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Burnie Sanders: It’s The Substance, Not The Label That Counts

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Remembering A Giant Amongst Us: Faye B Bryant Words by Jo-Carolyn Goode

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COMMENTARY

It’s the Substance, Not the Label that Counts

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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fter Nevada, Bernie Sanders is now the front-runner in the Democratic presidential race.

In South Carolina, the next primary, former Vice President Joe Biden is the favorite, buoyed by his support among African American voters. Sanders will come into the state with real momentum, having won the popular vote in each of the first three contests. More importantly, in Nevada, Sanders revealed the breadth of his growing coalition: he led the field among men and women, among whites and Latinos, among union households and non-union households, among voters of all ages, except those over 65, among Democrats who called themselves liberals, moderates and conservatives.

Equally important, Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have offered Americans a new direction, not simply another candidate. Both have called for

a modern version of what Franklin D. Roosevelt called the Economic Bill of Rights: Medicare for all, tuition-free public education, universal day care, a Green New Deal to generate jobs while addressing climate change. Both would tax the wealthy and corporations to make vital public investments in the common good. The other candidates -particularly Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, and Mike Bloomberg -- have scoffed at these ideas as too radical, too bold, too costly, too ambitious. They offer mostly a continuation of the politics that existed before Donald Trump disrupted the country. The problem with that, of course, is that it doesn’t offer much hope for most Americans.

Sanders calls himself a “democratic socialist.” Warren objects to that label and says she’s for making markets work. But this is a difference in labels, not in substance. Their agendas are

remarkably similar. The direction they would set is the same.

Some already have started to frighten people about the label “democratic socialist.” Trump paints it as Venezuela or Cuba. Mike Bloomberg has called Sanders (and presumably Warren’s) views on taxing wealth “communist.” Voters are going to hear a lot more of this nonsense, if Sanders continues to build momentum or Warren catches fire.

Here’s the reality. The important word in “democratic socialism” isn’t socialism, it’s democratic. Sanders isn’t talking about making America into Cuba or Venezuela; he’s talking about extending social guarantees like those offered in most other advanced industrial states, invoking Denmark or Sweden. These countries have universal health care at lower cost, paid family leave, guaranteed paid vacations, higher minimum wages, more generous public retirement programs. They also have vibrant and competitive economies, lower inequality, less poverty, and higher life expectancies. He is seeking a popular mandate from voters to move in this direction.

When you think of democratic socialism, remember the programs that Republicans and conservatives and the corporate lobbies denounced as socialistic when they were first considered: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, environmental and consumer protection, banking regulation to protect consumers. The FAA, which manages our nation’s civil aviation and international waters, is a state program. The FDA, which ensures that drugs are safe is a state program. The minimum wage, food stamps, public housing could all be considered democratic socialist programs. `Our problem has been that we have too much socialism for the rich and the powerful -- subsidies for corporations,

Edwards is a native Houstonian, an accomplished Harvard-trained attorney and former At-Large City Council Member. While she has strong credentials, her work is what has caused her to stand out in the pack of primary candidates. With endorsements from outlets like The Dallas Morning News to the San Antonio Express News, Amanda is making a name for herself state-wide as the breath of fresh air candidate who will be more about getting things done rather than contributing to the gridlock in Washington.

This primary will by no means be an easy one. There are 12 candidates in the race. However, Edwards is uniquely positioned to do two things: (1) beat John Cornyn and (2) actually deliver the results the community deserves. In 2018, Beto O’Rourke came within 215,000 votes of winning his U.S. Senate race against Texas’ other

U.S. Senator, Ted Cruz. While Beto O’Rourke came close by garnering the support of what is known as persuadable voters, which include independent, suburban and non-traditional Democratic voters, there were still a high number of voters who were part of communities of color and those under the age of 35 years old who registered to vote, but did not actually vote. If we have a candidate who can galvanize the persuadable voters again, but also bring in youth and communities of color to vote, we will be able to get the votes necessary to unseat John Cornyn, who has been consistently polling under 40%. Edwards is an African-American millennial who plans to galvanize the base as well as youth and persuadable voters in order to win her primary election and to beat John Cornyn in the general election, as well.

However, similar to her time on City Council, once she is in office, there is no

get out of jail free cards for crooked bankers, tax breaks for the rich that leaves them paying a lower tax rate than their secretaries, monopoly power for corporations that allows them to gouge customers and more. And we have too little shared security -- democratic socialism -- for working people: affordable health care, a living wage, guaranteed paid vacation and family leave, universal childcare, affordable college, public mobilization to deal with the threat of climate change.

And on this, Dr. Martin Luther King -- often smeared as a “red” or a communist -- was very clear. In 1966, he confided to his staff:

“You can’t talk about solving the economic problem of the Negro without talking about billions of dollars. You can’t talk about ending the slums without first saying profit must be taken out of the slums. You’re really tampering and getting on dangerous ground because you are messing with folk then. You are messing with captains of industry. Now this means that we are treading in difficult water, because it really means that we are saying that something is wrong with capitalism.

There must be a better distribution of wealth, and maybe America must move toward a democratic socialism.”

So, put aside the fearmongering and the red-baiting; take a look instead at the substance. There’s no question we need big structural change, as Elizabeth Warren puts it. We need a better distribution of wealth, and a greater protection of basic human rights like the right to affordable health care, as Sanders argues. Call it capitalism with a conscience, democratic socialism, call it lemonade. It’s the substance, not the label that counts.

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AMANDA: Wants your VOTE to be elected as First Black Female Senator from Texas

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n Super Tuesday (March 3rd), Texans will have an opportunity to elect our first black woman Senator, as well as to shift the focus placed on politics as usual to actually doing the business of the people. With her run to unseat John Cornyn and become the next U.S. Senator from Texas, Amanda Edwards is embarking on a journey to inject a focus on people and results that is lacking in Washington DC right now. Edwards has demonstrated her commitment to delivering results for the Houston community by her work ranging from cultivating the technology and innovation ecosystem to supporting women and minority business owners who face disparities when accessing bank loans and other forms of capital.

She now seeks to bring her focus on results to Washington DC so that people across this nation can get the results that they deserve.

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Amanda Edwards doubt that she will be able to walk and chew gum at the same time – that is – she will be able to respond to issues as they arise, but have a vision and ability to execute on that vision. On Election Day, Houston has a choice to make, and that choice should be clear

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MIKE BLOOMBERG Dear Reader, Thank you for taking the time to learn about The Greenwood Initiative.

As someone who has been very lucky in life, I often say my story would only have been possible in America — and that’s true. But I also know that because of the artificial barriers of discrimination, my story likely would have turned out very differently if I had been Black, and that more Black Americans of my generation would have ended up with far more wealth, had they been white.

Building Generational Wealth for Black Families is Critical. That’s why I launched The Greenwood Initiative in Tulsa last month. I visited the site of the Black Wall Street Massacre, where a white mob decimated the prosperous community of Greenwood. It is to the memory of the lost lives and promise of Greenwood that we’ve dedicated The Greenwood Initiative: a plan to address the systematic bias that has kept Black Americans from building wealth.

THE GREENWOOD PLAN WILL: • Create 1 million new Black homeowners • Double the number of new Black-owned businesses • Invest $70 billion in the country’s 100 most disadvantaged neighborhoods

Fixing the System for Black Families. When I was mayor of New York, I was proud to take on the systematic inequality that held back too many New Yorkers. We increased education funding, built 650 new schools and raised Black graduation rates to record highs. We led an ambitious effort to reduce poverty and managed the largest amount of affordable housing in the nation. And as President, I will work even more aggressively to combat inequality nationwide.

I understand that undoing generations of systematic discrimination won’t happen overnight, but we can make progress with a clear vision and a comprehensive plan. I’ve included a pamphlet along with this letter that lays out my plan. When I’m President, implementing The Greenwood Initiative will be a top priority.

Join me in ending the systemic inequality that has held Black Americans back for too long!

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By Glen Maxey, DNC Member and former State Representative

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o you want to be a delegate for your favorite presidential candidate in 2020?

Here’s how it will work in a nutshell:

Texas sends the third largest delegation to the Democratic National Convention, which will be held on July 13–16, 2020, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Texas’ delegation is 280 persons, 261 delegates and 19 alternates.

How many national delegates does Texas have and how are they selected?

Texas’ delegation is 280 persons, 261 delegates and 19 alternates.

The delegates selected are in three categories: 149 District-Level delegates selected by attendees at the state convention by senate district caucuses of the supporters of each candidate who wins delegates. A candidate must have won at least 15% of the vote in the senate district to win district delegates.

Concurrently with looking at the statewide votes, we also look at how each candidate did in each of the 31 state senate districts. The same rule applies here that a candidate must have won at least 15% of the vote in the senate district to win district delegates. Based on the strength of Democrats voting for the presidential nominee in 2016 (Clinton) and the governor nominee in 2018 (Valdez), the party has already assigned the 149 district delegates across all 31 senate districts. The bluest district (SD 14 in Austin) will have 10 national delegates to allocate. The smallest districts (SD 31 and SD 28 in the Panhandle) only have two.

49 At-Large Delegates and 30 Pledged Elected and Party Officials (PLEO) who are selected by a nominations committee process at the state convention. On election night, we’ll see

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who won. A candidate must get 15% statewide to win At-Large and PLEO delegates. Once we’ve “done the math,” the party will assign the statewide percentages to the 49 At-Large and then to the 30 PLEO delegates. We disregard the votes for those who receive less.

There are 33 automatic delegates (formerly called super-delegates).

These folks are un-pledged and are selected because of their party positions. In Texas, we have two types: the Democratic members of Congress and the members of the Democratic National Committee. Under a new national rule in place for 2020, these folks automatically attend, but they don’t have a vote in the nominating process unless the convention delegates are unable to select a nominee by majority vote on the first ballot. They vote on all other matters such as the platform and rules and have a nominating vote on any second or subsequent ballot for the presidential nomination.

The entire delegation must be equally balanced by gender, half male and half female. The delegation should “look like” Texas, too. We will set affirmative action goals for historically underrepresented groups: Hispanics, African Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, LGBT Texans, youth (people under 36) and people with disabilities.

The biggest step in this process is for Democrats to “allocate” the delegates among the presidential candidates.

We do that in a presidential primary that will be held on “Super Tuesday” March 3, 2020. That is the same election where we nominated candidates for all offices from U.S. Senate to Constable. Candidates file to be on the ballot between November 9 and December 9, 2019 with the Texas Democratic Party.

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Steps To Become A Delegate STEP ONE: Pick who you wish to vote for in the March 3, 2020 presidential Primary STEP TWO: Campaign, donate, work and orginize for your candidate. The more votes they get, the more delegates they win, and the more likely you have a slot in your area to run for!

STEP THREE: Sign up to attend your county senatorial convention on March 21, 2020.

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STEP FOUR: Attend your county/senatorial convention on March 21, 2020 and get yourself elected to the state convention.

STEP FIVE: File to run as a delegate for your candidate beginning March 23, 2020.

STEP SIX: Campaign to be elected!

STEP SEVEN: Didn’t win in the District?

Run At-Large at the State Convention STEP EIGHT: Head to MIlwaukee!

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Remembering A Giant Amongst Us: Faye B. Bryant O

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ne of Houston’s luminary figures in education and service to others has passed away at the age of 82.

Faye Beverly Bryant may have been small in stature but she was a giant among many. The Houston native’s footprint in the city will be long felt after her death.

Born in 1937, Bryant was a proud graduate of Howard University. It was there that she was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. through the Alpha Chapter. After graduation, Bryant returned to her hometown to earned her M.A. degree in counseling and guidance from the University of Houston.

Armed with two degrees Bryant began to pursue her passion of providing children the best education possible. She started out as an educator in Houston ISD teaching at Booker T. Washington High School and serving as a counselor at Bellaire High School. Bryant also served as Director of Magnet Schools for the Houston Independent School

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District. The pioneer of education would make history in Houston ISD as the first African American female Deputy Superintendent for School Administration in the largest district in Texas in 1998.

After 42 years of service, Bryant retired in 2002 as Executive Deputy Superintendent for School Administration on the school board.

“The Houston Independent School District has lost a pioneering giant in the educational field. Ms. Bryant was a trailblazer who paved the way for educators like me and helped generations of students realize their full potential. We will forever be indebted to Ms. Bryant for her outstanding service, historic accomplishments and exemplary legacy. We offer our sincere condolences to her family, friends and community,”said Houston ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan.

While climbing the success ladder in her career, Bryant was also elevating her level of service. As the 21st International President of the first

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Black Greek sorority, Bryant sought out her vision to give women more power. Her administration’s theme was P.O.W.E.R., Programs of service, Organizational impact, Women in global issues and Economic development and Renewal.

Highlights of her tenure included adding the Connection (Social Justice and Action) Committee to the programs within the sorority; introducing the cluster meeting concept leading to better communications between members and the regions; and fortifying the Alpha Kappa Alpha legacy by bringing the regal construction of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s corporate office to fruition. Bryant further grew the sorority’s international presence with the initiation of the African Village Development Program in collaboration with Africare.

Before being at the helm of the sorority, Bryant served as International First Vice-President, South Central Regional Director, Chapter

President and many other leadership positions according to the AKA1908. com website. Bryant was actively involved in the Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter in Houston.

Bryant was instrumental in establishing the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of the sorority on the campus of the University of Houston and serving as the graduate advisor to sorority members at Texas Southern University.

Bryant was given her flowers of appreciation while she was living.

She was honored with the Africare Distinguished Service Award, Howard University’s “Unusually Meritorious Leadership” award, election to the inaugural Operation Big Vote board of directors, and inclusion in the renowned “History Makers” series. Until her death was always thought of as a beloved president and inspiration to many.

“She was a true pioneer for education and the community with many notable firsts for the sorority and the Houston community. Her grace, faith, and strength will be remembered forever,” said Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International President Dr. Glenda Glover.

A capitalized endowment through the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation, Incorporated. was

established in Bryant’s name to award scholarships. Her family is requested that donations be made to EAF in lieu of flowers.

Bryant’s civic service didn’t just stop with Alpha Kappa Alpha. She rose to be the third National President for Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. She also was a member of The Links, Inc.

Bryant leaves behind one sister, Barbara Solomon, and a host of others.

Faye B. Bryant’s life will be celebrated with a Wake on Friday, February 28, at 7p.m.

The Wesley Chapel AME Church 2209 Emancipation Ave., Houston, Texas 77003 and at the Funeral on Saturday, February 29, at 10 a.m.

Fountain of Praise Church 13950 Hillcroft Houston, Texas 77085 Both locations are in Houston.

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BLACK HISTORY MOMENTS

Erika H. James Named First Female Dean of University of Penn. Wharton School

By Erin Arvesdlund, Special to Houston Style Magazine

BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

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Erika H. James is the next dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2020, according to a statement Wednesday

by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett.

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rika H. James is the next dean of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2020, according to a statement Wednesday by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Wendell Pritchett.

“Erika is an award-winning scholar and teacher and a strong, proven leader who serves as dean of the Goizueta Business School at Emory University,” said Gutmann in the statement.

James will succeed Geoff Garrett, who leaves to become dean of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. She is the first woman and first person of color to lead the 139-year-old business school.

Since becoming dean of Goizueta Business School in 2014, James led an effort to build an innovation and entrepreneurship lab open to all students on campus. The Goizueta faculty grew by 25% by the end of her first term, the release said.

“Erika has consistently and constructively drawn upon her own scholarship in the areas of leadership development, organizational behavior, gender and racial diversity, and crisis leadership,” Pritchett said.

“This is an exciting time to be in business education,” James said in the statement. “The scope and platform of the Wharton School provides an opportunity to create far reaching impact for students, scholars, and the business community.”

At Emory, James undertook a significant redesign of the undergrad-

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uate business curriculum, integrating immersive learning, technology, and partnerships with Emory College’s liberal arts curriculum.

Before that, she served as the senior associate dean for executive education at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

James is a member of the SurveyMonkey board and the Graduate Management Admissions Council and previously served on the board of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the accrediting body in business education.

She has also been named one of the Top 10 Women of Power in Education by Black Enterprise and one of the Power 100 by Ebony Magazine.

James holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pomona College of the Claremont Colleges, in California. In addition to her roles at Emory and Virginia, she served as an assistant professor at Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business and a visiting professor at Harvard Business School.

Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, Wharton has a faculty of more than 235 professors, 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA and doctoral students.

For more information logon to: www.Wharton.Upenn.edu

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Charles Drew

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very two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Thanks to Charles Drew, that blood is available. Drew was a physician, surgeon, and medical researcher who worked with a team at Red Cross on groundbreaking discoveries around blood transfusions. In World War II, he played a major role in developing the first large-scale blood banks and blood plasma programs.

He also invented the – and get ready because this name is pretty charming — bloodmobiles. These are the refrigerated trucks that, to this day, safely transport stored blood

id you ever enjoy water gun fights as a kid? Well, meet Lonnie Johnson, the man that gave us the most famous water gun — the Super Soaker.

Lonnie wasn’t a toymaker, he was actually an Aerospace Engineer for NASA with a resume boasting a stint with the US Air Force, work on the Galileo Jupiter probe and Mars Observer project, and more than 40 patents.

Yes, he is also working on the Johnson Thermoelectric Energy Converter (JTEC) which converts heat directly into electricity — but it’s the squirt gun he created that has given us all the most joy.

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nventor and engineer Lewis Latimer was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, on September 4, 1848. He collaborated with science greats Hiram Maxim and Thomas Edison.

One of Latimer’s greatest inventions was the carbon filament, a vital component of the light bulb. His inventions didn’t stop there, working with Alexander Graham Bell, Latimer helped draft the patent for Bell’s design of the telephone. This genius also designed an improved railroad car bathroom and an early air conditioning unit. So the next time you’re escaping a hot day inside your cool house, don’t forget to thank Lewis Latimer.

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tis Boykin’s most notable contribution to science was likely the circuit improvements he made to pacemakers after losing his mother to heart failure — a contribution that has saved countless lives since. But this single improvement was among a long list of achievements.

Boykin had 26 patents in his name and is famed for the development of IBM computers, burglar-proof cash register, chemical air filters, and an electronic resistor used in controlled missiles and other devices.

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Ebony Magazine Reveals 2020 EBONY POWER 100 LIST Power Couples, MVPs and Shining Stars take a bow with iconic entertainment honorees including Super Bowl Champ, Patrick Mahomes, actress, Cynthia Erivo and John Legend & Chrissy Teigen

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rom providing free reconstructive surgery to children with disfiguring deformities, to the melanin-rich beauty queens who have claimed every crown worldwide, to the youngest player in professional tennis history to claim the throne, the annual EBONY Power 100 List recognizes individuals who have had a positive impact on the African-American community.

In 2020, EBONY is celebrating 75 years of serving the Black community, showcasing the stories and achievements of Black people in all areas of American society and culture. In 1971, EBONY introduced the “Most Influential Black Americans List”, which has evolved into the annual EBONY Power 100 List.

“We are thrilled to be able to recognize those who are making a difference for our people around the world,” said Willard Jackson, EBONY Chairman and CEO. “Every name on the list is a leader and have had a positive impact on the African-American community. They shape perceptions, influence culture and galvanize communities. They are game-changers at a time when we need people to get in the game.”

The 2020 EBONY Power 100 List recognizes the most influential and inspiring individuals making a difference in the African-American community in the following categories: “Community Crusaders,” “Doing It For The Culture,” “Power Couples,” “Ex-

Cynthia Erivo cellence In Media,” “Social Justice,” “Shining Stars,” “Titans of Industry,” “Trailblazers,” “Women Up” and “MVPs.”

Highlights from the “Community Crusaders” honoree, high school principal Akbar Cook solved poor attendance and bullying among students by placing a laundromat on campus.

Recognized among “Doing it for the Culture” honoree is multidisciplinary artist, Hebru Brantley, whose immersive and interactive Nevermore Park is changing perceptions of Black art and culture. Journalists Gayle King, Roland Martin, and Brent Staples, who are prepared to tell the truth in news and reporting as we approach 2020 election are recognized for “Excellence

in Media” category. “Power Couples” including John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union and Russell and Ciara Wilson define the power of a good team. And Hot Girls Lizzo and Megan thee Stallion lead the “Shining Stars” category with their unapologetic sexiness and inspiring feminism. “Social Justice” honorees such as, Robin Steinberg, Founder and CEO of The Bail Project, inspired the EBONY Foundation’s “Home for the Holidays” campaign which is committed to reuniting families by posting bail to restore the presumption of innocence.

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11 Days of Rasberry Goodness

By Family Features, Culinary Writer

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rom breakfasts to salads, desserts and beyond, fruit is unique in its ability to add both flavor and nutrition to family-favorite dishes.

As you look for ways to incorporate produce in your family’s recipes, consider an option with a sweet-tart flavor and eye-catching color: red raspberries.

In the cool, marine climate of the Pacific Northwest, Washington state produces approximately 90% of the nation’s frozen red raspberry crop.

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Picked at the peak of ripeness and frozen within hours of being harvested, flavor and nutrition are locked in to offer convenience and consistent quality out of the freezer section at most grocery stores.

With a distinct flavor that works well in dishes from sweet to savory, red raspberries can add bright flavor and balance to recipes ranging from salads like Spinach and Frisee Salad with Raspberry Pickled Onions and Raspberry Vinaigrette to a morning meal such as this Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl.

Plus, 1 cup of the flavorful red fruit includes just 80 calories and contains 6 grams of fiber while providing 28% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.

Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl Servings: 2 2 1 2/3

cups frozen raspberries large frozen banana cup light coconut milk

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tablespoon chia seeds Toppings (optional): shredded coconut shaved dark chocolate hazelnuts chia seeds edible flowers

In blender, puree raspberries, banana, coconut milk and chia seeds until smooth.

Mixture will be thick; ingredients may need pushed down to get blender going.

If necessary, add more coconut milk.

Pour into two bowls. Garnish each with shredded coconut, shaved dark chocolate, hazelnuts, chia seeds and edible flowers, if desired.

Spinach and Frisee Salad with Raspberry Pickled Onions and Raspberry Vinaigrette Servings: 4 Raspberry Vinegar:

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cup frozen raspberries cups vinegar Raspberry Pickled Onions:

1/2 cup Raspberry Vinegar 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 pound sweet onions, peeled and julienned 1 cup frozen raspberries, partially thawed Raspberry Vinaigrette: 1 cup Raspberry Vinegar 1 teaspoon fresh shallot, peeled and minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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DEMOCRAT FOR U.S. SENATE manda Edwards is a native Texan, a former At-Large Houston City Council Member, who represented 2.3 million constituents. An accomplished attorney and fierce community advocate, Amanda is a transformative, results-oriented leader committed to delivering the results – not political rhetoric – that matter in the lives of Texans. This campaign is about building a people-powered movement to ensure all Texans – urban, rural, and suburban – get the results they deserve, including:  EXPANDING AND PROTECTING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE Access to high-quality health care added years to Amanda’s father’s life, though he succumbed to cancer when Amanda was a teenager. Amanda will work tirelessly to expand quality, affordable care for all Texans.  SUPPORTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL Amanda led city-wide efforts to cultivate Houston's innovation economy, prioritize high-capacity public transit, and increase small business lending to women, veterans, and minorities, all while pushing inclusive solutions for the changing future of work.  BE THE SOLUTION In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Amanda organized hundreds of volunteers to go door-to-door in low-income communities to connect people to recovery resources. Amanda aims to empower her constituents.

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Beyoncé Performs at Kobe Bryant’s Memorial in LA

NO PHOTOS, please Beyoncé tries to stop photos during service

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hotographers were forbidden from taking pictures of Beyoncé during her recent performance at Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s going home memorial in Los Angeles on Monday, according to several people.

Editors at the Associated Press and Getty Images were told that organizers of the Staples Center event prohibited them from taking photos of the Grammy-winning singer or of Kobe Bryant’s children.

Beyoncé opens Kobe & Gianna’s Celebration of Life with one of his favorite songs.

The pop superstar kicked off the memorial to the Lakers legend, Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, by performing her hit songs “Halo” and “XO.”

One insider at the event said, “It is so offensive to Kobe’s family and the fans, Beyoncé is so controlling of her image — she usually only allows

approved selected images of her to be released — so no photographers at the Kobe memorial were allowed to take her picture. Really, at a memorial? Not even the family of Michael Jackson did that.

“A Staples Center staffer was dispatched to make sure not a single camera was focused on the stage. The photographers couldn’t believe it. This doesn’t help Beyoncé’s image at all, it hurts her. It makes her look like a diva.

The memorial wasn’t about her. The only shots of Beyonce that did emerge were screen grabs from TV. None of the other artists at the memorial asked for this, not Christina Aguilera, not Alicia Keys.”

Beyoncé’s publicist has previously targeted media outlets, demanding that “unflattering” pictures of the singer be removed online.

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Kobe ‘Mamba’ Bryant and his daughter Gianna ‘Mambacita’ Bryant aka GiGi attending a LA Lakers game in Los Angeles.

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Smart Savings Strategy

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Financial Tips for Teens

hen it comes to economics, many teens’ mouths write checks their knowledge can’t cash.

While 93% of American teens say they know how the economy works, 29% have had no economic schooling, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. teens ages 13-18 by Wakefield Research on behalf of Junior Achievement and the Charles Koch Foundation. Even in light of their false confidence, teens are aware of the importance of financial education.

Although the study identified numerous gaps in economic and financial knowledge, it also showed teens do know where to look for credible information. Two-thirds (67%) recognize they should use their school as a resource.

“One of the things we hear often is that some textbooks are written too academically for most students to understand the concepts,” said Jack E. Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. “Our programs, which work as a complement to the school curriculum, are written from the perspective of today’s teens and use digital content to help bring economic concepts to life for students.”

Beyond the classroom, another 63% of students believe they should use their parents as resources for economics education. Help influence the financial literacy of a teen in your life with these practical money-management tips adapted from the curriculum.

Set goals. Managing your money is more meaningful when you’re doing it with purpose. This might mean budgeting to ensure you have enough money to maintain your auto insurance and keep gas in your car, or you may be saving for a big senior trip. Knowing what you want to achieve with your money can help you plan how you spend

it more wisely.

Weigh needs vs. wants. When you begin making your own money, it’s easier to indulge your own wishes and spend money on things you don’t necessarily need. To some extent, that’s not a bad thing; rewarding yourself is fine when you do so within reason. That means not exceeding your available funds, and not forsaking things you truly need, like gas money to get to and from a job or school.

Get a debit card. Most people find that having cash on hand makes it easier to spend. If you use a debit card instead, you’re an extra step away from spending so you have a little more time to consider your purchase. Another benefit of a debit card is it helps track your purchases in real time so you can keep constant tabs on your balance and ensure you don’t overdraft your account.

Start a savings habit. Even if your income doesn’t allow for much, it’s a good idea to get in the habit of setting aside a portion of each check. It may only be $10, but over time each $10 deposit can build your account toward a long-range goal.

Protect your privacy. Teens who’ve grown up in the digital age tend to be less skeptical and cautious about privacy matters than their elder counterparts. It’s important that young people understand the potential impact of failing to protect their privacy when it comes to financial matters, including the possibility that their identities could be stolen and all of their money siphoned away. Teaching kids about security is an essential lesson in economics.

Visit ja.org for more tips and information to help raise your teen’s financial literacy.

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JACKSON LEE CAMPAIGN GAINS MORE SUPPORT

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he community was invited to get involved in the re-election of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Campaign by attending the grand opening of her 2020 campaign headquarters. All were needed to manage the phone bank, pass out yard signs, walk the block to get info out to citizens, and volunteers to fill in other areas. There is a job and place for everyone. Some in attendance were Algenita Davis, LaRence Snowden, Deidra Fontaine, Justin Mabrie, Nata Koerber, Cydonii Miles, Gerald Womack, City Councilwoman Letitia Plummer, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Wanda Adams, and State Rep. Borris Miles.

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Three Is The Magic Number

XFL Roughnecks Stay Undfeated by Defeating the Vipers 34-27

By Brian Barefield, Sports Editor

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ou know every now and then I like to let you all in on just how old I am. Yes, I remember using a house phone, listening to a cassette tape, watching a VCR, and I even remember when Michael Jackson’s multi-platinum hit Thriller was first released. I wouldn’t say I was old, but it does take me a minute to get up and out of the bed nowadays.

If I could I would like to give you another glimpse into my childhood.

In 1973, ABC networks aired a show called, “Schoolhouse Rock” that focused on helping kids with math, history, grammar, etc. During that show, there was a song written by Blind Melon that helped kids learn about how the number three works throughout life.

“Three is a magic number Ya it is, it’s a magic number”

Now that I have you replaying

your youthful days in your mind and also singing that classic song. One could only imagine that Houston Roughnecks head coach June Jones may have hummed that song a couple of times throughout the week as his team is the only undefeated team left in the XFL with a record of 3-0.

The Roughnecks defeated the Tampa Bay Vipers (0-3) last week in Tampa by a score of 34-27 led once again by the dynamic duo of quarterback P.J. Walker (306 yards passing and three touchdowns) and wide receiver Cam Phillips (194 yards receiving and three touchdowns). Those impressive numbers by Phillips gained him XFL Star of the Week for the second consecutive week. For those keeping counts at home, that’s the third consecutive week that a Roughnecks player has won the award as Walker won it Week One.

“Cam [Phillips] has really impressed me, ever since he got here, he

has bought into what we are doing and what we are trying to teach him,” said coach Jones. “He has gotten better since he got here. P.J. [Walker] knows that if he gets the ball around [Phillips], he’s going to make some catches.”

For as impressive as the Roughnecks offense looked against the Vipers, it was the defense that showed up once again with their third consecutive game with an interception. Houston now has five interceptions on the year. They have one of the stingiest defenses in the league, especially when it comes to second half scoring as Houston is only given up an average of nine points.

Houston now heads up 45 north to take on the Dallas Renegades in the first interstate rivals’ game of the season. It will take a total team effort once again by the Roughnecks to defeat the Renegades who come in on a two-game winning streak.

“I know how hard we worked

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as a team and we put a lot of work in as a unit,” said Walker. “Those two-adays are paying off, to be honest, we complained a lot as a group about how much we were doing, but it’s all paying off at the end of the day.”

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he Monsterville Wines Second Annual Burgundy & Barolo Festivaly was a great event for your palate. Guests got to enjoy two amazing wines with incredible dinners and a selection of wine masterclasses. The Purple Madness Prince Trib-

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Photography by Vicky Pink ouston Museum of African American Culture presented the UNESCO Slave Route Project Lecture with Ted Ellis. The Vice Chair of the national 400 Years of African History Commission made sure that all knew

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n Thursday, February 27, 2019, State Director for Bloomberg Ashley Turner, Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia and Mayor Sylvester Turner introduced Mike Bloomberg at The Rustic for one of Bloomberg’s campaign stop in Houston. Earlier in the week Mayor Michael Nutter was in Fifth Ward for a Bloomberg Get out The Vote Rally. Following Houston, Bloomberg is scheduled to make a campaign stop in San Antonio – before the Texas primaries.

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