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ne hundred and fifty years ago today, the Civil War began, the savage struggle over whether America would be a land of freedom or of slavery.

Americans suffered more loss of life than in World War I and World War II combined.

Slavery was ended, but racial inequity was not. In the South, denial that slavery was the root cause of the secession and war began immediately after the Confederacy’s surrunder.

And that denial of reality continues to corrode our politics to this day.

In a brilliant essay in Time Magazine, “The Way We Weren’t,” David Von Drehle, notes that a recent Harris Interactive poll asked Americans what the Civil War was about, and found that a majority of Americans -- including a staggering two-thirds of white respondents in the 11 states that formed the Confederacy -- answered that the South was mostly motivated by “states’ rights,” rather than the future of slavery.

The argument for states’ rights provided the rationale for ending the Reconstruction after the Civil War, breaking the promise to the freed slaves, and yoking the South back under racial apartheid. And when the civil rights movement finally ended legal segregation, states’ rights became the banner under which the South resisted school desegregation. The modern Republican Party was built on a Southern strategy, using race as a wedge to divide middle- and low-income voters. When Ronald Reagan opened his presidential campaign by talking about states’ rights and community control in Philadelphia, Miss., a town known only for the murder of three civil rights workers, everyone got the message.

Denial is not simply a syndrome of the former Confederate states. Slavery was also widespread in the North, as was segregation. When the slaves and their children came North, they found themselves redlined out of good homes, good schools and good jobs.

To this day, African-Americans are last hired and first fired, suffering twice the unemployment rate as white Americans.

To this day, African-American children attend racially segregated public schools, often suffering from savage inequality in funding and in skilled teachers. To this day, AfricanAmericans must struggle with a system of criminal injustice that makes them more likely than whites to be stopped, more likely to be searched if stopped, more likely to be arrested, more likely to be imprisoned for the same crimes.

The problem of the 20th century, wrote W.E.B. Du Bois, “is the problem of the color line.” And now, as America moves toward being a majority minority country, the

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150 Years After problem of the color line remains in the 21st century. Yes, great progress has been made, as the presence of Barack Obama in the White House attests.

But race still colors our debates, and skews our priorities. When Wall Street excess and regulatory lassitude blew up the global economy, conservatives sought to defend what Alan Greenspan admitted was a “flaw” in their worldview by laying the blame on blacks. They argued with a straight face that the powerful poverty lobby forced hapless banks to make loans to unqualified urban borrowers, thereby inflating the housing bubble and causing the mess. Never mind that most of the subprime loans were issued and marketed by financial houses that weren’t covered by the Community Reinvestment Act. Never mind that the banks were so rapacious that they invented synthetic -- fake -- packages of mortgages for speculation.

America is a more unequal country, with more children in poverty and more citizens without health care than any other industrial country. Many would deny that this has anything to do with race. It is rather our tradition of small government and states’ rights.

But there is little doubt that were Americans of one race rather than a melting pot, had we not been stained by racial slavery and segregation, we would do far more to ensure every child a healthy and fair start in life.

Today, the condition of AfricanAmericans is worsening. De facto segregation is expanding. The cuts in public education, public transportation, public health care and jobs training disproportionately hit African-Americans. The question isn’t deficits, but priorities. Republicans at the state and national level want to lower taxes on the richest Americans, while cutting services to the most vulnerable.

When Dr. King spoke in Washington in 1963, he spoke of the need for America to honor its promise of equality. We issue this same demand to our Congress and the administration today: A truthful analysis of today’s disparities and inequalities is needed, and a plan for remedy, investment and reconstruction. The healing will cost less than the hurt of growing gaps; the scars have become keloid.

Beyond the fascination of the “dream” of a new America is the need for our leaders to honor the broken promises -- a commitment to equality and civil rights law requires enforcement and funding, less it be like tinkling brass and a sounding symbol.

This is the moment to heal the breech. Let all of us celebrate.

With the boldness that we attack humanitarian crises in Afghanistan and Libya, let us regain our moral authority by honoring unfulfilled promises here at home.

The problem of the color line, wrote W.E. B. DuBois, is the problem of the 20th century. It will take this type of bold action to ensure that it does not remain the problem in the 21st century.

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LOCAL BRIEFS Holocaust Museum Houston Presents Citywide Yom HaShoah Services to Remember Victims of the Holocaust

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olocaust Museum Houston will sponsor a citywide commemoration of Yom HaShoah on Sunday, May 1, 2011 in remembrance of the 6 million Jews who died during the Nazi atrocities of the Holocaust

nized and respected event of solemn commemoration and will be observed in Houston beginning at 3 p.m. at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset Blvd. The service is free and open to the public. The Yom HaShoah service is coordinated by the Yom HaShoah Steering Committee and Holocaust Museum Houston.

The Museum of Cultural Arts Houston (MOCAH) Support Mental Wellness Through the Arts at Worthing High School

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during World War II.Yom HaShoah is an internationally recog-

ow in its 11th week, The Museum of Cultural Arts Houston’s (MOCAH) partnership with the Collaborative for Children at Worthing High School has been a huge success, inspiring and challenging students to express themselves through the arts. Reginald Adams, the founder and President

of MOCAH works with Worthing students weekly to develop a series of artworks, which includes:

Student’s artwork display

3D mixed media masks and pop art self-portraits.The working title of the project is “The Healing Art Zone,” a health based outreach program that uses art as a tool to promote individual and social health awareness to support groups, health care facilities and schools.

3rd Annual All-Earth Ecobot Challenge set for April 16 at UH

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xcitement builds for approximately 1,000 team members taking part in

the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge set for Saturday, April 16, 2011

from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Houston Athletics/Alumni Center. The All-Earth Ecobot Challenge recipe mixes communication skills with engineering, math, science and technology to connect fifth through eighth graders to the future of commerce and industry in greater Harris County.

This year, fourth graders are invited to participate in the marketing portion of the competition.

HoustonWorks USA Launches 2011 STEM Excelleration

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oustonWorks USA is searching for the next Einstein with the launch of the 2011 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathemat-

ics) Excelleration Experience. The STEM Excelleration Experience, sponsored by Shell, is a four-week summer camp and will run from July 5 – 30, 2011 on the campuses of the University of Houston (UH) a n d

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Texas Southern University (TSU).

STEM Excelleration is a program that the HoustonWorks USA STEM Institute is using to address the nation’s challenge to remain competitive in STEM education.

The Institute plans to accomplish this through teacher training, advanced research in STEM related fields, youth focused programming and continued measurement of participants both during and after program completion.

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Sisters’ Network Stop the Silence Walk Photography By Jo-Carolyn Goode and Vicky Pink

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n Saturday, April 9, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Discovery Green Park for the 2nd Annual Sisters’ Network Stop the Silence Walk. Over 5,000 people participated in the walk to bring awareness to breast cancer. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was the honorary chair. Celebrity chairs included “The Apprentice” reality star, Omarosa and tennis champion, Zina Garrison. Mayor Annise Parker, Council members Wanda Adams and Jolanda Jones were also in attendance.

Following the walk, participants cooled down with a concert featuring the JWOF “Super Band”, The El-Shaddai Group performing gospel jazz and the JWOF Jazz Masters.

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Keeping the Dream Alive: President Obama’s Work with the African American Community

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Special to Houston Style Magazine

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n Wednesday, April 6th, the National Action Network kicked off its 20th anniversary convention, celebrating “20 years of struggle, 20 years of progress, 20 years of shaping history.”

During the day, four Cabinet members--Education Secretary Duncan, Attorney General Holder, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan-spoke to convention attendees about how the Obama Administration has been working with the African American community. That night, President Obama spoke at the Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala.

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assistance, tackling poverty, and focusing on education to be

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the pathway to our long-term economic prosperity. He spoke words from his heart of how public service can help people: “Yes, we have a ways to go to address unemployment and housing, but if we work together, we can get to another of King’s beloved mountaintops and promised lands.”

While the night was filled with memorable moments, the one that stuck with me was sitting next to my mom, Hilary Lawrence, a breast cancer survivor who went from no house in Jamaica to helping me work at the White House in D.C. My mom and my loving dad did

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so much to pave the way for me. To sit there as the Director of African American Outreach and experience this with her was one of those revelation moments where I reflected on the past and am so grateful for the future.

On the same day, we launched a new website-Winning the Future: President Obama and the African American Community www.whitehouse.gov/africanamerican.

This website will allow for people to better understand how the Obama Administration’s policies and work have benefited the African American community, from minority-owned businesses having more access to capital, to the benefits of health reform that are improving the lives of all Americans. We hope you’ll find the new site useful!

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One-on-One with Dick Vitale

By Gwen B. Johnson Sports Writer

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hen it comes to basketball, 71-year-old college basketball legend, Dick Vitale can o u t l a s t anyone…Well, not exactly on the hardwood, but his schedule is non-stop to rival that energizer bunny.

During the 2011 NCAA Final Four in Houston, Vitale was on a mission for mankind. From helping to raise money for Houston’s ProVision Academy, participating in speaking engagements and pregame segments f o r ESPN, sharing his microphone with Make-A-Wish youth, to the coveted Final Four game day analysis with the crew, he charismatically was spreading wisdom all over the Space City in record fashion. Houston Style caught up with the “dapper one” to reflect upon his career.

Style: Why is College Basketball so special?

VITALE: I Love the Passion and Spirit for the game. It fits my personality, excitement, energy!!!

Style: Where does the passion come from?

VITALE: Sense of pride, students playing for their schools; College is about playing for whose name is on the front of the jersey and in the NBA, the athletes play for whose name is on the back of the jersey…

Style: How have you managed to last at one network for 30+ years?

VITALE: Passion for the game, enthusiasm and energy—and I take great pride in preparation.

Style: What is your best memory at ESPN?

VITALE: They had a celebration on the ESPN Campus for my Basketball Hall of Fame induction and seeing everyone there to support me brought me to tears.

Style: Any thoughts about underclassmen going pro?

VITALE: Certain kids with one stroke of the pen can change their families’ lives forever, so I can’t blame them for wanting to help their families. Do I like them

going early? Absolutely not, I think it hurts the college game. I would love to see a rule that once an athlete commits to college, they should be required to stay for 3 years before going pro.

Style: Relative to basketball, what is your greatest accomplishment?

VITALE: The Hall of Fame induction is the ultimate honor.

Style: What is your lowest point?

VITALE: Fear of cancer when I had surgery on my throat. I was down as can be, but I got lucky that it wasn’t cancer; I feel good right now— Who knows what tomorrow will bring.

Style: Your contract w/ ESPN ends in 2013, how many Final Fours do you think are left in your tank?

VITALE: Well, no one knows, I’m taking it one day at a time….

Style: How special was Jimmy Valvano?

VITALE: Jimmy V’ was incredible…However his legacy is not the 1983 National Championship (North Carolina State defeat of the University of Houston), but his legacy is of his Hall of Famer Dick Vitale affect on countless lives and the V’ Foundation raising over $100-million toward cancer research for individuals battling the disease.

Style Note: Dick annually hosts a gala to benefit the V’ Foundation.

Style: Reflecting on the 1983 Final Four, Dick proclaimed: VITALE: “I want to add that I think it is absurd that Guy V. Lewis (University of Houston’s coach 1956--86) is not in the Hall of Fame, what an injustice.”

Style: How do you want to be remembered?

VITALE: That I loved people and treated them with respect.

Style: Do you have any words of encouragement to young athletes?

VITALE: Have a sense of pride, be respectful and do not forget who helped you to succeed. Tell those people you love them and remember to say thank you.…and then Vitale is off on another mission in the Space City— taking it one day at a time. Dickie V’, always Classy and always Awesome Babieeee!

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DISCO GREEN 2 ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday, April 16, 2-10 pm Disco Green returns with internationally renowned house music DJs create human energy that is free for all.

For more information visit www.discoverygreen.com or call (713) 400.7336. ●

April 18 THE MOORES SCHOOL OF MUSIC PROUDLY PRESENTS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The Moores School of Music proudly presents the Percussion Ensemble II under the direction of Blake Wilkins and Alec Warren on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 pm in the Moores Opera House at the University of Houston (UH Main Campus, Entrance #16 off Cullen Blvd). Tickets are $10 for general admission /$5 for students and seniors and are available at the door.

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ENSEMBLE THEATRE PRESENTS JITNEY BY AUGUST WILSON Set in 1977, Jitney tells the story of a group of men in Pittsburgh’s Hill District who drive unlicensed “gypsy” cabs that for years have served as a vital means of transportation for the working class in Pittsburgh and other urban centers.

March 26–April 24, 2011 Previews: 3/26, 3/27, 3/30 Opening Night: 3/31 R/Drama/Adult Language The Ensemble Theatre 3535 Main St. Houston, TX 77002

For tickets and seating availability call: 713-520-0055 or visit: www. ensemblehouston.com

Now till - April 16 HAIRSPRAY SPONSORED BY MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE Thursday Apr 7, 2011 8:00 PM 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030

For performance updates, please call (281) FREE-FUN (281-3733386) or visit www. milleroutdoortheatre. com ●

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44TH ANNUAL WORLDFESTHOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALL Film Festival: April 8 – April 17, 2011 Daily Film screenings: 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. (plus matinees at 1 & 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun) Master Classes: Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 14, 15, & 16 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Grand Finale Consular Regatta and Barbecue: April 17 at 1 p.m. at The Houston Yacht Club.

All films at AMC Studio 30 at 2949 Dunvale in SW Houston.

Check www.worldfest.org for details. Opening night $15 per person, $30 to include after-party. Tickets available now online and up to capacity at Showtime at AMC Box-Office. All films, seminars and events are open to the public. Group discounts available on line.

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HERITAGE TEXAS PROPERTIES PRESENTS THE HOUSTON SOUND CONCERT SERIES AT MARKET SQUARE PARK Heritage Texas Properties Presents The Houston Sound Concert Series at Market Square Park with performances scheduled for April 22 and May 6. The free concerts will run from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and feature performances by D.R.U.M, Patrice Pike Trio, MoTel Aviv, Sauce the Band and Beetle.

For more information about the bands and the entire spring programming calendar, become a fan of Market Square Park on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or visit the new Web site www. marketsquarepark.com. ●

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CATS: AMERICA’S FAVORITE FAMILY MUSICAL The show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston for only eight performances from April 12 – 17 as part of the Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center series. Tickets are on sale now at the Hobby Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations.

Please visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/Houston

April 15 - 17 MILLER LITE AND THE CITY OF KEMAH PRESENT THE KEMAH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Benefiting Houston PBS April 15 - 17, 2011 Under the Kemah Bridge HWY 146 at 2nd St .

Kemah, TX 77565 Noon - 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday Noon - 6:00 PM Sunday Admission: $5.00, Three-Day Pass $12.00 same price, advance and day of show Crawfish $2 a pound Admission free for children under 12 and U.S. military personnel in uniform or with current military I.D.

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April 15 & 17 INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW AT RELIANT STADIUM Friday, April 15, 2011 - Sunday, April 17, 2011 The largest selection of colored gemstones, gold & silver, crystals, beads, pearls and more, at the lowest prices! The International Gem & Jewelry Show at Reliant Center!

Friday, April 15, 2011 from 12:00 p.m-6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Reliant Arena Houston, TX 77054 One low ticket price good for all three days! Tickets are $8.00 per person, Children 8 and under not allowed in the show.

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April 16 3RD ANNUAL ALL-EARTH ECOBOT CHALLENGE SET FOR APRIL 16 AT UH Excitement builds for approximately 1,000 team members taking part in the All-Earth Ecobot Challenge set for Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University of Houston Athletics/ Alumni Center.

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April 16 ABBY SUNDERLAND TO ATTEND SOUTH WEST INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW Bay Area Houston, the boating capital of Texas, is once again home to the third annual South West International Boat Show – the largest in-water boat show in the Lone Star state. This year’s event will feature an appearance by Abby Sunderland, the teen sailor who set out to become the youngest person in history to circumnavigate the globe alone. She’ll be promoting her new book, Unsinkable and signing autographs from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16.

The event begins on Thursday, April 14 and continues through Sunday, April 17 at South Shore Harbour Marina located at 2500 South Shore Boulevard in League City, Tx.

More information can be found at www.southwestinternationalboatshow.com. ●

April 16 DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR Experience downtown living on a tour of private residences. Stops include: Bayou Lofts, Commerce Towers, Cash Register Building, Four Seasons Residences, Franklin Lofts, One Park Place and Post Rice Lofts! This self-guided tour begins and ends at the convenience of the guest.

Saturday, April 16 Home Tour Headquarters: Post Rice Lofts (909 Texas Ave.) Noon – 5 pm $10 for HDA/EL/HYPA members. $20 for Non-members.

For more information call Melissa Fitzgerald, Houston Downtown Alliance, 713-658-8938, melissa@downtownhouston.org, or www.downtownhouston. org ●

April 16 ”FESTIVAL OF ABILITIES” HIGHLIGHTS MAYOR’S OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RELOCATION, GRAND OPENING OF VALE-ASCHE FOUNDATION PLAYGROUND, AND NEW ADAPTIVE TRAIL AT MMSC Mayor Annise Park, the Houston Parks Board and the Houston Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, the new ValeAsche Foundation Playground Without Limits, and the new Adaptive Trail at the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center (MMSC) with a Festival of Abilities on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the MMSC, 1475 West Gray. Festivities run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the Vale-Asche Foundation Playground scheduled for 11:30 am.

For more information on Playgrounds Without Limits, Adaptive Recreation, or the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, call (832) 395-7022 or visit www.houstonparks.org. ●

April 22 - 24 BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AND EASTER BRUNCH AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM HOUSTON APRIL 22, 23 & 24 Visitors are welcome to hop on over to Downtown Aquarium Houston to enjoy egg-cellent Easter celebrations. On Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, join us for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Please contact Downtown Aquarium at 713.223.3474.

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April 24 EASTER SERVICE AT BROOKSIDE FUNERAL HOME Brookside Funeral Home will hold an Easter service and celebration from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Sunday, April 24, at the funeral home, 13401 Eastex Freeway in Houston. The service will offer families a time for reflection and prayer and will include Easter Service Sunrise, Music, Refreshments, Picture with Easter Bunny, Face Painting, Craft Stations for Egg Decorations. The event is free and open to the public.

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April 24 EASTER IN THE GARDENS RETURNS Bring your kids to annual Easter in the Gardens on Sunday, April 24. Kid ages 12 and under can participate in the Easter egg hunts or play games like bean bag toss, wheel of knowledge quizzes and ultimate jump ropes for prizes. Meet the Easter Bunny, Ollie Otter and his friends. A petting zoo and face painting will add to a day of fun.

Admission: Free!

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

(Egg hunts at 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.)

Oleander Bowl, Moody Gardens One Hope Boulevard Galveston, Texas 77554

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April 26 ALDINE Y.O.U.T.H. CENTER CELEBRATES ITS 21ST ANNIVERSARY ●

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Aldine Y.O.U.T.H. Center will host its Light of Hope Celebration, entitled “Wind Beneath My Wings”, on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 6pm at the Hilton Houston North, 12400 Greens Point Dr. The event will mark twenty one years of service and will also recognize special people for their dedication and commitment in developing and restoring the community.

Please visit the website at www.aldineyouth.org or call 281-4494828.

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HOUSTON TEXANS ERIC WINSTON TO HOST “RID THE WORLD OF CEREBRAL PALSY” GOLF TOURNAMENT The Gary J. Lynn Foundation is proud to announce the second “Rid the World of Cerebral Palsy”Golf Tournament on April 27, 2011. The event will be hosted by Houston Texans Eric Winston.

To learn more about Gary and to register for the golf tournament go to www.thegaryjlynnfoundation.org ●

April 28 AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON GARNERS STAR POWER FOR 5TH ANNUAL DINING OUT FOR LIFE® On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Houston’s food and drink aficionados will be Dining Out For Life® at many of Houston’s best restaurants for the annual fundraiser benefiting AIDS Foundation Houston (AFH).

For more information please contact Nathan Joel Kasselder, director of special events & community relations, at 713.623.6796 ext. 278 or KasselderN@ AFHouston.org. For a complete list of participating restaurants please visit DiningOutforLife.com/Houston ●

April 28 TEXANS DRAFT PARTY SET FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Texans fans who are in need of a football fix are invited to come out to the 2011 Houston Texans Draft Party presented by Miller Lite on Thursday, April 28 at Reliant Stadium. The party begins at 6:00 p.m. CDT and the 2011 NFL Draft begins at 7:00 p.m.

The Draft Party is free but requires a ticket, which can be downloaded from www.houstontexans.com. Parking at the Draft Party is free as well. This year’s party will be bigger and better than ever and will feature even more fun and entertainment! ●

April 29 THE MUSEUM OF CULTURAL ARTS HOUSTON (MOCAH) SUPPORTS MENTAL WELLNESS THROUGH THE ARTS AT WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL The final phase of the project will include a painted mural and a dedication and exhibition at the Worthing High School Alumni Association scholarship fundraiser event titled, A Night of Jazz. The event will take place on April 29th at 6:30 p.m. and will raise funds for students at Worthing. The admission fee is $20.

For more information about MOCAH visit www.mocah.org. ●

April 30 1ST ANNUAL URBAN HARVEST CHEESE FEST The 1st annual Urban Harvest Farmers Market Cheese Fest will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon at the popular Eastside market.

3000 Richmond at Eastside

For more information visit www.UrbanHarvest.org ●

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Texas Southern University Launching Urban Academic Village with $2.74 Million Funding from Houston Endowment

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ouston Endowment has awarded a $2.74 million grant to Texas Southern University (TSU) to conduct a pilot study of the University’s new Urban Academic Village, a freshman and sophomore enhancement program to improve retention and increase graduation rates.

“The support of Houston Endowment allows us to begin this critical study, which is the bedrock of our changing undergraduate program,” said TSU President John M. Rudley.

“The results we obtain from this pilot study over the next twoand-a-half years will allow us to fully develop new academic enhancement services and revamp the undergraduate experience for all of our students going forward.

“We are particularly grateful to Houston Endowment for their endorsement of this important program and of the changes that have taken place at Texas Southern over the past 3 years,” Rudley said.

“Houston Endowment is glad to assist Texas Southern University as it commits to improve the academic success of its undergraduate students,” said Houston Endowment President Larry R. Faulkner. “President Rudley has chosen an ambitious, thoughtful approach toward this central concern of any university.”

To prepare Texas Southern freshmen to pursue their degree plan to graduation, the University’s new Urban Academic Village is a holistic, student-centered, 24/7 academic community approach concerned with the academic performance, mental well-being, emotional stability and personal growth of freshmen and sophomore students on campus. Research has shown that students are most vulnerable to dropping out of college in the first and second years with 75 percent of college dropouts occurring between the freshman and sophomore years.

This national data has proved true at Texas Southern which currently sees nearly a third of all freshmen leaving at the end of the first year.

In addition to providing students with enhanced academic services, the Urban Academic Village will provide an array of activities intended to amplify student engagement. Programs that improve student engage-

ment with their peers, faculty and the broader university community have been shown to have a positive effect on academic success and degree completion.

The pilot program will renovate an existing residence hall to provide 24/7 academic support, institute new intervention and evaluation programs, and develop additional tutoring, mentoring and extra-curricular programming to better integrate freshmen into campus life.

The plan calls for redesigning an existing residence hall to add expanded common areas, computer labs, and faculty and counselor apartments providing 24/7 faculty and staff support for 400 incoming freshmen.

During spring 2011 the university will review best retention and student success practices from across the country to develop the full enhancement program that will launch in August 2011.

The program will begin fully next fall with approximately 1/3 of the 2011 freshman class living in the new hall and receiving enhanced academic support and intervention as needed. These students will be closely tracked through their sophomore year with additional support systems being instituted as they transition from the freshman residence hall community into the larger TSU campus.

Lessons learned from the first year will be implemented with the second group of freshmen entering in fall 2012.

Dr. Sunny Ohia, TSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research, is overseeing the project. The grant will cover $1 million in renovations for the residence hall and $1.74 million to develop and implement the academic enhancement and evaluation programs. All students participating in the pilot will be full-time students who meet

TSU President Dr. John Rudley with TSU students Jaleesa Westbrook, Sade Ogunmakin, and Kitrina Craft during a break between classes. . .

the basic admissions requirements to attend Texas Southern.

The students will commit to continuing as full-time students and to participating in all enhancement and outreach activities throughout the two years of the study. A total of 800 students will participate in the pilot program and their progress will be tracked through their sophomore year. Their grades, retention and persistence data will be monitored and compared to the rest of the 2011 and 2012 freshman classes.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-at-Large

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Cats Come Out at Night

n complete darkness most hu- A completely blacked out In the darkness of the theater, difmans are venerable. Our eye- theatre with a starry ceiling left the ferent species of cats slinked down sight is not as keen and focused audience waiting with a certain de- the aisles, between the rows, and as it is during daylight. In species gree of apprehension for the start in the balcony. Large yellow eyes were all the of some audience animals, could see. however, They felt fur eyesight is up against heighted their arms. at night.

StealthThe feline ily the cats is among moved from those anithe audimals. Richence to a fog ard Stafford, filled, dimly director and lit stage, choreoga garbage rapher of dump. the touring

Based c o m p a n y, on T. S. ElCats, took iot’s “Old advantage P o s s u m ’s of the feline Book of adaptation The musical Cats runs at the Hobby Center through April 17, 2011 Practical to night viCats,” a sion in the thirty-year-old production now of the performance. Until it was book of poems about the lives of playing at the Hobby Center for the announced they did not know that cats and how humans should interPerforming Arts April 12-17, 2011. they would be a part of the show. act with them, Andrew Lloyd We-

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ber’s musical Cats puts the words of the poems to music and allows a combination of music, singing, and dancing to tell the story. Throughout the production songs such as “Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats” and “The Naming of Cats” introduced the cast and the various types of cats they portrayed to the audience. “Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer” is a cute song by two mischievous, almost identical cats that like to disrupt the lives of humans.

“Old Deuteronomy,” a song about the Jellicle patriarch who seemed to have 9 lives; tells the tribe which cat will go to Heaviside Layer. One of the songs that is really memorable is “Memory.” Actress Kathryn Holtkamp as cat Grizabella sang this song wonderfully. Her clear, crisp voice sounded so pure in the Hobby Center.

The actors and actresses were not the only stars on the stage. Their costumes grabbed just as much attention. Hats off to costume designer Tony Ray Hicks and his team. No detail was

missed in the elaborate way each cat’s costume was designed. This added believability to the characters as the cats they were portraying. Also enhancing the realness of the costumes were the cat-like movements of the actors. On their hands and knees they didn’t just crawl. They arched their backs and demonstrated other movements in sneaky and quiet ways that were quick and precise.

Cat lovers and cat haters will like this production. I, for example, am not and have never been a lover of cats but I had a pleasant time at this show. I recommend this production if you are a lover of musical theater. Now if a production with dialogue is more your cup of tea, I suggest that you choose another Hobby Center production to attend. Cats, the musical, runs now through April 17, 2011, at the Hobby Center. Tickets range in price from $26.50 to $78.00. Find out more information online at www.thehobbycenter.org.

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ouston Dermatologist Dr. Milton Moore adds to his arsenal of products with the introduction of Silky Hydroglide Shave Gel and Skin Rejuvenator for women and Work Zone Razor Rash Relief for men. The shave gel lubricates, moisturizes and treats dry and irritated skin.

It also helps in age-less looking skin due to contents of aloe and vitamin E. The Razor Rash addresses such conditions as razor rash, bumps, burn, sensitive skin, ingrown hairs, and pseudofolliculitis.

Both are recession friendly priced at $8.99 for the Silky Hydroglide Shave Gel and Skin Rejuvenator for women and $9.99 for the Work Zone Razor Rash Relief for men.

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Reigning Over Tiger Land:

Who Will Be the Next Miss TSU?

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-at-Large

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long the tiger walk on the campus of Texas Southern University (TSU) many students set their eyes on graduation. Before that wonderful day comes they discover their true selves in the mist of the big city that surrounds the campus.

Untapped talents of leadership and confidence levels are nurtured to grow. As they take bold steps toward their future destinies they are forging their presence in the historic world of tiger land.

Thirteen young women are on the path of establishing their legacy at TSU by vying for one of the most prestigious roles a student may have - that of being Miss Texas Southern University.

A long lineage of distinguished women have had the honor of being crowned Miss TSU. “It was an honor and a privilege to be able to represent the student body,” said Regina H. Carrington, Miss TSU 1973-1974. “It is a title that is forever with you.” Carrington till this day still supports the Miss TSU Pageant by making herself available when she can to attend the affair and lending her support to the reigning queen. Miss TSU 2004-2005 Zakiya Larry reflected on the huge responsibility the titleholder has. “Miss TSU is not a figure head. She is not only a role model but she literally is there to bridge a gap between the students, the Student Government Association, and the administration.” Larry told of how students confided in her and that helped her to be able to speak on their behalf and fight for them when issues arose. “It created a closer community.”

The reigning Miss TSU is senior accounting major Denise Anderson-Alexander. The future certified public accountant has aspirations of becoming a United Nations Representative, human rights activist attorney, social entrepreneur and philanthropist. Already heavily involved in campus activities before her reign began, she added more activities promoting her platform as Miss TSU. During her tenure her platform was promoting action toward the pursing of individual passion while empowering discipline in education, so that the two will inspire successful and meaningful careers.” Ultimately she helped the student body to commit to education and embrace the

passions of their dreams.

Each one of the thirteen beautiful, ambitious women are hoping to follow in AndersonAlexander’s shoes. One of these thirteen candidates related that she wanted to be Miss TSU “to promote positivity amongst the students on campus, present a

new positive face for students, and be a positive influential role model for students.” Holding on to the same maroon and gray dream are competitors Brittany M. Adams, Allyson Arnold, Troi Bingham, Latrease N Brown, Lamarria Coleman, Artishia Connally, Kelsee Eggleston, Lashay

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Hopkins, Jasmine Locke, Divania Sykes, Maria Tavera, Aurelia Wagner, and Shartajeye Wright.

Watch these ladies compete on two nights. The preliminary competition will be held Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 6pm and the final round of competition, where Miss Texas Southern University

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2011-2012 will be crowned, is on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7:30pm.

Both events will take place on the campus of Texas Southern University in the Granville Sawyer Auditorium at 3100 Cleburne, Houston, Texas 77004.

Find out more information online at www.tsu.edu.

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TSU Honors the ARTS

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n Thursday, April 7, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Wortham Center Cullen Theatre for TSU Honors, the signature event for Texas Southern University. Dubbed as the premiere fundraiser for the university, the event raises funds for student scholarships and academic support. This year’s event honors the University’s Performing and Visual Arts programs by celebrating the legacies of three TSU Fine Arts founding faculty members: John Biggers, Ollington Smith and Campbell Tolbert and the talents of three alumni inspired by their professors: Kirk Whalum, Kermit Oliver and Thomas. Some in attendance with TSU President Dr. John Rudley and First Lady Docia Rudley were Eunique and Mario Diaz (Director of Aviation); Tanya and Perry Miller (General Manager, William P. Hobby Airport and both are TSU alumni) and Rhonda Arnold.

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Earth Day Deficit Plan Addresses Overspending of Nature’s Budget

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he American Budget is not the only one overspent and in need of a deficit plan. We are using far more resources than the Earth can provide. For starters, we are eating too much, wasting too much, using too much water and energy, overusing chemicals, polluting the air, land and water and as a result we are in a global ecological overshoot. To slow down this ecological deficit and help accelerate the environmental movement, this year’s Earth Day theme is A Billion Acts of Green®. This campaign calls for people of all nationalities around the world to commit to an act of environmental service

to support sustainability and create a healthier oneplanet future.

Each year, Earth Day -- April 22 -- marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The idea came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California.

The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and the establishment of the Earth Day Network (EDN) followed that first Earth Day. Now more than 1 billion people in 192 countries participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.

Earth Day is next Friday so make plans now to generate as many acts as possible in your com-

munity and submit them to be added in the Billion Acts of Green®.

Collectively, these acts will not only have an impact on global carbon emissions, but will also demonstrate the power of small every-day individual acts of green. As an added bonus, many of these acts promote a healthier lifestyle they can get you moving, eating better, breathing cleaner air and lessen your exposure to cancer promoting chemicals.

The act can range from a simple gesture to an immense proj-

ect. Whatever the act, it all counts.

Here are a few ideas: • Eat a plantarian, vegetarian or vegan diet ~or~ simply eat less meat • Walk, bike or take public transportation to work or other destinations • Shop with reusable bags (grocery, clothing, household, etc.)

• Support f a r m e r ’s markets and get fresh, local, seasonal food • Do laundry in cold water • Change out light bulbs to energy efficient florescent bulbs

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• Eliminate the use of pesticides (shop organic when possible) • Eliminate the use of toxic cleaning products (use eco-friendly products) • Get a home energy audit • Plant a garden or a tree at home or school • Recycle paper, plastic, aluminum, steel, glass, etc.

• Eat more local food • Repurpose or give-a-way things rather than throwing them in the trash • Carpool more and use the car less • Trade in your gas guzzler for a fuel efficient vehicle

Millions around the world have already pledged to help save our planet. What will you do to cut your nature spending and take another step towards your healthier lifestyle? Choose your act and visit http://act.earthday.org/ to make your pledge today. To find Earth Day events around town visit http:// www.earthdayhouston.org/.

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PG 15

Style Book Review

TERRI SCHICHENMEYER

“Before There Was Mozart” by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome

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any, many years from now, you’re going to be a majorleague ball player.

Or a concert pianist, maybe a ballerina, or a singer with a band.

That’s because you spend a lot of time practicing. Though it’s sometimes hard and not always fun, practice makes perfect and you want to be as perfect as possible when you’re a ball player, pianist, ballerina, or singer.

Throughout his life, a young boy named Joseph practiced his violin, but only when he wasn’t exploring. In the new book “Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de SaintGeorge” by Lesa Cline-Ransome and

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seph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George - was known as a talented violinist.

As Joseph grew, he loved the violin more and more. He started composing and performing: unknowingly, before Wolfgang Mozart, and later – fulfilling the prophesy made the day he was born - as the first man of color at the royal palace for the king and queen of France.

If you go looking for this book and you should – you’ll probably find it in the picture book section of your library or bookstore.

It might be ill-placed there, however.

Author Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrator James E. Ransome have dusted off an amazing story that even adults can appreciate, but I fear that the narrative is too sophisticated for toddlers, who gravitate toward picture books. Surely, “Before There Was Mozart” can be enjoyed by them – the illustrations are colorful, and very little-kid-friendly - but children old enough to understand history, classical music, and this tale’s significance will probably like it more.

Overall, this is a beautiful and important book, but just beware for whom you bring it home. Small children may

“Before There Was Mozart” by Lesa Cline Ransome and James E. Ransome c.2011, Schwartz & Wade Books 17.99 / $19.99 Canada 40 pages

squirm with impatience at this story, but for kids 8 and up, “Before There Was Mozart” is just perfect.

Terri Schlichenmeyer can be reached at: The Bookworm Sez, LLC N5593 County Road C West Salem, Wisconsin, 54669 bookwormsez@yahoo.com

Springtime Celebrations

pring is full of celebrations and rich traditions that bring the family

a r o u n d the table for special meals.

A savory leg of lamb or a dish with succulent lamb loin chops is a delicious way to enjoy a flavorful meal, no matter the occasion.

American lamb pairs beautifully with a variety of wines. Wineries such as Kendall-Jackson have a wide selection of wines that bring out lamb’s mild, meaty flavor and make it even more irresistible.

Tips for Roasting Lamb

• A bone-in leg of lamb cooks faster than a boneless leg of lamb. Use a good meat thermometer to determine doneness: Rare 135°F Medium Rare 145°F

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James E. Ransome, you’ll read a story that’s somewhat hidden by history.

It was breezy on Christmas Day 1739, and the slaves who worked the sugar fields were preparing to celebrate the holiday. But up in the main house, the owner of the West Indies plantation was awaiting the birth of a child…

The baby was named Joseph because it was Christmas, and the midwife predicted that someday, he’d meet the king and queen of France. Joseph’s mother, Nanon, a slave born in Senegal, was just happy that the boy was healthy.

On the plantation, Joseph loved to play with other slave children, even though he was not one of them. As the only child of a slave and her master, he wasn’t made to work; instead, he was allowed to wander the island and explore, and when Joseph’s mother went to town, he usually went along. It was in town that he fell in love with music.

But life wasn’t all play. Monsieur Plato, the plantation’s overseer, was also Joseph’s tutor, and Monsieur ended each lesson with violin practice. By the time he was nine years old and had immigrated to France with his parents, Joseph – whose father eventually gave him the name of Jo-

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• You can sear the lamb roast first in a hot 450°F oven for 15 minutes to seal in the juices and then reduce oven temp to 325°F and continue roasting for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 5 to 10 degrees less than your desired temperature.

• Remove roast from oven and let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

This allows the meat’s juices to settle and make carving easier. (As the meat rests, the internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees.)

• Carve the roast against the grain so the meat will be tender. A naturally tender cut like leg should be sliced about one half inch thick.

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tions American Lamb” cook booklet, visit www.americanlamb.com.

Choosing the Right Wine

• COMPLEMENT. Similarly flavored foods and wines complement each other.

Example: Citrus-based sauce and a lemony, lightly oaked Chardonnay (such as Kendall-Jackson Avant Chardonnay or Chablis from the Burgundy region of France).

Example: Mushrooms with the earthy flavors of Pinot Noir.

• CONTRAST. Contrasting flavors balance each other.

Example: Spicy foods and sweet wines, such as Thai food and an off-dry Riesling.

Example: Salty foods and crisp, high-acid wines such as Sauvignon Blanc or Champagne.

• MATCH the TENOR. Match a food’s weight and intensity to similar elements in wine.

Example: Delicately flavored foods call for delicate varieties of wine, such as Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc.

Example: Weighty textures and intense flavors are a better match for more powerful wines, such as matching herb-crusted roast lamb with a robust Syrah or Merlot.

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Roasted Leg of American Lamb Serves 8 Serve with Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Merlot.

1 boneless leg of lamb, approximately 6 pounds For the marinade: 4 garlic cloves, smashed 2 lemons, zested 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 bunch parsley, chopped 1 cup olive oil 1/4 cup kosher salt In small bowl, combine all ingredients.

Rub mixture on leg of lamb. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate overnight.

Bring lamb to room temperature and sprinkle with salt. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into center of leg reads 125°F to 130°F. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes.

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Shoezy Lover Boutique Presents its 2nd Annual Fashion Fierce Event

By Rebecca Briscoe

Special to Houston Style Magazine

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in unday, April 10, 2011, was youth a must see event because H o u s t o n only the fashion “fierce” and Harwere invited. Shoezy Lover, a ris County. shoe boutique under the direction C h a n g e of Ms. Makeba Collins was the H a p p e n s ! style architect who orchestrated m i s s i o n Emthe classy soiree where local is: businesses and fashionistas were p o w e r i n g able to network and enjoy the people to “fashion fierce” experience at the help themGrill 5115 in Saks 5th Avenue in s e l v e s .

Per Trinell the Houston Galleria.

The objective of the 2nd Davis of Annual Fashion Fierce event is: C h a n g e to provide a platform where up Happens!, are and coming fashion designers “We and independently owned bou- elated that Courtesy of Emperial Photography tiques can present their person- M a k e b a alized designs to public consumers and vendors.

Per Collins, “Tonight’s event was a success because it gave fashionistas alternatives from purchasing from traditional retail markets.

This event was also a vehicle to support our local vendors, boutiques, and designers”.

Not only did Collins put on a stellar event for the young and vogue; proceeds from the affair benefited the nonprofit organization Change Happens! (formerly known at FUUSA).

Change Happens! is under the direction of Rev. Leslie Smith. It Tickets available online at www.toyotacentertix.com, is a 501(c)(3), or by calling 866-4HOUTIX (866-446-8849). non-profit, comGroup discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. munity-based For more information contact the Group Sales Department at 713-758-7577. organization primarily serving adults and at-risk

Collins is supporting our organization. Today’s non-profits depend of many fundraising efforts to stay alive, and Collins has always been a devoted supporter of all of our community projects”.

Special thank you go to out to: Garrick Wade of Insomniac PR, for his assistance on Sunday’s “fash-

ion fierce” event; and LK for his musical eargasms!!!!!!

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WAICV and Women’s Guild Fashion Show and IMAPCT Awards

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n Saturday, April 9, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Hilton Americas Hotel for the 47th Annual Fashion Show and Audrey H. Lawson IMPACT Awards Luncheon. Under the theme “The Family, The Village, The Avenue,” the Wheeler Avenue Inner City Visions, Inc. and The Women’s Guild honored Alaina Benford, Genora Kendrick Boykins, Naomi Smith Hines, Charlene Hunter James, and Sandra Organ Solis with the IMPACT Award. Judge Vanessa Gilmore and Jose Grinan named special events chair Nina Smith Women’s Guild Member of the Year at the event that was emceed. Men, women, and children of the church on the runway wore fashions from Dillard’s Galleria. Some in attendance were Wheeler Avenue’s Pastor and First Lady Audrey and Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby, Pastor Emeritus and former First Lady Audrey and Rev. William Lawson, Women’s Guild President Dr. Rose Austin, Gregory Daniels, Frances Patton, Irene Allen, Susan Bynum, Karen Aubrey, Wanda Kimbrough, LaReisha Reynolds, and Chaney Ledet.

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Greater Procurement Connections 2011

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n April 6-7, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Greater Procurement Connections Forum and Workshops 2011. Dubbed as the premiere government contracting event of the year for small, minority, women-owned and disadvantage businesses, the Greater Procurement Connections attracted many business minded people. Yolanda Garcia Olivarez of the U. S. Small Business Administration-Region VI Regional Administrator was the keynote speaker for the “Its Time to Move” conference. The conference provided a great forum for government agencies, corporations and small businesses to discuss potential business relationships. Over 100 federal, state, and local government agencies were on hand. The chairman of GPC 2011 is J. Goodwille Pierre, Esq.

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Port of Houston’s Maritime Youth Expo

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n Saturday, April 9, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Sylvan Beach in LaPorte, Texas for the Maritime Youth Expo. Youth had the opportunity to view a variety of exhibits and were given career path information associated with the maritime industry and military service. The event was hosted by the Port of Houston Authority in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Harris County Pct. 2 Commissioner Jack Morman, Houston Pilots Association, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, San Jacinto College, Texas Department of Parks & Wildlife, Texas Southern University and the West Gulf Maritime Association. Participants included students enrolled in maritime academies at Jack Yates, Stephen F. Austin and La Porte high schools and in maritime programs in other local Independent School Districts, as well as youth from Sea Scout Ship 1926, Sea Scout Ship 77–S.S.S. Raggety, Sea Scout Ship 17–S.S.S. Gilded Lady, Sea Scout Ship 31–S.S.S. Perla Negra and Sea Scout Ship 306 (Houston Gateway Academy).

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METRO’s Credit Report Workshop

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n Friday, April 8, 2011, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the METRO Administration Building for the “Knowing and Understanding Your Credit Report.”

In support of Houston Money Week METRO invited attendees to a workshop to help others reach financial security. The workshop focused on understanding their credit report and building a positive credit history. It covered general information on credit reporting, how to improve their credit score, and available resources. The presenter was Sherrie Young, executive director of Credit Coalition. Some in attendance were Robert Juarez, Richard King, and Tiko Reynolds-Hausmann.

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ive Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Texas have been announced as finalists in The Home Depot’s 2011 “Retool Your School” campus improvement grant program.

These contenders are competing for $150,000 in oncampus improvement grants and are counting on their communities, alumni, friends and the public to help them win. From March 1 to April 22, supporters can visit www.retoolyourschool.com to vote for their favorite school and sustainable campus improvement project and help make a difference for generations of students to come. One $50,000 grant and ten $10,000 grants will be awarded. The Home Depot® will announce the winners on May 16, 2011.

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exas Instruments said late Monday that it has agreed to buy rival National Semiconductor for $6.5 billion in cash.

The deal would make Texas Instruments one of the world’s largest makers of analog technology components, which are used to convert real-world information, like sounds, into digital signals.

Under the terms of the deal, Texas Instruments will pay $25 a share for National Semiconductor -- an 80% premium to National Semiconductor’s share price of $14.07 as of Monday’s close. Texas Instruments said it will fund the deal through a combination of cash on hand and company-issued debt.

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Green Mountain Energy Company Launches Pollution Free and United and Continental Customers Donate more than 100% Emissions-Free for Texas $2.5 Million for Humanitarian Households with Electric Vehicles o further support its mission to change Aid in Japan the way power is made, Green Moun-

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nited Continental Holdings, Inc. announced that customers and employees generously donated more than $2.5 million to the American Red Cross efforts to aid those affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11.

In addition, Mileage Plus and OnePass members donated more than 63 million of their frequent flyer miles to charities through the airlines’ programs.

“We are pleased to join our customers and employees in the outpouring of support,” said Sonya Jackson, president of the United Airlines Foundation. “Through their exceptional generosity, we have surpassed $2.5 million in cash donations and 63 million frequent flyer mile donations in just one month since this tragedy struck Japan.”

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Pollution FreeSM EV – the first widely available 100 percent emissions-free Texas wind-powered product designed for drivers of plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EV). The company also announced that Green Mountain is the first Texas Retail Electric Provider (REP) to formally partner with eVgo, the nation’s first privately funded, comprehensive electric vehicle infrastructure to provide complete EV home charging and fueling solutions to its subscribers. Green Mountain is the nation’s leading competitive retail provider of cleaner energy.

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n March 31, 2001, nationally renowned ESPN basketball sportscaster Dick Vitale lent his voice and energy to a worthy cause while here in Houston for the NCAA Final Four Tournament. He – along with ESPN basketball analyst Jay Bilas and former Houston Rockets Coach and current ESPN sportscaster, Jeff Van Gundy – headlined Pro-Vision’s Final

Pro-Vision’s Final Four Kick-Off Event

Four Kick-Off fundraising event benefiting Pro-Vision’s operations.

Pro-Vision is a non-profit organization which operates, among other programs, the Pro-Vision Middle School and the Vision Academy (high school) on its 21acre campus in the Sunnyside community.

Founded in 1990, Pro-Vision, opened the first single-gender public school in Texas in 1995. Since the beginning it has offered young men from Houston’s most underserved neighborhoods the guidance and support they need to realize their full potential academically, morally, and spiritually.

According to its Founder, former Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Roynell Young, “The young men who enroll in Pro-Vision’s schools and programs are those who are the most vulnerable to the negative forces that continue to undermine entire communities, not just here but throughout our country.”

Mr. Young continued by saying, “The fact that Dick, Jeff, Jay and others lent their voices, influence and resources to help us in this fashion speaks volumes both about their personal character as well as their compassion for making a difference in the lives of young men whose thanks they may never hear.”

The event, which featured exclusive analysis of the Final Four NCAA Tournament teams just before they took center court at Houston’s Reliant Stadium, was held at the Jerabeck Athletic Center on the campus of the University of St. Thomas.

Pro-Vision is located at 4590 Wilmington, Houston, TX 77051.

For more information on this event or Pro-Vision’s school and programs visit www.provision-inc.org or call 713748-0030.

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Inc., a subsidiary of ESPN, and Meineke Car Care Centers announce a three year title sponsorship deal of the Te x a s

Bowl, beginning for the 2011 event. The Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas will be played in December on an ESPN network at Reliant Stadium in Houston – home to the NFL’s Houston Texans.

The annual game will match up the Big 12 versus the Big Ten. In 2010, Illinois beat Baylor 38-14 on Dec. 29 at Reliant Stadium, and with 68,211 fans had its second-highest attended game in bowl history. A

“We are proud to have a company which began in Houston return and become the title sponsor of the new Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas,” said Clint Overby, ESPN Senior Director of Events.

“The strong brand presence of Meineke combined with the football history in Texas makes this a natural partnership.”

Meineke is one of the most recognized and trusted auto service brands in America since its establishment 39 years ago. It was founded by Sam Meineke of Houston, Texas, who built the brand on the concept of quality products and workmanship at a fair price. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Meineke Car Care Centers now offer a comprehensive range of repair and maintenance services and has grown to over 950 locally owned and operated franchised service centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and China.

“For the past six years the Meineke brand has benefitted tremendously from its sponsorship of a College Football Bowl,” said Ken Walker, Chairman and CEO, “and we are delighted to continue this tradition by returning to our roots in Houston, Texas”. “It excites our Franchisees and it heightens Meineke’s awareness among the passionate and loyal fans of College Football across the country.”

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