Houston Style Magazine Vol 32 No 39

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Volume 32 | Number 39

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Jesse Jackson

Immigration Rules Should Be Clear and the Playing Field Even

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COMMENTARY

IMMIGRATION RULES SHOULD BE CLEAR AND THE PLAYING FIELD EVEN

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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n one of the largest, fastest, most abrupt mass expulsions of refugees in modern U.S. history, the United States has begun flying some 12,000 Haitians camped in a Texas border town back to Haiti. Invoking executive authority asserted by Donald Trump, the Biden administration is enforcing the Donald Trump immigration policy when it comes to Haitians.

The first 320 migrants flown to Port-auPrince, the Haitian capital, arrived dazed and distressed. Most were returned to a country that they had left years ago, migrating to Brazil or to Chile to find work - and then risking the dangerous trip to the U.S. border in the hope of improving their lives.

On arrival in Haiti, they were given $100, tested for Covid-19, and left on their own.

They arrive in a country ravaged by natural disaster and political chaos. The former president was assassinated. Only last month, the island was struck by a devastating earthquake, that killed more than 2,200 people and destroyed more than 137,500 homes and some 900 schools. According to Haiti's Civil Protection Agency, fewer than half of the 83,000 families affected have received the food rations they need.

Jean Negot Bonheur Delva, the head of Haiti's national migration office, admitted that the Haitian state is unable to provide security or food for the deportees and pleaded for a "humanitarian moratorium."

What is the measure of our humanity?

The Biden administration inherited an immigration policy shredded by Donald Trump, who fanned fears of immigrants as part of his race-bait politics. He illegally banned immigrants from Muslim countries. He scorned what he called "s**thole countries," saying he only wanted immigrants from affluent white countries like Norway. He slandered Haitian immigrants as all having AIDS. And, of

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course, he made building The Wall a metaphor for America closing in on itself.

All this traduced America's values, laws and history. This is, after all, a nation of immigrants.

It also is a policy designed to fail. Very few people want to leave their homes, their communities or their countries. They undertake dangerous and often fatal migration only in desperation. When one side of a wall is a desert of opportunity and the other side looks green, no wall or army of guards will stop people from taking risks to try to save their families.

Haiti is the poorest nation in the hemisphere; a country battered by political upheaval and natural disaster. Yet it is a proud nation and a proud people. In 1804, Haiti became the second republic in the Western Hemisphere (after the U.S.), when Haitian slaves fought and defeated their French slave owners, throwing off their colonial power.

Haiti became the first modern state to abolish slavery and the first state in the world to be formed from a successful revolt of the poor.

A Haitian trader - Jean Baptiste Point DuSable - arrived in the U.S. in the 1780s and is regarded as the founder of Chicago. But U.S. relations with Haiti were always scarred by racism. Fearful of the example set by Haiti's slave revolt, the U.S. provided aid to attempt to put down the rebellion.

When the revolution succeeded, slave interests in the U.S. blocked recognition of the new state until 1862 when the Southern states seceded.

In 1914, the Wilson administration sent U.S. Marines into Haiti, beginning an occupation that lasted 20years. The U.S. took control of the assets of the Haitian National Bank, rewrote Haitian laws to allow foreigners to purchase land, and restructured the Haitian economy to serve U.S. interests. Haitian rebels who fought against the invasion were subjected to brutal repression. The horror led Smedley Butler, a general in the U.S. Marine Corps,

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to regret that "I spent most of my time being a highclass muscle man for Big Business, for Wall Street and for the Bankers. I helped make Haiti and Cuba a decent place for the National City Bank boys to collect revenues in."

In 1991, a Catholic priest, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, won the presidency in a democratic election with massive support from the poor. Seven months later, the Haitian military removed him in a coup that resulted in chaos. The U.S. military went back to occupy Haiti from 1994 to 1997 to "establish peace." When Aristide returned and won re-election again, the Haitian military once more removed him with the support of the U.S. military.

To this day, Haitian refugees receive what can only be called discriminatory treatment from this country. For example, both Cuban and Haitian refugees flee from dictatorships and repression. Yet Cubans, who are mostly white, receive special treatment, including a direct path to permanent residence. Haitian immigrants, generally of African descent, have been denied, repeatedly, the relief they are entitled to and must overcome significant obstacles to gain legal permanent residence.

Now once more the plight of Haitian refugees tests the measure of this administration's and this country's humanity. Will the U.S. simply dump thousands of the displaced in a country that has no way to protect them? Does the administration continue to treat them differently than refugees coming from Central America?

I believe that we should measure all human beings by one yard stick. Across America, millions are excited by football games on Saturday and Sunday. Central to what makes them exciting is that while the outcome is unknown, we do know that the playing field is level, the rules are public, and the referees are fair. Under those conditions, all can compete and all can win. The values of our foreign

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Haitian Migrants Cross The Rio Grande River policy should not be less humane than those of our domestic policy. For refugees - families in distress the rules should be clear and the playing field even. jjackson@rainbowpush.org.

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NATIONAL: BLACK IOWA POLICE CHIEF FACES BACKLASH

By Ryan J. Foley, www.APNews.com – Newswire

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Chief Joel Fitzgerald, the first Black police chief in Waterloo, is facing intense opposition for the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

he first Black police chief in Waterloo, Iowa, is facing intense opposition from some current and former officers as he works with city leaders to reform the department, including the removal of its longtime insignia that resembles a Ku Klux Klan dragon.

Joel Fitzgerald says his 16-month tenure in Waterloo, a city of 67,000 with a history of racial divisions, is a “case study” for what Black police chiefs face as they seek to build community trust and hold officers to higher standards. In an interview with The Associated Press, he said the attacks were driven by misinformation and racism toward him and his boss, the city’s first Black mayor.

“I don’t think there’s been any police chief in America in a smallor medium-sized department that have endured this for the reasons I have endured it and I think the reasons have to do with race,” said Fitzgerald, who previously served as the chief of larger departments in Fort Worth, Texas and Allentown, Pennsylvania. “This is my fourth job being the first Black police chief. I’ve dealt with pushback in other places but never so overt. Never so nonfactual.”

The backlash against Fitzgerald has intensified since last fall when the City Council began pushing to remove the department’s emblem — a green-eyed, red-bodied, winged creature known as a griffin that had adorned patches on officers’ uniforms since the 1960s.

After a messy process, the council voted 5-2 last week to order the department to remove the symbol from its uniforms by the end of September.

It was the latest among several changes the department has made under Fitzgerald that have won praise from Mayor Quentin Hart, most City Council members and some community leaders — while angering the police

union, retired officers and conservatives.

Opponents have attacked everything from Fitzgerald’s salary — which is in line with similar chiefs in Iowa — to his off-duty trips to visit family in Texas, where his teenage son continues treatment for a brain tumor that was removed in 2019.

Last year, he took over a department that has long experienced tension with the city’s Black community, which comprises 17% of the city population.

Hart said Waterloo could have been a hotbed of racial unrest after George Floyd’s death given its history, but Fitzgerald helped ease tensions the day before he was sworn on June 1, 2020, in by meeting with protesters for hours to hear their concerns.

“It was a resetting of the clock moment,” Fitzgerald said.

Numerous changes soon followed: banning chokeholds, outlawing racial profiling, requiring officers to intervene if they see excessive force, and investigating all complaints of misconduct.

The Waterloo Commission on Human Rights called for the removal of the griffin emblem, saying it evoked fear and distrust among some given its resemblance to the KKK symbol.

But generations of Waterloo officers had seen it as a symbol of their vigilance. The Waterloo Police Protective Association, which represents officers, denied it had racist intent and mobilized against its removal.

Fitzgerald, one of a handful of officers of color in the 123-member department, said he was met with fierce pushback when he suggested the department rebrand itself voluntarily before the council acted.

Supporters of the griffin, including the Back the Blue group,

framed its removal as an affront to officers.

“The beatdown of our police officers continues,” City Council member Margaret Klein, who is running for mayor, wrote on Facebook, citing the “devastating impact of removing the beloved 50-year patch design.” She has called for Fitzgerald’s resignation.

Hart said the debate over the griffin missed the bigger picture. He said the department has undergone a “complete paradigm shift,” adopting a community policing model that has been popular.

“Decency and respect, that’s what I want. But I’m pro-law enforcement,” said Hart, who was elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2017 and 2019.

“It’s sad and it’s pathetic but this is what’s going on at the Waterloo Police Department,” said group chairman Lynn Moller, a retired investigator.

Fitzgerald said officer morale is a national problem and Waterloo has eight vacancies after some officers retired or left for other jobs. He proposed a strategic plan to improve morale and hire more officers in coming years.

City Council member Jonathan Grieder said Fitzgerald had been slandered by people claiming to love the police.

“We are grappling with the very real issues that have long been embedded of race and force and policing,” he said. “I get that some people have never had to reckon with that until now. I get that it’s uncomfortable.”

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ECONOMY: MACY’S, INC. TO HIRE 76K COLLEAGUES FOR THE HOLIDAYS By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

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acy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) today announced plans to hire approximately 76,000 fulland part-time colleagues at its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores, call centers and distribution and fulfillment centers. Approximately 48,000 of these roles are for the holiday season, while the remaining roles are permanent opportunities to join the Macy’s, Inc. team on a part- or full-time basis for the holidays and beyond.

Macy’s, Inc. offers competitive pay, a bilingual work environment, merchandise discount and access to flexible scheduling that allows colleagues to choose regular and optional overtime shifts that meet their availability. Colleagues may be eligible to earn a refer-

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ral bonus of up to $500 for every friend and family member they recruit to join the Macy’s, Inc. team. Colleagues have an opportunity to earn additional income through various programs, e.g., the weekend bonus program and Path to Growth Incentive, a quarterly bonus offered to qualifying colleagues.

“Macy’s, Inc. colleagues are the foundation of the best-in-class shopping experience that customers know and love from our brands, whether they’re shopping in store, online or on our mobile apps,” said Danielle Kirgan, Macy’s, Inc. chief transformation and human resources officer. A seasonal position at Macy’s, Inc. does not need to end after the holidays:

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• Nearly one third of Macy’s nameplate store leadership started their careers at Macy’s during the holiday season.

• In 2020, more than 6,100 seasonal colleagues joined the company permanently after the holiday season.

• The average length of service among Macy’s professional and hourly colleagues is 10 years and five years, respectively.

The company also announced its national hiring event will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Events will be held at more than 500 stores across the country from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in local time zones. Candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance of the hiring event at macysjobs.com, bloomingdales-

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jobs.com and bluemercury.com. Macy’s, Inc. conducts most interviews for store positions online, offering a convenient experience for candidates to apply whenever and wherever it is convenient. This process takes as little as five minutes for seasonal roles and is available 24/7. Applicants often receive an offer the same day they apply. Walk-in applicants are also welcome for an on-the-spot interview during the hiring event.

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OPINION: STACEY ABRAMS: 'CALLOUS' LEADERSHIP IN STATES WITHOUT HEALTH COVERAGE By www.CNN.com – Newswire

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Stacey Abrams is the founder of the Southern Economic Advancement Project. The opinions expressed in this commentary are her own. PHOTO: KATRINA HAJAGOS

hroughout the course of the pandemic, we have witnessed inequities ripple across our society, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. Most tellingly, this imbalance affects frontline workers — many of whom are people of color — who put their lives and health on the line to keep our communities functioning while risking their families' well-being.

Now, as Congress begins debating President Biden's plan to Build Back Better, we have the opportunity to help millions of these workers by permanently closing the Medicaid coverage gap, which would help reduce racial disparities in health care. While lawmakers are working in good faith to solve this crisis, our focus must be on whether they will opt for a temporary fix or for a more comprehensive, permanent solution that guarantees Medicaid coverage for Americans living in states that refuse to expand it.

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce passed one such potential solution last

week. Under that proposal, people in the coverage gap would be eligible for federal subsidies that would cover the cost of a private health care plan on the Affordable Care Act's exchanges before transitioning to a federal Medicaid fallback policy that would go into effect in 2025.

Currently, the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Medicaid expansion guarantees quality, affordable health coverage for nearly 15 million Americans in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Recognizing the proven financial and health benefits and underscoring its broad popularity, this extension of health coverage has been championed

by Republican and Democratic governors alike and won through voter referendums at the ballot box in Idaho, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Utah.

More than a decade after the ACA's passage, however, 12 states stubbornly refuse to implement the full expansion — intentionally denying access to affordable health care coverage to

nearly 2.2 million low-income Americans. Leaders in these states argue that expansion is too costly, ignoring the reimbursements the federal government provides for expanding Medicaid. Eight of these non-expansion states are located in the South.

And 60% of people who fall in the coverage gap are people of color, despite people of color making up just 41% of the nonelderly adult population in non-expansion states.

Under the American Rescue Plan passed

by Congress earlier this year, these 12 recalcitrant states have been offered incentives to do right by their people and expand Medicaid, but their callous leadership, including that of my home state of Georgia, puts politics over health. Even as our families and our providers struggle through a persisting pandemic and vitally needed hospitals close, they refuse to act. Sadly, it seems they fear backlash from their political parties more than they fear the consequences of non-expansion.

As the daughter of two pastors, my

faith guides me to believe that policymakers' obligations should center on those who are the most vulnerable among us — the poor, the sick, the disabled. By permanently and comprehensively closing the coverage gap, Congress can show that they truly do value the contributions that home health workers, sanitation workers, cashiers, early educators, food service employees, retail and construction workers and others make to keep our society operating day in and day out, pandemic or no pandemic.

One person without adequate health care coverage is one too many. Nearly 2.2 million is a disgrace. We need Congress to act to finally extend coverage to our fellow Americans whose partisan state lawmakers have denied them justice and equity for too long.

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POLITICAL: KAMALA HARRIS RAISES 'GRAVE CONCERNS' OVER TREATMENT OF HAITIAN MIGRANTS

By Jasmine Wright, www.CNN.com – Newswire

On the ground at the border encampment in Del Rio, where emergency services are overwhelmed with the number of calls

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ice President Kamala Harris told Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday that she had serious worries about the treatment of Haitian migrants by Border Patrol agents.

Videos taken by Al Jazeera and Reuters appear to show law enforcement officers on horseback using aggressive tactics when confronting migrants, who are largely Haitian, to prevent them from crossing into the US. "The Vice President raised her grave concerns about the mistreatment of Haitian migrants by border patrol agents on horses, and the need of all (Customs and Border Protection) agents to treat people with dignity, humanely and consistent with our laws and our values," Harris' chief spokesperson Symone Sanders said in a statement.

It's rare for the White House to read out individual calls between the vice president and members of the administration, and the release of the statement was a sign the White House is looking to highlight Harris' engagement. Harris

was tasked by President Joe Biden in March with addressing the root causes of migration from Central America.

Harris' chief of staff Tina Flournoy was among the administration officials who met with the Congressional Black Caucus about the border on Wednesday as a part of that engagement from Harris.

A law enforcement officer on horseback is seen in the Al Jazeera video swirling long reins near a group of migrants. Shortly beforehand, another individual on horseback is heard yelling at the migrants, saying, "You use your women?

This is why your country's sh*t, because you use your women for this." Although the profanity is redacted in the video report, Al Jazeera English reporter John Holman published the full quote -he attributed it to an unnamed Border Patrol agent -- on his Twitter.

At one point in the Reuters video, an officer's horse nearly charges into one of the migrants, who falls back and into the water. That

video shows the officers at the water's edge, twirling the long reins as migrants crossed the border at the US shoreline of the Rio Grande. Then, as the law enforcement officers attempt to corral the migrants, one of the officers appears to whirl the horse reins near one of the migrants.

Sanders added that Mayorkas shared the concern and would update her on the continuing investigation.

"Secretary Mayorkas also spoke with the Vice President about the efforts DHS has underway to address the humanitarian needs of people at our border in Del Rio through the provision of food, shelter, clothing, and medical care, as well as engagement with non-governmental and international organizations," Sanders wrote.

Harris on Tuesday called the images "horrible" and said she supports an investigation into the matter.

What I saw depicted about those individuals on horseback, treating human beings the way they were, is horrible. And I fully support what

is happening right now, which is a thorough investigation into exactly what is going on there," Harris said in response to a question from a reporter.

The migrants are located at a temporary site under the Del Rio International Bridge in Texas as they wait to be processed by US immigration authorities. They sleep in the dirt, surrounded by growing piles of garbage, exposed to the elements and without much food and water, in hopes of being processed by the overwhelmed US Border Patrol.

Earlier Tuesday, Mayorkas said he was "horrified" by the situation.

"I was horrified by what I saw," Mayorkas told CNN's Brianna Keilar on "New Day." "I'm going to let the investigation run its course. But the pictures that I observed troubled me profoundly.

That defies all of the values that we seek to instill in our people."

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LOCAL: HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO OFFER ON CAMPUS COVID-19 TESTING IN SCHOOLS By www.StyleMagazine.com – Newswire

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he Houston Health Department is partnering with Houston ISD and Aldine ISD to provide free on-campus COVID-19 testing to students and staff at many campuses this school year.

The program will be able to detect COVID-19 quickly to help stop outbreaks early.

Regular testing is a safe, effective way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and help keep schools open for in-person learning.

“We know students learn best in the classroom, and keeping schools open for safe in-person learning is a priority,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “I urge parents to permit their children to participate in the testing program.

Our goal is to keep campus staff, students, and families healthy while preventing a need to shut down schools because of a COVID-19 outbreak.”

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“Thanks to the Houston Health Department we are continuing to expand our tool kit of protection that is keeping our students and staff safe from the deadliest virus of our lifetime,” Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II said. “First, we mandated masks in our schools, and now the City of Houston is providing testing that can catch COVID-19 before it spreads through our schools. This partnership with the City of Houston will save lives.”

Regular testing is especially important for children under 12 years old who are not yet able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, families and staff with younger children at home, and others who are not vaccinated or are otherwise at risk for getting seriously sick from COVID-19.

“Many people with COVID-19, especially children and teens, don’t have symptoms

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but can still spread the virus,” said Dr. David Persse, chief medical officer for the City of Houston. “Regular testing of school communities will help us find students and staff with the virus and put measures in place to slow the spread at both school and home.”

The health department will partner with Fulgent Genetics to conduct the testing.

The PCR tests are conducted with a shallow nose swab that goes only half to three-quarters of an inch into the nose and is rotated three times in each nostril. Qualified medical professionals will administer the swabs.

Tests are conducted in a certified lab and results expected within one day.

Schools within communities with high COVID-19 transmission and low vaccination rates will be prioritized. The testing program will launch later this school year.

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Parents at participating schools will receive a consent form that must be signed for their child to participate. If a parent is unsure if their child’s school is offering the testing, they should contact the school.

Testing results will be shared only for public health purposes, which may include notifying close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Sharing of information is done in accordance with applicable law and policies protecting privacy and the security of data."

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GIVES MINORITY BUSINESSES A PLACE OF THEIR OWN

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J.O. Malone, the founder and CEO of BLCK Market – Photo J.O. Malone

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true sign that something is valuable is if everyone is chasing it. That could not be truer for the all mighty dollar. Everyone wants some mean green especially the black community. With money comes power. The power to build your community up, shape the lives of those who live there, and set everyone on a path for success. Every opportunity to catch that dollar must be seized.

In business, catching that dollar means having a good product or service that can be properly marketed to put in front of the eyes of consumers. Aligning the three is something that business owners in general find hard to do, especially small minority business owners. The right mix of all three is needed just to get a seat at the table and that table is crowded with big businesses so small businesses don't get heard. Businessman J. O. Malone hears the cries of minority small businesses and is giving them their well deserved earned seat.

In 2017, Malone started the Blck Market, the nation's largest monthly gathering of Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. He got the idea after working with his sister on a similar concept that was held at the Shrine of the Black Madonna.

He saw how the gathering of businesses in one place could draw in consumers that would ordinary miss these products and/or services. However, the event with his sister was a little lack luster for Malone's taste.

He decided to take that concept to open it up to Black entrepreneurs of all sorts and infuse it with live music and food raising

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the energy level to that of any party with a purpose. Starting out as a first Friday of the month type of gig with seven businesses in a hallway. Word of mouth spread to expand the concept to a parking lot for more vendors to be showcased. Demand would take it from 1st Fridays to add 2nd Saturdays and it kept growing and growing. The pandemic almost stopped the progression of the Blck Market but Malone knew how to pivot with the concept and took businesses online to BlckMarket.com. However, once the outlook of living in a pandemic got foreseeable better, Malone once again shifted to give minority businesses owners a brick and mortar retail space to put their products and services on store shelves changing it up again to give entrepreneurs an opportunity they never had before.

"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard and I have done the hard work," said Malone.

Opening in Pearland Town Center Labor Day Weekend, the Blck Market is a 3,000 square foot space where black business owners can rent shelf space on a quarterly, half year, or full year basis. Malone provides the space to showcase their products with sales associates to market it to consumers and managers to handle merchandising. All business owners have to do is create a quality product, drop it off to the Blck market, and collect their profits. Not just some of their profits where Malone takes a cut. No, they get to keep 100% of all profits made!

Malone feels as if it is his purpose

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in life to see others succeed. In addition to getting all the profits, business owners can take advantage of workshops and classes in order to improve their day-to-day operations, customer service and work flow. He laughed as he said he wants the Blck Market to be known as the "Chick fil-A" of business when it comes to customer service, as it is his pleasure to serve businesses in this way and to serve customers by giving them what they want. Malone understands how hard it is for entrepreneurs in the industry and wants to share all of his knowledge to give them a fighting chance.

"There are not a lot of opportunities for us to shine especially when it comes to business," said Malone. "They don't have to be behind the table and sell their product.

Here their product can stand alone." For Malone, it is all about growth and seeing if business owners can scale their business upward. It is teaching entrepreneurs to have the vision to always see that next step and learning how to achieve it.

Another part of that next level thinking for Malone was removing the stigma that comes with the word black. Sure it is a color in the rainbow of life. However, it is often an adjective that comes with negative connotations of something bad, dangerous, and harmful that people tend to fear. Simply taking out the "a" in blck changes the narrative slightly to make people stop and wonder why remove the "a." Instead of

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turning away with their own preconceive thought they turn inward to as why to get the correct information. Once people turn inward and their bias are dispelled, the door is opened for them to see the good of black people, the value of black owned products and services and they become consumers to help with the development of black communities. Before it is realize, that seat at the preverbal table that black entrepreneurs are looking for becomes a seat that is being reserved just for them.

In the world of business, entrepreneurs are as important as consumers. One cannot survive without the other. Malone is closing that gap with a new opportunity by inviting both black entrepreneurs and the consumers to take their seat.

J. O. Malone is a self-proclaimed basketball baller turned businessman from Pearland, TX. The Prairie View A&M University graduate has background in communications with a concentration in film and video production. He is a husband, father, and creative of all things different.

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NATIONAL: AKA RAISES $2 MILLION IN 1 DAY FOR HBCUs

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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The Leader of Houston’s New Majority®

2021 Annual Luncheon &

Business Expo

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2021

Luncheon: 11:30AM – 1:30PM Business Expo: 10:30AM – 3:00PM

Hilton Americas-Houston 1600 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77010 *4th floor

The Largest Business Luncheon & Expo in Houston

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lpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is proud to announce that the sorority set a new record and raised more than $2.1 million in one day to benefit our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Alpha Kappa Alpha’s annual HBCU Impact Day on September 20 far exceeded the goal, as the country’s first Black sorority received online donations and checks from local AKA chapters, private donors, and corporate matching dollars from across the globe.

“In the fourth and final year of our HBCU Impact Day Initiative, I am pleased, honored, and excited to report that we have doubled our giving, exceeding the $2 million mark, an historic moment for Alpha Kappa Alpha, our members, other donors, and the institutions that will benefit from these funds,” says Dr. Glenda Glover, AKA international president and chief executive officer. “This means even more support for our HBCUs!” "We started this journey in 2018 with a goal of raising $1 million in one day.

Certainly, unchartered territory," explains Dr. Glover, who is also president of her alma mater Tennessee State University. "We had the audacity to believe we could raise $1 million in one day. We did it then, as well as in 2019 and 2020, in fact, exceeding our million-dollar goal! And, in 2021, to raise more than $2.1 million is simply phenomenal.”

At its recent virtual international convention in July, the AKA Educational Advancement Foundation presented $1.6 million in unrestricted endowment funds in the amount of $50,000 to the following HBCUs: Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University, Bethune-Cookman University, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Clinton College, Florida A&M University, Hampton University, Howard University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Jackson State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medi-

cine, Morgan State University, Morris College, North Carolina A&T State University, Prairie View A&M University, Simmons College of Kentucky, Southwestern Christian College, Spelman College, Texas Southern University, Tuskegee University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of the District of Columbia, University of the Virgin Islands, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Winston-Salem State University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. Receiving endowments of $12,500 were Bishop State Community College, Coahoma Community College, and Shorter College.

In the past two years, all other four-year, accredited HBCUs received from $50,000 to $100,000 in endowment contributions. The first check was provided to Bennett College to support its fundraising efforts associated with accreditation.

"Most people are unaware of the significant contributions these legacy institutions continue to make in our cities and throughout the country, including graduating 22% of all African Americans with bachelor's degrees, nearly 80% of all African-American judges, and 50% of all Black lawyers," adds Dr. Glover.

"It's gratifying to know that funds raised will support endowments, providing sustainability to our historically black colleges and universities. I am especially appreciative to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s HBCU Impact Day." The more than $2.1 million raised online does not include mail-in donations or pledges and contributions that are still pending.

It’s not too late to make an impact. Individuals or organizations interested in supporting the effort can still make contributions by texting AKAHBCU to 44321, giving by mail or online at http://donate.akaeaf.org.

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HISTORY: DIGITAL RECORDS FROM 19TH CENTURY GIVE BLACK FAMILIES A GLIMPSE OF THEIR ANCESTRY Millions of Freedmen’s Bureau records have become newly available, helping to break down a barrier to history that many Black families couldn't access.

By Curtis Bunn, www.NBCNews.com – Newswire

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fter more than 20 years researching her family’s origin in America, Nicka Sewell-Smith found the name of an uncle who had filed a complaint about having his horse stolen. Another notation said he had shopped for bacon, a broom and tobacco in “Short’s Place” in Louisiana about seven months before the 13th Amendment was passed in 1865.

With her standard supply of popcorn and a beverage at her reach, Sewell-Smith clicked on, and learned that Hugh Short was a lawyer and owner of enslaved Black people. Then she came upon Short’s will, which listed the names of her great-great-greatgrandparents near the bottom of the document.

“I could not turn from the page for an hour,” she said. “I had resigned myself to the fact that I was never going to find them. So, I called my cousin who had been searching also for 20 years and I said, ‘Guess what? We didn’t come here on a spaceship from Cameroon and land in North Louisiana.’”

A renowned genealogist, Sewell-Smith gathered much of the information through the Freedmen’s Bureau, a federal agency for formerly enslaved Black people created near the end of the Civil War in 1865. Its goal was to assist the newly freed in their transition out of slavery by negotiating labor contracts, legalizing marriages and locating lost relatives, among other things, documenting it all. It also provided food, housing, education and medical care to more than 4 million people, including poor whites and veterans displaced by war.

For decades, the information was hard to come by. It required patience and determination, attributes that allowed Sewell-Smith to hole up in the National Archives, libraries and research centers — and

Marriage of a soldier at Vicksburg by Chaplain Warren of the Freedmen's Bureau from 1866. Image: Alfred R. Waud / Library of Congress her desk at home — to go through archaic microfilm by the thousands, document by document.

However, this month, the genealogy site Ancestry.com unveiled a Black family lineage game-changer — 3.5 million records of previously enslaved Black people, available for free.

It is believed to be the world’s largest digitized and searchable collection of Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedman’s Bank archives. The collection has Black genealogists and habitual researchers thrilled because the descendants of the enslaved in America

can learn more about their families in a far easier way.

“This is very exciting and will help many researchers, historians and ordinary people trying to learn more about their ancestry,” said Angela Dodson, CEO of Editorsoncall, a company that provides editorial services for writers. Dodson has done extensive work on researching her own family tree.

“It is often very difficult for Black Americans to trace their history because of the disruptions of slavery, being sold down river, etc.,” she said. “I am often haunted by something I read in one of the

narratives of the formerly enslaved who remembered Black people just wandering the roads and trails after the Civil War looking for long-lost kin. This post-war era is a crucial period for trying to make some of these connections.”

Further, the collection is significant because it is most likely the first time newly freed African Americans appear in records after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, as many enslaved people were previously excluded from standard census and federal documents.

“The enormity of this is that this is something that we’ve known was there, but we thought it was beyond our fingertips,” Sewell-Smith said. “To see ancestors memorialized ... there are documents within this collection where 100-year-old people are getting rations in 1865. In most people’s minds, you can’t trace that far back to Black folks. We automatically count that out. ‘Oh, that’s not possible, not on paper.’

But it’s right there.”

Dennis Richmond Jr., 26, of Yonkers, New York, found it incredible that when he was 13, the iconic miniseries “Roots” moved him the way it did. He watched it with his father, who “each and every Sunday” would share his family’s lineage with his young son. As Richmond got older, the Freedmen’s Bureau became his daily place of interest.

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHRIS BROWN SOUNDS OFF ON ABUSE AGAINST HAITIAN MIGRANTS AT US BORDER The singer shared his thoughts on the border agents’ treatment of Haitian migrants.

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By Sweenie Saint-Vil, www.Revolt.com – Newswire

hris Brown is bringing attention to the obstacles Haitian migrants are facing as they attempt to escape their country. On Monday (Sept. 20), the “Run It” singer took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the way border agents have been abusing fleeing Haitians.

“I hope everyone is seeing what is happening with the people of Haiti at the border!!!!!!!!!” he wrote on his Instagram story. “All the fucking billionaires in that state alone should be trying to help. We have no peaceful strategies.. Hurding us up like cattle farmers... Hey everyone... Please take a fucking look at what’s going on!! Please!!!??????”

In two follow-up posts, the singer shared disChris Brown (Image/Getty Images) turbing images capturing the encounter between Haitian families seeking asylum and the U.S. border agents, who officers on horseback were captured screaming and whipping set out to reduce the number of Haitians making their way migrants, forcing thousands of people to go back to Mexico or into the country. As REVOLT previously reported, patrol board returning flights to Haiti. Aside from Brown, House Speaker

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Nancy Pelosi appeared to be bothered by the abuse against the Haitian evacuees.

“Reports of the mistreatment of Haitian migrants fleeing violence and devastation from natural disasters are deeply troubling, including the inappropriate use of what appear to be whips by Border Patrol officers on horseback to intimidate migrants,” she tweeted. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas added he was “horrified” by the images he viewed. “That is not what our policies and our training require. Please understand, let me be quite clear, that is not acceptable,” he said in a statement. “We will not tolerate mistreatment, and we will address it with full force based on the facts that we learn.”

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The Comcast RISE Investment Fund provides monetary grants to help small businesses owned by people of color (POC) grow as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic.

The Investment Fund is the latest extension of Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength, and Empowerment), the multi-year, multi-faceted initiative launched in 2020 to provide POC-owned, small businesses the opportunity to apply for marketing and technology services from Comcast Business and Effectv, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable.

Comcast RISE is part of a larger $100 million Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative that Comcast launched this summer. In June 2020, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the development of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to allocate $75 million in cash and $25 million in media over the next three years to fight injustice and inequality against any race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability.

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• 100 small businesses in each city • Each business will receive a $10,000 monetary grant • Application period is October 1-14, 2021

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ENTERTAINMENT: DEBBIE ALLEN MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO RECEIVE THE GOVERNORS AWARD

By Rashad Grove, Ebony.com - Newswire

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ebbie Allen made history at the 73rd Emmys by becoming the first Black woman to receive the Governors Award.

She was honored on Sunday night for her contributions to television as a writer, actress, director, producer, dancer, and choreographer.

Presented by Jada Pinkett-Smith, Ava DuVernay, Ellen Pompe, Michael Douglas, who all gave their rendition of her classic scene from Fame, Allen gave an emotional acceptance speech.

“I am trembling with gratitude and grace, I’m trying not to cry and be equal to the situation because it’s been many years in the making, taking a lot of courage to be the only woman in the room most of the time, a lot of courage and creativity and faith to believe that I could keep going,” Allen said. “And I have,” she said while accepting the award. “And I brought a whole lot of people with me, so I want to say thank you for this glorious moment in the sun.”

In what was easily one of the best moments of the evening, Allen didn’t have any time for the production team attempting to rush her off the stage.

“Honey, turn that clock off,” she said as the audience laughed. “I’m paying no attention to it. Turn it off.

Turn it off!”

Allen concluded by speaking about the power of women and implored the next generation to use their gifts to change the world.

“Let this moment resonate with women across the world, across this country and across the world, from Texas to Afghanistan,” she said. “Let them know. And also with young people who have no vote and who can’t even get a vaccine, they’re inheriting the world that we live that we leave them. It is time for you to claim your power, claim your voice, say your song, tell your stories; it will make us a better place. Your turn. Thank you.”

Debbie Allen (Image: Rich Fury/Getty Images) Allen began her illustrious career as a dancer at the Houston Ballet Academy and continued on as a dancer throughout high school. While a student at Howard University, she attended the American Dance Festival in New London, Connecticut, where she met Alvin Ailey and Twyla Tharp.

In 1970, she made her Broadway debut with a chorus part in Purlie.

In 1980, Allen landed her first major role on Broad-

way starring as Anita in the revival of West Side Story and she received a Tony nomination for her performance. That same year, Allen appeared in the film Fame and also starred in the TV adaptation of the movie in 1982. She would go on to earn two Emmys as lead choreographer on the TV show and a Golden Globe for best actress. By 1984, she was directing episodes of the series.

On television, she produced and directed A Different World, Everybody Hates Chris, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Polly, That’s So Raven, Cool Women, Quantum Leap, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Jane the Virgin, Empire, Insecure, and Grey’s Anatomy, which she also stars as Dr. Catherine Fox. Allen choreographed the Academy Awards a record 10 times and was a Kennedy Center honoree in 2020.

In 2000, Allen launched the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, bringing dance and theater arts to the inner-city. The school offers services to over 3,000 participants each year including grants extensive scholarships to students and in classes designed for cancer patients, seniors, and women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

In an interview with Variety, Allen talked about being this year’s Governors Award and her storied career. “To see that the value of your work stands tall says that I have to keep doing it,” she said. “Time is what I’m up against. I have so much to do. It’s not a moment to rest on laurels. This award means I have to keep my hands on the plow, as I always say.”

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LOCAL: MAYOR TURNER JOINS HOUSTON ARTS FOUNDATION TO ANNOUNCE A NEW ADOPT-A-MONUMENT PROGRAM

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he Houston Arts Foundation and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host a press conference unveiling a new branding initiative for the 56-year-old non-profit organization. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 6, at 11:30 am at City Hall in the Legacy Room.

The announcement will include remarks by Mayor Turner, Houston Arts Foundation (HAF) Chairman Heidi Vaughan, HAF Board Member and Marketing Chair Chris Hill, HAF Board Member Avisheh Mohsenin, Chair of the Adopt a Monument program, and Theresa Escobedo, Civic Art Manager for the City of Houston in the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

“Great cities have great public art.

Public art recognizes the history of the city and the people who created it. It is an important contributor to the aesthetic, cultural, and economic vitality of the city," said Mayor Sylvester Turner. "Public art contributes to our quality of life, our identity, and it gives us a sense of

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The new HAF logo is bold, simple, and forward-focused. The dynamic new HAF website is bright, engaging, and highly interactive. It highlights every work of art in the City of Houston’s Civic Art Collection under the Foundation’s care. It also features comprehensive maps and well-organized information about the non-profit Foundation.

“Houston’s Civic Art Program is entering a new era in commissioning and caring for works of art in our City’s Civic Art Collection, stated Director Necole S. Irvin, Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “The Houston Arts Foundation’s rebranding initiative marks a major milestone in the evolution of this work – Sam Houston Monument, Photographer Shau Lin Hon providing an inspiring platform through which belonging in the community. Taking care of our the generous efforts of HAF Marketing Chair to learn about significant artworks which grace public art allows us to enjoy it for all time."

Chris Hill, founder of Hill Strategic Brand our communities and for outreach to arts patrons Of particular importance, the entire Solutions. This Houston-based branding and whose support enables careful stewardship rebranding effort was accomplished by vet- marketing firm is renowned for its work with eran creative specialists who have built their high-profile national and international clients Learn more at award-winning careers working and living in and some of Houston’s finest, including Hines, Houston. The work was made possible through the Houston Rockets, and The Original Ninfa’s.

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ART FOR THE PEOPLE : 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DELUXE SHOW

By Kathleen Coleman, www.StyleMagazine.com

Mickey Leland addressing artists and volunteers of the DeLuxe Show (1971).

Photo courtesy of The Menil Foundation

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rt For the People is a heartfelt 50th-anniversary tribute to the 1971 show organized by Dominique Deminelle and the late Congressman Mickey Leland In 1971 at the Deluxe Theatre, a present exhibition curated by Danielle Burns and organized by Harrison Guy. 1971 Deluxe Theatre show was of one of the first racially diverse art shows in the United States to show African American artists alongside White artists. Peter Bradley artist from New York curated the 1971 exhibition, which included artists such as Sam Gilliam and Al Loving. The community was involved with the installation of the artwork and school children toured the exhibition with a fascination for modern art. In attendance, the 1971 Deluxe Theatre over 4000 people viewed this cutting-edge exhibition in the heart of our own Houston’s Fifth Ward over three years.

Scholars and activists included had a variety of roles in the coordination of the 1971 Deluxe Theatre Exhibition Peter Bradley assistant director of the Perels Gallery in New York boycotted an all-black show at The Whitney Museum in 1971.

The parallel was to organize a show that included artists from various cultures black and white. John and Dominique De Menil Foundation provided the funding for the exhibition and arts center Mickey Leland secured the location at the Deluxe Theatre in his Fifth Ward District and transformed the Deluxe Theatre with the installation of air conditioning. The Honorable Mickey Leland dedicated his life to making a better

life in education in underserved areas all over the world. Dr. Alvia Wardlaw, Director of The University Museum at Texas Southern University wrote an essay in Arts and Activism: Projects of John Dominique de Menil. Jefferee James publicized the show through flyers and posters. Finally, Darby English published 1971 A Year in the Life of Color “by Darby English, a look at the Whitney “Black Artists in America” and comparison the Deluxe Show comprised of a black and white artist.

The renewal of a community is present in the current exhibition Art for the People extended until September 30, 2021.

The artists in the present exhibition are Jesse Lott, George Smith Mel Chin, and the mural installation by Bert Samples. A perfect scenario for the 50-year celebration because artists Jesse Lott, George Smith, and Bert Samples founders of Project Row Houses in Third Ward Houston understand activism and art in the community through action.

Mel Chin is a native of the Fifth Ward, Houston a conservationist and advocate for sustainable living. The work is surreal and creates a renewed urban sense with recycled materials. Historical photos of the Deluxe Exhibition of 1971 a sense of full circle in positivity. This is a must see!

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HEALTH: HOW TO HELP YOUR KIDS WITH DEPRESSION

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• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much • Loss of energy or increased fatigue • Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., inability to sit still, pacing, hand-wringing) or slowed movements or speech (these actions must be severe enough to be observable by others) • Feeling worthless or guilty • Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions • Thoughts of death or suicide Symptoms must last at least two weeks and must represent a change in your previous level of functioning for a diagnosis of depression.

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f you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, sleeping late into the day, and using their mobile devices as an extension of their arms over time with family.

It’s not unusual to see this with most teens but these behaviors can also point to depression. According to Psychiatry.org, depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

If you have a young adult under your roof, you’re probably familiar with moodiness, vague responses when trying to engage in conversation, sleeping late into the day, and using their mobile devices as an extension of their arms over time with family.

It’s not unusual to see this with most

teens but these behaviors can also point to depression. According to Psychiatry.org, depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable.

Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include: • Feeling sad or having a depressed mood • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed • Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting

1. Be honest and welcome it in return Privately, ask your teen pointed questions about some of the things you’ve noticed and give the space to answer honestly, without judgment. For example, • “I’m wondering why you haven’t spent much time with your friends lately.”

• “I’m worried because you’re sleeping much more than usual.”

• “I’ve noticed you get angry so quickly these days.”

2. Actively listen When they do start to let their guard down, use active listening to reinforce that they’re being heard.

Put away anything that can distract you and tune in, completely.

Depression sometimes makes people feel as if they’re burdening their loved ones and might misinterpret hesitation or other immediate

priorities as a sign to back away completely.

If you really can’t give them your undivided attention, explain why. For instance, “I want to give you my full attention, but I need to take care of this first. I’ll be done in about half an hour. Is that ok?”

And remember when the conversation, DON’T INTERRUPT. It’s important to let them finish their thoughts and feel empowered to express themselves completely without interjection.

While your compassion and empathy is extremely important, professional support is typically the best way to improve symptoms.

If therapy isn’t something they’re comfortable with at first, reach out to their school counselor, family pastor, or favorite teacher to help you start building a support network for the child and get more comfortable with the idea.

They might be more willing to consider therapy when other trusted adults they’re familiar with introducing the concept to them. It’s an added bonus if the other adults share that they’d utilized therapy themselves and share the positive results.

We hope this helps the teen in your life!

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LOCAL: HOUSTON RESTAURANT COMBATS HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY WITH HEALTHY 'SOUL BOWLS' By www.StyleMagazine.com - Newswire

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n an effort to raise awareness about hunger, food insecurity and health issues plaguing the American diet, Alfreda’s Soul Food announces the addition of the 4 Soul Bowls to its traditional menu. Troy Williams, co-owner of Alfreda’s, has created four “soul food bowls” that offer a healthier spin on traditional soul food dinners. Some ingredients for the bowls will come from produce supplied by the Lettuce Live Urban Farm Project, and a portion of the proceeds from the purchase of these bowls will benefit the farm.

When patrons purchase one of the new menu items, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Lettuce Live Urban Farm Project.

The 4 Soul Bowl options include the Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo Bowl (savory shrimp & sausage, brown rice, brown roux), Red Beans & Brown Rice Bowl (flavorful fresh red beans, brown rice, and sausage), Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya Bowl(sautéed shrimp & sausage, brown rice, tomato-based celery, red peppers, onions, and fresh kale/collards) and Chicken & Rice Veggie Bowl (savory chicken, brown rice, fresh kale/collards, cabbage, and flavorful broth). Brown rice included in each bowl increases fiber, magnesium and disease-fighting antioxidants. All proteins are air/convection cooked, and fresh collards, cabbage and yams are prepared and cut daily for each bowl.

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All 4 Soul Bowls ( image coutasy of Alfreda's Soul Food) Lettuce Live Urban Farm Project kicks off during September’s Hunger Action Month and brings awareness to the increasing issue of food insecurity in underserved and minority communities in the Greater Houston Area. The innovative partnership comes at a pivotal time, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drain the resources of Houston’s low-income families. Now, more than ever, food deserts and food swamps are weighing on communities of color, highlighting the need for more access to fresh produce, local farms and home edible gardens.

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This multi-faceted project accomplishes so many things.

Of course, it raises awareness about food inequity, but more importantly, it provides healthier and more sustainable solutions.

We are proud to partner with Lettuce Live, an organization that is already rooted in and committed to our communities,” says Alfreda’s Soul Food co-owner, Marguerite Williams.

“While the pandemic and other unforeseen occurrences have certainly presented a challenge to our business, we know that there are families out there suffering from lack of food and adequate resources. Add to that the overwhelming number of African Americans who are already suffering health conditions induced by poor diet, and you realize that minorities are facing not just a pandemic, but an epidemic food crisis that we refuse to ignore,” says Troy Williams.

Alfreda’s is an historic restaurant known just as much for its delicious soul food as it is for its commitment to civic engagement. Located in Houston’s Third Ward, the eatery has become a cultural hub and mainstay for customers and community members

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LOCAL: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON

TRANSFORMS INTO HALLOWEEN GROSSTOPIA” By www.StyleMagazine.com - Newswire

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Children’s Museum of Houston transforms into the goopiest and slimiest Halloween hub for safe trick-or-treating daily! Photos Courtesy of the Children’s Museum of Houston

omething icky comes to the Children’s Museum of Houston! A myriad of ooey, gooey and slimy has maneuvered its way into the Museum for three weeks of Halloween!

Come partake in spine-tingling experiments, spirit-lifting activities and slime-filled fun during “Halloween Grosstopia.”

Meander your way through the Museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo!

• Set out on a trick-or-treat quest every day from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekdays; 4 to 8 p.m. during Free Family Night Thursdays; and all day on Saturdays!

• Move your bones to funky tunes at our spooktacular Halloween Happy House on Oct. 28 (FREE admission from 5 to 8 p.m.)

“HALLOWEEN GROSSTOPIA” SPECIAL EVENTS: MONSTER MASH Oct. 16

Who can resist the mysteries of magic? Spirits will rise during a jaw dropping magic show lead by magician Jamie Salinas.

Cast an eerie spell when we show you the tricks to bringing to life mystical beasts through a monster face painting wicked-shop.

CREEPY CREATURES Oct. 23 Beware the night for that’s when creepy creatures bite!

Meet the Mad Scientist for a spooky story time and discover what lurks in the dark as we bring out all sorts of creepy, crawly imaginary creatures. Then, learn about the silent hunters who prey on the unsuspecting at night! We’re talking about owls! These spellbinding birds will keep watch while you dig through an owl’s pellet – the regurgitated, undigestible part of their food. Yuck!

HALLOWEEN HAPPY HOUSE Oct. 28 – FREE admission from 5 to 8 p.m.!

Howl at the moon while you bask in Houston’s ultimate Halloween party for kids. Let the ghoul times roll as you boogie to the hauntingly

hip tunes of Majic 102’s wicked DJs along with monstrous characters.

Be sure to come dressed in your most boo-tiful or frightfully freaky costume!

SLIME OFF! Oct. 30 Calling all mortals and monsters! Get ready for our 4th Annual Slime Off! Catch a slippery, slimy and sloppy dose of gross as teams compete in a series of monstrous challenges. The losing team will be doused with 15-gallons of a green, ooey gooey concoction. Come support these brave souls. Don’t forget your goo goggles! Onsite registration is required, and spaces are limited. Registration does not guarantee space.

Sign up now at www.CMHouston.org

COMING SOON TO HOUSTON Star ting November 13, 2021, at the Sam Houston Race Park Buy your tickets now at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria

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2021 Houston Sport Authority inductees Bill Yoeman, Andre Jonson, Guy Lewis, Craig Biggio, and Jeff Bagwell 2nd Annual Smarht Girl's Scholarship Polo Classic great way to spend a Sunday!

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