Houston Style Magazine Vol 25 No 6

H Warm Up With a Savory Bowl of Soup H Complimentary H Houston Premiere Weekly Publication H Volume 25 H Number 6 february 6 - february 12, 2014

SPOTLIGHTS

Jesse Jackson Talks About Civil Rights And The Super Bowl

Zimmerman vs DMX

The Sad Reality Of The Fight

snoop lion New Peaceful, Positive Attitude

GHP’s 25th Anniversary Macy’s Celebrates Black History Happy Birthday Congresswoman Lee Josephine Terri Reviews a Book

* News * Commentaries * Sports * Health * Entertainment

by Patricia Powel

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How the Civil Rights..

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Volume 25 • Number 6•FEBRUARY 6 - february 12, 2014 EDITORIAL

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commentary How the Civil Rights Movement Made Super Bowl Possible

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he Super Bowl is our national festival. Some 70 percent of all TVs were tuned to the game last night. Each of the last four Super Bowls set a new record for the most watched show in history. More women watch the Super Bowl than men and women combined watch the Academy Awards.

Advertisers pay billions to peddle their wares. The halftime features American flags, children’s choirs and tributes to our military. The players are so big that Tim Tebow is featured in an ad because he doesn’t have a contract.

Why is this spectacle so captivating? This is a time when Americans create their own communities, select from hundreds of channels, pick their own Facebook friends, select their own music and search out their own sources

of information.

Why does the Super Bowl so transcendent? One reason, of course, is the violent competition itself. But more importantly, the Super Bowl brings us all together to root for players on the basis of the color of their jerseys. As Brian Rolapp, executive vice president of NFL Media put it, “At a time of division in the rest of life, by socioeconomics, by race, by class, by gender, every which way that people tend to get divided by, the NFL cuts through a lot of that. Everyone you know is cheering for a team. There are very few things like that right now.”

What are the roots of this unifying festival? In many ways, it is a product of the Civil Rights Movement.

Sounds odd, but think about it.

Without the Civil Rights Movement, segregation would have blocked the inclusion of the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints. Integrated teams would have been controversial, if not impossible. A national playoff would have broadcast our divisions, not our unity.

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It took the Civil Rights Movement to bring down the cotton curtain of legal segregation, free the New South and unify America across the Mason-Dixon line.

The owners didn’t push this transformation. League officials didn’t force it. Brave men and women who risked their lives to make America better created it.

Similarly, players gained free agency not by the generosity of the owners nor the foresight of league officials. Free agency was forced by a star player, Curt Flood, a St. Louis Cardinal who refused a trade to Philadelphia and sacrificed much of his athletic career to challenge, in the courts, a system that he said treated athletes like chattel slaves.

Flood lost his case in the Supreme Court, but his challenge helped force the changes that ended with Congress passing the Curt Flood Act in 1998 that formally forced owners to compete in negotiating player contracts.

These victories are America’s true triumph. Our Constitution provides sufficient small “d” democratic space for people to mobilize, organize and make the country better. That’s worth remembering when we watch the Super Bowl and root for different

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teams, not caring about the race or religion or region of the players.

And it’s worth remembering as a nation as we turn to addressing Dr. Martin Luther King’s unfinished business -- the need for economic justice, not just racial inclusion. In a society where the richest 1 percent is capturing 95 percent of the income growth, while working families are struggling to stay afloat, inequality surely is, as President Obama stated, the “defining challenge of our time.”

But enlightened bankers, or generous CEOs, won’t rectify it. Politicians acting on their own won’t fix it. We will rebuild an economy that works for the many and not just the few only when people decide it is time for change, and begin to organize and mobilize and march and demand that change. What the Super Bowl and the new South show is that change can bring us together economically, not drive us apart socially.

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.

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Local Briefs Mayor Parker Speaks with South African Media

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Mayor Annise Parker

ayor Parker met with South African media as part of the trade mission portion of her week-long trip to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The mayor’s message to the media was that there is opportunity in Houston for Johannesburg and vice versa. She repeated her oft heard refrain of “I love Houston” and offered numerous reasons why, including its ever-growing list of top rankings, particularly

its listing as the job producing capital of the U.S. The mayor talked about Houston being the epicenter of the energy industry, a leader in development and use of green technologies, the home to the Texas Medical Center and Johnson Space Center and a world leader in shipping from the Port of Houston. The media briefing was followed with a “Doing Business in Houston” seminar for South African businesses and investors.

HISD Considers Closing Jones High School

Jesse H. Jones High School

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ouston Independent School District is looking to possibly close five area schools, including Jesse H. Jones High School.

Population is one reason for the possible closure. Student enrollment has been on a decline and the community surrounding the school is aging. Superintendent Terry Grier says, “While these types of changes are always difficult, it’s important that we constantly evaluate enrollment levels to utilize our facilities to best serve our students.” Parents and students may allow their voices to be heard at the community meeting on the issue on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Jones High School, located at 7414 Saint Lo Road

Young Entrepreneurs Get Into the ‘Shark Tank’ with Houston’s Investors

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uture entrepreneurs at Alief Taylor High School will pitch their business plans and ideas to a group of local investors as part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Thursday, Feb. 27. Students in Houston’s YEA! will be vying for capital in front of companies like CapWest Strategies, Nation Waste and Firat Educational Solutions.

These organizations will judge the 14 students’ business plans and presentations based on their appeal

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Health

By BHM Edit Staff

Lung Cancer and African Americans

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ung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, kills more people than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. African Americans are more likely to develop lung cancer than any other group in this country.

An American Lung Association report found a complex mix of biological, environmental, political and cultural factors that make us more likely to get lung cancer and more likely to die from it. The report says:

▪ Despite lower smoking rates, African Americans are more likely to develop and die of lung cancer than whites.

▪ African-American men are 37 percent more likely to develop lung cancer than white men, even though their overall exposure to cigarette smoke—the primary risk factor for lung cancer—is lower.

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hilly outside? Nothing warms like a steaming bowl of soup. If thoughts of a cozy and comforting pot of soup make you hungry, here is a recipe that’s short on time, but long on flavor and satisfaction.

Forget about a tedious ingredient list and lots of simmering time. Italian-Style Greens & Beans Soup is a shortcut that you will turn to again and again. This hearty, rustic bean soup with homemade fromscratch flavor can be on the table in about 20 minutes. The secret is a can of READ Greens and Beans with Sausage, a seasoned combination of white kidney beans, collard greens, tomatoes and sausage. It makes a delicious, easy side dish but is also a great kick-start to a mouth-watering

Lung Cancer is the leading cause-related death in this country.

▪ African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed later, when cancer is more advanced.

▪ African Americans are more likely to wait longer after diagnosis to receive treatment, to refuse treatment and to die in the hospital after surgery.

▪ African Americans have a lower five-year relative survival rate than whites.

The news isn’t all bad. Accord-

ing to the National Cancer Institute, smoking rates have dropped, which has led the rate of lung cancer to decline among African-American men since the mid-1980s; it has been stable among African-American women since 1990. Despite our higher numbers, the differences in lung cancer death rates between African Americans and whites are narrowing. We’ve also made progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke. And, perhaps most importantly, the majority of lung cancer cases can be prevented. Experts say this is because about 90 percent of lung cancer cases in men and about 80 percent of those in women are caused by smoking. (Smoking also causes other cancers, including esophagus, throat, pancreatic, kidney and bladder cancer, as well as heart disease, stroke, aortic aneurysm, COPD and other health problems.)

Still, more needs to be done to address this health disparity. Steps include:

▪ Enacting and enforcing policies to reduce tobacco use, including curbing cigarette advertising targeting youth, comprehensive smoke-free air laws and coverage of tobacco cessation services.

▪ Addressing radon exposure in federal housing. Radon exposure is the number two cause of lung cancer.

▪ Changing the healthcare system to improve access to care, improve delivery of health care and reduce communication barriers between patients and providers.

▪ Recruiting more minorities to the health-care field.

▪ Encouraging African-American community and spiritual leaders to speak up about lung cancer.

Serve a Satisfying Soup pot of soup. Just add broth and a few simple ingredients, give it a quick simmer, and stir in a healthy handful of kale or spinach. Then, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese just before serving and soup’s on.

This soup can be a quick supper for the family or the main dish for casual entertaining. If you’re feeding a crowd, that’s no problem, as the recipe can easily be doubled. Accompaniments can be as simple as a crusty whole grain baguette and fresh fruit. Open a bottle of Sangiovese or Chianti to add a special touch for entertaining.

For additional information about READ Greens and Beans visit www.facebook.com/READsalads.

Italian-Style Greens & Beans

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Soup Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 3 to 4 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup crumbled Italian sausage 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend 1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth 1 can (15 ounces) READ Greens & Beans with Sausage 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced kale or spinach (packed) Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Cook onion, sausage, garlic and Italian seasoning in large nonstick saucepan over medium heat until sausage is completely cooked, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Add broth, Greens & Beans and red pepper; simmer 3 minutes. Stir in kale. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Note: Recipe can be doubled.

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Black history Macy’s Salutes Culture-Defining Eras of Black Style Month

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his February, culture defining trends take center stage as Macy’s examines the influence of Black style in celebration of Black History Month 2014. From the Harlem Renaissance to urban-wear and high fashion glamour, Black style has influenced popular culture for decades.

Through special events and panel discussions at select Macy’s stores across the country, style experts and thought leaders, such as famed fashion editor Constance White, supermodel Beverly Johnson and actress Tracee Ellis Ross, will highlight the uniqueness of black fashion and how many of these styles have been adopted, reinterpreted and

reinvigorated by new generations, inspiring countless fashion-savvy ladies and gentlemen of today.

“As a retailer with more than 150-years of fashion history, Macy’s has seen the evolution of Black style firsthand and we are thrilled to examine and celebrate the style icons and trends that have defined generations, in honor of Black History Month,” said Martine Reardon, Chief Marketing Officer for Macy’s. “As part of our annual celebration of the cultural and historical contributions made by African-Americans, these series of events will take a meaningful fashion journey through time, highlighting Black style influences past, present and future.”

For over 15-years, Constance White has defined her legacy as a fashion reporter and style guru for women, especially African-American women.

She has served as a fashion reporter for the New York Times and editor-inchief of Essence. Now Consulting Editor for Silicon Valley start-up Ozy.com, White also made history as the first and only Black executive fashion editor at a major fashion magazine, Elle. With her

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new guest role as lead panelist at select Macy’s stores, White will share her insight into popular trends originated in the African-American community, current style leaders shaping the fashion landscape and her advice for pulling off some of the most popular trends seen on the side walk and the cat walk.

“Black culture has impacted style around the world from the rich Holland cloth of Nigeria to the cool turbans young women and men are wearing in every American city. It’s a style that’s rich, innovative and cool.

I’m excited to join Macy’s in giving it its due,” said Constance White.

Macy’s Black History Month Celebration 2014 also coincides with the 40th anniversary of Beverly Johnson’s historic VOGUE cover. In August 1974, Beverly became the first Black model to grace the cover of the iconic magazine. This event broke the color barrier in the fashion world, forever changing the beauty ideal in the fashion world and paved the way for future Black women in the fashion industry. A long time entrepreneur and hair and fashion influencer, The New

York Times has named her to their “20th Century’s 100 Most Influential People in the Fashion Industry” list.

“I was very excited to learn that Macy’s is devoting a great deal of time and energy to the subject of Black style and how it influences pop culture,” Ms. Johnson commented.

“Tracee Ellis Ross and Constance White always have something insightful and entertaining to offer, and I look forward to appearing with them.”

Houstonians can join Macy’s in saluting 10 decades of culture defining African-American style with an “In Conversation” discussion featuring journalist and style expert Constance White and model and actress Beverly Johnson hosted by Houston Chronicle Fashion Editor Joy Sewing on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2 PM at Macy’s Galleria at Hidalgo. Following the discussion, enjoy a special reception and fabulous fashion. Plus, with any purchase of $50 or more during the event, receive a preview copy of the new book “Constance White Presents the Queens & Kings of Style.

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Feature

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-At-Large

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Michael Strahan: Houston Is In His DNA

lthough being a great an athlete was in his DNA, sports was something that the former NFL defensive end Michael Strahan didn’t take an interest in until he was almost a teenager. The Houston born native is the son of a basketball coach and a boxer, who is also an ex-Army major. As a military kid, Michael, along with his mother and siblings, lived in various places.

Thus he was not always able to really get involved in sports.

His first introduction to football happened in 1979 when he was 8-years-old. He played in the Pop Warner Football Tournament while in his father was stationed in North Carolina for a year. Following that year, the family would move to Manheim, West Germany, where soccer, not football, is king. Strahan and his dad feed their yearning for football by watching American Monday Foot-

ball on TV at the base according to nj.com.

Football would become his passion when Strahan was sent to Houston to live with his uncle, retired pro football player Arthur Norton.

His father thought that he was a football natural. Strahan told The Houston Chronicle, “My dad saw something in me, but I’m not sure what it was. When I was in high school in Germany, he told me I was going to make it to pro football. I couldn’t believe it because I wasn’t even playing football at the time. He told me I was going to get a scholarship.”

And dad was right. Westbury High School coaches were impressed Strahan’s natural abilities and with only one year of play on the open field he was able to secure an athletic college scholarship to Texas Southern University. “I had one scholarship offer and that was to TSU,” Strahan said

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Michael Strahan

during his commencement speech when he awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters degree by his alma matter, TSU. “Thank God for that scholarship.”

Like most college freshmen, Strahan was extremely homesick and wanted desperately to return and stay in Germany with his family. During the Christmas break of his first college year, Strahan told his father of his decision. Like before his father had other plans and back to Houston Strahan returned. This time he had a new attitude. He was determined to learn the game of football, be a success, and make his parents proud.

Becoming the Black College Defensive Player of the Year and Associated Press All-American I say that he achieved his goal but he wasn’t finish yet.

In 1993, the NFL took notice of Strahan and the New York Giants drafted him. After getting over the culture shock of New York, Strahan warmed up to New York and New Yorkers warmed up to him. With each passing year Strahan became a force to be reckon with on the defensive line.

The game would change in 2001 when Strahan set the record for

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NFL sacks in a single season taking him from just a NFL player to a NFL history maker. It is not surprising that his most recent honor of being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame has happened.

Now retired from the NFL Strahan is doing his second act as a media personality and co-host of Live with Kelly and Michael. His gapped tooth grin and infectious personality allows him to enter the homes of millions through their TVs. His love for his community is just as big as his heart through his many philanthropic efforts. He could not be more deserving of the Hall of Fame honor because he is more than just an athlete. He is a role model of hard work paying off.

Houston Style Magazine congratulates Michael Strahan on this auspicious honor. As Houstonians we take pride when one of own rises in such a way that the world takes notice. So Houstonians stick out your chest a little bit broader, let your voice be heard a little louder, let your pride shine a little bolder, for when one of us excels we all are made better. Congratulations Michael Strahan!

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Entertainment The Sad Reality Of George Zimmerman Fighting

By Brandon Caldwell

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Online Editor

DMX

here’s a perverted aura around

man growing up and given the chance

All of this, started over a fight.

him more of an audience and attention?

whatever happens to George

to make mistakes and also succeed. But

And now, Zimmerman ap-

In a way, yes – but the initial charge has

Zimmerman.

sadly that idea is also soaked with idiotic

parently gets his wish – a fight with a

to be made in order for us as a whole to

It’s sickening in a sense because the man

rhetoric from Zimmerman defenders

man who’s chemically imbalanced and

let go. I want to shame DMX for even

who was not convicted of a crime he ad-

and those who found the teenager guilty

known for his rage not only in the pub-

participating in this because there will be

mitted to committing is now parading

even in his own death.

lic but in regards to music. That man is

no real winners in this “fight”, not even

himself around as a circus act for pub-

Today would have been Mar-

DMX, according to TMZ and as an X

in the physical sense. Zimmerman has

licity and fame. There’s nothing about

tin’s 19th birthday and Zimmerman’s

fan, I’m no more saddened by his in-

been training in MMA among other dis-

justice here for the Martin family as

agenda, one that now wants him to

volvement than the entire thought pro-

ciplines and X is not in his Ruff Ryder

throughout the course of this public trial

participate in celebrity boxing has split

cess of letting Zimmerman get away

Workout Tape glory.

of their son’s life and actions – they’ve

people across multiple lines due to our

with this. Our nature as humans to poke

yet to actual have a chance to grieve over

nature of shining light upon areas of the

and pry and wonder what certain detest-

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him.

world that simply deserve to dwell in

able people are up to have relegated us

Instead, the Martin family has

eternal darkness. Zimmerman has been

to nothing more than voyeurs and for

watched the image of their son, whether

on the record as saying he wanted to

once, I’m sincerely asking us as a people

he smoked weed or got suspended from

fight Kanye West because he attacks the

to give not an increment of land or coun-

school or made the honor roll or not get

defenseless, that The Game would be a

try to anything Zimmerman does.

dragged and tarred and feathered to cre-

ready candidate to fight Zimmerman for

ate an image of him being a danger to

our honor in some weird point to prove

solely from killing a 17-year old boy and

a man who outweighed him and then

battle that belongs more on Calvin Can-

not going to jail for it.

shot him. Their idea of Trayvon Martin

die’s make believed Candieland than in

may steadfast be the one of son, a black

our public spectrum.

for even penning this, since I’m giving

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The man wants an audience

Does it make me hypocritical

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DMX vs. George Zimmerman

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2014 Greater Houston Partnership Annual Meeting

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Photography by Vicky Pink

n Wednesday, February 5, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel for the 2014 Greater Houston Partnership Annual Meeting. GHP honored David McClanahan, outgoing GHP Chairman, and featured Paul Hobby, incoming GHP Chairman, and Bob Harvey, GHP President and CEO. In addition, the event included a celebration of the Partnership’s 25th anniversary, recognizing the organization’s accomplishments and the leaders from Houston’s business community who made them happen. The meeting also included the election of new directors to the organization’s board and the election of 2014 GHP Vice Chairman, Gina Luna.

Some in attendance were Dr. Stephen L. Klineberg, Wanda Adams, Garland Burton, and Tim Tindall.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Birthday Celebration

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Photography By Vicky Pink

n Friday, January 31, 2014, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Heights Theater for the Birthday Celebration in honor of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Friends, supporters, and all Democrats and Harris County Trustee Erica Lee Carter gathered under the Motown sound to celebrate another year of life for Congresswoman Lee. The birthday fundraising party was full of surprises and lots of fun. In the spirit of giving, guests brought canned goods to be donated to the Houston Food Bank. Some in attendance were Dr. Reagan Flowers, Laolu Davies-Yemitan, Karen Grays, Wanda Adams, Dr. Jonita and State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Clyde Drexler, Peter Brown, Rev. Leslie Smith, Carl Davis, Bishop James Dixon, Donna Aron, Evelyn Watson, Howard Watson, Ervin Webb, Dr. Elwyn Lee, and Roy Carter.

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“Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker” by Patricia Hruby Powell, Illustrated by Christian Robinson felt like a volcano sometimes – until she was invited to perform in “La Revue Negré” in France.

Ooh la la, the French seemed color blind! And they were wild for Josephine Baker!

And yet, there was one thing Josephine hadn’t done, and it bothered her.

She hadn’t become a star back home in America. She needed to do it – but was America ready for her?

As I was reading “Josephine” through for the first time, something tickled the back of my mind. I liked the colorful illustrations by Christian Robinson well enough, but that wasn’t it. The story is familiar, so that wasn’t it, either.

And then it hit me: the words.

Author Patricia Hruby Powell’s story is written almost like scat: quick lines, be-bopping here and shooby-loobing there, rising and falling as though Josephine Baker herself was singing the story. It’s infectious, even in the sad parts.

Your little one might not notice that hoppity-bop but once you do, you won’t be able to not see it.

I think smaller kids might en-

joy this book for the artwork but readers ages 8-to-12 will probably get more out of “Josephine.” If your child’s gotta sing and gotta dance, then she’s gotta read this book, too.

A talented thespian, he’s also acted in a score of movies, most notably, Training Day, Baby Boy, Old School, Starsky & Hutch and, most recently, Scary Movie 5.

He talks with Houston Style Magazine about his latest screen outing as Smooth Move in Turbo, an animated adventure about a snail who dreams of entering the Indianapolis 500.

Susie Stillwell/Juicy Culture: Hi Snoop, thanks for the interview.

Snoop Dogg/Lion: My pleasure, Sooz.

SS/JC: What interested you in Turbo?

SD/L: Well I’ve wanted to do a family movie for a while now. Being able to watch a movie with my family and some of the kids from my Snoop Youth Football League has always been a goal of mine, so when [director] David Soren reached out to me about Turbo I was all for it. And my character is a smooth little snail…I thought it was a

cool concept.

SS/JC: How would you describe Smoove Move?

SD/L: He’s a slick little guy.

He’s calm and cool just like me.

SS/JC: Did you base your approach to the character on anybody?

SD/L: I based him on myself because the character was written for me.

SS/JC: Compare voice work for an animated film to appearing on screen in a live action adventure.

SD/L: The process for doing voice work goes by much quicker as opposed to shooting a feature. You can pretty much go in and knock it out in a day or two. It feels very natural for me to express myself using only my voice, so it wasn’t too difficult.

SS/JC: What message do you think people will take away from Turbo?

SD: I think they will be inspired and in a good mood. It’s a fun, family movie.

SS/JC: Why did you change your name to Snoop Lion?

SD/L: My name was given to me. I didn’t just decide to change it one day. But I ran with it to reflect a more peaceful and positive attitude for my new Reincarnated project. The Snoop Dogg name is so connected to hip-hop, and I didn’t want to change that. Hip-hop raised me, and I would never turn my back on it.

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ing, Josephine’s mother scrubbed floors.

While her Mama worked, Josephine listened to sidewalk horns and honky-tonks and “sponged up that funky music.” She loved to dance, too. She loved it so much that she worked hard to earn pennies so she could watch “the Negro theater” where Ma Rainey sang and others shimmied. Josephine loved performing so much that she left home at age 13 to work with the Dixie Steppers. She was just a kid, but she could help dress the dancers – and as soon as they let her, she joined the chorus line.

Yippee! Josephine was finally able to dance and sing to crowds, but she still wasn’t allowed inside certain hotels or restaurants. They were for “WHITES ONLY.”

When the Dixie Steppers broke up, Josephine found herself a long way from home in East St. Louis. She fell in love, married a man named Baker in Philadelphia, and then left him to go to Broadway where she found fame.

But the color of her skin kept her from the kind of fame she really wanted. It was frustrating, and Josephine

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ou love to sing because it’s your thing and you dance when you get the chance.

On the sidewalk and in the park. For school, for church, or just for yourself, you gotta open your mouth and move your feet. No doubt about it, you’re the kind of kid who needs a stage.

So what would you do if you were told that you couldn’t perform because your skin was the wrong color? In “Josephine” by Patricia Hruby Powell, illustrated by Christian Robinson, one woman decides to do it anyhow…

Josephine’s mother loved to dance. It made her happy but she didn’t do it much because there was rent to pay and children to feed. So instead of danc-

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Entertainment Sir Snoop Doggy Dogg is a Lion Roaring

By Susie Stillwell

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Entertainment Writer

alvin Cordozar Broadus was born on October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California, where he was nicknamed Snoopy by his parents because of a striking resemblance to the Peanuts cartoon character.

A promising rapper from an early age, he began performing in the 6th grade but was waylaid by brushes with the law in high school.

After stints behind bars for drug possession, he took the stage name Snoop Doggy Dogg and launched his recording career with the help of hip-hop producer Dr. Dre. His 1993 debut album, Doggystyle, featuring his trademark, laid-back vocal phrasings, was well-received and quickly went quadruple platinum.

Over the course of an enduring showbiz career, Snoop has released a dozen solo CDs and sold more than 30 million records. Last year, he tweaked his alias to Snoop Lion when he recorded a reggae album in Jamaica called Reincarnated.

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National Updated IRS Smartphone App IRS2Go Version 4.0 Now Available

Houston Airports Post RecordBreaking Year

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IRS2Go 4.0 App

he Internal Revenue Service announced the release of IRS2Go 4.0, an update to its smartphone application featuring new added features available in both English and Spanish. The redesigned IRS2Go provides new features for taxpayers to access the latest information to help them in the preparation of their tax returns. In this version, IRS2Go highlights the addition of an innovative new refund status tracker, providing taxpayers an easyto-use feature to follow their tax return throughout the process. For more information, visit www.irs.gov.

Houston Airport System

ccording to a 2013 year-end traffic report released by the Houston Airport System, passenger traffic has risen to record-setting levels in two key areas: overall passenger traffic reached an all-time high at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and international traffic at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) reached levels never before seen in its 45-year history.

The record-setting passenger total recorded at Hobby Airport in 2013 represents the fourth consecutive year that a new passenger record has been set. Passenger traffic increased by 6.4 percent — from 10.4 million in 2012 to 11.1 million in 2013. Demand for travel from Hobby Airport is growing at a steady pace and has increased 34 percent in 10 years —an increase of almost 3 million passengers since 2004. For more information, visit www.fly2houston.com.

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chandise is sold, the customer who brought the item in then chooses one of five local charities to donate 25% of the sale price to. The five benefiting charities are Camp Victory Texas, Inc., Rock 4 Recovery, Virginia Tigner Cuvillier Scholarship Foundation, Hope Stone, Inc., and Corridor Rescue, Inc. Items unsold are also donated to local charities that do yard sale type fund-raising, so the money raised from your donations will impact your local Houston community.

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Greater Houston Partnership Outlines Key Priorities at 2014 Annual Meeting

Paul Hobby, 2014 Chairman of the GHP

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he Greater Houston Partnership hosted the organization’s 2014 Annual Meeting. Paul Hobby, 2014 Chairman of the GHP Board of Directors outlined GHP’s priorities and work moving forward.

The first three of the Partnership’s priorities relate to economic development and trade and include the need to extend Houston’s leadership as the preeminent global energy hub; diversify into new growth clusters; and expand the region’s position as a global trading and logistics hub. Four of the priorities include the need to

address critical infrastructure issues; develop, attract, and retain talent; accelerate progress in making Houston an even more attractive place to live; and promote efficient and effective state and local government. The final two priorities are more intangible and focus on enhancing Houston’s image with key audiences; and ensuring inclusivity and opportunity for all. For more information, visit www. houston.org.

HCC Seeks to Hire More Professors to Meet the Demand

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UT Tyler and HCC

CC and UT Tyler’s Engineering Program has been very popular among students. All Engineering, Physics and Math classes for HCC’s new Associate of Science in Engineering Science (ASES) degree are full for spring 2014. To help more students enroll into the program, HCC is seeking to hire more faculty at its Alief, Spring Branch and Katy campuses to accommodate the high demand.

Positions can be found on www.hccsjobs.com under job reference numbers 003560 (Engineering), 002710 (Physics) or 000044 (Math). Applicants are also encouraged to contact HCC Northwest Math Chair Ernest Lowery (ernest.lowery@hccs.edu), or HCC Northwest Physical Sciences Chair (for Engineering and Physics) Dwight Kranz (dwight.kranz@hccs. edu).

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