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Knowing that the only thing I have to truly fear is being the cause of my own future strife.

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A review of the last decade of disaster recovery implementation revealed systemic discrimination, from the undisclosed FEMA rules that deny benefits to low-income communities of color to the long-term recovery decisions that permanently displace those communities.

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gaps during fast occurring weather disasters. As communities began to recover and rebuild, Texas learned that natural disasters revealed system inequalities in the communities affected.

Fair and Equitable Service Charity Productions has created a program model to be a trusted advocate for equitable service delivery spanning forty years.

Charity Productions has proven to implement timely day-to-day services that impact people’s lives across the service spectrum. Charity provides critical surge capacity support focusing on direct and referral services.

Charity Productions fills the service gap of providing a fact-based policy grounded in FEMA and Homeland strategies for anyone that is interested in mitigating threats as well as public health and safety training and field exercises that reduce the loss of life and property.

Knowledge is a Powerful Tool Charity Productions was state chartered in 1984, and the first event was held at Texas Southern University, on December 1, 1984, reflecting Rosa Parks activism. The keynote speaker was the legendary voice in radio Jack The Rapper (AKA, Jack Gibson).

Charity Production creates the atmosphere that breeds confidence with technical information and practical applications on FEMA and Homeland Security recommended strategies.

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Hazard Readiness “The greatest threat to long-term recovery and resiliency is citizens not knowing what they don’t know,” states Charles X White, the founder of Charity Productions. The second objective is overcoming predatory posture and aligning with high performing elected officials and capable leadership that are authentically service-focused in their duties to inform and train citizens. The third objective is sustained civic engagement by empowering citizens to be accountability leads and actively engage with elected officials to create innovative communication solutions that minimize services gaps and improve resiliency.

According to a report by CNBC news, the cost of disasters is growing. Therefore, all people should know that a crisis, disaster or emergency is only one day, one season away from your door or neighborhood.

Charity Productions implements a timely model to provide home owners, small

Charity Productions has created a program model to be a trusted advocate for equitable service delivery spanning forty years. emergency management partnerships, data, universities businesses, churches, and residents with the right questions that elevate all levels of accountability for long- and short-term solutions to minimize disparities that negatively impact taxpayers’ quality of service delivery.

Community Preparedness Strengthening Planning and Citizen Capabilities is a national priority of FEMA. Charity Productions implements this requirement on a local level, assisting an urban area like greater Houston.

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shelter in place, mass care including sheltering, feeding, and related services and community preparedness. Charity Productions is one of the local FEMA partners that can mobilize quickly. Charity Productions empowers citizens so they are not victims and expand their knowledge to advocate for change from the status quo to corrective action implementation. change from the status quo

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RESILIENCY Although disasters will continue to occur, actions that move communities from reactive approaches to disasters to a proactive stance, where residents actively engage in enhancing resilience will reduce many of the broad societal and economic burdens that disasters can cause. Charity Productions uses this as a guiding principle for its work and service to the underserved by curating innovative mechanisms to ensure timely, accurate and consistent disaster messaging across disciplines and jurisdictions.

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Former Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge and Former President George Bush echoed each other on the fact that a manpower shortage exist in responding to disasters. Presidential Directives 5 and 8, were created after September 11, 2001, to protect the domestic homeland and foreign threats.

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planning events, communities served by Charity Productions can easily shorten the time required to gain control over an incident and by providing favorable conditions for rapid and effective exchange of information about a situation. As a community stakeholder, Charity Productions can reduce uncertainty, expedite a response, and improve effectiveness during the critical stages after an event. This effort is key to success in protecting people and property during a crisis.

Corrective Action Implementation Over the past decade, the U.S. has seen housing growth move away from the suburbs back into the inner cities. While this phenomenon has led to local government and market forces revitalizing distressed neighborhoods, the push has also led to the areas gentrifying and becoming too expensive for low to middle income households and ripe for equity scammers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has critically broken the medical response network and exposed the vulnerabilities of implementing mass health care services. Houston is in the highest threat level combination for the foreseeable future.

Scammers and predators have emerged from both disasters and the pandemic. The pandemic has provided another opportunity for scammers to practice their predatory behaviors on victims, particularly with the black and Latino communities. The phrase predatory lending became an often used phrase in the 1980s and 1990s and has crept into some service providers’ behaviors as well as researchers, local jurisdictions, and aspects of the private sector. During every disaster, an element of society surfaces with all kinds of scams.

during times of disaster. Geographically, these neighborhoods span 80 zip codes in Houston. Civic groups and other organizations located within this underserved footprint are invited to join Charity Productions’ growing initiatives to coordinate the communication, surveys, and mobilization of these communities in order to provide equitable services during disaster and emergencies.

Join, Donate & Be The Change Charity Productions will continue to have its City Wide All Hazard Tabletop and Field Exercises and will announce their public health and safety task force of support service agencies to reinforce the mass care network. All are invited to sign up by contacting www.charity-productions.org, or call 713-292-3436.

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Houston’s Underserved Footprint Over the last 15 years, Charity Productions has identified 25 key focused neighborhoods that are disadvantaged but motivated to learn how to be resilient and work together

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Claudette Barbara Charline Jordan Born in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, educator and politician who was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first southern African American woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1976, she became the first woman, and the first African American, to deliver a keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. Known for her work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by approximately one-third, she was the first African American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery.

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ranklin Institute (formerly Franklin Beauty School) is the quintessential, all-inclusive training academy centered around haircare. In 1915, despite segregation and barriers, Madame N.A. Franklin started teaching young Black women cosmetology in their homes in San Antonio and the foundation for Franklin Institute was born.

Ahead of the Curve As an innovator and entrepreneur, Mme. Franklin had diverse services, even offering targeted beauty products to Black patrons.

Forever evolving, Mme. Franklin continued to grow and opened the school’s first locations in the early 1920’s.

She moved to Chicago and in 1934, the business in Chicago was handed down to her daughter, Abby, and son-in-law, J.H. Jemison. The following year J.H. and Abby Jemison closed the Chicago location and

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moved to Houston. For the next 34 years Franklin Institute continued to thrive.

Ronald Jemison Sr. and his wife Glenda became school owners in 1969 and paved the way for future generations of Jemison family ownership. The third generation of Mme. Franklin’s family to join the beauty enterprise was Ron Jemison Jr. and his brother Sean who officially entered the business in 1999. Ron Jemison Jr. and his wife Zameika are the fourth generation Franklin Institute owners.

Today, the legacy stands strong, and the Jemison family’s fifth generation has started working at Franklin Institute. A licensed stylist, Brea is the daughter of Ron Jemison Jr. and Zameika and owns, BeeCrowned, a salon business.

Unmatched Legacy Franklin Institute has been around for over 107 years, training successful Barbers and Cosmetologists. Their comprehensive

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Educational Focus At Franklin Institute, you can turn your passion into a profession. Enter their school and you will feel like you just walked into a premier salon.

Study cosmetology, barbering, and their various disciplines using some of the industry’s premier professional products. There is no better place to accomplish this goal than training in their beautiful facility with their wonderful instructors.

Experience the Possibilities Experience a multi-media education.

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Exchanges may be authenticated and logged on cryptocurrency blockchains.

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There’s been a lot of hype around NFTs. We’ve seen it in our social media feeds, heard about if from podcasts, and may even have a couple friends and family members that have bought some.

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he acronym NFT stands for non-fungible token.

Essentially, it is a digital asset backed by the Ethereum blockchain, whereby artists and companies a like can use them to provide added value to their communities. Their value is secured by the blockchain, which validates the true holders of the NFT.

Added Value One example is the game passes given out at major arcade and gaming venues. Lets say this company were to create only 10,000 game cards nationwide, each with unique designs and special perks like unlimited gaming, free food, a free trip, etc. No one can counterfeit the cards because of a special code on the card. Now these cards can be traded like baseball cards, going for higher value the rarer they are or the more perks they come with.

Kangaroo Heroes While there’s much speculation around the booming industry, one thing is certain, they’re here to stay. So we at Tré Magazine decided to dig deeper into this topic by asking one of the leaders in the space, Prince Donnell, founder of Jumping Jack Taxes and the Kangaroo Heroes NFT project.

The biggest question out there in the NFT space is “How do I know if a NFT project is legit?” Don poses two concepts here, the first being community and the second being utility. He encourages anyone interested in NFTs to understand

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Banksy, Trolley Hunters Lot sold at Sothebys for $6,698,400 This lot accepted cryptocurrency payment through a partnership between Sotheby’s and Coinbase Commerce and gave the winning bidder the option to pay the hammer price in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or USD Coin. The funds could be sent from an approved wallet or exchange, including: Coinbase, Coinbase Custody Trust, Fidelity Digital Assets Services, Gemini, or Paxos.

In an auction world first, Sotheby’s auctioneer Oliver Barker had field bids live from the New York saleroom in Ether (ETH) cryptocurrency for the auction debut of “Trolley Hunters” by the artist Banksy. The paradigm-shifting move marks the first time that a cryptocurrency will be used as the standard currency for bidding on physical artworks in real-time during a live auction and demonstrates the innovative spirit in which Sotheby’s continues to experiment with and expand the possibilities of the auction format.

Kangaroo Heroes is a collection of 5,000 Kangaroo NFTs that are unique and live on the Ethereum Blockchain. The Kangaroo Hero is based off the mascot of their company tax & accounting franchise Jumping Jack Taxes. As the Jumping Jack Tax Brand grows across the country, it would create more exposure for their Kangaroo Heroes NFT project.

the community involved in this project? Are there a lot of business owners? Learners?

Educators? Skilled professionals? And secondly, what is the real value that this NFT project brings? For example, holders of the Kangaroo Heroes NFT will have access to private events focused on financial literacy, education, networking, business building and more. Holders would also receive 30% off of Jumping Jack Taxes service.

Read, Understand, Explore Another important part of this is education.

Don and his team spent 50+ hours in webinars educating their community on what NFTs are, how they work, and the benefits of buying their NFT project.

Don points out the fact that many in the

“How do I know if a NFT project is legit?”

Black community aren’t privy to NFTs or even blockchain technology, so it’s imperative to spend time to educate your community, they are the primary backing to your brand and NFT project.

A New Engagement Model For anyone looking to transition into NFTs, it’s important to understand that NFTs are a consumer-focused technology. Think about who you are serving and who could potentially serve with NFTs integrated into your business model.

Then explore ways you can leverage your brand

and NFT technology to provide added value to your community. Ask yourself, “how can someone profit by being part of my brand?”

The Future is Here The biggest takeaway from the conversation with Don on NFTs is that what once started out as a ‘buy and flip’ novelty will become integrated into our lives. Similar to the super-hype of the Internet in the 90s and its progression to its primary role in today’s society, NFTs are slated for a similar track.

All that needs to happen now is for the larger companies like Amazon and Walmart to make their entry into NFTs. Once that happens, it will be a matter of utility-in other words, how will people benefit from investing in this digital Non-Fungible Token?

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R.A.G.S. A Houston- and New York-based artist and host who can create lyrically fantastic radio-ready songs and draw you into being a part of whatever he touches, RAGS has recorded with the great Scarface and is respected in the industry. In addition to community outreach and his commitment to his craft, he also has his own shoe! The “RAGS I AM BLESSED” shoe is also designed to allow consumers to make residual income while simply wearing the shoe. Each shoe comes with a NFT and a percentage of the “I AM BLESSED” single streams. RAGS is a resilient spirit and has an array of innovations and branded product lines that are launching soon.

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“ F OR I KNOW THE PL ANS I HAVE F O R YOU," DECL ARE S THE LORD, "PL ANS TO PR OS PE R YOU AND NOT TO HARM YOU, PL ANS TO G I V E YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE . ” Jeremiah 29:11

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Historic Preservation & Prosperity Creating A Sustainable Masterplan For The Next Generation

1 WRITE THE VISION, & MAKE IT PLAIN

2 FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD

3 GO & MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS

Habakkuk 2:2-4

James 2:14-26

Matthew 28:19

Set Your House In Order. What did your ancestors leave for you and what will you leave for the future? From your home to your heritage, how will you ensure generational success?

Proposed Timeline: 1 month

Fight The Good Fight. Let all things be done decently and in order. Gather ALL the current and past plans for Tré development, unify them into a solid 100-year vision and get to work.

Proposed Timeline: 3 months

Build a New & Everlasting Covenant How might we strategically create a Tré Diaspora that transcends land, creates a global network and lives in the heart, soul and minds of future generations?

Proposed Timeline: 9 months

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REIMAGINED WRITE THE VISION, & MAKE IT PLAIN Habakkuk 2:2-4

Third Ward, Texas is soon to be a forgotten memory.

Can you make a difference? In the battle for its legacy, will you be remembered as a Bull, a Sheep or a Judas Goat?

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ouston was founded in 1836 and incorporated in 1837. Its founders—John Kirby Allen and Augustus Chapman Allen—divided it into political geographic districts called “wards. Third Ward resides in the southeast quadrant.

A Legacy for Generations In 1872, freedmen Richard Allen, Richard Brock, Jack Yates, and Elias Dibble together bought 10 acres of parkland with $800 ($17,282.22 in 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars). Led by Yates, the men were members of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. They had the selfless foresight to collaborate in order to commemorate

From housing and public health inequities to education and recent Harvey recovery efforts, policies that have been detrimental to the betterment of the people and communites of color in the Third Ward area have remained a barrier to sustained growth. The “Colored” population in 1910 was 22,929 and according to census records it exploded to 66,357 after World War I. The resources and programs that were provided to non-black veterans and discriminatory practices that still linger have a lasting impact.

In those 20 years of growth, many notable contributions to the community’s rich history and cultural legacy were established, in spite of the race-based institutional barriers. Homes, churches, businesses, entertainment venues, institutions of learning, and hospitals all contributed to this self-sufficient thriving community.

Since integration, many have seen a steep decline in cultural unity and planning. Some residents are asking the question, “What is the fate of Third Ward, Texas?” others wonder... “Why does it matter?”

“ W H E R E T H E R E I S N O V I SI O N , T H E R E I S NO H O PE . ”

- G E O RG E WASH I NG C ARV E R

the end of slavery in the United States and provided a safe place for African American families and communities for 150 years.

The land they purchased has supported recreational programs, events, concerts, after-school and summer programs for children, community meetings, and classes for youth and adults.

Named Emancipation Park and located at 3018 Emancipation Ave in the Third Ward area of Houston, it is the oldest park in Houston and in Texas. From 1922 to 1940 (during portions of the Jim Crow period) it was Houston’s sole park for African Americans, since the city government declared its parks racially segregated in 1922. The City of Houston received the park as part of a donation and converted it into a municipal park.

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Freedmen Jack Yates (left) Richard Allen, Richard Brock and Elias Dibble together bought 10 acres of land in Third Ward, Texas now known as Emancipation Park.

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Spun off from Project Row Houses in 2003, Row House CDC focuses exclusively on housing challenges and economic development initiatives in this collaborative effort to help revitalize the Northern Third Ward.

There are a plethora of non-profit, faith-based and community-led initiatives as well as highway development, new construction, medical center expansions, an array of HISD and (city, state, fed) government-led efforts.

What of the silenced high school principals, university presidents, hospital CEO’s, parent leaders, publishers and advocates who have been displaced or incarcerated for their efforts and vision? What other plans are in the works?

How will they impact you in 30 years?

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RELOCATED GO & MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS Matthew 28:19

Is it too late or can Houston set the example for an inclusive community that does not erase and replace the accomplishments of African Americans and historically disenfranchised communities?

Is now the time? Is Tré the place? Are you the one?

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hey say that your kids should be able to take up where you left off! Your ceiling should be their floor. They shouldn’t merely follow you; they should use the foundation you laid to build something greater.

A Future Where Everyone Belongs Do you have skills and resources that carry you through and guarantee you an income...regardless of economy, race or location? As aliens in a foreign land, the rules of citizenship do not apply to you. Where do you need to live and what languages do you need to know to survive and thrive in the diaspora?

The forefathers of The Tré bought and built lands that have sustained their descendants for over 150 years and, for better or worse, this generation is where the legacy ends. No different than Houston’s Freedmans Town, South Africa’s Cape Town or New York’s Harlem, Third Ward, Texas may succumb to closure via unit-by-unit

acquisition of housing and intentional displacement. Gentrification is a long-term, patiently committed process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents and businesses. Unfortunately, this process often shifts a neighborhood’s racial or ethnic composition and average household income by developing new, more expensive housing and businesses in a gentrified architectural style and extending and improving resources that had not been previously accessible.

Creating a Nomadic Nation Emancipation requires migration. With the current rate of transformation and documented institutional inequities, it seems inevitable that the cultural footprint and historic legacy of Third Ward will be lost in a generation. But, excellence is in

I AM WH AT S U RV I V E S M E . ” - GEORG E WASH I NG TO N C A RV E R your DNA. Be it the Great Migration (19101970) or as the First Peoples who populated the planet and explored the earth, the resilient spirit of melinated people has never been limited by geography.

Global Citizen Third Ward’s history has always been one of achievement and self-reliance, and despite some years of decline due to postintegration disinvestment efforts, this spirit is being revitalized. From artists to activists, to doctors and musicians, the Tré has no shortage of talent and legacy. Many great

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A Visionary Plan What is required for Tré residents to experience equity and operate with sustained self-actualization capacity?

people have come from or contributed to the history and culture of Third Ward. At it’s earliest beginnings there were leaders and visionaries who worked to make the community a symbol of pride.

Nomadic Nation What started with a park soon evolved into the nexus of Black life and culture. Along this street one could find trade schools, insurance companies, amateur boxing, saving and loans, and so much more. It provided a place for Black entrepreneurs to realize their dreams of owning a business.

Unforgettable Culture

Each One Teach One

The people, places and events that created the distinct culture of the Third Ward, aka the Tré, has influence far beyond the neighborhood’s boundaries. Its arts, music, food, and cultural experiences are distinct and valuable characteristics that resonate with both residents and visitors.

Recently designated as a Cultural District in the State of Texas, Third Ward is still relevant and able to define its own history, legacy, boundaries and impact. We will explore more and welcome your thoughts and insights. Sign up for our newsletter at www.thetremag.com for more updates.

Meaningful Places In addition to the businesses there were institutions and hospitals that provided a place for students and professionals inside and outside of the community to advance and have access to important resources.

RIGHTING THE WRONGS OF THE PAST

THE FUTURE STARTS HERE

Can Houston grow and be inclusive without cancelling the culture and legacy of African Americans? As with China Town, Mahatma Gandhi District, Little Italy, the East End and St. Joseph Medical Center’s Latino Health Center of Excellence, can we create a home to celebrate Black Heritage and foster sustainable economic prosperity for local residents? #Equity #DestructionByDesign #Live #Work #Play #Grow #TréNation

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Businessman Walter McBride and the Newspaper Boys A Role Model We Need Today

At age 29, Walter McBride was the Publisher of the Austin Mirror, a weekly newspaper in Austin Texas.

His sons, Berri and Bertram McBride with their friends, had jobs distributing the paper in 1959.

This taught the young preteens pride in work, the value of earning money, and staying out of trouble.

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Rep. Al Edwards, D-Houston, former state rep whose bill created Juneteenth holiday raises the arm of House Speaker Tom Craddick in victory after the close the 2003 session of the Texas House at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, Monday, June 2, 2003.

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Spreading the Word Fake News, Good News and the Truth.

Juneteenth, the commemoration of the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas, and more generally the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America. that June signaled freedom for Texas’s 250,000 enslaved people. Although emancipation didn’t happen overnight for everyone—in some cases, enslavers withheld the information until after harvest season—celebrations broke out among newly freed Black people, and Juneteenth was born. That December, slavery in America was formally abolished with the adoption of the 13th Amendment.

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An African American family sits for a portrait in late 19th century. Library of Congress

uneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. On June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday.

A Visionary Disruptor After the war came to a close in the spring of 1865, General Granger’s arrival in Galveston

A Visionary Disruptor The year following 1865, freedmen in Texas organized the first of what became the annual celebration of “Jubilee Day” on June 19. In the ensuing decades, Juneteenth commemorations featured music, barbecues, prayer services and other activities, and as Black people migrated from Texas to other parts of the country the Juneteenth tradition spread.

A Visionary Disruptor In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday; several others followed suit over the years. In June 2021, Congress passed a resolution establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday; President Biden signed it into law on June 17, 2021.

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Al Edwards, known as the ‘Father of Juneteenth’, was relentless in his efforts to make Juneteenth a state holiday. He was successful in 1979 when the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1016, making June 19 a paid state holiday in Texas.

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positive disruptor is someone who seeks to uproot, re-plant and grow the way we think, behave, conduct business, learn, understand and live our daily lives.

A Visionary Disruptor Berri McBride, a Certified Public Accountant, Real Estate Developer and now Disruptor did not want the rich history of the once predominantly Black community in East Austin, where he was raised to be lost. He returned to live in East Austin in 2017, as a homeowner in Holy Cross Heights.

He has been busy ever since working alone and with community groups to preserve and remember historically significant institutions, neighborhoods, and people. His work has not gone unnoticed and rewarded. Holy Cross Hospital has received approval by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and now the United States Register of Historic Places is being considered.

INNER CITY URBAN AREAS IN TRANSITION A Community’s Efforts to Honor and Value the Past Holy Cross Hospital and Holy Cross Heights in Austin Texas

Positive Disruptor By definition, a positive disruptor is someone who challenges current organizational trends and habits, and strives to find positive alternatives.

Preservation of the original architect of each home that meets specific requirements in the Holy Cross Heights subdivision has been honored. Each one of these homes has received a lawn sign that is proudly displayed. The Holy Cross Homeowners Association worked collectively on this project, gathering historical facts about the property and families. The effort has created a sense of community pride in this inner-city neighborhood near downtown and the capital of Texas. As a result, other East Austin neighborhoods are wanting to do the same. We will provide more background and “how to” in the next issue of the Tré.

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https://www.thetremag.com/stories/houston-tbd There is a garden that needs you.

Worker of the Earth ‘IV Life’ @GeorgeForeman4 is not limited by titles and is a noted actor, author, producer, scholar and educator. Just as he cultivates his talents, he takes stewardship of the land as a dedicated farmer and rancher. He studied Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Redlands and graduated from Texas Southern University with a degree in Journalism, Public Relations and Advertising. Lovingly known by family and friends as the “Big Wheel,” Foreman IV is forever evolving. A family-oriented man and competitive athlete, his Twitter bio states he’s “inspired by innovative solutions and the ability of humans to constantly evolve and improve.” A life-long learner, he was an early investor in cryptocurrency, serves as a combative sports manager in Foreman PR LCC and has an array of aspirations, plans and uncharted opportunities ahead.

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“And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.” Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Dawn Malone Talks Legacy, Gardening, & the Importance of the Fundamentals with George IV Consultant, political organizer, TV personality and owner of ELDR, Dawn Malone interviews George IV for Tré magazine. The humorous, insightful and eclectic interview, which ranges from family to history and even a boxing lesson is featured on Houston[TBD] and was recorded on location in historic Third Ward, Texas at the Blodgett Urban Garden. Known as BUG, the backdrop is a community garden that harvests fresh fruits, veggies, and smiles.

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Jedora.com is a whole new way to shop for jewelry, watches and gemstones. Jedora’s offerings include established best-in-class brands alongside emerging designer brands and provides a better way to shop for luxury jewelry, watches and gemstones.

Key brands and designers include Andreoli, Nanis, Gumuchian, Jorge Adler, Alberto Milani, The Gem Studio, Parlé, LeVian, Zaffiro, Stephen Dweck, New World Diamonds, Tane Mexico 1942, GEMistry, Versace Watches, Ferragamo Watches and more.

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Omi Prive believes colored gemstones are nature’s finest works of art. Available at exclusive retailers, Omi Privé also loves pairing unique and various shades of gemstones with purple sapphires and purple spinels to bring these bright and beautiful colors to life!

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Established in 1979 by renown jewelry designer, Effy Hematian, Available in 2600 retail locations worldwide, Effy Jewelry is one of the most critically acclaimed and highly visible jewelry lines. The Seaside Collection is inspired by the sea and infused with a splash of color.

There are two kinds of stories: the ones we are born into and the ones we create. The Silhouette Collection by Tré & Destiny is inspired by vibrant culture, spirituality and individual passions.

The exquisite design is tailored to be worn in limitless ways.

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Konstantina studied symbolism in order to have another language with which to communicate.

What better language to reach everyone possible than hieroglyphics? The core principle of symbolism is story in pictures. Story pictures as well as the values embedded in stories meant be easily shared, without translation, through the subconscious.

But more importantly - these jewels are beautiful, miniature artifacts of such integrity in their craftsmanship, materials and messages, and they will be treasured for generations to come. If a generation such as Gen Z covers eight to ten years, we are talking about lasting hundreds of years. This is longevity. This is art. This is sustainability in tangible, small, spatially economic artifacts that will carry the story of our humanity forward at our best and finest. These artifacts are made by human hand. There are just a few humans who still have the knowledge and skills to do this work. There are less than one hundred designers of Konstantina’s caliber in her industry, as her awards show.

Please discover more of the story of Konstantina, her mission, and jewels at www.mahliacollection.com.

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reated to showcase the amazing people, places and experiences that are exclusively H-Town, Houston [TBD] is available on Roku and online and offers the best of the city, both past and future. Celebrating everything from DJ’s to coffee shops and local philanthropist to slab culture and food trucks, subscribers can easily find local listings, watch full episodes of your favorite shows and read the latest breaking news on Houston talents, celebrities and events.

Launched summer 2022, HoustonTBD.com offers a wide array of programming and great access to exclusive content when you join their Rewards Program. Tré gives you a sneak peek into some of our favorite episodes and Indie films from a few of their featured streaming shows.

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LARICIA stuns us with a memorable performance and explains how she started and her writing process.

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Camera Cult shows us their powerful presence and unique digital sounds while explaining how they made their moves in Houston’s music industry.

Sugar Joi Ko brings presence along with her unique synth sounds and explains where she gets her inspiration from.

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CA The Don gives us a killer performance and explains how he came up in the industry with several big time producers.

Uncle Tino shows us his unique signature sound and tells us about his come up in the music realm.

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Kam Franklin Kim Franklin gives us an emotional performance and explains the meaning and message behind her songs.

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Walking with Dr. K “Dr K is the Miles Davis of health.” -Jack Join Dr K (Chiropractor) on a walk as he explores Houston and shares tools and ideas with you to help you stay healthy.

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HULU / ABC A group of dedicated, passionate teachers -- and a slightly tone-deaf principal -- find themselves thrown together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.

Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do -- even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.

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NICHOLAS BROTHERS STORMY WEATHER is a musical film produced and released by 20th Century Fox during an era when African Americans rarely appeared in lead roles in mainstream Hollywood. The film is one of two Hollywood musicals with an African American cast

released in 1943, the other being MGM’s Cabin in the Sky. The Nicholas Brothers, Fayard (1914–2006) and Harold (1921–2000), are considered by many to be the greatest tap dancers of their day, if not all time. Their virtuoso performance in the musical number

“Jumpin’ Jive” (with Cab Calloway and his orchestra) has been praised as one of the greatest dance routines ever captured on film.

VIETNAM The #1 box office hit of all time in Vietnam, Bo Gia (Dad, I’m Sorry), carries us into the soul of small-alley Saigon life through Ba Sang (Tran Thanh), a chronic meddler whose heart is too big for his own good. Flanked by a hyper-dysfunctional family, Ba Sang sacrifices day-to-day to preserve the tenuous balance between his bullying siblings and his rising YouTuber son.

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222.9 The Mothership Founded by iiiYansaje T. Muse, 222.9 is a fusion of melinated music, mystic teachings, literature, poetry, and interviews. It is where 17 years of public radio experience meets 8 years of professional oratory counseling. It creates its own galaxy of sound healing and planetary alignment for the modern esoteric soul.

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22.9 The Mothership aims to help solve two main global problems: general unrest and spiritual cloudiness. General unrest is an issue with many variants that affects all walks of life, while music has always directly affected our vibrations.

Mothership is a positive space anyone can access at anytime, anywhere, to channel positive energy in the midst of trying times. It aims to preserve the genius of melinated music, while opening a stream to play independent musicians in regular rotation.

222.9 Mothership Radio 222.9 The Mothership Radio is the ideal online radio station for people who love music in the genres mentioned, those who believe in sound healing through music, and those wanting to learn about the mysteries enough to hear them in regular rotation.

Music Feeds the Soul The Mothership is dedicated to be a place people can always tune in for good music in the forms of sleep meditation, ancient drums, traditional and smooth jazz, classic soul music, throwback R&B, gospel, and classic hip-hop. Good music feeds the soul, and 222.9 The

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COACH CAM’S CAMPAIGN COMPRISES THREE MAJOR INITIATIVES: STEM 2.0 STEM – the acronym used in education to encompass the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – must reenvisioned and updated to STEM 2.0. This advance will better develop our students into entrepreneurs, business owners, and workers with even higher value. We will explicitly and intently contextualize STEM education within Entrepreneurship so that students are prepared to contribute to the economy and benefit from those contributions in ways that drive individual and collective prosperity in HD 132.

Go BIG In the true Texas spirit of doing things bigger and better than everywhere else, we will implement our BIG (Business Innovation Grants) program. Our vision for innovation in HD 132 centers on the small businesses that we love. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 will apply exclusively to innovations, such as converting paper-heavy businesses to more digital processes and helping laundromats switch to eco- friendly products, in both cases improving the enterprises’ efficiency and reducing their carbon footprint.

Advocate for Access This program focuses on empowering marginalized populations, such as people with cognitive disabilities, physical handicaps, or those who face discrimination on the basis of race or gender identity. Allowing them access to opportunity recognizes their human dignity, which in turn strengthens the moral standing of the dominant/mainstream culture. It is simply the right thing to do. In addition, expanding social and economic opportunity to all groups and individuals benefits HD 132 as a whole by creating a stronger social fabric and attractiveness to businesses that further fuel our prosperity.

Behind the Campaign Kamaria Monmouth, the founder and Chief Brand Strategist of Monmouth Consulting Group, a brand activation agency, is behind the #VoteCoachCam campaign trending on social media and in the news, which secured his spot as the Democratic candidate for HD 132's Texas House of Representatives.

To book a consultation for your brand, visit www.consultmonmouth.com

SUPPORT CAMERON "COACH CAM" CAMPBELL, "GOING TO STATE" AS YOUR HD 132 REPRESENTATIVE Cameron Campbell — known as “Coach Cam” for his work with the Houston Texans, USA Football, and KIPP Houston High School — is a leader, public speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author. In his thousand-plus presentations over the last 15 years, he has addressed audiences from the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball, as well as hundreds of schools, service organizations, and civic and community groups. Dedicated to bettering the community through relentless effort to build human networks of compassion, diversity, and economic empowerment, Coach Cam’s background includes: Current Houston Texans Play Safe Coach Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle award winner Former high school head football coach and athletic director Author of Alpha: Redefined, 12 Servant Leadership Principles of Legendary Leaders Cy-Fair ISD graduate Coach Cam says, “I am running for Congressman of House District 132, because the current leadership no longer reflects our community and the interests of the majority of our population.

It’s time for me to take action. It’s time for US to take action."

For more Information on Coach Cam's campaign, visit www.VoteCoachCam.com

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Community Artists’ Collective

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rganizations, much like the individuals who co-create them, reflect a mission, some passion, some purpose as they strive to exist in order to serve.

Sustainablility at all Levels

Art, including dance, literature, music, culinary, theatre and the visual arts, provide uniquely interesting ways to represent the concerns of and/or what matters most to its creator(s).

In recognition of inequities that exist in our society and in furtherance of our mission, the Community Artists’ Collective, The Collective, strives to create and facilitate support mechanisms for artists of all underserved communities, with emphasis on African American visual artists and to make arts education more accessible to children and adults of such communities.

We address societal inequities by curating exhibitions for artists of all levels, injecting artists’ sensibilities in the

community development process, providing educational opportunities where too few exist and by nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in artists for a sustainable life’s work.

resilient, hopeful, productive, purposeful, respectful, grateful, caring, sharing, engaged and committed as evidenced by the work we do and the services we provide.

The Collective creates, presents and preserves for all people the cultural traditions and values of the African American community in the natural and built environment. We are

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HUBERT HENRY HARRISON

“I hope your children are encouraged and inspired to pursue their dreams, as I did mine.”

-Homer L. Randle III

The Voice of Early 20th Century Harlem Radicalism

HOMER RANDLE III HOUSTON Homer has published his first book, Homer Goes To Flight School, a children’s book which summarizes his dream of flying and what he experienced when he went off to Flight School, to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional pilot. While the book is written to inspire children to dream, we can all relate to the struggles that we face when pursuing our passions. Whether young or old, Homer Goes to Flight School, is a story that everyone can relate to. Written by a dreamer to inspire the dreamers of tomorrow, Homer Goes to Flight School tells a story of Faith, Determination, Persistence, Perseverance, and the belief in “Impossible is Nothing”

BOOK An immigrant from St. Croix at the age of 17, Hubert Henry Harrison was a West Indian-American writer, orator, educator, critic, race and class conscious political activist, and radical internationalist based in Harlem, New York.

Harrison played significant roles in the largest radical class and race movements in the U.S. He was the leading Black organizer in the Socialist Party of America. In 1917 he founded the Liberty League and The Voice, the first organization

and the first newspaper of the race-conscious “New Negro” movement.

From his Liberty League and Voice came the core leadership of individuals and raceconscious program of the Garvey movement.

Known as the "New Negro Movement", named after The New Negro, a 1925 anthology edited by Alain Locke, the Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual and cultural revival of African American music, dance, art, fashion, literature, theater, politics and scholarship.

Tracie Jae, The Quiet Rebel As the Lead Rebel for The Quiet Rebel, LLC, Tracie Jae actively centers lived experience as a way to foster better human to human interactions. In her work, she seeks to incrementally and organically shift the status quo using conversations as instruments of change. Whether working in communities or organizations, she works to ensure that voices are heard and thoughts are respected.

She delights in hot coffee, walking on labyrinths, bubble meditation and recharging so she can slay new dragons. quietrebellife.com

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DISCOVER YOUR NEXT CHAPTER! A Houston Top 100 REALTOR, a mentor to 50+ agents, Ige Johnson is a powerhouse of energy and spirit — a self-made real estate broker, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, career and mindset coach. No matter what role she plays, Ige’s passionate about changing people’s lives for the better.

BROKER · CEO · COACH · SPEAKER

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Ige is an African American woman who has broken barriers in the industry, becoming the first African American female RE/ MAX Broker/Owner of the Year grossing over $500,000,000 in sales. She is an award-winning real estate broker who trains and coaches agents to become top producing agents, while also achieving her personal goals and dreams.

Ige’s business pursuits include: RE/MAX Generation, The Ige Johnson Group, Dynasty Partners, Glo Beauty Bar & Suites, and The Crown Kollection.

She is also the founder of Women on the Move, a non-profit dedicated to empowering women to pursue their goals and realize their leadership potential.

Behind The Scenes

Production Crew (l-r) Evelyn Molina, Jack Potts, Enrique Rodriguez Jr, JaMarcus Craft, Melvin Harris, George Forman IV, Stephanie Coleman, Jimmie, Dawn Malone Not shown Simcha Potts (took the photo) and Skylar Picasso

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History, Drones Family & More...

Bohemian Photography Specializing in photography & video production, Jack shares exclusive insight.

Producer of HiFi Sessions for HoustonTBD and co-owner of Bohemian Photography, his space is a unique environment designed for live performance, though flexible for communicating and creating a wide variety of content including their own programming.

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Since 2016, Bohemian has been headquartered at 2101 Winter Street. The award-winning team behind the featured interview and drone photoshoot at the Blodgett Urban Garden (BUG) with George IV, Bohemian Photography strives to cultivate an aesthetic, streamlined environment steeped with the downtown H-Town artistry, energy, and innovation to best actualize each customers’ unique vision.

Special thanks to Dr. Kimberly Adams as well as the volunteers, staff and board members of BUG.

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Grade A Radio

iKan Outreach Fundraiser

R.A.G.S and Tré Publisher have a little fun at Grade A Radio as he prepares for his new show. The studio is also home of Grade A Media which was founded and established in 2008 by Derrick (Squrilla Montana) Williams.

Founded by Joelle Mills, iKan Outreach provides the Houston community with safe, personalized, and effective evidence-based treatment plans that reduce and prevent the negative impact of drugs and alcohol. Learn more at www.ikanoutreach.live

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Fort Bend County Judge KP George

Charles Sapp Music

On January 1, 2019, KP George was elected to serve as Fort Bend County Judge. As the executive of one of the fastest-growing and most ethnically diverse counties in the United States, Judge George believes in caring for those who are vulnerable, creating a climate of hospitality and making Fort Bend County a place of opportunity for everyone.

Houston-based and celebrated songwriter, Charles Sapp talks candidly with Stephanie of Tré Magazine about his lyrics and life. Charles has a bright future in writing if he continues to tell the type of well crafted stories in his discography. In fact, Charles was recently commissioned by the City of Houston, to write jingles for their municipal channel HTV. Be on the lookout for more stories by Charles.

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“There is no easy way to do hard things.”

DR. MYRON E. CLOYD

Stay away from negative people.

They have a problem for every solution.

The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure.

Tibetan Proverb

“It is easier for the world to accept a simple lie than a complex truth.”

Let me be a testimony to a generation, not yet born Before you heal someone, ask him if he’s willing to give up the things that make him sick.

Hippocrates

A ruling intelligentsia, whether in Europe, Asia or Africa, treats the masses as raw material to be experimented on, processed, and wasted at will.” ERIC HOFFER

WHEN THE

DEBATE IS LOST, SLANDER

BECOMES THE TOOL OF THE LOSER SOCRATES

A mistake repeated more than once is a decision.

-Pauolo Coelho

BY MAYA ANGELOU

You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with gloom? ’Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?

Shoulders falling down like teardrops, Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?

Don’t you take it awful hard ’Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines Diggin’ in my own backyard.

Alexis de Tocqueville

This isn’t a revolution of black against white; this is a revolution of right against wrong.

Dick Gregory

Still I Rise

You may shoot me with your words, You may cut me with your eyes, You may kill me with your hatefulness, But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?

Does it come as a surprise That I dance like I’ve got diamonds At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame I rise Up from a past that’s rooted in pain I rise I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide, Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear I rise Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear I rise Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave.

I rise I rise I rise.

Perry Belcher

“Nothing will kill a great employee faster than watching you toletate a bad one.”

Maya Angelou, “Still I Rise” from And Still I Rise: A Book of Poems. Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou. Used by permission of Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC. All rights reserved. Source: The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou (1994)