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Daddy, to the world you are one person, but to me you are the world.”

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From the Publisher

Just Keep on Livin’

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ife should feel meaningful and rewarding. But how does a person manifest this vision and ensure that it’s sustainable through the various seasons of one’s life? How do you maintain inspiration in a time when the Nation that you call home is in such flux? We hope that the curated collection of editorials in this special issue can serve as a guide for conversation and a step towards clarity, healing and happiness, both individually and collectively.

Global Citizens Increasingly, our purpose will need to center not just on our own individual need, family and neighborhood but also

we must have a macro view of the world and a collective commitment to the greater social good. We hope that the article “Global Education” which features the Trevor Noah Foundation makes this case and shows that we have more in common than that which divides us. In the article “Dear Anybody Who Dares to Ask the Question Why,” Fred Baldwin provides candid reflection on life after the Civil Rights Movements of the 40s-60’s.

His candor offers insight on current trends, how we continue to move forward and what it means to actively live the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Best is Yet to Come Between personal loss, natural disaster and the perpetual challenges of survival, it is essential that we make space for moments of laughter, fresh air and to nurture open hearts that allow us to freely (and daily) say words such as, “Please”, “Thank You”, I’m Sorry” and “I Love You.” At Tré, we strive to celebrate our humanity and to take all these lessons to heart. We are united in that pursuit and we hope that, after reading the pieces in the following pages, you’ll be better equipped to join us.

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Stephanie Coleman Publisher / Disruptor / Life-Long Learner #Osss

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Hope for the Future

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Civil Rights photographer, Fred Baldwin reminds us that fighting for freedom and justice in America requires reflection, empathy and work.

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REGULARS

16 The Quest for A More Perfect Union

27 Corporate Coaching

Is justice and domestic tranquility an option for all?

39 Fitness at Your Fingertips Achieve your wellness goals with this clever app.

41 Athletes and Social Justice Warriors Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protest is part of a long legacy of athletes protesting social injustice.

Learn to navigate office culture and be successful.

58 Fashion Forward Airlines strive to provide a better experience for all.

82 Tech, Gear & Music Celebrating new talents, new voices and new music.

SMALL STUFF 70 Events & Calendar 76 Confidence Is Beautiful Detroit-based DMJ Studios creates a platform for people to share stories about the hurts and victories of becoming confident in their body and skin.

Find upcoming things to do, cultural cool spots and more.

78 Quotes + Notes Featuring words that add value.

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Contributors TRÉ MEDIA GROUP PRESIDENT AND CEO Stephanie A. Coleman

TRÉ MAGAZINE EDITORIAL PUBLISHER Stephanie A. Coleman INNOVATION Connie Gor

EGBERTO WILLIES Founder and host of Politics Done Right, a progressive political radio & social media talk show that encourages all points of view, Willies advocates that every opinion matters. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or otherwise, they want to hear your voice. He empowers and encourages all to become a part of the body politic. Support Independent Media via patreon.com/politicsdoneright, PayPal. Me/politicsdoneright, egbertowillies.com, politicsdoneright.com

TRACI CLOYDYOUNG Based in Miami, Traci Cloyd is a radio personality with personality to spare. She’s an energetic, resourceful, people-loving woman and at the cutting edge of news and events impacting the African American community. @tracicloyd, tracicloyd.com

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Based in Houston, Roy is highly sought after artist and founder of Rainedrop Photography. Born out his passion for capturing images of his daughter, he is the official photographer for Tré Magazine.

His dynamic editorial images are featured throughout this publication. rainedrophoto.com

FRED BALDWIN Photographer and co-founder of FotoFest, Fred Baldwin has recently published his memoir, Dear Mr. Picasso: An Illustrated Love Affair with Freedom (Schilt Publishing). The book begins with Baldwin’s encounter with Pablo Picasso in 1955, a life-changing event that emboldened Baldwin to embrace a peripatetic life as a photojournalist.

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Dr. Myron E. Cloyd CREATIVE VISION Nomadic Creators PROGRAM MANAGER (RADIO AND BLOG) Duane Bradley BUSINESS STRATEGY (TECHNOLOGY) Harlon Hill BUSINESS INSIGHT 360 Magnetic Solutions

DESIGN GRAPHIC DESIGN No Plan B, LLC CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Rainedrop Photography AUDIO ENGINEER/PRODUCER Cox Media Studios PRODUCT MANAGEMENT George Kalergis

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Policy + Politics

Controversy of the Month

The Civil Rights leaders who tirelessly fought against this once-racially segregated south, must be rolling in their graves to see the contract-focused exploitation of Texas children as well as the indifference of those in leadership to the damaging impact of their policies and poor stewardship. Although, the miseducation of the Negro was initially by design, post-integration, the impact is no longer isolated. The institutional demise of North Forest ISD and Houston ISD is more than tragic. An undereducated society hurts the students, fosters a non-competitive workforce, increases crime and erodes the national economy. #AllLivesMatter #HistoricallyUnderserved #BeBest

Bob Adelman, “I Am a Man Strike, Memphis, Tennessee” (1968) (courtesy Library of Congress)

United as One

On View

Thousands of Houston-area students united in April 2018 to protest gun violence with walkouts and organized rallies. Rather than head the warning of the nationwide “March for our Lives” initative, several Texas School Districts threaten to suspend any student who chose to leave class to protest, citing that it would negatively impact their attendance-based funding.

The Library of Congress acquired the archive of Bob Adelman, a photographer who helped document the Civil Rights Struggle. Gifted by an anonymous donor, it comprises 575,000 images, negatives, and slides, including 50,000 prints.

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112 Girls are Still Missing A diverse group of citizens continue to advocate for effective search and rescue of all the abducted #ChibokGirls. #HopeEndures #NoMoreExcuses #FiveYearsTooLong.

Young protesters at Standing Rock raise their fists at the news of federal intervention to halt pipeline construction, at least temporarily. In early August, these Oceti Sakowin youth had run a relay for 2,000 miles from Standing Rock in North Dakota to the White House to try to stop the pipeline.

Defending The Sacred In North Dakota, Native Americans and environmentalists continue to protest the pipeline slated to carry a half a million barrels of crude daily from North Dakota to Illinois.

Although the oil industry says the pipeline is safe, Sioux elder, Cheryl Angel, 56 states “Open your eyes, America, and see that water is in danger in your own backyard where pipelines are slated to be built across America,” Angel told The Huffington Post on Tuesday. “The American people need to stand together and protect the water sources where they are under attack.”

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KEY DATES Date

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Cohesive and Sustainable

Standing Strong

More than half of the world’s GDP -- some $44 trillion -is being threatened by climate change and a warming world. Survey reveals, people feel capitalism is doing more harm than good and protestors unite in Switzerland at the World Economic Forum.

Amy Goodman of Democracy Now interviews Civil Rights icon, Angela Davis who shares her support for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn), calling the congresswoman a “courageous, bold black woman.”

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1872 Currier and Ives print showing the first African American U.S. Senator and Representatives: Sen. Hiram Revels (R-MS), Rep. Benjamin S. Turner (R-AL), Robert DeLarge (R-SC), Josiah Walls (R-FL), Jefferson Long (R-GA), Joseph Rainey and Robert B. Elliott (R-SC), 1872

Legacy

The Black Republican After the Civil War almost all Blacks identified as members of the Republican Party, which was started by abolitionists and also the party of President Abraham Lincoln.

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FACTS In 1866, there were four Reconstruction Acts passed which divided the South into five military districts.

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ll of the first blacks to serve in the U.S. Congress were Republicans elected during the Reconstruction Era (Abraham Lincoln).

Freedmen gained political representation in the South for the first time after slaves fought for liberty and won citizenship rights.

PERSPECTIVE In 1866, the Military Reconstruction Acts passed

and racist violence and lynchings skyrocketed.

After congressman George Henry White (1896 -1901), no blacks served in Congress for the next 28 years, and none represented any Southern state for the next 72 years.

Policy vs Party The election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1932) shifted black voting From about 1900 to 1965, most African Americans were not allowed to vote in the South and were not even allowed to officially attend the Democratic convention until 1924.

loyalties to Democrat, as his New Deal programs promised economic relief from the Great Depression. Although, it was not until passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, that legal segregation ended and blacks within Southern states recovered their rights to vote, virtually all black voters were Democrats, by the 1960s, and most were voting in states outside the former Confederacy.

World Views

Atlanta Mayor A compassionate and dedicated public servant, Keisha Lance Bottoms is an American politician and lawyer who is the 60th and current mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.

Committed to improving community, she welcomes your input as she strives to “Keep Atlanta moving forward.” Participate and join her efforts at keishalancebottoms.com.

Life began in Africa, the cradle of humanity and civilization.

Scientists confirm the first Homo sapiens evolved in Africa between 56,000 and 200,000 years ago and then steadily migrated over the entire world for tens of thousands of years.

Referred to by anthropolgists as the Out Of Africa II theory, the research-backed discovery involves a previous African exodus by tribes of Homo erectus, followed by the scattering of Homo sapiens that eventually became human civilization. Follow the ‘Out of Eden” project and read more at nationalgeographic.com.

Zimmerman is greeted by defense counsel Don West at the start of his trial on July 8, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Burbank/Pool

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George Zimmerman, who was acquitted of homicide and hate crimes charges after killing unarmed Trayvon Martin in 2012, files a $100M lawsuit against Trayvon Martin’s family and Florida prosecutors.

Since Zimmerman’s acquittal, he has reportedly attempted to sell the gun he used to kill Trayvon Martin and supposedly sold confederate artwork to raise money for a “Muslim-free gun store.”

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma Purdue announced a preliminary agreement to settle the massive opioid litigation facing the company.

Purdue and its subsidiaries have voluntarily filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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Agitprop LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON Often referred to as LBJ, he was a Democrat from Texas and an American politician who served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969.

QUOTABLE Now we’ve got to do something about this, we’ve got to give them [Negroes] a little something, just enough to quiet them down, not enough to make a difference.

For if we don’t move at all, then their allies will line up against us and there’ll be no way of stopping them, we’ll lose the filibuster and there’ll be no way of putting a brake on all sorts of wild legislation.

It’ll be Reconstruction all over again.”

Lyndon. B. Johnson Commander in Chief / 36th President of the United States of America

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Government is Perfect It’s The People & Policies You Must Watch.

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he end of the Civil War in 1865 brought three constitutional amendments which abolished slavery, made former slaves citizens of the United States, and gave all men the right to vote, regardless of race. However, measures such as literacy tests and

poll taxes were used by many states to continue the disenfranchisement of African-Americans and Jim Crow laws helped those same states to enforce segregation and condone race-based violence from groups like the Ku Klux Klan.

These Negroes, they’re getting pretty uppity these days and that’s a problem for us since they’ve got something now they never had before, the political pull to back up their uppityness.”

Lyndon B. Johnson, Commander in Chief / 36th President of the United States of America

Many years passed with minimal action taken to enforce civil rights.

In 1963, Pres. John F. Kennedy decided it was time to act, proposing the most sweeping civil rights legislation to date.

On June 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which was considered the most sweeping Civil Rights legislation since Reconstruction.

On June 2, 1964, Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, which was the most sweeping civil rights legislation since Reconstruction. The Act prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, in public places, provided for the integration of schools and other public facilities, and made employment discrimination illegal.

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Two steps forward...

Congress expanded the act in subsequent years, passing additional legislation in order to move toward more equality for African-Americans, including the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The More Things Change From President Woodrow Wilson’s 1915 endorsement of the film ‘Birth of a Nation’ to biased news reporting techniques of today, manipulation and leveraging fake news have long been a strategy to undermine unity.

Pres. Johnson is noted to state ”If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket.”

If you can convince the lowest white man that he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket.”

-Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the Unites States of American

In the 50+ years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law, significant progress toward guaranteeing the equality of all Americans regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, or sexual orientation, has been made. Yet, it is clear, we still have a long way to go. #pawnsandpolitics #oldplaybook #policynotpeople #election2020 #vote #getthefacts

Land of Liberty “ Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

~ Lord Acton April 5th, 1887

Richard Nixon meets with President Lyndon Johnson, 1968, (Source: Wikimedia Commons--public domain)

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RANDOM BUT TRUE: A Judas goat is trained to associate with sheep or cattle, leading them to a specific destination. In stockyards, a Judas goat will unknowingly lead sheep to slaughter, while its own life is spared.

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FOR PRESIDENT

A FUTURE TO BELIEVE IN

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Politics

AUNTIE MAXINE WATERS

Elected in November 2018 to her fifteenth term in the U.S. House of Representatives with more than 70 percent of the vote in the 43rd Congressional District of California, Congresswoman Maxine Waters has become a fearless symbol of hope for todays Millenials.

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aters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor.

A Strong Foundation Born in St. Louis, Missouri, the fifth of 13 children reared by a single mother, she began working at age

13 in factories and segregated restaurants. She is the most senior of the twelve black women currently serving in Congress and she started her career in public service as a teacher and volunteer.

Faith with Works Rep. Waters enjoys a broad cross section of support from diverse communities across the nation. She is lauded by African American entrepreneurs for her work to expand contracting and procurement opportunities and to

strengthen businesses. Long active in the women’s movement, Rep. Waters has given encouragement and financial support to women seeking public office. Many young people, including those in the hip-hop music community, praise her for her support and understanding of young people and their efforts at self-expression. One testament to her work is the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center, a multimillion dollar campus providing education and employment opportunities to residents of the Watts area. waters.house.gov TRÉ Magazine ¡ Vol X, Issue 01

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Mansa Musa: The Lion of Mali by Khephra Burns (Author), Leo & Diane Dillon (Illustrator)

When an evening celebration in his village is disrupted by the cries of slave raiders, young Kankan Musa runs to find his spear, but in a moment he is taken. Suddenly, the world he has known is gone. Is he to be a slave? Or will destiny carry this son of a proud people to a different future?

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Money

Mansa Musa 14th Century African king is the worlds richest man of his time and of all time!

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by Khephra Burns (Author), Leo & Diane Dillon (Illustrator) Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon capture the grandeur of Africa’s ancient empires, lands, and people in stunning paintings as this richly imagined tale of the boyhood of Mansa Musa, one of Mali’s most celebrated kings, carries us across the continent on a triumphant journey of self-discovery.

Undeniably, one of the richest people in history, Musa Keita I (c. 1280—c. 1337) was the tenth Mansa of the wealthy West African Mali Empire. Musa Keita, commonly referred to as Mansa Musa in Western manuscripts and literature, held many titles such as Emire of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata, Lion of Mali and at least a dozen more.

Accession to the Throne Musa Keita was appointed deputy and became Mansa (which translates to “sultan”, “conqueror” or “emperor”) after Abubakari Keita II, the king before him, embarked on an expedition to explore the limits of the Atlantic Ocean, and never returned.

Musa, a devout Muslim, made his pilgrimage to Mecca between 1324– 1325. Musa gave gold to the poor he met along his route and traded gold for souvenirs. His generosity transformed the economies of the regions through which he passed.

In the cities of Cairo, Medina, and Mecca, the sudden influx of gold devalued the metal for the

Mansa Musa’s generosity transformed the economies of the regions through which he passed. next decade. This is the only time recorded in history that one man directly controlled the price of gold in the Mediterranean.

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When Mansa Musa returned from Mecca, he brought back many Arabian scholars and architects and embarked on a large building program, raising mosques and madrasas in Timbuktu and Gao. Most notably, the ancient center of learning Sankore Madrasah (or University of Sankore) was constructed during his reign.

The Real Golden Age During this period, there was an advanced level of urban living in the major centers of Mali. Sergio Domian, an Italian scholar of art and architecture, wrote of this period: “Thus was laid the foundation of an urban civilization. At the height of its power, Mali had at least 400 cities, and the interior of the Niger Delta was very densely populated.”

of wealth even traveled across the Mediterranean to southern Europe, where traders from Venice, Granada, and Genoa soon added Timbuktu to their maps to trade manufactured goods for gold.

Under Musa’s reign, the University of Sankore in Timbuktu was restaffed with jurists, astronomers, and mathematicians and staffed with the largest collections of books in Africa since the Library of Alexandria. The Sankoré University was capable of housing 25,000 students and had one of the largest libraries in the world with roughly 1,000,000 manuscripts.

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Timbuktu soon became a center of trade, culture, and Islam; markets brought in merchants from Hausaland, Egypt, and other African kingdoms, a university was founded in the city (as well as in the Malian cities of Djenné and Ségou), and Islam was spread through the markets and university, making Timbuktu a new area for Islamic scholarship.

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On the Scene Rotary Club Hermann Park Rotary Club, celebrates Rotary Vocational Month, with Guest speaker, Hon. C.O. Bradford, former Chief of Police (HPD), former City Councilmember and Professor at Texas Southern University.

Rotary International is a non-political and non-religious service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world Photos by @KurrentlyKendall.

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Success Hakemia Jackson, MS, PCC is a visionary force and specializes in the development of business strategies that stimulate generations and provide long-term, sustainable value.

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akemia Jackson is founder and CEO of Divinely Powered Leadership Development & Executive Coaching Practice.

Jackson is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) certified professional coach and partners with organizations to enhance sustainability through transformational leadership.

Global View Jackson has partnered with executives and staff at Marriott, Pinterest and Comcast to aid them in enhancing their communication and redirecting unhealthy behavior in the workplace.

Her dynamic skillset transcends age, ethnicity and socioeconomic positions.

Hakemia’s magnetic presence and dynamic ability to ignite a fire personally, professionally, and spiritually has left her clients divinely powered up.

DIVINELY POWERED Divinely Powered provides both empathetic and academic tools for sustainable measurable improvement and offers an array of services and tailored events.

Giving Back Jackson partners with First and Goal Inc., a0 nonprofit that equips youth with skills to be functioning contributors and future innovators. Jackson facilitates self-discovery, personal branding and leadership sessions aimed at enhancing the students social and emotional intelligence and moral development.

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Wide Lens Houston is at the center of the rapid changes that have redefined the nature of American society itself in the new century.

Prophetic City

Houston on the Cusp of a Changing America

Houston, Texas, long thought of as a traditionally blue-collar, black/ white southern city, has transformed into one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse metro areas in the nation, surpassing even New York by some measures.

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ociologist Stephen Klineberg presents fascinating and groundbreaking research that shows how the city of Houston has emerged as a microcosm for America’s future—based on an unprecedented thirty-eight-year study of its changing economic, demographic, and cultural landscapes.

Data-driven Houston has become a magnet for the new divergent streams of immigration that are transforming America in the 21st century. This timely book leverages thirty-eight years of survey and creates a compelling data-driven map of the challenges and

Stephen Klineberg is the founding director of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research, a multi-disciplinary “think-and-do tank” housed on the Rice University campus in central Houston.

opportunities that are facing Houston and the rest of the country.

A Sign of the Times Be it education standards, work-force development, green initiatives or healthcare­— Houston is where, for better or worse, we can see the American future emerging.

On the Move

Design Legacy

The grandson of an African-born slave, Moses McKissack III was a master builder. In 1905, he joined his brother Calvin to form one of the earliest black architectural firms in the United States: McKissack & McKissack in Nashville, Tennessee. Building on the family legacy, the firm is still active and has worked on thousands of facilities, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture (managed design and construction) and the MLK Memorial (architect of record) in Washington, D.C.

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Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation’s CEO, has lead the world’s largest cruise line to $1.5 Billion in Profit. With 120,000 employees and 100 ships for the 10.5 million passengers who cruise with Carnival each year, Donald is a visionary leader and emphasizes that it is all about striving to provide unprecedented customer service.

NIGERIA A cement and commodities tycoon of Nigeria. Dangote is ranked the richest person in Africa ($12.2 billion) for the seventh year in a row by Forbes. He’s investing in fertilizer production and an oil refinery.

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Global Economy

“Fenty Beauty by Rihanna was created for everyone: for women of all shades, personalities, attitudes, cultures, and races. I wanted everyone to feel included.

That’s the real reason I made this line.” —Rihanna, founder of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna

A Global Hue

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he first-ever global beauty launch in history, Fenty Beauty

by Rihanna was released in 2017 and premiered simultaneously online and in 1,620 stores in more than 17 countries.

New Economy “ Everybody knows Rihanna as a wonderful singer, but through our partnership at Fenty Beauty, I discovered a true entrepreneur, a real CEO and a terrific leader.”

—Bernard Arnault

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Millennials are driving growth in the luxury market.

According to “Forbes,” it earned $100 million dollars in sales within weeks of its 2016 launch. Rihanna reportedly owns 15 percent of the total $3 billion worth.

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Reportedly, Rihanna, the Barbados-born superstar, who already has her own highly successful Fenty sportswear and Savage lingerie labels

FENTY “Mr Arnault has given me a unique opportunity to develop a fashion house in the luxury sector, with no artistic limits,” said.

CEO and Artistic Director: Robyn Rihanna Fenty www.FENTY.com

will expand her partnership with the world’s biggest fashion conglomerate LVMH to launch Paris-based Fenty, her own luxury fashion brand, becoming the first black women to head up a house for the firm.

On the Scene MELODRAMA Since opening in 2002, MELODRAMA has been a favorite among Houston fashionistas, savvy career women and stylish socialites. More than a women’s fashion boutique, it is a community center, a weekend social extravaganza, and a place for emerging businesses to promote their services. Join and shop at melodramaboutique.com.

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Fast-Track Cities Houston Heads Towards Zero

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo have signed on to the Fast-Track Cities Paris Declaration to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030 Launched on World AIDS Day 2014 in Paris, the Fast-Track Cities initiative is a global partnership between more than 250 high HIV burden cities, the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC), the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), and the City of Paris.

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ore than 1,200 new HIV infections occur every year in Houston/Harris County, where more than 28,000 people live with the disease. Houston/Harris County is a national hotspot for new HIV diagnoses, along with Washington D.C. and San Juan Puerto Rico.

Marlene McNeese is the Assistant Director, Disease Prevention and Control Division for the City of Houston Health Department.

The signing of the The Fast-Track Cities Paris Declaration marked the conclusion of the Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit, which brings together clinicians and health professionals to highlight the role biomedical prevention tools in ending the epidemic.

Ending HIV is not only a lifesaving endeavor, it is also an economically sound approach that saves millions of dollars in health care costs,” said Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner.

“Ending HIV is not only a lifesaving endeavor, it is also an economically sound approach that saves millions of dollars in health care costs,” said Mayor Turner. “I’m proud to add Houston as a Fast Track City, complementing the quality work of the Houston Health Department in ending the HIV epidemic.”

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The Fast-Track Cities Paris Declaration is a commitment by municipalities to achieve the 90-9090 HIV treatment targets by 2020.

These targets will rapidly reduce new HIV infections and AIDS related deaths and put cities, now to include Houston and Harris County, on the “fast track” to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

The Declaration calls on cities to strengthen their local HIV/AIDS responses and meet a set of targets to significantly reduce new HIV infections and end-AIDS related deaths. These targets are to ensure that 90 percent of people living with HIV (PLHIV) will know their status, that 90 percent of all PLHIV will receive sustained anti-retroviral treatment and that 90 percent of all PLHIV on anti-retroviral treatment will have durable viral suppression.

Beau J. Mitts, MPH of The Houston Health Department Bureau of HIV/ STD & Viral Hepatitus Prevention reminds residents that free and confidential HIV and other STD testing are offered at its health centers and mobile clinic. People can call 832-393-5010 or the City of Houston 311 Help & Info Line to find the nearest health center. The mobile clinic schedule and health center locations are also available at HoustonHealth.org.

CHARTING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH houstontx.gov/health

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A health survey indicates forty-three percent of Houston’s Fifth Ward families living in homes located over a creosote contamination plume report at least one cancer diagnosis.

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he percentage is relatively high for the neighborhood since the average cancer diagnosis for Houston is 6.1 percent. Most received a cancer diagnosis after 2003.

Historic Injustice Lung cancer was one of the most common types of cancer among respondents or their family members, the survey also points out. It is one of the cancers associated with the chemicals of concern identified by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in the Union Pacific Railroad groundwater contamination.

“It is disconcerting that people with a cancer diagnosis in this neighborhood may have been exposed to creosote for four decades,” said Loren Hopkins, chief environmental science officer at the Houston Health Department.

Worse Than Expected In all fairness, this problem was inherited, by Union Pacific Railroad and the plume of cancer-causing chemical creosote had spread to the neighborhood over many decades before their purchase. A Texas Department of State Health Services report in August identified several census tracts in the Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens with greater-thanexpected incidences of adult cancers of the lung, esophagus and throat.

Other survey findings include: • Households with a family member diagnosed with cancer report facing financial challenges that include depleted savings, unpaid medical bills, going into debt and unpaid bills that resulted in the shut off of utilities.

• Nearly a third of respondents with a cancer diagnosis reported irregular menstruation and slightly more than a fifth reported a child with low birth weight or infertility.

• Most of the respondents noticed an oily smell or oily water.

• The top three chronic diseases affecting respondents were allergies, diabetes and high blood pressure. We will keep you updated. We’re hoping Union Pacific addresses these issue in a meaningful, measurable and authentic manner.

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GREATER THAN THE GAME Athletes often find themselves in a very unique position of leadership and power. The spotlight is eternally on them, giving them the opportunity to be role models who provide positive influences on society and inspire positive change.

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Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer, activist and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century and as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

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Currently, only five of the 92 English Premiere League (EPL) clubs have a nonwhite manager, despite 25% of players being from black and ethnic minority communities.

New jersey is the third state to ban discrimination based on hair after a black high school wrestler was given an ultimatum by the referee: cut your hair or forfeit the match.

Colin Kaepernick tells the NFL: “Stop running from the truth.” A football quarterback and free agent, his kneeling during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial inequality in the United States transformed the narrative and inspired the world. @Kaepernick7.

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One Happy Childhood Two Seperate Homes: An Effective Guide to Co-Parenting

This book is a co-parenting guide with a his and hers perspective on how to co-parent effectively. Both authors provide real life scenarios and examples of the methods they have used to establish and maintain a great co-parenting relationship.

This book describes problems and provides the solutions used to be effective co-parents.

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Houston “Coach G” remained focused and determined to give back and make a name for himself.

Check Me If You Can A young man from Haynesville, LA had two things to keep him motivated which were a basketball and a dream.

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he passion for the sport and the dream that he possessed kept Gerrod Henderson focused and determined to give back and make a name for himself.

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After having a successful career at both Louisiana Tech University and in the rankings playing professional basketball, Gerrod had a vision of mentoring and developing elite basketball players by providing youths the fundamental skills he has honed and learned throughout his career.

That vision came into fruition when he founded the Check Me If You Can Basketball Academy.

CMIYC Basketball grew from individual one on one training sessions into a successful academy housed in a church gymnasium in one of Houston’s most affluent neighborhoods.

CMIYC Basketball develops middle and high school aged elite players and includes travel teams that have the opportunity to compete in national tournaments. Gerrod, or “Coach G” as he is lovingly called these days, is known for his special leadership and work ethic where he makes a tough training session not only physically challenging but great fun. Basketball blended with Coach G’s special talents results into something uniquely special for Houston and fulfills a dream for a young man from Louisiana.

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Founded by Tia Alexander, Grace and Grit has tailored programs for corporate initiatives, residential programs and personalized training for athletes, seniors and women of all skill levels.

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You only live once. A healthier life begins today. #letsgetit From boot camps to early morning dance parties, there’s no shortage of fitness trends. Regardless of your age or fitness level, exercise is essential. Find something you enjoy and keep it simple.

Here are our votes for Houston’s 10 best wellness programs you can start doing today – and stop doing, well, never.

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1 Grace and Grit Wellness goes beyond the gym. In addition to providing unique and engaging workouts throughout Houston, Grace and Grit Fitness provides the nutritional and behavioral guidance needed to develop a sustainable lifestyle. Take the step towards a healthier you, register at graceandgritfitness.com.

Harris County Precinct One has a long and proud tradition of excellence in aquatics education. Dating back to 1986, Precinct One has offered a variety of free swim lessons, water aerobics and other programming aimed at teaching residents of all ages how to be safe in and around water. hcp1.net/programs/aquatics.

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Kupigana Ngumi Kusini Family-friendly and African-centered program, SEHAH Youth and Fitness Center is a Tré favorite and a wonderful all-around program. 5110 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, 77021, (713) 747-0271.

We ask that you help and donate on general principal. Ask for Sundiatia and say Tré sent you.

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Yoga House is the 1st Black owned yoga studio in Houston, Texas.

Established 2010 by founder Jill Minard and is currently operated by her and partner Raymonnd Donahue.

This studio has been innovative since day 1 in sparking interest, educating, healing and guiding a diverse group of patrons throughout their yoga journey. yogahousehouston.com.

A global force— Grappling Fight Team Co-founder, Marcus Bello is a Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, being one of the most important figures in the GFTeam. Bello is famed for his exquisite top game with which he defeated many legends. txgym.com.

Punch N Kick Sports Founded by MMA champion Morgan Oriahi, Punch N Kick Sports is an organization specializing in Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness. For more info about future events or training, please contact “Morgan the Yoga Flame” on IG or Facebook. Or call 832.574.6184.

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Studies show that people who work out with a buddy have more fun and work out 200% longer than those doing it alone.

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Fnd a workout buddy FOR FREE on FitMatch and take your workouts to the next level.

MENTAL STRENGTH Okafor earned this loyal following by espousing a fitness belief that the mind is the most important muscle a person needs to develop.

U HEALTH “I believe that the body is a slave to our minds and will do anything we tell it to do”. — ­ Ngo Okafor

sing geolocation technology, the FitMatch app, designed

by Ngo Okafor, provides a platform where fitness enthusiasts can connect with likeminded people, worldwide.

Once connected, users can motivate and inspire each other, keeping each other accountable to a workout routine and helping each other reach their fitness goals.

However, the country of his heritage never left his heart. When he’s not in the gym, Ngo works with the non-profit he founded, Champion Spirit Foundation, which provides facilities in Nigeria where children can

exercise and learn to box, free of charge, in an effort to raise their self-esteem.

As if all that weren’t enough, Ngo’s stature and physique have made him a sought after model and actor, appearing in movies and alongside the likes of Gisele Bundchen, Mary J. Blige, and in magazines such as Vogue, W, V, and WSJ. Most importantly, he also makes time to get to the local park with his wife and young son.

FitMatch app provides a platform where fitness enthusiasts can connect with likeminded people, worldwide.

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On the Scene Artist on the Rise Through the partnership between CE King middle school and Tré magazine Andy Nava made history as Tre’s first student Rodeo Artist.

The title is Gallop On! 01/29/2020.

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Artist Tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant C. E. King students express their thoughts and share their tributes to Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

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Ujima By investing in the three priority areas of psycho-social support, skills development, and career guidance and by partnering with government schools, researching innovative approaches, and mobilizing philanthropic capital, The Trevor Noah Foundation’s hopes to drive sustainable change that improves the lives of the most vulnerable youth in South Africa.

GLOBAL EDUCATION Trevor Noah’s non-profit has established itself as an organization that supplies troubled youth with the education, life skills, and social capital essential for the pursuit of opportunities beyond high school.

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What’s the Word?

The Trevor Noah Foundation is a Johannesburg based non-profit organization that equips orphans and vulnerable youth with the education, life skills, and social

capital necessary to pursue further opportunity upon graduating high school or matric. It’s vision is a South Africa that advances because each generation excels beyond its predecessor.

With an estimated 3.7 million orphans and vulnerable children and an unemployment rate of approximately 60% for youth under 25, it’s goal is to prevent South Africa’s most vulnerable youth from slipping through the cracks.

Leveraging Privilage In his recent memoir, “Born

A Crime”, Trevor talks about the leverage he received from a privileged friend and his appreciation for opportunities that are opened by technology. With Microsoft as the technology partner, Noah hopes to open similar doors for the 500 orphans at the New Nation School.

Kujichagulia In reference to The Trevor Noah Foundation, Noah stated, “the higher the level of education, the higher [the] chance the youth have of creating a future for themselves and collectively, a better South Africa.”

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is an arm of the U.S. Department of Labor, and its primary purpose is to research, assemble and publish a range of statistical data on the labor market, prices, and productivity. bls.gov

Career

Top 7 Careers of the Future Some 85% of the jobs that today’s students will be doing in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. The big question for talent acquisition teams everywhere: What will those jobs be?

READS Jobs That Don’t Exist Quite Yet (But Probably Will) trade-schools.net/articles/best-careers-forthe-future

Jobs Of The Future: A Guide To Getting – And Staying –Employed Over The Next 10 Years. cognizant.com/whitepapers/21-jobs-of-the-future-a-guide-to-getting-and-staying-employedover-the-next-10-years-codex3049.pdf

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What jobs and career skill will be in demand in two, five, ten years from now?

As the world evolves, so do job trends and job descriptions. It’s important to structure your career so that your earning power and skillset will still be in demand in several years.

Emerging Markets Work is changing due to tech innovation, AI and automation, but it’s not going away. New Zealand– based website Crimson Education speculates that the shortage of transplantable organs will, eventually, lead scientists to create organs and body parts. It is a new frontier.

Based on the major macroeconomic, political, demographic, societal, cultural, business and technology trends observable today, Cognizant proposes 21 new jobs that will emerge over the next 10 years and will become cornerstones of the future of work. Visit dni.gov and cognizant.com for more.

Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds is a publication of the National Intelligence Council.

https://www.dni.gov/files/documents/GlobalTrends_2030.pdf

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Harlem Childrens Zone

LeBron James opens School

The Board of Trustees of the Harlem Children’s Zone announced the appointment of Kwame Owusu-Kesse to Chief Executive Officer ushering in a new chapter in the leadership of the groundbreaking nonprofit. hcz.org

Basketball star LeBron James opened the free “I Promise” school in Akron, Ohio. The LeBron James Family Foundation’s mission is to positively affect the lives of children and young adults through education and co-curricular educational initiatives. ipromise.school.

Bringing artificial intelligence and MIT to school classrooms

Global Views

Vaping Woes

Russia Today (RT) provides an alternative perspective on major global events, and acquaints an international audience with the Russian viewpoint. rt.com.

Research finds vaping has risks, regardless of what you vape. Health effects of vaping may take some time before experts understand the long-term risks.

MIT researchers and collaborators have developed an open-source curriculum to teach young students about ethics and artificial intelligence. Photo courtesy of i2 Learning. mit.edu.

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Tré Scholars Your support can help an amazing scholar do more and reach their goal as an aspiring meterologist.

It takes A Village

GIVE How Will You Join The Fight?

“I’m challenging myself on and off the course to help raise funds to support the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the work they do to help the 73 million Americans at risk for kidney disease, the 30 million Americans living with chronic kidney disease, and those who care for and about them.”

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ur students can not do it alone. Your support can help them succeed. This month, we celebrate Briana Lawrence, a scholar and kidney transplant survivor.

Currently a freshman at Penn State majoring in Atmospheric Science, she is an amazing example of resilience through Faith and is well on the path to academic success.

Each One, Help One

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At the young age of 8, Lawrence was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).

A recipient of her father’s kidney, her positive outlook inspired many. Through months of extraordinary procedures at Columbia hospital in NYC, she remained studious and graduated with honors and on time.

You Can Make A Difference

care has been quite a strain on family finances. Your contribution can help more than you know. Use PayPal erileybm5@gmail.com or make a tax-deductible donation via GoFundMe. Nothing is too small. Your generosity can help a worthy scholar continue their journey and achieve their dreams.

While recovering from her own surgery, Lawrence participated in the Color Run fundraiser to raise awareness for kidney diseases. She selflessly gave all donations to help research, support the fight against kidney disease and help other young scholars.

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On the Scene SWAT B.E.A.S.T. Are you able to effectively protect your school, family, religious institution or home? Want to know the most modern and safe techniques to protect yourself?

Founded by Meredith Campbell, SWAT B.E.A.S.T. trains students of all levels to prepare for a variety of modern day combat and self defense situations.

The curriculum is based on significant operational experience gained from real world tactical deployments. From handgun fundamentals for new gun owners to marksmanship dynamics and scenario based tactics, Campbell offers classes and solutions for those who strive to become proficiently trained with a firearm. swatbeast.com

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LEVEL UP Cameron “Cam” Newton is a husband, father, fashion innovator and a top ranked American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

YOU DO

The freedom to be unapologetically authentic. While most people sit on the sideline afraid of judgement, we celebrate those visionary beings who had the fortitude and capacity to be who they were destined to be, long before it was trending. #dab

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GLOBAL LIFESTYLE Savile Row tailoring expert, Ozwald Boateng OBE, is a British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring and bespoke style.

Boateng is a global icon and the next in an auspicious line-up of British designers to develop uniforms for British Airways.

Ozwald Boateng Photographed By Neale Haynes At London Heathrow Sept 2018. British Airways © Image British Airways

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zwald Boateng, the youngest black designer to open a business on London’s Savile Row in 1995, is bringing his talents to the aviation runway as he designs new uniforms for British Airways.

Investing in Customers Boateng, who is known for bringing a modern contemporary twist to the classic British institution of tailoring, will be designing a collection for the airline’s 32,000 employees who wear a uniform as part of their role.

The uniform will form an important part of the airline’s celebrations for its Centenary next year.

Alex Cruz, British Airways’ Chairman and Chief Executive, said: “Our uniforms have been an iconic symbol of our brand throughout our 100-year history and our partnership with Ozwald will take us forward to the next chapter in our journey.”

“At a time when we’re investing for customers, new uniforms are a visual representation of investment in our people and we want them to feel proud when they wear the new uniform.”

Designing The Experience Ozwald Boateng OBE, said: “I am really excited about creating this new uniform for British Airways.

It is important for me to create something that makes all of British

Airways’ 32,000 uniform-wearing employees across the world excited, at the same time as enabling me to really demonstrate my skills as a designer. British Airways is investing £4.5 billion pounds over the next five years and the uniform I design will form part of that, so I’m looking forward to taking a uniform and refining it into a collection.”

Value and Teamwork Boateng, who launched his first womenswear collection this year, will be working closely with the airline’s employees throughout the development process, from shadowing them to understand their roles and how the uniforms need to perform, to design, testing and final delivery. britishairways.com.

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The United Arab Emirates Arabs are family oriented people and their family is the core of their life.

They do everything that they can in order to keep their family in a good condition and safe from any negative temptations or harmful influence.

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Places You Need to See The United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers an intriguing blend of traditional Islamic culture and unmatched opulence. Seven separate emirates make up the country and it is a destination that mixes modern culture with history, adventure with worldclass shopping and entertainment. The U.S. Department of State provides comprehensive information for U.S. citizens traveling or living overseas on its website travel.state.gov.

Dubai

Shopping Festival

Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. Dubai aims to be the business hub of Western Asia and its economy relies on revenues from trade, tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services.

The diversity of Dubai is unmatched.

The world’s biggest shopping festival, this month-long celebration isn’t just about searching for bargains and shopping til you drop and finding unbeatable deals on everything from fashion and jewellery to electronics and accessories.

More info: https://www.britannica.com

More info: www.visitdubai.com

United Arab Emirates Get your passport. Plan adventure in advance. Download interactive app and register with the US Embassy before you arrive. Visit must-see events and attractions, plus holiday itineraries, and visa information. Plan your trip and begin living your best life today.

More info: www.travelarabic.com

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Did You Know?

Although Arab history is closely intertwined with Muslim history, there are significant non-Muslim communities in the Arab world.

Islam is an Abrahamic, religion teaching that there is only one God (Allah), and that Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world’s secondlargest religion with over 1.9 billion followers or 24.4% of the world’s population, commonly known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population

in over 50 countries. Islam teaches that God is merciful, unique, all-powerful and has guided mankind through prophets, revealed scriptures and natural signs. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, believed to be the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative examples of Muhammad.

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The major Abrahamic religions in chronological order of founding are Judaism in the 7th century BCE, Christianity (adopted and spread by the Roman Empire) in the 1st century CE, and Islam (adopted and spread by Islamic Empires) in the 7th century CE. Abrahamic religions with fewer adherents include the Bahá’í Faith and Rastafari.

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Fred Baldwin Noted photographer and co-founder of FotoFest, Fred Baldwin has recently published, Dear Mr Picasso: An Illustrated Love Affair with Freedom. The book is a photographic memoir of Baldwin’s extraordinary life: how he followed his dream, used his imagination, overcame fear, and acted to accomplish anything.

DEAR ANYBODY WHO WANTS TO ASK THE QUESTION WHY?

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n January 21, 2020, I received an unsolicited message from Daren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation. It must have been sent to at least one million other people but I was moved by Mr. Walker’s message.

He wrote about “Hard work and hope – how we move forward during the year ahead…” It honored the legacy to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This message inspired me to do something I had never done before.

It was for me a measure bordering on inappropriate and perhaps edging toward lunacy.

I wrote a letter to Daren Walker and offered to send him a signed print of a photograph that I had taken of Dr King in January 1964 – as a gift. It was a duplicate of one that had been donated to President Obama in November 2018 by Secretary Baker of the Baker Institute of Public Policy.

Why had I done this? Why was I sending a donation the head of the Ford Foundation when common practice is the other way around? Why was the upside-down impulse so powerful?

Upon deep reflection I have decided that “the other way around” led me to make the photograph in the first place. As a young white Southern photographer, I had become involved with the Civil Rights Movement because I felt that my “white” perceptions needed to be – not only “turned around” but turned upside down to understand what was on the other side.

I feel deeply that the same is true today – but this terrifying state of “upside downiness” is exaggerated on a daily basis. I wanted to give this image as an appropriate symbol that flips our vindictive culture in the direction of hope in tribute to Dr. King and thanks to Daren Walker and remind America that individuals can make a difference.

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HAPPINESS INSIDE OUT Photographer: Anthem in Art Hmua: Anthem in Art Stylist: Anthem in Art Model: Gerlice Walker Agency: Revalushion Management

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Good Eats Good Times From inside the Tré to the suburbs, we share a few of our favorite restaurants in Houston. It is not just the food that we love, it is the legacy, sense of community and welcoming spirit of the owners.

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ne who eats alone cannot discuss the taste of the food with others is a great African proverb. So, gather your tribe and celebrate these wonderful homegrown favorites. They are not fast food chains; so go in, be patient, learn something new, support community and enjoy the moments.

Sunshine’s Store And Vegetarian Deli Known for its scrumptious vegetarian food, refreshing raw salads fresh fruit juices and wellness classes; Sunshine’s has become the all-inclusive one-stop shop for wellness education and healthy foods. sunshineckls.com.

Angela’s Oven Angela’s Oven is a family owned and operated bakery in the Houston Heights. All of our bread and pastries are handcrafted without the use of preservatives or dough conditioners. We use only unbleached, unbromated, non gmo bread flours. angelasovenbakery.com.

Poitin Bar & Kitchen

Oncle Otis Vegan Ice Cream

To place an order for cakes, TEXT 832-286-5426. Pop ups posted daily!! facebook.com/oncle.otis IG @vegan_icecream_goodness

A bar, restaurant and event space whose food and drink menus are an embodiment of Houston’s diversity.

Experience a modern Irish cocktail bar, a modern Southern kitchen, and global influence throughout. poitinhouston.com.

#vegan_icecream_goodness #oncleotis #foodie #govegan #organic #allnatural #nondairy #plantbased #blackvegan #veganicecream #buythirdward

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Turkey Leg Hut The originators of the world famous stuffed turkey leg, this is more than a trendy location. Enjoy good food and relax with community. They often have lines, but it moves fast. theturkeyleghut.com.

Produce Milk

Texas’ Tastiest Milk! Founded by Jornae Rideaux, Produce Milk is a dairy-free, vegan-friendly, plant-based brand of milk products. with pop-Up locations to serve the community, you can even try a complimentary sample. producemilk.com.

Davis St at Hermann Park Where Southern soul meets modern elegance. This culinary experience is nothing short of amazing as it is rooted in Southern hospitality with a nod to world-class sophistication. davisstreet.com.

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge Family owned and operated, Lucy’s celebrates the roots of humanity in Ethiopia - which you will find in our food, art-gallery, and festivities. lucyhouston.com.

On the Scene Black Pilots of America The Les Morris BPA Summer Flight Academy is hosted by the Bronze Eagles Flying Club of Texas. An amazing orgainization, they host an annual Fly-In where BPA members volunteer to give airplane rides “Young Eagle Flights” - to hundreds of enthusiastic children. Learn more at bronzeagles.com and bpapilots.org.

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Jelani I Productions, Right Time Solutions

Frenchy’s Chicken

Cream Burger

Founded by New Orleans native, Percy “Frenchy” Creuzot, in 1969, Frenchy’s has grown to become the hometown favorite for millions of customers over the years. frenchyschicken.com.

You haven’t officially experienced 3rd Ward, TX if you haven’t been here.

It is a no fuss, no phones, ‘bout tha business, old school walk up. You can’t beat the value and you cant help but love its authenticity. 3481 Elgin St.

YO U DON T H AV E T O BE SO STRONG BUT IF I’M NOT, WHO WILL?

Being a caregiver takes a special kind of commitment.

We know your strength is super, but you’re still human.

F I N D S U P P O R T F O R Y O U R S T R E N G T H.

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Live Life In The Loop Enjoy the moments before the trends.

Life is for the living and there is so much to experience.

Stay open-minded, develop a spirit of adventure and find the best things to do...even if they are not near you.... #globalcitizen #planestrainsautomobiles

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BHM365™ Committed to celebrating Black History Month 365 (BHM365™) days a year, Tré has collaborated with Duane Bradley and producer Tony Cox of KPFT 90.1 in Houston to uplift the legacy. Free for download at thetremag.com

Korean Pop (BTS)

The Board of Directors of the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) announces that Vedet Coleman-Robinson has been chosen as its next Executive Director.

The Association of African American Museums is excited to announce plans for its 42nd Annual Conference, August 5-8, 2020 in Miami, Florida. blackmuseums.org

BTS will return to North America this spring for their biggest tour to date. In support of their upcoming album, Map of the Soul: 7, the k-pop sensations have mapped out a 15date stadium tour. BTS is responsible for about $3.6 Billion annually for South Korea’s economy. To learn more read Ahn Sung-Mi’s Ultimate beginner’s guide to BTS (The Korea Herald/Asia News Network).

Art Culture The Museum of Fine Arts HOUSTON The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery a nnounced a five-city tour of the portraits of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama by artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will be the final stop of this national tour, displaying the portraits.

MARCH 25 TO MAY 30, 2022

American Black Film Festival (ABFF ®) MIAMI Dedicated to recognizing black talent and showcasing quality film and television content by and about people of African descent.

Opportunities are open to submit work, attend and volunteer.

JUNE 17–21, 2020

Bronner Bros ATLANTA The Nation’s Largest African-American Hair Show Marks 72 Years Of Black Beauty. They overcame Jim Crow laws to lay the groundwork for the industry. The Bronner Bros. show attracts tens of thousands of hair care professionals each year.

AUGUST 2020

Atlanta Chapter Tuskegee Aitmen, Inc. 5th Annual TAACT Summer Program GEORGIA Committed to Developing Humanity Through Aviation. Contact youthprograms@atlantatai.org for additional information on future programs.

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ManualsMatter

Apparel, Content, Cars

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Wilfred Ukpong, BC1-ND-FC: By and by, I Will Carry this Burden of Hope, till the Laments of my Newborn is Heard #2, 2017. From the series Blazing Century 1, Niger-Delta/Future-Cosmos, 2011–17. Courtesy of the artist and Blazing Century Studios, Nigeria.

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FOTOFEST BIENNIAL 2020, AFRICAN COSMOLOGIES: PHOTOGRAPHY, TIME, AND THE OTHER HOUSTON Curated by Mark Sealy MBE, Director of the renowned London-based photographic art institution Autograph ABP, African Cosmologies is a large-scale group exhibition that examines the complex relationships between contemporary life in Africa, the African diaspora, and global histories of colonialism, photography, and rights and representation.

MARCH 8 - APRIL 19, 2020

Inner City Capital Connections

Road Less Traveled

NASHVILLE, TN Stand up comic,

Badge of Honor encourages and rewards the off-road life. Discover trails based on location, highlights or difficulty and then earn real achievement Hard Badges that you can display on your Jeep® Brand vehicle. jeep.com

mixed martial arts fanatic, psychedelic adventurer, host of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, currently is on tour with Dave Chappelle. joerogan.com

The 4th Annual Intelligent Automation and RPA 2020 Middle East Summit

HOUSTON Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Regions Bank to unveil a small-business empowerment program. icic.org

JOE ROGAN

APRIL 24, 2020

Interdrone 2020 Interact with thousands of drone professionals InterDrone, the conference and exposition series that puts you at the center of UAS industry. Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. AUGUST 18-20

32nd Annual ADDA-SR Conference: Making It All Work With ADHD & Coexhisting Disorders ADDA-SR.ORG

www.manualsmatter.com

NZINGA SHANGO

www.avon.com/myavon/nshango

The region’s (Dubai, UAE) number one event for business leaders who are transforming their organisation through RPA, IA and Artificial Intelligence. aiia.net

JUNE 16 - 18, 2020

GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED WEST SUSSEX, ENG The Hoonigan Racing Division is a motor racing team that competes in the World Rally Championship, Global RallyCross Championship, FIA World Rallycross Championship and Rally America. hoonigan.com.

StayNaked WITH THE TINA TALKS

The StayNaked podcast encourages women to shed the layers of self doubt and reveal their most authentic selves. thetinatalks.com

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY OF VIVID IMAGERY, CREATIVE GENIUS AND ELEGANT SOUND WITH THE “EARTHSTAR.” Eclipse the Earthstar (Danny Asberry El), Co-founder & President of Solel International, is an educator, performer and arts activist from Houston, Texas.

He believes the arts have the potential to unify. It can speak in many languages without a translator and that the arts do not discriminate. That ideal helped birth Solel International. eclipsetheearthstar.com

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Check out these great up and coming talents! Visit, their websites, download to your playlist, then go and support them live. Let them know the Tré sent you and give them our love!

CHARLES SAPP

THE PETERSON BROTHERS

Songwriter, spoken word artist and producer, Sapp collaborates with a variety singers to create his music and his new album ‘Heist of Hearts’ @charlesSappMusic, 832.654.5186

Young virtuosos currently touring Texas in support of new Album “The Intro”. Get your tickets now at petersonbrothersband.com.

SOUTHERN AVENUE BAND

MEGHAN RICE

Southern Avenue is an American five-piece blues and soul blues band from Memphis, Tennessee. southernavenuemusic.com

An emerging worship leader with heartfelt songs.

Meghan’s voice is a needed gift in a world desperate for the hope and love of Christ. meghanricemusic.com

MALIA

PINK SWEAT$

KEB’ MO’

A gifted vocalist, British jazz singer releases video in collaboration with TIDAL’s Soulection series.

David Bowde is best known for his song “Honesty”, which tallied over 2 million streams in under 8 weeks. pinksweatsmusic.com

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On the Scene Black Philanthropy LaTanya Flix host Black Philanthropy Houston: 2020 Opening Reception event held at Tasting Room. The event purpose was to highlight the philanthropic interests and priorities of Black Houstonians. For more information about future events, please visit blackphilanthropyhouston.org contact hello@blackphilanthropyhouston.org Photos by @KurrentlyKendall

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GLOBAL

THE AFRICA WE WANT Moving the vision forward. The African Union chooses its first female leader and not only does she have a dream... she has a plan.

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kosazana DlaminiZuma was born on the 27th of January 1949 in Pietermaritzburg at a time when a women’s career expectations did not go beyond domestic work.

Qualified and Capable She obtained a BS in Zoology and Botany at the University of Zululand, then started her medical studies at the University of Natal where she became an active underground member of the (then banned) African National Congress

(ANC). In 1978 as deputy president of the South African Students Organization, she fled into exile; and completed her medical studies at the University of Bristol.

In 1994, she became Minister of Health in the cabinet of President Nelson Mandela where she desegregated the health system and gave all people fair access to basic healthcare.

Agenda 2063 As chairperson of the African Union Commission, she launched Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want,

a comprehensive blueprint for transformation. “ The aspirations reflect our desire for shared prosperity and well-being, for unity and integration, for a continent of free citizens and expanded horizons, where the full potential of women and youth, boys and girls are realized, and with freedom from fear, disease and want.”

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You can hear these beautiful women talk about beauty by visiting dmjstudio.com/beautiful

Society’s standards for outer beauty are narrow. Beauty is in everything and everyone.

We just need to tap into it.

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SHARE If after hearing their stories you want to share yours, you can - no matter what culture, gender, sexual orientation or age.

You can share by visiting http://dmjstudio.com/ contact-dmjstudio/

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Confidence is Beautiful is a platform sharing stories about beauty from the perspective of those who aren’t always seen as beautiful. Beauty around the world is European driven and female-focused and many times what we called inner beauty, doesn’t even register. This new project, Confidence is Beautiful, wants to expand, and also redefine what is beauty by looking at beauty from different social groups outside of our current social beauty standards.

Love Thyself The project kicked off in January of this year with stories from six AfricanAmerican women sharing how they what they find beautiful about themselves.

With their stories you will find that those things that made us once feel awkward or strange are the exact things that as older women, gives them confidence.

This first group are friends who meet for dinner

Support this project, DMJStudio is selling Confidence is Beautiful products (shirts and more). A great gift to give to someone beautiful in your life.

Use this link to get the discounted prices! https://dmjstudio. threadless.com/.

monthly. One month they invited me to share in their dinner” said Donna Jackson, the creator of Confidence. “As I looked around the table, I saw the diversity in their skin, hair, and lives. I also felt that each of them was comfortable in their bodies and skin. I loved it and thought they would be a perfect start for this project.”

Through out the year, Donna and her team will continue to collect stories that expand from women over 60 to LGBTQ.

Influence

Barack and Michelle Obama join Netflix lineup The diverse seven-title run from the Obamas Higher Grounds Production company addresses social and political activism. The former U.S. president said he hoped to do more than “just entertain”. He said the productions “will educate, connect and inspire us all,” by “touching on issues of race and class, democracy and civil rights and much more”.

Empowermenteur, Advocate and Politista Angela T. Rye, Esq. is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in D.C. Featured as an influential politico, lawyer, and advocate, Rye has an unwavering commitment to ensuring positive change in the political process. angelarye.com, impactstrategies.global.

Courtesy Thomas Carter.

Hamilton come to Miami Hosted by Traci Cloyd-Young, The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) hosted Miami’s first-ever HAMILTUNES: AN AMERICAN SING-ALONG, an afternoon of karaoke for HAMILTON (@hamiltonmusical) fans in advance of the city’s debut engagement of the touring Broadway musical.

Exhibition

Leadership

Houston Area Urban League, in collaboration with Harambee Art Gallery: FotoShoot Magazine host exhibit BEYOND THE LENS: Creative, Collaborative, Diverse March 20 – April 17. fotofest.org.

Garnet F. Coleman has served the District 147 in the Texas House of Representatives since 1991. He has earned a reputation as a leader in the areas of health care, economic development, criminal justice, and education. @RepGarnetColeman.

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Quotes + Notes

“That’s the standard technique of privatization: defund, make sure things don’t work, people get angry, you hand it over to private capital.”

-Naom Chomsky

HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT, I AM LIFE CAMPAIGN

I Am Here. I Exist. I Matter. me.we.

“A good conspiracy is an unprovable one. If you can prove it, it means they must’ve screwed up somewhere along the line.

Jerry Fletcher (played by Mel Gibson) in the 1997 movie Conspiracy Theory

I BELIEVE WE ARE THE LEADERSHIP WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. J. D. Boney

The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.

I cannot accept your canon that we are to judge Pope and King unlike other men, with a favorable presumption that they do no wrong. If there is any presumption, it is the other way against holders of power...power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Lord Acton, [John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton] (1834-1902), First Baron Acton of Aldenham

In 1975 Muhammad Ali was invited to talk to a group of Harvard students. Someone shouted, ‘Give us a poem, Muhammad’.

He paused for a moment, looked up and this couplet competes for the title of the shortest poem ever written in the English language.

‘ME.WE.’

Every closed eye is not sleeping, and every open eye is not seeing.

We need the historian and philosopher to give us with trenchant pen, the story of our forefathers, and let our soul and body, with phosphorescent light, brighten the chasm that separates us.

We should cling to them just as blood is thicker than water.

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg

Bill Cosby

FUTURE FOCUS

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Shell is working to meet the charging needs of electric vehicle drivers – at home, at work or on the road. Electric vehicles are expected to play an increasingly important role in transporting people and products. Effective recharging systems will be vital to ensure drivers can charge without disrupting their own journeys or stressing the broader power grid.

“ Take care of each other” DUANE BRADLEY

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Dave Chappelle Does it Again

Interview with Davetta Daniels

Warren Buffett Quotes & Insights

David Khari Webber Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer who is most known for his iconic and acclaimed satirical comedy sketch series Chappelle’s Show. Called the “comic genius of America” by Esquire. Chappelle’s Netflix special is challenging and unforgettable.

Dr. Davetta Daniels understands the difference between a teacher and an educator. A woman of substance, who believes strongly in children and education, she is an alumn of Tennessee State University and is a life-long learner who is committed to shaping policy and programs that equip future generations for sustained success.

Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, who is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is considered one of the most successful investors in the world and has a net worth of US$88.9 billion as of December 2019, making him the fourthwealthiest person in the world.

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