Houston Style Magazine Vol 24 No 39 by Houston Style Magazine (HSM)

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Jesse Jackson Talks About.. The New War on Poverty

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New Film Opens In Houston

Keeping it Civil coo of JEANRICHARD 2013 cbcf review GEt healthier in 2013 Terri Reviews A Book

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04 05 Local Briefs 09 President Obama

Is Anyone Listening? By Jesse Jackson

Volume 24 • Number 39• september 29 - october 2, 2013 EDITORIAL

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jesse Jackson

commentary

nly a couple of weeks ago, as the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful “I Have a Dream” speech, I was reminded of the Rev. King’s last birthday, in January, 1968. He combined it with work-a staff meeting, planning for the multi-racial Poor People’s March, where we made plans to occupy the National Mall. He spoke to us of the need to march to demand an end to the War in Vietnam and to push for a full commitment to the War on

Is Anybody Listening?

Poverty. This week--four-and-a-half decades later--the U.S. Census Bureau reported that “the nation’s official poverty rate in 2012 was 15.0 percent, which represents 46.5 million people living at or below the poverty line.” That’s up from 46.2 million in 2011, and translates to a poverty rate of 15 percent--one out of every seven Americans. The Census Bureau says that number includes about 16 million children and almost 4 million seniors. Is anybody listening? The Census Bureau reported that median household income also dropped. As Reuters summarized it, “While the Standard and Poor’s 500 index gained 16 percent on a total return basis last year...median household income slipped to $51,017 from of $51,100 in 2011.” Is anybody listening? Or as Bill Moyers puts it

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on his web site: “That number may sound familiar to anyone who remembers George H.W. Bush’s first year as president...because household income in 2012 is similar to what it was in 1989...” The Census Bureau report was released on the second anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement, which drove the issue of inequality in America into public debate. Unfortunately, House Republicans continue to try to head the nation the wrong way down austerity’s one-way street. Their latest act of meanness? The GOP-dominated House voted to cut $40 billion out of food stamps over the next 10 years! The Center for American Progress (CAP) had the details: “In a party line vote, 217 House Republicans voted to cut $40 billion from the food stamps program.” In a press release entitled “Reverse Robin Hood,” CAP continued: “The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that Thursday’s cuts will bump 3.8 million off the program next year, with an additional 2.8 million losing them each year on average over the next decade. Additionally, an estimated 210,000 children will lose access to free school lunch programs and 55,000 jobs will be lost in the first year of cuts alone.” This is not a War on Poverty, but a War on the Poor! Is anybody listening? Perhaps not in Washington, where the collusion with Wall Street has created a 1 percent economy. As Berkeley Professor Emmanuel Saez’s new study shows, “the top 1 percent captured 95 percent of the income gains in the first three years of the recovery.” 95 percent of the gains to the top 1 percent. That’s just not right. Here’s a good example of how such outrageous greed works. Earlier this month, Vodafone agreed

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to sell its 45 percent stake in Verizon Wireless, to the tune of $130 billion. To quote Barron’s, “As it happens, the dividend will be eligible for preferential tax treatment.” Of course it will--the 1 percent writes the rules. Barron’s also noted: “The Vodafone group will incur only about $5 billion in U.S. taxes on the transaction, or just about 4 percent.” You don’t say. Not a single African-American, Latino, or female bond firm will share in the $265 million in fees generated from the mammoth $49 billion bond offering Verizon will use to fund the cash portion of the transaction. And the deal was government approved. But the poor did get some good news this week. It sounds like Pope Francis has been listening, has heard the cries of the poor. When asked what he wished for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis replied in a way that gave me great hope: “...the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle... Heal the wounds, heal the wounds.... And you have to start from the ground up.” Unfortunately, as writer Steven Rosenfeld pointed out, the “House GOP didn’t get the Pope’s memo before slashing food stamps.” These cuts must be blocked. Even better, we could honor Dr. King and the March on Washington with a new War on Poverty. Keep hope alive. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org. Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.

Local Briefs HISD Named America’s Top Urban School District

HISD won the first Broad Prize awarded in 2002. Accepting the award from U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan in Washington, D.C., Superintendent Terry Grier credited HISD’s teachers first and foremost for the district’s achievement. For more information, visit www.hisd. org.

Houston Texans Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day Presented by Xfinity

Superintendent Terry Grier

he Houston Independent School District was awarded the most coveted award in public education on Wednesday because of consistently strong student academic achievement over a four-year period. The Broad Prize for Urban Education comes with $550,000 in college scholarships for graduating seniors. HISD is now the nation’s first two-time winner of the prestigious award, which recognizes each year the public school system that has demonstrated the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among poor and minority students.

pinal Elements®, Inc., a California-based spine technology company, announced that local Houston spine surgeon Mike Leahy, M.D., the leading Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon for multiple high school athletic programs in the community, is the first surgeon in Texas to join their new “Pledge to be a Hero” program. Because of Dr. Leahy’s participation, Spinal Elements has

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pledged to donate a check for $23,000 to Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. Spinal Elements launched its national “Pledge to Be a Hero” program last year, which offers surgeons and hospitals across the country the opportunity to pledge to use only allograft tissue from companies that do not profit from the transfer of that tissue whenever clinically feasible. Allograft is human tissue that is obtained by way of an authorized gift of a donor and/or their family, and can then be turned into scores of medical products. For more information, please visit www.spinalelements.com.

Houston Spine Surgeon Becomes 1st in Texas to Participate in National “Pledge to Be a Hero” Program

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Mike Leahy, M.D.

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Health

By American Diabetes Association Houston

Five Tips to Help Manage Cholesterol

holesterol is a form of fat that is carried through the body in two kinds of bundles: LDL and HDL. It’s important to have healthy levels of both. • LDL: Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) can lead to too much cholesterol in the arteries. Some people call LDL “bad” cholesterol. The higher the LDL level in your blood, the higher your chances for heart disease. Goal: under 100 mg/dl • HDL: High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are also known as “good” cholesterol. HDL helps remove cholesterol from your body, so the higher your HDL, the lower your risk for heart disease. Goal: over 40 mg/dl for men, over 50 mg/dl for women Triglycerides are another kind of blood fat that can raise your risk for heart attack or stroke. Aim for triglycerides lower than 150 mg/dl. Your doctor may also give you a “total” cholesterol number. A good total cholesterol goal is less than 200 mg/dl. It’s a good idea to have your cholesterol checked every 5 years, or more often if there’s a problem. If your levels are off, you’re not alone; about one in three American adults has high LDL, or “bad” cholesterol.

Knowing your cholesterol is one step to being healthy.

Here are five tips to help you manage your cholesterol: 1. Eat Smart. One simple way to improve your cholesterol levels is to eat fewer unhealthy fats and high-cholesterol foods like egg yolks, fatty meats, butter, other high-fat dairy products, shortening, stick margarines, and processed snack foods like cookies and chips. You can also help your body absorb less bad cholesterol by eating foods that contain soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, kidney beans, lentils, yams and apples. Other cholesterol-smart foods are salmon and other oily fish, nuts, and olive oil because they contain heart-healthy fats. Focus on eating more vegetables, whole grains and fruits than unhealthy snacks

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and sweets. Always check the “Nutrition Facts” labels on foods before you buy to see how they might help or hurt your cholesterol-lowering efforts. 2. Stay Active. You can raise your good cholesterol and lower the bad at the same time with exercise. To get this powerful benefit, exercise for 30 minutes a day at a moderate intensity, five days a week. You don’t have to join a gym or buy expensive equipment — walking briskly is actually a great way to get in your activity for the day If the weather is bad, you can head to the mall or use the school gym for a space to walk. Biking, hiking, yard work, or heavy gardening also count! The key is to get your heart pumping. If you haven’t been active for a while, start slowly and work your way up. Take a brisk 10-minute walk around the block every day during your lunch break or after dinner. Or choose another time that works for you. Continue to add one lap each week until you’re walking briskly for 30 minutes. If your schedule doesn’t allow for a 30-minute block of exercise, split it up into three 10-minute periods to get the same benefits. 3. Drop a Few Pounds. Being overweight raises your bad cholesterol. At the same time, it lowers your good cholesterol. Eating smart and staying ac-

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tive will help you lose weight—and – dropping just a few pounds can raise your HDL. Maintaining a healthy weight will help you keep your cholesterol in balance. 4. Quit Smoking. It’s no surprise that smoking lowers your good cholesterol. If you smoke, quitting can help your HDL jump as much as 10 percent. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can help. Options include the nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler or nasal spray. Prescription medicines are another option. Talk with your health care provider about which options are best for you. And visit SmokeFree.gov to learn more about how to quit. 5. Consider Cholesterol Medicines. Ask your doctor if medicines such as statins, fibrates and niacin can help you lower LDL while raising HDL levels. Cholesterol is also affected by blood pressure and blood glucose. If your blood glucose and blood pressure are high, your cholesterol may be high too. All of these are risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. The more risk factors you have, the greater your risk. Tal to your doctor about whether you may be at higher risk for diabetes and heart disease. Then take steps to lower your risk so you can live a longer, healthier life. For more information, visit www. diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES.

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culinary

e all love nachos, fajitas and fiesta dips, but we also know that many of these dishes come with a high nutritional cost. It doesn’t have to be that way. With an emphasis on bold spices and fresh, lean ingredients, it’s easy to enjoy a delicious fiesta without guilt. The basic elements of Mexicaninspired cuisine deliver robust flavors without the extra fat, sodium and calories. Bring this bright, expressive taste into your family’s everyday diet by stocking up on all the zesty essentials and with a few smart tweaks to standard dishes. Here are simple ways to make every day a fiesta with nutritious options: Start on the right foot An otherwise healthy fiesta can be derailed by kicking off with a 6-ounce serving of queso blanco, which typically has 300 calories. Instead, substitute with fresh tomato salsa, which generally has

Mexican Meals Simplified only 50 calories in the same serving size. Don’t be tricked by toppings A standard serving of nachos can have nearly 600 calories in a serving of 6-8 chips. To cut back on calories, use better-for-you toppings like low-fat cheese, fat-free refried beans, no-saltadded pinto beans and grilled veggies for topping nachos. Reduce the calories, keep the protein If you’re alone in your flavor craving, try a lighter take on traditional 750 calorie fajitas with Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® Fajitas, which are perfectly portioned and have 290-320 calories and 10-19 grams of protein in each serving. Chicken, Steak, Portobello Mushroom and Pork Carnitas varieties come in a sectioned tray for optimal quality and texture so you can enjoy warm tortillas, crispy vegetables and flavorful proteins. For more information, visit www.eatyourbest.com. Be choosy with your chips

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Stock up on corn chips rather than tortilla chips, which can have twice as many calories in a serving of 6-8 chips. Make sure you check sodium content before throwing chips in your cart, though, and go unsalted when you can. Swap in yogurt Instead of using regular sour cream, which can be loaded with cholesterol, opt for fat-free plain Greek yogurt. It’s just as creamy, and one cup typically has less than 10% of the recommended daily allowance of cholesterol and is a good source of protein. Get extra fiber Try substituting meats with lentils, which will add extra fiber to your meal. One cup of lentils can add more than 50 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber. Don’t skip dessert For a dairy-free twist on dessert, whip up some avocado freeze. Simply throw avocado, water, sugar

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and lime juice in a food processer and then freeze overnight. This creamy fiesta-finisher, with only 1 gram of saturated fat in a half cup, is a great alternative to ice cream, which can have as much as 35 grams of needless saturated fat in the same serving. The whole family will love the spicy and zesty flavor of meals cooked with a little Mexican inspiration. You will love knowing you’ve served meals prepared with smart, delicious ingredients for your family and yourself.

Chicken, Steak, Portobello Mushroom, and Pork Carnitas

feature Culinary

President Obama Marches On the Issues at the CBC

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-At-Large

uring the 43rd Annual Con-

own agendas. President Obama said

they will be struck down by a stray

gressional

Caucus

directing his comments to Repub-

bullet,” said President Obama. Again the help of politicians willing to put

Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner

lican, “Now, I think -- this is an in-

hitting hard on the Republican op- their own agendas a side his battle

to a packed crowd of the political elite

teresting thing to ponder, that your

position for stricter gun laws he said, will continue to be tough. Stand with

President Barack Obama reflected on

top agenda is making sure 20 mil-

“Because as long as there are those him as he strives to make the future

the progress made by African Ameri-

lion people don’t have health insur-

who fight to make it as easy as pos- better for all. Stand along side him

cans that came before us. Honoring

ance. And you’d be willing to shut

them for the work that was done to

down the government and potentially

ensure that African Americans have

default for the first time in United

the opportunities that we are afforded

States history because it bothers you

today but also challenging present

so much that we’re actually going to

African Americans to keep fighting

make sure that everybody has afford-

and pushing because there is still

able health care.” Americans can rest

much work that needs to be done.

assure that won’t happen, at least un-

der Obama’s watch for the next 3 ½

Black

It was 44 years ago when the

tion, and stricter gun laws but without

first caucus was formed by African

years.

Americans. Formed with the purpose

of bettering equality for all, not just

icans have great health coverage,

some. Because this is a dream not yet

President Obama wants all Ameri-

realize the Congressional Black Cau-

cans to have a better start in life by

cus remains relevant today. Some-

providing them with quality educa-

thing that President Obama under-

tion that is affordable. “We should

stands. He said, “We all understand

make college more affordable for

we have to be vigilant against any

every family. There’s no better ticket

attempt to roll back our hard-won

to the middle class in this country,”

civil rights –- whether that means

remarked President Obama. This will

sible for dangerous people to get their and march with him until freedom

tearing down barriers put up by those

happen through a variety of tax cred-

hands on a gun, then we’ve got to rings.

who seek to restrict the right to vote,

its, grants, and student loans. With

work as hard as possible for the sake

or making sure our criminal justice

more education more Americans can

of our children. We’ve got to be ones

system works equally well for every-

rise out of poverty and not live pay-

who are willing to do more work to Congressional Black Caucus’ annual

body, not just for some.”

check-to-paycheck.

make it harder.”

Hitting on various topics

In addition to ensuring Amer-

While on the topic of get-

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama

President

Annually the Phoenix Awards

Dinner is held in conjunction with the conference. Honorees for this year’s

Obama

wants gala included Rep. Elijah Cummings

in his powerful speech including

ting an affordable education for the

Americans to have a better day. He (D-Maryland); former president and

health care, gun violence, and creat-

nation’s children President Obama

wants to the dream of Dr. Martin Lu-

director-counsel of the NAACP Le-

ing economic opportunity, President

moved into the topic of protecting

ther King, Jr. and so many countless

gal Defense and Educational Fund

Obama spent a lot of energy focus-

them. “We can’t rest until all of our

others who fought for equal rights Elaine Jones; and former President

ing on Republicans for not putting

children can go to school or walk

to be a real reality. He wants to offer Bill Clinton.

the American people first before their

down the street free from the fear that

health care for all, affordable educa-

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THIS WEEK:

43rd Annual Legislative Conference CBCF Photography By Vicky Pink n September 18-21, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand in Washington, DC for the 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. The premier conference on legislative and policy issues impacting the African-American community attracted thousands of attendees from across the country and around the world. During this four-day conference attendees learned about the challenges and opportunities facing black America and the Diaspora. ALC provides the platform for collaboration and policy development to occur among international, national, state and local leaders and their constituents through regional forums, national summits, and policy-centered conferences. This year’s ALC theme, It Starts With You, was a call to action to be and lead the positive change needed in public policy. ALC provides an African-American perspective on public policy with thought-provoking and educational policy forums, community education workshops and policy briefs. CBCF would like to thank all attendees of the 43rd ALC. Save the date for next year’s ALC, Sep. 24-27, 2014. Some in attendance were Sherri Shepherd, Rev. Al Sharpton, Shaquille O’Neal, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, Wanda Adams, Representative Rodney Ellis, Essence’s Vanessa K. Bush, Dr. Faith Foreman, GM’s Jocelyn Allen, GM’s Harry Peterson, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Carl Davis, Shekira Dennis, NABJ’s Bob Butler, Hiram Jackson, TSU’s Dr. John Rudley, Rev. Leslie Smith, Houston City Controller Ron Green, NNPA’s Bill Thompkins, NNPA’s Clovis Campbell, Francis Page, and many more.

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fashion By Lindsay Buchanan Style Fashion Writer

t’s finally fall, and every fashionista knows that what you wear on your wrists is just as important as whatever fabulous bag or jacket you’re currently coveting. JEANRICHARD knows a little something about fabulous wristwear. The luxury timepiece design house launched its line on Thursday, September 26 at Houston-area jeweler Lewis Diamonds & Timepieces. We spoke to JEANRICHARD COO Bruno Grande to get the full scoop about the luxury watchmaker’s new collection and partnership with LEWIS Diamonds and

Lifestyle

number of celebrities have graced recent headlines by making some drastic decisions about their health, and in turn, raising awareness for the importance of knowing one’s family medical history. For instance, according to the CDC, a history of breast, cervical or ovarian cancer indicates a strong risk of cancer in some women, and thus proactive and preventative measures, like having a mastectomy or hysterectomy, may be warranted. While facing these decisions can be difficult, Brittney Wilson, a registered nurse, knows first-hand the positive effect that knowing one’s family medical history can have on a patient’s overall health. Since many diseases tend to follow genetic lines, it’s important to know your roots in order to make better lifestyle choices. For example, if you have a history of common medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, you have a higher chance of developing them as well, but prevention is possible. Nurse Wilson offers steps you

Passing Time with JEANRICHARD Timepieces. Houston Style Magazine: What was the inspiration for this collection (Terrascope)? Bruno Grande: The inspiration came from a success model of the past of JEANRICHARD, the famous TV screen, which was heavily sold in the 80’s. We wanted to start from there by providing more muscles to the product, more modernity and at the same time more simplicity so that it could become an icon and last for long time. HSM: What are some characteristics of a JEANRICHARD man? BG: JEANRICHARD is also for women. Both are living their lives to the fullest, and taking the time to enjoy and think about their existence. HSM: We hear that the assemblage Terrascope case is extremely intricate. Can you walk us through that process? BG: We needed to work on a concept that could help us keep down, as much as possible, the costs of production, and at the same time [provide] a

huge versatility and flexibility so to have immense possibilities of new developments. This is why we came [up] with this chassis construction, where most of the components are common to all our 4 product pillars. It is made of a container which features movement, hands, dial, etc., a middle case part and two side bars which are kept together with the rest of the components by four screws in titanium. Can you imagine with all these parts together [and] how the game of tolerance plays a significant role in the assembling? [Therefore, high quality precision is a must]. All those parts can have different finishing, different materials, [and] even different surface treatment and colors. HSM: How long does it take to design and manufacture one JEANRICHARD watch? BG: Several weeks in terms of the full production process and [a] few hours in terms of the assembling a of the case and assembling of the components.

HSM: Can you share a unique story about your collaboration with Lewis Diamonds and Timepieces? BG: The most unique story is how we can all thank a bus ride for setting this in motion! Slade [Lewis, of Lewis Diamonds and Timepieces] and Paul Erhardt [National Sales Director, JEANRICHARD] happened to sit next to each other and bonded over [their] love of watches. Slade invited him to visit the store and when [he did], it [was] immediately obvious that everyone there is full of passion for what they do and [determined] to do it well. Slade, Cindy, and everyone at Lewis Diamonds and Timepieces truly embody the Philosophy of Life, and we could not ask for a more fitting partner. If you wanna snag a Terrascope of your own and learn more about JEANRICHARD, stop by Lewis Diamonds & Timepieces at 19335 Gulf Fwy #4, Webster, TX 77598.

can take to develop a family medical history record that will help inform your lifestyle choices and serve generations to come. Step 1: Seek answers to lingering questions You inherit half of your genetic profile from each parent. So, the first step in establishing your family medical history is to seek answers to any doubts or questions you may have about your parents’ identity. In today’s society, and with the rising rate of children born out of wedlock, this situation is actually more common than you might think. In fact, a recent survey conducted on behalf of Identigene, a DNA paternity test laboratory, concluded that one out of ten Americans has personally been in a situation where a paternity test was needed. In addition, nearly one out of five respondents said that they or a close friend or family member has questioned paternity. However, discovering your paternity can be fairly simple. A kit, such the Identigene DNA Paternity Test, is available at nationwide drug stores and

supercenters, and offers 100 percent accurate and confidential results within a matter of days. Step 2: Talk to your family The best way to gather information about your medical history is to talk with relatives about their health. An upcoming holiday gathering or family reunion is a great opportunity to start the conversation. Explain why you want to learn more about your family history and ask direct, specific questions to uncover any reoccurring medical issues and when they occurred. Consult existing documents, such as family trees, birth certificates and obituaries, to help obtain this information. From these materials, you can begin identifying potential patterns that should be discussed with a doctor. Step 3: Be proactive about getting healthy After identifying potential patterns, make a point to discuss them with your primary care doctor at your next annual exam. A medical professional might suggest necessary screening and

proactive steps you can take to help stay healthy and avoid certain predisposed conditions in the future. It’s also a good idea to continue to update your family medical history record to help future generations navigate their health. Preventative care is the most cost effective and least invasive way to ensure your health and prevent illness. Being aware of your family’s medical history is the first step towards making informed choices for a healthier lifestyle.

Knowing Your Family History is Good for Your Health

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Political By Burt Levine Political Writer

Lana Edwards Excited About District D Council Election

Lana Edwards

ana Edwards has lived in Houston’s District D for nearly 45 years teaching children and overseeing schools throughout the district. As a lifetime prize winning public school educator and administrator she is excited about her being on the ballot to lead and represent her city council district as its next Houston City Council Member. “I can be the effective voice at city hall for my neighbors. I know my neighbors and have taught many of them, their children or grandchildren. The important issues of repairing infrastructure, improving drainage, sidewalks and parks after school programs, economic development, crime control and public safety and security are issues for the most part I’ve dealt with successfully as a school principal responsible for nearly 100 employees and the management of a $3 million annual budget,” said Edwards who earned bachelors and masters degrees from Dillard University and Texas Southern University. Most motivating to her is what she learned in decades as a wife, mother and grandmother in the district determined to make it a better place for children, working families and seniors. “My life has been pledged to public service including tutoring and mentoring youth, assisting Rita and Katrina donation drives, leading

fundraising for scholarships for youth as well as for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and St. Jude’s Hospital,” said Edwards who as the wife of a state representative volunteered during decades of political campaigns for candidates at every level and as Secretary at the Democratic State Convention and as a delegate in 1984 to the Democratic National Convention. “At the 1984 Democratic National Convention I saw Jesse Jackson campaigning as the first African American to run a national campaign for President and Geraldine Ferraro become the first woman nominated for Vice President. As an African American and a woman that was a big part of what motivated me than anything to commit my life to service to others,” she said. As a breast cancer survivor, Edwards said she learned the fragility of life and how sacred all life and every day of living is to her. “I faced my own mortality then. I decided I’d live the rest of my life committed to improving the lives of others,” said the former Windsor Village Principal, High School for Performing Arts Assistant Principal and Fondren Middle School teacher that before coming to Houston taught in New Orleans and Bronx, NY. “I’ve served in organizations ranging from the Democratic National Committee and Harris County Democrats to the Oak Manor University Woods Civic Club, Hermann Park Conservancy Board, Houston Black American Democrats, Texas Retired Teachers Association, Delta Sigma Theta and Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church,” Edwards explained. She is one of 12 candidates working to succeed term limited Wanda Adams who is running for Houston school board on the same ballot as the races for mayor, city controller and five at large city council races. The last day to register to vote is October 7.

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By Jen Christensen

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Obamacare open enrollment: Here’s everything you need to know

my Braun-Gross is counting the hours until October 1. It’s not her birthday nor her anniversary. October 1 is the day that marks the first time ever she will be allowed to buy health insurance. Like more than 48 million other Americans, the Wisconsin stay-at-home mom does not have insurance to pay for doctor bills if she gets sick. It’s particularly disconcerting when she thinks about her husband, Chris, who runs a tree-cutting business. Being an arborist is physically demanding. He has fallen out of trees. “You know something as simple as a sprained ankle, none of that is covered right now, none of it,” BraunGross said. “To add the cost of that to the debt we already have, we’d basically be up a creek.” Braun-Gross and her husband have tried to get insurance before, but they don’t qualify. They both work hard, and they’re college educated. But because of some pre-existing conditions, including Braun-Gross’ weight, insurance companies haven’t wanted their business. Obamacare will change all that. The law forbids insurance companies from rejecting people like Braun-Gross because of their pre-existing conditions. To make that affordable, though, one of the most controversial parts of the Affordable Care Act is about to go into effect. By 2014 every American, with some very few exceptions, will have to have some form of health insurance or be fined. The idea is that more healthy people will buy insurance, and the money the insurance companies save on them will cover the costs of insuring the older and sicker people who will now be in the insurance system. Employers will provide insurance for three out of every five Americans in 2014, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Another 12% get it through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. For those Americans and for the Americans covered by Medicare, October 1 won’t mean much. But for people without insurance, October 1 will be the first time they will be able to shop for private insurance in health insurance marketplaces, also known as exchanges. Many will be eligible for government help to pay for those plans. With so many politicians fighting over this controversial legislation, the details about how to sign up may have gotten a little lost. So, here is what Braun-Gross and the other millions of Americans like her need to know when

open enrollment starts on Tuesday: The deadline Open enrollment runs between October 1 and March 31. You don’t have to sign up that first day. In fact, you may want to put off paying for it until December. Plans bought through the exchanges won’t start until January 1. December 14 is the cut-off date if you want your plan to start January 1. Open enrollment runs through March 31. If you sign up in January or February your coverage will start the following month. When Massachusetts rolled out a similar health insurance mandate in 2007, the biggest spike in enrollments came in the two months before people would be charged a penalty for not having coverage, according to Jon Kingsdale who ran the state’s health benefit exchange then. He also noticed many people came back to the state’s website to evaluate the potential plans more than once. The experts advise you to take your time. Comparison shop to find the policy that works best for you. Where to start If you have Internet access, start with the Web. Beginning October 1, Healthcare.gov will have the information you need. The government site will link to where you sign up for the program. Go first to “get insurance.” That tab will get you to a page that will walk you through whatever marketplace is available to you. Some states set up their own; the federal government runs the rest. On this site you can also compare the plans available in your area. You may also want to see if you are eligible for Medicaid here. So far, 26 states are moving toward expanding who is eligible for the federal government-funded health program for lower income families and individuals. You can also enroll by mail. The government has set up call centers to help people with open enrollment. Call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325). The number is staffed around-the-clock. Information is available in more than 150 languages. There will also be specially trained advisers in communities. These “navigators,” as they are known, can help you in person. There will also be federally authorized marketplace-designated organizations. They will be based in community health centers, at the mall, in drug stores and in churches. Depending on state law, traditional agents and insurance brokers can also help. Unlike brokers or agents, navigators and marketplace-designated organizations can educate you about the plans, but they cannot tell you which plan

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to pick. Their advice is free. If someone who is a navigator or a federally designated organization tries to charge you, it is a scam. The health care plans There are several. The bronze level will be basic, silver midrange, while gold and platinum will be higherend. There will also be a catastrophic option. Catastrophic insurance covers three doctor visits per year at no cost and preventive care such as screenings and vaccines. This plan will carry a higher deductible. All plans bought through the exchanges must offer the same coverage benefits. All offer free preventive care. Nearly all cap out-of-pocket costs to $6,350 and $12,700 per family. No one can be turned away. No one will be penalized because of their gender (women often paid more in the old insurance system). Only smokers may be penalized in some plans and some older people may pay more. The cost What varies with the plans is cost. Some will carry higher deductibles. Some ask for higher co-pays. Costs will vary based on where you live. If you want to see what your bill may look like, be sure to check out the calculator the Kaiser Family Foundation put together. The nonpartisan foundation’s tool provides an estimate of your costs depending on where you live and based on the kind of coverage you pick. The majority of people uninsured today can find a policy for $100 or less a month, taking into account subsidies and Medicaid eligibility, according to the Obama administration. No matter what the cost, you will pay a monthly premium, and may also have a co-pay or be asked to meet a deductible when you go to the doctor or hospital. The good news is if you go through the exchanges rather than buy directly from an insurance company, you will likely be eligible for tax breaks and subsidies to pay for your insurance. The assistance is available to those with incomes of up to four times the federal poverty level -- this year, that’s $45,960 for an individual or $94,200 for a family of four -- and will be calculated on a sliding scale. You can take this subsidy as a tax credit or the government will pay the insurance company directly. Exemptions Some Americans will be exempt from the health insurance mandate, according to the Congressional Budget Office. These are people who can’t afford it: For example, people who make so little they don’t have to file a tax return are exempt.

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People who are in this country without authorization are exempted, as are members of a federally recognized American Indian tribe who are eligible for services through an American Indian health care provider and people with certain religious beliefs that conflict with acceptance of the benefits of private or public insurance. People with certain hardships are also exempt; so are people in states that don’t expand Medicaid. If you don’t get insurance If you don’t sign up to get insurance, you’ll list that on your 2014 tax return. The fee for the first year is $95 per adult and $47.50 per child (up to $285 per family), or 1% of your income, whatever is higher. In 2015, it jumps to 2% of your income, or $325 per adult and $162.50 per child. In 2016, it will jump to 2.5% of your income. While some may rather pay the small fee the first year than pay premiums that would cost more, experts predict most people will sign up for insurance. “I think the penalties should be higher, but they are still enough to make the law effective,” said Jonathan Gruber an economist at MIT who was an architect on both the Massachusetts and U.S. health plans. “In Massachusetts we had people flooding in to sign up. You know Americans are almost uniquely lawabiding people, we massively overpay our taxes in terms of what people do in the rest of the world. When you say it is the law to have health insurance I think people will get health insurance.” Enroll America, a nonpartisan nonprofit that is helping educate Americans about the program, said it has had a positive response once people have an explanation of what’s coming. “For the most part the people we encounter are thrilled that they will finally have health care,” said Enroll America’s Jessica Barbara Brown. “For many people this will be the first time they have ever had access to care. This can be life changing.” Brown cautions that while we will keep hearing about October 1, really this is a “marathon” and people should take as much time as they need to figure out which plans are best for them. Amy Braun-Gross said she will be doing just that. “Once Obamacare is in effect, I am excited that I will not have to worry about pre-existing conditions any longer,” Braun-Gross said. “I will be getting quotes online and making some phone calls to get the ball rolling for my husband and me.”

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“Keeping It Civil” by Margaret Klaw

ou went to work today, and nothing happened. Oh, there were the usual things: papers to sign, calls to make, clients to soothe. Your job didn’t entail someone losing their home. Nobody relinquished their children. Retirement accounts kept intact, belongings weren’t divvied up, and checkbooks weren’t decimated. Nobody lost their life at your job today. But Margaret Klaw sees those things – and more. She’s a family lawyer, and in her new book “Keeping It Civil,” she writes about her most memorable court cases.

At the beginning of her college years, Margaret Klaw wanted a career as a professional musician. That didn’t work out very well, though. It wasn’t long before she realized that violin practice didn’t necessarily make perfect – and besides, the language, ideas, and the preciseness of law intrigued her more than did clefs and notes. There was never any question about the kind of law she wanted to practice. Klaw was fierce about the rights of women in court and in family matters because she saw how divorce ruined lives and custody battles ripped families apart. “Lawyers either love or hate family law,” she says. She’s in the former camp – has been, for more than twenty years - but the job, admittedly, has its ups and downs. Klaw says that the

courtroom is basically a “theater,” complete with costumes and special rituals performed at every trial. Though most people wouldn’t think it possible, lawyers are usually friends with opposing counsel – they have, after all, probably worked together before. There’s a lot of strategizing, prediction, psychology, and surprises involved when one is a lawyer, and that’s fascinating. On the flip side, lawyers need to “find the right balance” between identifying with clients and internalizing their problems. Lawyers need discretion and the ability to walk a fine line between what’s allowed and what they think is best. They know that law is “a public acknowledgement that not all playing fields are level,” and they try to fix that inequality. They need listening skills, “a degree of dispassion,” and the understand-

ing that “there’s no guarantee of happily ever after.” And they need to know that the “unimaginable can and does happen.” What doesn’t happen very often is that I read a book straight through, but that’s what I did with “Keeping It Civil.” I just couldn’t stop myself. That’s because author and Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” Margaret Klaw shares her cases with excitement, energy, and compassion here. Among other tales, we’re treated to an account of a real-life case involving a he-said, she-said situation and two small children, as well as bits of other conflicts, judgements, legal wrangling, and personal anecdotes. That makes this an easy book to jump into, one that will hold your interest throughout, and one that’s over, sadly, altogether too soon. Though this book ap-

pears to be more consumerbased, I think anyone who is involved in keeping or practicing law will also get a kick out of it. If that’s you, then grab it because reading “Keeping It Civil” is what needs to happen.

c.2013, Algonquin Books $24.95 / $31.95 Canada 272 pages

Entertainment Short Term 12 Opens in Houston September 27th

By Keandra “Ke’Ke” Scott Entertainment Writer

Melora Walters as Dr. Hendler Stephanie Beatriz as Jessica Lydia Du Veaux as Kendra Alex Calloway as Sammy Frantz Turner as Jack RATED R (BRIEF SEXUALITY & LANGUAGE) 96 MINUTES Change happens at, Short Term 12, a foster-care center for at-risk teenagers whose lives are faced with more than just a normal kid’s fall-off-the-bike experience. To these kids, the line staff & even the often unaware boss, Jack, played by (Frantz Turner) was home. After the religious chase to catch Sammy, played by (Alex Calloway) the scene takes an immediate turn to the morning group session held by an active young lady by the name of Kendra, played by (Lydia Du Veaux). The group sessions were a vivid & heart-breaking discussion of their daily lives & served as a tactic to get the kids involved at the center. The line staff, lead by Grace, played by (Brie Larson), whose character at-first resembled a strong, courageous & resilient young woman who was the “go-to” person for incidents that occurred in the center. There are a few comical mo-

ments in the movie especially when Marcus, played by (Keith Stanfield), takes the mic in the game of, “freestyling”, where he puts Grace & Mason romance on a public blast, played by (John Gallagher Jr.) an in-tune, scruffy & caring guy. Everyone already knew Grace & Mason were a pair but they did a pretty good job keeping it professional in the workplace. This scene somehow pivots to a platform filled with emotions & a growing concern for Marcus who’s soon to be cycled out of the center because of his age. Marcus, like many at-risk teenagers experience physical & emotional abuse. In this case, he has scarring on his head as a result from his Mother’s physical abuse since he was a little boy. Marcus’s one request, was to get his head shaved. It could be possible that him shaving his head reflects a new future & a new beginning, especially after finding out his marks were no longer visible. Grace steps into a new season after the movie introduces a rebellious teen by the name of Jayden, played by (Kaitlyn Dever), her sanity begins to break down when she learns her & Mason is expecting a child. Grace’s present life begins to run parallel & familiar as she sees so much of herself in Jayden &

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HOUSTON RELEASE DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AT RIVER OAKS LANDMARK THEATRE (2009 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019) SHORT TERM 12 Written & Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton STARRING: Brie Larson as Grace John Gallagher Jr. as Mason Kaitlyn Dever as Jayden Rami Malek as Nate Keith Stanfield as Marcus Kevin Hernandez as Luis

receiving a phone call where she learned that her Father who use to sexually abuse her was being released in a few weeks. Together, Grace & Jayden conquerors newness, healing & Grace learns she is capable of being loved & possess all the qualities of a great Mother. Short Term 12 made it’s appearance at SXSW 2013 FILM FESTIVAL & walked away with the Grand Jury Narrative Feature Award & the Narrative Audience Award. “Don’t be put off by its forgettable title. Short Term 12 is a deeply memorable film.” according to USA Today’s Film Critic Claudia Puig. This movie served many reminders for our daily authenticity & breaches many purposes we are all sought out on this earth to accomplish regardless of adversities. Tear-jerking & meaningful w/a hint of awkward romance makes for an intriguing movie over a bag of buttery & salty treat! After viewing this movie, you could too be apart of the Short Term movement of many fans & supporters by submitting a positive artistic illustration through creative expressions, photography, music & many other creative outlets by simply visiting #ShortTerm12Project or Shortterm12.com.

National Open the “Gates” to Houston

Big Safety: 10-Year-Old Skating True The Vote Files Motion to InterPhenom Helps Launch Concussion vene Against DOJ Voter ID Case in Texas Awareness Program

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he downtown Four Seasons hotel will soon be under the management of Bill Gates’ investors Cascade Investment reports Houston Business Journal. Purchased for an amount not known to the public from St. Louis investment group Maritz Wolff & Co., Cascade said the deal will official close on October 1st. The Four Season is the 16th largest hotel in the Houston area holding 404 rooms. Michael Larson, chief investment officer of Cascade Investment, said, “We have great faith in Houston, particularly with its strong role in the global energy business. … We look forward to Four Seasons Houston continuing as the local market leader and maintaining its unique position in the Houston community.” For more information, visit www.cascadeinvestment.com.

True The Vote Files Motion to Intervene Against DOJ Voter ID Case in Texas

Evan Doherty

van Doherty is a 10-yearold skateboarding star who’s been flashing his skills since he was four. He earned the nickname “Big E” when his mom put a big red “E” on his t-shirt to spot him easily during his first international competition at age five. Big E, however, sees too many kids skateboarding, riding bikes and playing other sports without a helmet. He’s teaming up with The University of Kansas Hospital to kick off its “Big Safety” campaign with a dedicated website – www.kumed.com/BigSafety – filled with easy to understand information on the signs of concussion plus an opportunity for kids to take a pledge with Big E to always wear their helmet. After taking the pledge, they are encouraged to Tweet about it using #BigSafety. Go to www.kumed.com/ BigSafety -- and make the pledge

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inances are very strong for August, Executive Director Len Waterworth shared in his report to the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority at its monthly meeting. “I am very pleased to announce that we had another $20 million+ month, that’s four out of eight this year, extremely good,” Waterworth said. “Year-to-date operating revenue of $156 million increased 4 percent, or $6 million.” Water worth also reported August’s net income of $11 million, up $7 million or 212 percent. Year-to-date net income of $36 million is up $10 million or 38 percent. Much of this was driven by grants, he reported. For more information or to access the 2012 annual report, visit the Port Authority website at: www.portofhouston.com.

Old Downtown Macy’s Store Imploded Over the Weekend

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Since 1947 the department store that originally known as Foley’s that later became Macy’s was an iconic landmark for Houston shoppers at 1110 Main. Over the weekend that bit of history was leveled to make way for a new office building. The 10-story, 791,000 square-foot building that became rubble in matter of seconds caused the closure of nearby businesses, shut down the METRO rail, and gave Houstonians a real good show. More other buildings are scheduled in the area are scheduled to meet the same fate as the old Macy’s to make way for newer construction. For more information, visit www.macys.com.

Yao’s Restaurant Closes for Business

Former Houston Rockets Yao Ming

ao Restaurant and Bar located in the Houston Pavilions has officially closed for business. According to KHOU, the restaurant named for former Houston Rocket Yao Ming closed due to nonpayment of lease. Although Yao Ming’s name is associated with the established, he does not own any shares in the business. However, Yao Ming’s other restaurant off Westheimer Road and Gessner Road is still open for business. For more information, visit www.yaorestaurant. com

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