil, cucumber extract, mushroom extract, bilberry fruit extract, and vitamin A. The products are advertised to clean pores, reduce wrinkles, heal sun damaged skin, and improve skin elasticity. The Skinphonic team included board-certified dermatologists and took 2.5 years to research and test.

Oil Prices Forces Halliburton to Sell West Houston Plant Style Newswire

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he turn of oil prices has hit Halliburton hard and has forced the company to sell 48 acres in west Houston.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the campus is located at 10200 Bellaire Blvd. and includes a fitness center, parking garage, day car center, and a 568,458 square-foot building. Built in 1979, the building has had tons of upgrade since 2013 according to the listing real estate agent. Oil prices have also hurt Halliburton’s staff with lots of employees being fired. Their firm has gone from 85,000 to 50,000 worldwide.

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