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Volume 28 | Number 4

Complimentary

Jesse Jackson

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Reflection and Action

Shakira

Receives Humanitarian Award and Urges the World to Advocate for Children

HOUSTON FESTIVITIES LISTINGS Black Lady Liberty

Story by Jo-Carolyn Goode / Photo: NFL

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20th UNCF Houston Youth Gala

On a U.S. Coin for the First Time

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2017 HLSR Black Heritage Gala

Houston Film & Entertainment Summit

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HERE ARE 51 REASONS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

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We’ll keep you entertained with our top-ranked museum district, our renowned theater district and one of the nation’s best ballet companies. We’re home to top-notch Tex-Mex, the best BBQ and over 10,000 other restaurants serving the food of more than 70 countries and American regions. You may have heard we’re the most diverse region in the U.S. and speak over 145 languages. We have the world’s largest medical center, including the premier hospitals in the country. We have the award-winning Buffalo Bayou Park, the massive Memorial Park (3X the size of Central Park), the beautiful Discovery Green and more golf courses than you can shake a putter at, making us one of the 10 greenest cities in the U.S. Galveston beach is a short drive away. So is the San Jacinto Monument, Battleship Texas, The Woodlands Waterway and the Kemah Boardwalk. If you’re looking for a job, we’re a top city for young professionals, with the most Fortune 500 companies outside of NYC. And even better, our paychecks stretch further than anywhere else.

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and have a nightlife full of energy. We’re the birthplace of NASA, Dennis Quaid (and brother Randy), Jennifer Garner (Golden Globe winner), Jim Parsons (AKA Sheldon Cooper), ZZ Top (formed here in 1969) and, of course, Beyoncé. Ever heard of the rodeo? Ours is the world’s largest. And our Port of Houston is a pretty BIG deal, too (it’s #2 in total tonnage). We’re passionate about the Houston Zoo, the Houston Texans and everything about J.J. Watt. Don’t forget our outstanding bar scene, the Anheuser-Busch brewery and nearly a dozen craft breweries with arguably the best beer in the country. Our 655 square miles could contain NYC, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle, which gives us plenty of space for our 15 million visitors each year. (It helps to have two major airports, including one of the nation’s largest.) So clear your schedule, and get your gear from The Galleria. Gather the whole entire family for 10 free days of Super Bowl LIVE. Get pumped for live music, some good ol’ Texas eats and football at its finest, because the Super Bowl is coming to Houston, y’all!

We’ve earned our bragging rights.

Super Bowl LI is produced by the NFL and the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee

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Volume 28 | Number 4 | Jan 19 - Jan 25, 2017 EDITORIAL

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

National Writer

o w s h o u l d D r. M a r t i n Luther King Jr.’s birthday be celebrated? It should be celebrated in many different ways. Dr. King was an intellectual who reflected seriously and critically on the dilemma facing AfricanAmericans, people of color generally and poor people specifically -- of all races. He was also an activist. He didn’t get bogged down in the paralysis of analysis. The choices he saw available to the oppressed were threefold: The first option was to respond to institutional violence with violence. But he didn’t see that as moral, practical or able to really address and solve their problems. In fact, he saw it as counterproductive. Secondly, the poor and people of color could just endure injustice and essentially do nothing. Again, he didn’t see that as moral or practical, and he thought that such repression

POLITICAL By Burt

urrounded by family and friends, Jarvis Johnson was sworn in as State Representative for House District 139 succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner. Shortly after swearing to represent the people of his district, Johnson hit the ground running listening to his constituents of north Houston at open houses and community forums. He acted on addressing their concerns by filling 17 bills to achieve results. “I thank my family, friends, and supporters that came to the Capitol Tuesday, January 10th, to take part in the Legislature’s 85th inaugural ceremony. It was without a doubt a fantastic moment for all. It means everything to me to be in Texas’ House, the People’s House, as the voice for those in the community where I grew up and have lived all my life,” said Johnson who raised his family, built businesses, and has been active in youth, church, senior citizen and chamber of commerce activities in the area. “In Texas, unlike most states, the Legislature meets only 140 days every two years. From early January through May 29, 150 representatives from across Texas (each representing about 179,000 people) and 31 senators (each representing about 800,000 people) meet each odd year to agree to a budget, enact the laws of this state and broad policies for the next two years,” said the former three-term District B Houston City Council Member. Johnson will focus on K-12

would eventually explode into violence. The final choice, the one he recommended, was nonviolent active resistance. He brought thought and action together morally and practically as the best way to bring about structural change. Dr. King’s birthday also allows us to hold up a mirror and reflect on the nation’s commitment to human rights, democracy and justice. Dr. King believed in human rights for all human beings, and he believed that it should be measured by one yardstick. He believed people should and could learn to live together and find the joy and benefit of such diversity. These benefits are all around us in sports, entertainment, the press, business, our work places and the professions. This mixture of ideas, experiences and perspectives helps all of us to grow, see and feel things we never have thought, saw or felt before. When Clemson and Alabama played for the national college football championship, whites and blacks played harmoniously together and fans cheered side-by-side. Both Southern teams had black quarterbacks. In many ways it was the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bowl. He knew that we had learned to survive apart, but he challenged us to do a much harder and more gratifying thing: to learn to live

together. I shall never forget our SCLC staff meeting and being with Dr. King on his last birthday. He had convened Native Americans, Appalachian whites, blacks from the Deep South, Latinos from Texas and California, Jewish allies from New York and others to work on the Poor People’s Campaign. Why poverty? He certainly struggled and suffered to advance a racial agenda -- the 1964 Civil Rights Act to bring down the cotton curtain of legal apartheid in the South and the 1965 Voting Rights Act to allow African-Americans to vote without discrimination. But he saw the crisis as deeper than merely race. He also saw caste, which was the moral and economic common ground where black, brown, yellow, red and white, male and female, could fight together for the common good. He believed poverty was a weapon of human destruction. He saw the War in Vietnam stealing resources from the War on Poverty at home. He was planning a Poor Peoples’ Campaign to challenge the nation to choose bread over bombs. He argued that a bomb dropped in Vietnam was exploding in urban America because of neglect of the poor. Dr. King wanted a floor beneath the poor that no American

would fall below. He saw that the keys to peace and tranquility were economic security, jobs, education, health care, housing, justice and mercy. Beyond analyzing the problem, Dr. King was acting. He and we were putting our bodies on the line -- that is, we were willing to be beaten, die and go to jail, and we went many times. We were demanding that Congress choose healing at home over killing abroad. D r. K i n g w o u l d b e heartbroken to see the top priority of the new administration is making affordable health care harder to get, focusing on “law and order” over justice, advocating a nuclear build-up rather than continuing the reduction of nuclear weapons, and promoting incivility in our politics over civility and civil and human rights. Our challenge today is to not let Dr. King’s rationality and action die. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush. org. Follow him on Twitter @ RevJJackson. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.

State Rep. Johnson Starts Session Filing 17 Bills

Levine, Political Writer

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Reflection and Action

education, higher education, criminal justice, police accountability, mental health, child welfare and juvenile justice. The bills Johnson’s filed are centered on K-12 education. He’s pushing HB 310 for school guidance counseling programs. HB 315 offers grants for education services for students not in state schools but other residential treatment facilities. Another bill will amend the public school funding formula for those with a disability. More people will gain skills for jobs as a result of HB 374 that will provide career and technology training opportunities. HB 795 will help ISDs appeal to Texas Education Agency (TEA) rulings. HB 313 to allow the University of Houston to benefit from the oil and gas based Permanent Education (PUF) Fund. HB 430 to alter Texas’ higher education funding formula to offer $500 to universities based on the number of students that earn bachelor degrees and $1,000 bonuses for at-risk student that earns a bachelor degree. Johnson filed HB 312 to establish a Disaster Recovery Fund to relieve the fiscal burden placed on local communities during times of disaster. Johnson filed HB 625 to require biannual psychological exams for police officers. Remembering Sandra Bland, he filed HB 567 to prohibit police from arresting individuals for minor offenses. That bill is further supported with HB 814 to prohibit police from searching a private vehicle without probable cause, written or recorded consent from

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the vehicle operator. HB 603 will require physical fitness testing for police. H B 3 0 9 will provide home and communitybased services for people with severe and persistent mental illness to prevent them from destabilizing or continuing in the criminal justice, emergency services and mental hospital systems when more appropriate service levels could better serve. The state and Johnson (c) counties will also benefit by saving important funds. H B 2 8 7 will strengthen protections for children in the care of state. HB 596 will ensure children removed from their homes and placed in Permanent Managing Conservatorship have the same rights to state appointed guardians or Ad Litem Attorneys as those in Temporary Managing Conservatorship. HB 314 will ensure prioritization occurs for reading at grade level and prepares children for the general education development test. It also will provide funds to divert youth from state juvenile correctional and adult correctional systems. He will also fight for HB 932 to require an annual report from the Department of Juvenile Justice concerning the number of offenders who

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are or have ever been in conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services in an effort to break the pipeline from Foster Care to the Juvenile System. “These are important issues for HD-139 and for all Te x a s . T h e s e a r e challenging times with new leadership from our local Harris C o u n t y o f f i c e s to Washington, DC. My pledge is to keep my folks in HD 139 represented the best I can. I’m tireless. I’m to this task. My family and I thank you for trusting me with the responsibility to be your representative. My staff and I’ll be the most accessible imaginable to those that put me here to keep me accountable,” Johnson said. “I’m ready to serve all HD 139. I look forward to ensuring everyone from our diverse district is a part of the legislative process during the upcoming 85th legislative s e s s i o n , ” h e s a i d . Keep in the know on Texas politics and Texas elections with Burt Levine. Share this story online at www. stylemagazine.com.

LOCAL

Super Bold

By Cecilia Smith, Feature Writer

hether juggling the demands of a career, a growing family or even both, it’s nearly impossible to find a healthy balance between between work and home but us women are resilient and we seem to be able to accomplish the task with stride. We take risks each and every day; risks to create and build the life we want to lead. Venturing out into entrepreneurship is a difficult decision, requiring tenacity as well as the ability to accept that failure is, at times, inevitable. However, when our dreams come to fruition and it is successful, what an amazing feeling of accomplishment! For entrepreneur and speaker Nicole Coleman it’s a path that came unexpectedly after a sudden illness landed her in the ER. Faced with the possibility of her mortality, Coleman decided to transform a lingering idea into reality. Turning fear and uncertainty into strength, Coleman decided to make it her mission to encourage and inspire others and from there the concept of becoming “SuperBOLD” was born. Now, that idea has blossomed into a movement, as Coleman prepares to deliver the first inaugural SuperBOLD Women’s Empowerment Brunch, a celebration of like-minded women united by the desire to succeed and create an innovative network of ideas. Set to take place during this year’s Super Bowl XVI frenzy, on February 3rd, Coleman’s event will take over Houston’s famed St. Regis Hotel. Taking time out of her increasingly packed schedule, Coleman discussed with Houston Style her journey and her inspiration for the highly anticipated empowerment event. Warm and determined, she explained, “I’m just excited about this journey and for

the people that I connect with along the way. Knowing that people are rooting for you makes you want to not drop the ball. There’s no task too great that can prevent what God has for you.” Turning a Potential Tragedy Into Motivation: While I was in the ER I got motivated to do more. I’m having these thoughts and the gravity of the situation just hit me: ‘What if I’m not around? What will my children know about me? Would they know my drive?’ I just kept hearing “Be Bold.” From there I just got hungrier. A lot has happened in a short amount of time considering I sent my ﬁrst email a few months ago. I gave myself a short window. Once I put it out there, I just had to keep it moving. That’s what it really means to be bold. You Don’t Have to Be Superwoman It’s like mommyhood on steroids. I’m turning 40 this year, everyone asks how I do it and I honestly don’t know. I want to give myself the life I know that I deserve. I want to give back to my kids, to my marriage. Someone must have prayed for me, really hard (laughs.). Sometimes you ﬁnd yourself going through the motions, you’re living in the present but not actually there. I’m not alone, you are not alone. We all battle. I’m just encouraged to be encouraged.

We ’ r e trying to build and grow. In ﬁve years maybe we’ll have a SuperBOLD Women’s Retreat. I want people to leave with good vibes and vibrations, to amplify whatever it is that’s already in them. I think we might be on to something here. Coleman I’m looking at who’s a trailblazer or charting their own course, on their own terms. Not only women, but couples and mothers as well. Men are deﬁnitely welcome as well. Turning Your Gift Into a Craft This empowerment brunch is the brainchild of a lot of different things. I have a history of helping other people accomplish their dreams and goals, but had never tried to put myself out there to be in the spotlight. I want to create my own platform so that I can create an opportunity for like-minded women. Don’t give up. Keep moving. When it’s time, it’s your time. Featuring a keynote speech from Claire Sulmers, Editor-In-Chief of Fashion Bomb Daily, make sure you’re in the building by visiting livesuperbold. com.

On Building a Legacy

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LOCAL BRIEFS

The East End to Offer a “Super Buen Tiempo” During Super Bowl Week Style Magazine Newswire

ast End Houston - Tourists and Houston residents will have an opportunity to experience the unique flavor of the East End, Houston’s birthplace, during Super Bowl LI. The completion of the METRORail Green Line along Harrisburg Boulevard will allow history, photography, and foodie enthusiasts ample opportunity to indulge in what the East End has to offer. The Cesar Chavez stop provides an experience of a bygone era, a classic small-town feel with restaurants, shopping and entertainment. A hop off at Coffee Plant (Second Ward) puts one within a quick ten-minute walk to the Navigation Esplanade to experience some of the City’s award-winning Mexican food and a special “Navigation Tailgate and Super Market Days” event taking place Thursday, Feb 2 through Sunday, February 5. Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated - Houston Chapter Presents Their 2016 Debutantes Style Magazine Newswire

he Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Americas — Houston was transformed into an Evening of Elegance for the society debut of 31 outstanding debutantes and seven stags presented by the Houston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated at its 29th Biennial Debutante Ball.

STATE BRIEFS

Former Austin County Tax Collector Arrested KWHI.com

he former Tax Assessor-Collector for Austin County has been charged with theft. 39-year old Marcus Pena, 39, was arrested this (Tuesday) morning on a charge of first-degree felony theft by a Pena public servant. Pena lost his reelection bid in 2016. County officials discovered discrepancies in the office funds when the new assessor-collector took office. District Attorney Travis Koehn notified the Texas Rangers, who led the investigation, while the Austin County Sheriff’s Office assisted. Pena was booked this week and his bond was set at $500,000.00. Charges Dropped Against Model Blac Chyna From Arrest at Austin Airport American-Statesman

ravis County district attorney’s office has dismissed public intoxication and drug possession charges against the model and celebrity gossip fixture Blac Chyna from her arrest at the Austin-Bergstrom International Chyna Airport in January 2016. On Jan. 30, 2016, Chyna had to be removed from a flight that was about to leave for London because she was causing a disturbance, according to her arrest affidavit. The woman, whose real name is Angela Renee White,

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Over 1,200 people watched as each debutante was introduced by KRIV Fox 26 anchor Melinda Spaulding and Texas Southern University President Dr. Austin Lane. Debutantes were promenaded around the dance floor where each one thanked her mother before performing sophisticated waltzes with her escort and father. After a delightful dinner and champagne toast, debutantes, along with their guests, danced the memorable night away to the sounds of the Ernest Walker Band. Houston ISD Students Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. at Annual Oratory Competition HoustonISD Blog

respo Elementary fourth grader Nhedrick Jabier beat out eleven other fourth- and fifthgrade HISD students to win first place at the 21st Annual Gardere Winners MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Second and third place was awarded to Windsor Village Elementary fourth grader Zyahra Barnes and Blackshear Elementary fifth grader Kamarah Pennamon, respectfully. The annual event held in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Day attracted more than 230 students to give original speeches addressing the topic “If Dr. King were alive today, what would he say about Muhammad Ali’s contribution to society?” Students were judged on their delivery, stage presence, content interpretation and memorization to qualify to advance to the final round. Finalists received monetary gifts in varying amounts. The event is designed to highlight the cultural diversity of the community, while recognizing and encouraging the writing and presentation skills of elementary school students. Houston Women Prepare to March on Washington News Fix Houston underwent treatment and counseling for 10 months in California, according to district attorney Margaret Moore. Her case was never indicted. Texas Planned Parenthood Asks Judge to Block Medicaid Funding Cut Reuters

he leaders of Texas Planned Parenthood asked a federal judge on Tuesday to block the state’s bid to halt Medicaid funding for the healthcare group, which has long been targeted by Republicans for providing abortions. Planned Parenthood has said the threatened funding cut, by terminating Planned Parenthood’s enrollment in the state-funded healthcare system for the poor, could affect nearly 11,000 patients across Texas. It is seeking an injunction from Judge Sam Sparks in federal court in Austin to stop the cutoff, part of a protracted legal and political fight. Facebook Founder Zuckerberg Volunteers in Dallas Neighborhood KHOU

acebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify this week in Dallas in a $2 billion copyright infringement and intellectual property Zuckerberg lawsuit over Facebook’s

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ouston women are getting in formation – all in the name of girl power. They are joining hundreds of thousand of women who are making their way to the capitol for the Women’s March on Washington. The march is scheduled for Jan. 21, the day after Donald Trump officially takes office. Women are fighting for women’s rights. Coordinator Nisha Randle of the Houston-area chapter told News Fix Houston said the march hasn’t attracted only women inside the Unites States; it is a global movement. For those who want to march in solidarity with these women, Houston is having a march of its own. Mayor Turner is Committed to Improving the Lives of Low Income Families Style Magazine Newswire

ayor Sylvester Turner is in strong disagreement with a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development letter of findings regarding the Houston Housing Authority project on Fountain View in the Galleria area. He has a strong belief that all communities can provide for children whether there are wealthy or economically challenged. Within a matter of weeks, the City, in conjunction with the Houston Housing Authority, is expected to announce a plan to provide vouchers for as many as 350 low income housing units in areas with high performing schools. This is part of the alternatives that have been in the works since the Fountain View project decision. The multi-family, mixed income project of 233 units would have cost $56 million, or about $240,000 per unit. Only 23 of the units, just 10 percent of the entire project, were to have been designated for families living below the poverty line. virtual reality headset system. Monday, however, he left virtual behind for real life and found himself picking up trash, brush, and weeds in a vacant lot in Oak Cliff. Zuckerberg and his entourage worked alongside students from South Oak Cliff High School and the TAG Magnet School to clear the lot of trash and debris. Community leaders also gave him a brief tour of the neighborhood, a poverty stricken area of south Dallas considered a “food desert” with the closest grocery store roughly 8 miles away. SXSW Music wristbands go on sale Tuesday KVUE

ustin residents will have a chance to buy wristbands for the South by Southwest M u s i c Festival as they go on sale Tuesday. Wr i s t b a n d s go on sale at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday until they sell out, and sales are limited to Austin-area residents. The festival said individuals may purchase one wristband for themselves and one for another person whose name must be provided at the time of purchase. Advance sales will be online, and those purchases will require a credit card with a billing zip code in the Austin area.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Charles Butt Announces The Holdsworth Center, A Leadership Institute for Texas Public School Administrators Style Magazine Newswire

-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt has announced the creation of The Holdsworth Center, a premier leadership institute based in Austin, Texas with the goal of supporting and developing public school leaders in order to improve, Butt over time, the quality of education offered to every child in every classroom in Texas. The Holdsworth Center will work with districts over a 5-year period to empower individual leaders -- including superintendents, principals and key administrators -- to reach their fullest potential. The Center staff and faculty will also assist districts in establishing a common vision and roadmap for identifying, cultivating and supporting future leaders. Black Lady Liberty On a Coin for the First Time CNN

new commemorative coin from the U.S. Mint and Treasury features a fresh depiction of Lady Liberty. With a crown of stars in her hair and a toga-like dress, she’s as patriotic as ever. She’s also, for the first time on an officially minted coin, portrayed as a black woman. The United States Mint unveiled the 24k gold coin in commemoration of their 225th anniversary. Budweiser Bows Out of Team USA Sponsorship CNN/Style Magazine Newswire

fter 32 years, Budweiser’s sponsorship of Team USA has gone flat. Anheuser-Busch InBev, which owns Budweiser, has decided not to re-up its partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee, the company said Wednesday. The move means other

FASHION

By Andrea

Bonner, Fashion Writer

ouston is rich with its burgeoning fashion and art scene. As the home of some of the world’s best shopping, art galleries and cultural destinations, we boast of a diversely broad array of international and local talent. With Super Bowl 51 fast approaching, Holly Claphman Rosenow, Chief Marketing Officer of Houston First, approached PR expert Sydney Dao of Squid Inc. Public Relations, about creating a pop-up shop of local talent. Downtown Houston will be bustling with visitors and tourists, many looking for unique experiences to incorporate into their Super Bowl experience. This pop-up shop will expose those visitors as well as the hometown crowd to these artisans – many of whom operate via online or other similar pop-up shopping venues. LAUNCH Pop-Up Shop is housed in a vacant space in prime downtown real estate, which will have key visibility during the Super Bowl and events leading up to it. Houston First wanted to create a showcase of the best local designers and artisans who also reflect the city’s cultural diversity. Having worked for years in the fashion industry in New York and Houston, Sydney Dao was the perfect person to curate the LAUNCH concept.

brewers can jockey to be Team USA’s official beer after years on the sidelines. Budweiser has been a sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Committee since 1984. It’s not the only bad news that’s been dealt to the Olympic Committee. Online broker TD Ameritrade also decided not to renew its sponsorship after signing on for the 2012, 2014 and 2016 games. JPMorgan Chase Settles Federal Mortgage Discrimination Suit for $55 Million The Washington Post

PMorgan Chase said We d n e s d a y t h a t i t h a d agreed to settle a federal lawsuit accusing the bank of working with mortgage brokers who discriminated against minority borrowers for years by charging them $1,000 more than white customers. The case was settled for $55 million, according to a person familiar with the settlement who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the details are not yet public. Between 2006 and 2009, JPMorgan charged at least 53,000 black and Hispanic borrowers more than white borrowers with the same credit and risk profiles, according to a lawsuit filed by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan. Greater Houston Black Chamber Launches Buy Black Directory The Houston Chronicle

he Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce will launch a Buy Black directory of black-owned small businesses Tuesday in an effort to boost sales for its members. According to the chamber, the African-American community has a buying power of $1.1 trillion. A dollar typically circulates for six hours in the black community but only 2 cents of every dollar is spent at black-owned businesses, the organization said. The directory, with more than 500 chamber members, also aims to create

jobs in the community. It will be available online and in print. Fox Nixes Super Bowl Ad With ‘Controversial’ Wall CNN/Style Magazine Newswire

ox rejected a Super Bowl commercial that featured a wall, in an apparent reference to the one President-elect Donald Trump says he’ll build along the U.S. border with Mexico. The ad, for a $2.5 billion buildingsupply company called 84 Lumber, was considered too “controversial” for the network to air during the big game. That’s according to Brunner, the firm that created the ad. Fox declined to comment. The spot was aimed at recruiting hard-working employees and depicted a crowd of people who are unable to get past a giant wall. The company declined to say exactly what the ad’s message was, or whether the 90-second commercial was pro- or anti-Trump. Famed Ringling Bros. Circus Closing After More Than 100 Years CNN/Style Magazine Newswire

he Ringling Bros. circus is closing down after more than 100 years in operation, according to a press release from Feld Entertainment, which has owned the circus for the last 50 years. High operating costs and the decline of ticket sales “made the circus an unsustainable business for the company,” CEO Kenneth Feld said. And after “the transition of the elephants off the road, we saw an even more dramatic drop” in ticket sales, Feld said. Before taking the final bow, the Ringling Bros., will perform 30 shows across the United States between now and May.

LAUNCH Pop-Up Shop Showcases Houston’s Design and Artistic Talent The artisans were selected based on style, quality and fit of their garments/products, the ability to provide enough product to last the duration of the pop-up and their products had to compliment the other designers featured. Once you visit the space, the cohesiveness of those featured is evident. “It is such a blessing to be featured in the same company as designers whose work I admire so much”, said featured designer and current Houston Community College Fashion Merchandising student, Kisa Williams of KisaKisa. Designer Ellyse Espinoza of Stateline Designs is a pop-up shop regular. After her stint at LAUNCH, you’ll see her around town in her new mobile fashion truck. Other artisans featured included Project Runway Season 2 winner, designer Chloe Dao (sister of Sydney Dao); Artist Marilyn Byles; Fashion Illustrator, RonGrong Devoe; artist Janavi M Folmsbee (who created the LAUNCH logo),

menswear designer, Edwige Pierre and a bevy of other creatives. “If the LAUNCH concept is successful, and we think it will be, there may be future LAUNCH (pads) throughout the city”, said Sydney Dao. The pop-up will run for 6 weeks and will be open 7 days a week starting January 14th through February 26th. As we approach the visibility of the world stage known as Super Bowl 51.

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HISPANIC/LATINO BRIEFS

and has been sharing images from her cancer treatments to inspire other women fighting similar health battles.

Trump Cabinet Will Be First in Decades Without a Hispanic Member Dallas News

our favorite Colombian has added yet another achievement to her growing resume. Shakira received a humanitarian award at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The singer graciously accepted the Crystal Award from Chairperson of the Schwab Foundation Hilde Schwab. Shakira took the stage, where she used embers of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus her short speech (CHC) warn that repealing ObamaCare without time to shed light an appropriate replacement would disproportionately on the issue of hurt Latino families. House Republicans have already e d u c a t i o n f o r put plans in motion to start the process of dismantling c h i l d r e n . T h e the Affordable Care Act. Republicans say ObamaCare 39-year-old is is broken beyond repair, and point to rising premiums no stranger to Shakira as evidence that it is unworkable and must be repealed. p h i l a n t h r o p i c Democrats dispute that ObamaCare premiums are out e f f o r t s . I n of control and say the law has done more to control December of 2016, she opened a school in Colombia. costs that Republicans give it credit for. Thus far, more than 10,000 children and 67,000 young adults have benefited from Shakira’s efforts through Obama Commutes FALN Member Oscar Lopez the school. Rivera’s Prison Sentence CNN/Style Magazine Newswire Carlos Slim to Launch TV Channel for Mexican Audience in U.S. resident Barack Obama’s CNN Money commutation of the sentence of Oscar López Rivera, who was convicted for his role in a Puerto Rican

onald Trump’s Cabinet is poised to become the first since 1988 without any Hispanic officials — a huge as reports indicate disappointment for members of Trump the nation’s second-largest ethnic group. A number of Hispanics have been under consideration but as Trump’s cabinet filled out, the options narrowed. Although Hispanics are disappointed they are not too surprised as Trump drew about 18 percent of the vote among Latinos, a historic low for a Republican. The drop in numbers had a lot to do with the fact that Trump labeled Mexican immigrants rapists and murderers, questioned the integrity of a Mexican-American judge, and called for mass deportations and a full-length border wall. Latina Woman Showing Beauty in Her Battle With Cancer Latino Loop

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nationalist group linked to bombings in US cities, ends a decades-long fight to free a man who supporters call a “political prisoner.” López Rivera, who was serving more than 50 years in prison for plotting t o o v ert h ro w t h e US government, belonged to Armed Forces of National Liberation, known by its Spanish acronym FALN. L ó p e z R i v e r a w a s n ’t charged directly in FALN’s attacks but more broadly with charges of plotting t o o v ert h ro w t h e US government. His prison sentence was expected to expire in 2051, but he will walk free on May 17, 2017. Obama’s commutation reduces the sentence being served, but it does not change a conviction, whereas a pardon forgives a certain criminal offense.

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elecommunications mogul Carlos Slim has announced his intention to launch a channel tailored to the Mexican audience in the United States. The channel, called Nuestra Visión (“Our Vision” in English), will be provided by Publicidad y Contenido Editorial, a unit of the Slim-owned America Movil, which is the largest cellular phone company in Latin America. For Slim, a Mexican billionaire who has at times claimed the title of richest person in the world, the channel represents an opportunity to plant his flag in a large American television market. Nuestra Visión will offer a variety of programming, including news, movies and sports. The channel will launch this year, when tensions between the U.S. and Mexico.

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By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

ust as the right paint and artist make a beautiful portrait, a sound partnership can project a beauty of its own. In preparation for Super Bowl LI, the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee has joined with the City of Houston and artist Reginald Adams on a youth community arts project to inspire the creative expression of Houston’s children.

Using Art to Get Children Involved in Super Bowl LI and Inspired Beyond the Game and others. The third mural is a partnership with Houston’s First Daughter Ashley Turner in Acres Homes at the Shepard-Acres Homes Neighborhood Library. A theme has not yet be chosen for that site. And the last one will be in downtown Houston where an urban garden of geometric shapes and patterns will be created on the side of a parking garage at Rusk and Travis.

mindset question to push children to look at the world around them to see all the challenges they have to address and make an impact. Edwards also speaks to children about the power they posse. “I talk to them a lot about my personal story and about how my personal story also ties to wanting to empower others.” Councilwoman Edwards hopes that these

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Evidence has shown how the introduction of the arts can enhance the productivity of a child. Art has been used as an outlet for children’s imagination, as way to express pinned up emotions, and as therapy to aid in a child’s development. The benefits are endless. Art can also be one that brings about inclusiveness, engagement, empowerment and hope. Four murals being painted by Houston’s children will leave that impression on the young artists while giving them a sense of pride in their work and in their city. Joining in on the fun with the children is Houston City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards. As a child she was very interested in the arts and recognizes the important outlet it was in her own life for her creativity. She wanted other children to be able thrive as she did as a result of having art as an influence, especially with the diminishing art programs from schools. Councilwoman Edwards said that we have to supplement what is lacking in schools with projects such as the youth murals. She also hopes that the murals help with the need to promote public art in Houston more. “What we have got to do is put it (the arts) on display and let the community take ownership of that,” she commented. Four mural sites have been identified throughout Houston. The first has already taken shape at Cuney Homes. Having a theme of empowerment, the mural celebrates the legacies of Norris Wright Cuney, Diane Sheffield, and Louie Vincent. All of which were civic pioneers who worked to lead, mentor, empower and strengthen the Houston community. A second mural is planed for a wall on the side of the Breakfast Klub exhibiting Houston’s greatest athletes like Simone Biles, Carl Lewis, Zina Garrison, George Foreman, Earl Campbell, Hakeem Olajuwon

This is the only mural that will not be painted by children due liability issues of children painting that close to the streets of downtown Houston. However, the artwork still has the inspiration of Houston’s children, as they will help design the mural. Councilwoman Edwards is really proud to be involved with a project that is inspiring and giving youth so much. “My favorite part of it is that of the butterfly and that it reminds me of where those kids are because they are getting ready to blossom into beautiful butterflies,” said Edwards as she referred to the Cuney Homes mural that she worked to create with youth. Painting is not the only way Councilwoman Edwards is appealing to children through this youth project. She is also helping them use their voice through artistic expression and civic engagement. “When I talk to kids I usually ask them to do two things. One never to identify a problem that they are not going to be part of the solution to resolve,” said Councilwoman Edwards. It really is a

murals will be a visual representation to Houston’s children of how relevant they are to the city. But more importantly that they personally know and appreciate the value of their own relevance.

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FEATURE By Jo-Carolyn

Goode, Managing Editor

Houston, Are You Ready for Some Football? Super Bowl LI Days Away

ouston is less than 20 days away from hosting the biggest annual sports event of the year. Ever since the bid was won in 2013, Houston has undergone a makeover with the construction of new hotels, improvements to our streets, and clean ups to beautify the city limits. Collaborations between various entities have met to ensure the safety and protection of the hundreds expected to crawl all over Houston during the 10 days of Super Bowl LI. Everything is falling into place making Houston ready for some football. Like everything we do, Houston is putting our signature stamp on the game to make it like no other experience for both fans

events that went on around the city to the business connect program, this community was all engaged.” She added, “If you are not involved it’s because you choose not to be.” Morgan could not be more correct. The number of people that it takes to put an event such as this is astonishing. From the 10,000 volunteers welcoming visitors to the city to the hundreds who have worked behind the scenes for months with President & CEO Sallie Sargent, Super Bowl LI is definitely one that belongs to the people of this city. “This as an opportunity to bring the community together, polish where we are as a city and have something that we can be proud of that is not just for our guests but

and Houstonians, which was the ultimate goal of the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee. Board member Desrye Morgan of Wells Fargo explains further, “We wanted the community to be totally engaged and they were. Between the touchdown Houston

everybody,” said Morgan. More than ever, Morgan believes Super Bowl LI will allow the not so known parts of Houston to be showcased in a broad light. As a frequent traveler, Morgan hears the stereotypes people have of Houston

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thinking the city is just about oil & gas, Enron and those types of things. However, this game has brought out the city’s arts scene, displayed our innovative technology and showed Houston as a city that is more cosmopolitan and internationally diverse. “It (Super Bowl LI) is making it (Houston) more charming and interesting and it has more depth than people necessarily thought it had,” commented Morgan. Joining the board a year and a half ago, Morgan has been an integral part of pulling things together for the city. She has had a bird’s eye view of how everything has come together and she is pleased with the results. “The city looks fantastic. We are ready to receive our guests and pour out some Southern hospitality,” an elated Morgan said. So many are on pins and needles ready to celebrate and party at the various activities and events associated with Super Bowl LI but Morgan is more excited for after the major event. Not because all the work will be done but for the increase in opportunities for the city, visitors, business of interests, and events. Houston will benefit in a big way from hosting Super Bowl LI in ways that we have seen and those not yet in view. Our economy will certainly get a boost with the increased traffic. According to Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, the expected economic impact is $350 million for the city and $4 million for various nonprofits. Our landscape has already been made better with more improvements coming. One example is the 97,000 square footage added to NFL hub area in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center and Discovery Green. People’s quality of life will be advance with the help that has and will be received. The partnership between Wells Fargo with Houston Habitat for Humanity to build 51 homes before the game is evidence of that. Super Bowl LI is already one for the record books and the game is still 16 days away! Houston could not be more prepared or excited. We are definitely ready for some football.

SUPERBOWL EVENTS Saturday, January 21 *Recycling Rally Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm Location: Houston Zoo Bring your unwanted electronics and other items to this free public event. All participants will receive a voucher for half off zoo admission. Saturday, January 28 *Super Bowl Live Time: 10:00am – 11:00pm Location: Discovery Green This free-to-the-public fan festival will be held for nine days leading up to Super Bowl LI. There will be interactive games and exhibits, live music, food and fun for the entire family. Sunday, January 29 *NFL Experience Driven by Genesis Time: 10:00am – 8:00pm Location: George R. Brown Convention Center This pro football’s interactive theme park event offers fans a unique chance to get involved in the festivities surrounding Super Bowl LI, offering interactive games, youth football clinics, merchandise from NFL Shop presented by Visa, player autograph sessions and more. Monday, January 30 *NFL Opening Night Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Minute Maid Park Super Bowl Opening Night will be the first time the players and coaches meet with the media in Houston. Fans will sit in the stadium stands and watch thousands of media interview the Super Bowl players. Thursday, February 2 *Legends for Charity Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: Marriott Marquis – Downtown Houston

This party will raise the bar with its inaugural event during this milestone week of sports and extravagant events in Houston during Super Bowl LI. Art, fashion, music, and sports collide for one quintessential event.

Saturday, February 4 *Taste of NFL Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Location: University of Houston

Friday, February 3 *Antonio Brown Celebrity Super Slam Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Location: Butler Sports Complex This will be a fun-filled game of hoops featuring past and present NFL greats, Hollywood celebrities, music stars and many more.

The Taste of the NFL’s annual strolling wine and food event features a chef from each NFL city serving their signature dish alongside a current or alumni NFL player. The result? 35+ food stations where guests can sample fine cuisine, meet and mingle with renowned chefs and NFL greats and participate in a silent auction with unique sports memorabilia and other exciting items.

Friday, February 3 *Super Bowl Gospel Celebration Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Location: Lakewood Church

Saturday, February 4 *Big Game, Big Give Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm Location: Home of Michael Holthouse

Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) is the first and only inspirational music event sanctioned by the NFL for Super Bowl weekend. The event brings key NFL players and top artists together on one stage for uplifting music and inspirational messages.

Hosted by Josh Brolin and named the best party of Super Bowl weekend by ESPN Magazine, the invitation-only event will be emceed by David Schwimmer and brings together philanthropists, celebrities, sports legends, and world leaders and features A-list entertainment, live and silent auctions, delicious food by celebrity chefs, open bar, and lounges.

Friday, February 3 *Bruno Mars Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Location: Club Nomadic Friday, February 3 and Saturday, February 4 *Leather & Laces Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Location: Hughes Manor The hottest star-studded celebrity big game event. Saturday, February 4 *NFL Honors Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Location: Wortham Center The NFL Awards celebration. The NFL’s end of season awards are announced at this event, along with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017 that will be inducted in July in Canton, Ohio.

Sunday, February 5 *Players Tailgate Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm Location: Mike Calvert Toyota The Players Tailgate features an open premium bar and all-you-can-eat dining with gourmet dishes. The 2016 Tailgate menu was created by renowned celebrity chefs Guy Fieri, Aaron May, Beau MacMillan and G Garvin. Sunday, February 5 *Super Bowl LI Time: 5:37pm-11:00pm Location: NRG Stadium

Join NFL and Broadcast Celebrities as Rich Eisen of the NFL Network and the AT&T Rich Eisen Show becomes the 12th recipient of the coveted Pat Summerall Award. The Dinner benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and was created and is produced by Ocean 2 Ocean Productions. Thursday, February 2 *Bull & Blackjack Celebrity Poker Tournament Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: River Oaks Get ready for a night to remember as Elevate Management Group, Wade Smith and Dr. Quang & Staci Henderson team up to produce a Casino Royale like never before; a celebrity-filled poker tournament and casino soirée. Celebrities from all over the world unite to help raise funds for charities closest to their hearts. Thursday, February 2 *Concert Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Location: Club Nomadic A live entertainment experience is electrifying. It begins the moment you invest in the ticket until the very second the act walks upon the stage. Thursday, February 2 *Ditka and Jaws Cigar Party Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm Location: Irish Cowboy This VIP Cigar Party features premium cigars from the industry’s top brands, single-malt scotch, and many football celebrities to keep you and your guests entertained throughout the evening. Thursday, February 2 - Friday, February 3 *Houston Power Party Time: 10:00pm-2:00am Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science

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ENTERTAINMENT

Al Rucker’s Dolce Lounge Brings Vivica’s Black Magic Dancer “BOLO” to Ignite Houston Area Women’s Fantasies

veryone was rather hot and bothered (but in a good way) as Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro hosted the stars of Vivica A. Fox’s new show, “Vivica’s Black Magic,” for its premiere on Lifetime TV Network! The new docu-series focuses on Fox’s idea to create an exotic urban male revue that is ﬂuent in selling fantasies all across the nation. Darrin Henson, the show’s choreographer, and director came to the Houston area, along with Michael “Bolo” Boilware, to give local women a little more than they bargained for. When asked how he became involved with the show, Henson said, “Vivica and I are like sister and brother. I’ve never done reality before, and it was an opportunity to choreograph and take a show all the way to Vegas.” Henson had multiple projects and, on the ﬁrst episode, had to leave the entertainers to rehearse themselves on a routine he crafted. Well, not all the men were too pleased with the routine and decided to change things up a bit. Did it work? It sure did! At the viewing party held at Dolce, owned by Houston businessman Al Rucker, the audience got to see the great performance on screen, then was treated to a live and in living color personal appearance by one of the show’s stars. BOLO, who was handpicked by non-other than Ms. Vivica

Fox herself, gave the packed room of Houston area ladies a night many of them will likely never forget. BOLO, short for “Be on the Look Out,” said he valued the experience of working with Fox, who he said, is nothing short of a boss. “I understand her intensity. I understand why she’s so passionate about what she does because it’s her name on the line. She was deﬁnitely beautiful to work with. She was cool when she had to be cool, and she was hard when Henson(L) she had to be hard,” he said. BOLO proved exactly why he is one of Fox’s chosen eight. Let’s just say, he left the Houston women screaming and begging for more. You can catch him, Fox and the other sexy men every Wednesday night on the Lifetime Television Network. And you can also check out Dolce Ultra

By Erica

Ponder, Special to Style

UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS A BLINDING EDGE PICTURES/BLUMHOUSE PRODUCTION AN M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN FILM “SPLIT” JAMES MCAVOY ANYA TAYLOR-JOY BETTY BUCKLEY PRODUCED EXECUTIVE BY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN PRODUCERS STEVEN SCHNEIDER ASHWIN RAJAN KEVIN FRAKES WRITTEN AND JASON BLUM MARC BIENSTOCK DIRECTED BY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN A UNIVERSAL RELEASE

Lounge and Bistro on any night of the week, where there is a special show for almost every interest. The hot spot, which is located at 18039 FM 529 Ste. A in Cypress, Texas, has nights dedicated to comedy, live bands, poetry, and Sunday brunch. Check out dolcehouston.com for more information.

AMBLIN ENTERTAINMENT AND RELIANCE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT IN ASSOCIATION WITH WALDEN MEDIA A PARIAH PRODUCTION A FILM BY LASSE HALLSTRÖM “A DOG’S PURPOSE” BRITT ROBERTSON KJ APA EXECUTIVE PRODUCED JOHN ORTIZ ALAN BLOMQUIST MARK SOURIAN LAUREN PFEIFFER WITH DENNIS QUAID AND JOSH GAD PRODUCERS BY GAVIN POLONE BASED ON SCREENPLAY THE NOVEL BY W. BRUCE CAMERON BY W. BRUCE CAMERON & CATHRYN MICHON AND AUDREY WELLS AND MAYA FORBES & WALLY WOLODARSKY

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SPORTS

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

Armed and Dangerous: Weekend of the Quarterback

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We’ve been, I think, getting closer to that. We’ve really been clicking, at times, in the last few games.” Ok. You can put your hands down. As we prepare for the NFC Championship game (Sunday 3:05 pm ET) between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers, those words are like a mantra to a team that was 4-6 at the time but believed in their leader. This is the fourth postseason meeting between these two teams and the second meeting this season (Week 8 the Falcons won 33-32). It will be a very interesting matchup between the hottest quarterback over the last 8 weeks in Rodgers and the blazing QB over the entire season in Ryan, who is number one on a lot of voter’s ballots for league MVP. They will cancel each other out eventually and I feel the game will be decided by whoever has the best defense. Fortunate for “Matty Ice,” his team has the better one. Led by the NFL’s leader in sacks, Vic Beasley (15.5) and the rest of the defense that has been playing very well all season which compliments that high octane offense that produced 540 points this season. I pick the Falcons to win this game. If those last two quarterbacks are considered the “Young Whippersnappers,” then these next two are considered “Old Fogies,” in NFL years. With a mutual respect for each other, Brady and Roethlisberger approach each meeting with each other like two gladiators ready for battle. The Pittsburg Steelers and New England Patriots meet in the AFC Championship game (Sunday, 6:40 pm ET) for a third time for the rights to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. New England won the previous two meetings and

BOOK REVIEW

Valley of the Gods: A Silicon Valley Story

Although we’ve come. To the end of the road. Still I can’t let go. It’s unnatural. You belong to me. I belong to you.” These words are more than lyrics to Boys to Men’s 1992 hit “End of the Road,” but are the sentiment to how many fans felt including myself this past weekend after the conclusion of the second round of the playoffs. Even as I write this article the replay of Aaron Rodgers rolling left throwing a perfect sideline pass to set up the winning field goal to defeat my Dallas Cowboys still makes my stomach hurt. Ask any fan of the Texans, Chiefs, and Seahawks and I am pretty sure they can recall a plethora of plays that doomed their teams’ Super Bowl chances as well. But fret not my friends. The playoff gods have provided a way of healing this weekend’s pain by giving us two matchups that feature Tom Brady vs. Ben Roethlisberger and Matt Ryan vs. Aaron Rodgers (still hurts to say). Yes, yes, and yes. These games will feature four quarterbacks whose 201617 (postseason included) stats included over 18,508 yards passing, 148 TD’s and 35 interceptions. And that’s with one QB (Brady) suspended for four games. So it’s plain to see who and what will be displayed as we push forward into conference championship weekend - the quarterbacks. Who can raise their hands and remember back on November 23, 2016, when Aaron Rodgers, who was coming off a defeat to the hands of the Washington Redskins, said this, “I feel like we can run the table, I really do. The offense is starting to click a little bit more; we’ve just got to put together a game where we’re more consistent from the first snap to the last.

By Terri

Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

ere. Try this. Take a sip. Give it a whirl. Do a taste-test. A preliminary trial, it won’t take long. Here, see what you think. We’re asked to sample things every day, from products to ideas but, as in the new book, “Valley of the Gods” by Alexandra Wolfe, is everything worth a try? College costs money. For millions of high school grads, that’s a fact of which they don’t need reminding. It’ll cost most of them a lot, and for years to come – unless they’ve got a better plan, such as PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel’s “20 Under 20.” Alexandra Wolfe was friends with Thiel before she learned about his program, then offering twenty young adults, all under twenty years old, a whopping $100,000 to “stop out” of college. Take a gap year or don’t go at all, Thiel said. Instead, come to Silicon Valley, create a start-up, work your revolutionary idea, and change the world. Prior to 1971, there was no “Silicon Valley,” says Wolfe; only after the many silicon chip manufacturers moved in did the area get its moniker. Today, the largest industries all have “massive bases there” and it’s “one of the biggest concentrations of billionaires in the world.” It’s a place where failure is success, and success is stratospheric. In 2009, by invitation from Thiel, the program was launched and twenty new high school graduates came to this frantic-for-the-next-big-thing business community with their near-genius ideas: John Burnham, who wanted to explore asteroid mining. Laura Deming, believer in immortality. James Proud, app builder. John Marbach, who hoped to revolutionize education. As Wolfe learned while following them,

Silicon Valley “tech giants” wanted workers who were “self-taught,” and Thiel’s 2009 group was the very essence of that. Still, the program wasn’t the fasttrack to riches everyone hoped: many of The Twenty lived in dorm-like buildings, obsessing about coding and aimlessly part-time-job-hopping with little-to-no distinction between work and life. Their eyes were opened to polyamorous lifestyles, social isolation, and gender inequality. For them, “Climbing corporate rungs was so ten years ago,” says Wolfe. But particularly when you’re “Under 20” and trying your wings, dreams die hard. It’s quite easy to trot out the old You’ll Laugh, You’ll Cry cliché, but it’s true in “Valley of the Gods.” You’ll also get confused an awful lot. The good news is that author Alexandra Wolfe delves into a world that few have seen up-close: her book takes place in hallowed businesses that many of us only know by their online presences, and it’s an eye-opening look. And yet – while reading about this one elite group of would-be entrepreneurs and the extraordinary lengths that those tech companies go to woo them, there’s a lot to digest and it often comes at a breathless, almost relentless, name-dropping pace. Ctrl-alt-delete. Less of that and more about the Twenty, perhaps, would’ve been nice but I still liked this book. If you want a good peek into tech businesses and, possibly, the future, find “Valley of the Gods” and give it a try. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

went on to win it all afterward. If they want to win it all again they must rely heavily on Brady who has been phenomenal this year and showed that he is only getting better in a win over the Houston Texans. He also displayed his toughness by getting back on his feet hit after a hit that was laid on him by that Texans defense. Brady will need to duplicate that when the ball is kicked off because the defense will be looking for every opportunity to obliterate him with the postseason leaders in sacks and ageless wonder James Harrison breathing down his neck all day. The Steelers will have a tough time this week playing against the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All Time), especially when they almost lost to a quarterback (Alex Smith) who isn’t fit to carry the bag Brady’s game balls are in. And that is not heavy at all. Let that last sentence marinate for a while and you will get that joke. With the ability to stretch the field with Antonio Brown (232 yds. receiving) and run the ball with Le’Veon Bell (337 yards rushing), Pittsburg will look to exploit the weakness in the Patriots defense. But they have to be able to score touchdowns this week if they are looking for the upset. But anytime you have a seasoned veteran like Big Ben taking snaps, you have every opportunity to win the game. He never gets rattled and there isn’t a situation he has not seen or been in. Those factors alone are the reason I am picking the Pittsburg Steelers to win this game. Well, I guess I will fire up the old iPhone 5. Push play on this CD Walkman (things I have kept since the last Cowboys Super Bowl win). And continue having my pity party over the Cowboys defeat. Maybe I will go on Facebook Live like Antonio Brown and let the world partake in my misery. *Fade to Black with “End of The Road” playing*

by Alexandra Wolfe

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Houstonian Ann Odogwu Could Be the Worst Cook in America By Yolanda Pope, Culinary Writer

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f you prepare every meal with scissors, cannot boil water, and consistently undercook pasta, because you don’t know when it’s done; in my view, you are the worst cook ever. After growing tired of the afore mentioned kitchen disasters, Ann Odogwu decided to expand her culinary skills by filling out an application for Season 10 of The Food Network’s ® Worst Cooks in America. On January 1st, Ann along with 15 other recruits from across the United States were given the chance to improve their cooking and learn to create edible dishes by working with Food Network Chef mentors Ann Burrell and Rachel Ray. The participants are divided into two teams, each week a contestant will get eliminated until only two remain. The Finale airs Sunday, March 5, 2017, each finalist cooks one last meal and the winner takes home the grand prize of $25,000.00. According to a press statement “Ann Odogwu is a native of Nigeria, where cooking is a big part of the culture, so she’s ready to improve her culinary skills. Ann is the only one in her family that can’t cook an edible meal and she knows she needs to develop her independence in the kitchen. She also wants to make her family proud, especially her dad, in the process.” In our interview, Ann was asked what she thought hinders her from being able to cook as well as the rest of her family, she replied that “she uses scissors for everything because she’s afraid of knives, and that either her food turns out over –seasoned or under –seasoned.” Additionally, she really loves Italian food Odogwu and just can’t get the hang of cooking noodles. If you have seen the first episode, it’s hard to watch, Ann and her cohorts gives the show’s viewers a ring side seat to their culinary “nightmares”. We are so lucky that Chef Burrell and Ray are the ones who have to taste these dishes. Odogwu indicated that she is having fun on the show and so far this experience has been pivotal for her. She is learning so much from her mentor, who is “an amazing human being.” “Rachel Ray is like a mother who cares for everyone during production; she looks out for us every step of the way and is very encouraging.” Worst Cooks in America plays every Sunday night at 9pm E.T. and 8 pm Central on the Food Network. Let’s tune in and see if Ann Odogwu evolves from a “kitchen disaster to a kitchen master”. You can also watch full episodes online at: www.foodnetwork.com/worstcooks. Thanks for reading, please continue to follow Team Style Magazine on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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By Alfred E. Rucker, Special to Style

t’s 2017, and with a New Year brings a “New You.” With that being said, successful entrepreneurship remains at the forefront in today’s economy. Entrepreneurship is the fastest way to generate residual income and wealth; however, being your “own” man or woman can come with its own set of challenges and consequences. Al Rucker, founder of Midtown Bail Bonds and Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro, is giving seven tips that will ensure every entrepreneur has a successful “lift off” in 2017. Growing up, I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. All my past jobs have helped fuel my desire to succeed in various industries. Working in the automotive industry paved the way for me to learn various business and ﬁnance practices. Those transferrable skills I mastered in the auto industry gave birth to my most successful and well-known business, Midtown Bail Bonds. As a teenager, I managed fast food restaurants where I received hands-on experience in customer service, cost control and restaurant management. Those experiences aligned me for my latest venture, Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro, which is quickly becoming one of the best hot spots for food and live entertainment in the Houston area. Midtown Bail Bonds has celebrated a decade of continuous service and Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro just celebrated its one year anniversary in December, and I strongly believe that my success Rucker stems from, not only my hard work ethic, but also being a man of God, a loving husband and father, and a community servant. When you have those core values, you’re a better “people person” and have a better understanding of your employees and customers. Traits every entrepreneur should possess: • • • • • •

Effective planner and executor Team Oriented Consistency Tough Skin Conﬁdence Risk Taker

Seven tips every entrepreneur should take into the new year: • Always evaluate - constantly look at your business for opportunities of growth and change. •

Stay consistent - give your idea time to ﬂourish and keep working on it. Master one task before adding more projects on your plate.

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Don’t be afraid to work- as an entrepreneur you’re going to work more at your business than you would any 9 to 5 job (especially at the beginning and developmental stages). Sleep is a luxury that every successful entrepreneur gets over quickly because you are building an empire.

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Dedication /Commitment- commit to the end goal and be dedicated to keep moving until you see it ﬂourish (even when you may want to throw in the towel). There will be times when you want to quit -- DON’T-- because you may be one step away from your breakthrough to the higher level, solidifying that major deal, or initiating a new platform.

7 Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know for a Successful Lift Off in 2017 Find something that keeps you grounded -- a source of peace. There will be times that your ideas may be put into question so having a source of peace is imperative for you to stay grounded. Some great examples are: mediation, working out or speaking to a mentor for advice. Finding that source of peace early on will prepare you for the many challenges that you will encounter in your business. Remember, when things become unbearable, use your source of peace as a coping method. Clarity- be extremely clear and concise with your vision Execute- Make decisions quickly! Successful entrepreneurs don’t take forever to decide. Make your ﬁnal decision with conﬁdence, and if it needs to be changed, change it but don’t get stuck in confusion. A b o u t Alfred E. Rucker: Alfred Evine Rucker is the owner of Midtown Bail Bonds, which has multiple locations spread across Harris and Fort Bend counties. He is the true rags-to-riches story, growing up in the foster care system, and showing how true determination can turn someone’s life around. He is currently the founder of his latest venture, Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro. In addition to Midtown Bail Bonds and Dolce Ultra Lounge and Bistro, Rucker has a passion for pop culture, social activism and public speaking. He now hosts the Al Rucker Live Show, a platform allowing him to interview guests and speak about today’s hot topics, currently airing live every Friday on Amazing 102.5 FM from 1-2pm. Stay connected: h t t p : / / midtownbailbonds.com @midtownbail http://alruckershow.com @alruckershow http://dolcehouston.com @dolcehouston

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The New and Improved 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Is Not Your Average Minivan

By Rebecca Briscoe, Feature Writer

n my nearly four decades of existence, I have never driven or had the desire to drive a minivan. For years, I saw this vehicle as a mini bus for soccer moms carrying kids back and forth from practice and grocery shopping; well not this time. Of course, I had reservations at first but when I stepped behind the wheel and noticed the luxurious interior, the ample leg room, and multiple options for kiddies to be entertained I became convinced immediately. The Chrysler brand is the mother lode of all minivans creating the first minivan more than thirty years ago, in 1984. The Chrysler Pacifica was redesigned in 2016 to reclaim its throne in 2017. Re-engineered from the ground up, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica comes with nearly 40 new minivan firsts, the largest interior volume in the segment, and more than 100 standard and available safety and security features. No longer is the boxing shaped frame the standard exterior for the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica because this minivan has a more sculpted body with chrome accents, along with 20 inch tires that hit minor bumps with a breeze.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

I couldn’t believe how technologically Chrysler Pacifica, they have so much to keep them advanced this vehicle was but it is from the: parallel occupied with the ample touch screens built in the and perpendicular park assist, UCONNECT front and rear seats for preloaded games, movies, Theater with 10.1 touch screens, 360-degree surround view camera, 20 speaker Harman Kardon sound system, and tri-pane panoramic sunroof. I really enjoyed the “extra set of eyes” this driving machine gave from the blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning for oncoming traffic or children playing in the street. Safety The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded Fivestar Safety ratings to the all-new 2017 Chrysler

This driving machine is not your “average” minivan and my experience as “was easy like Sunday morning” that gave me luxury sedan feel #ImportedFromDetroit. Interior I enjoyed the luxury spoils of Nappa leather and a wood grained dash. It did not feel like I was driving a school bus, but more of a luxury feel. The Chrysler Pacifica has standard stow n’ go seats to haul everything from household goods to sports equipment. If you are a clean car freak like me enjoying the built-in vacuum is another plus. The roomy cargo space is an added bonus for last minute out of town travel (without the clutter).

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or the electronic gadgetry of their choice plugged into the HDMI and USB ports.

Mother Approves The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has a 287hp V-6 engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission that gets you 31 mpg on the highway with ease. Another feature I enjoyed was all of the connectivity, power outlets, cup holders, and storage bins to keep your “auto throne” organized. The new and improved 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has some serious spoils such as: optional footPacifica minivan and the operated power sliding doors, heated second-row **Five stars is the highest possible score in seats, and a third row that can be occupied while NHTSA’s safety rating program. ** still leaving ample space behind it for luggage. As a family hauler, safety is key: there Don’t let the word minivan deter you from are more than 100 standard and available features a test drive because the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica including a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise gets five stars from me, and is mother and kid control, and forward-collision alert with active friendly approved. breaking, hands free sliding doors and lifting gate For More Information on the 2017 with the touch of a key fob, and towing capability. Chrysler Pacifica: www.chrysler.com Kid Friendly @Chrysler No longer will the kids utter “are we #ImportedFromDetroit there yet” because of travel boredom. In the 2017 www.StyleMagazine.com

HEALTH

By Family Features

ften, employees enroll in medical insurance plans for protection against unpredictable events, sudden illness or serious health concerns that may result in expensive medical bills. Getting the most from your benefits requires understanding coverages and deductibles, as well as taking advantage of voluntary benefits, like dental, vision and hearing, to stay healthy and save money. A v o i d surprises. About 91 percent of adults in the United States are confused about what their benefits cover, according to a recent Harris poll. The best starting point is to review your plan so you understand the care and services covered. If you have a high-deductible plan, you will need to pay for most or a percentage of the health costs until reaching the individual or family deductible. Be prepared to pay any copayments or deductibles the plan requires before receiving care. Also, before scheduling appointments, ask for a cost estimate for the appointment, tests or service. Preventive dental and vision. Many voluntary plans, such as dental and vision, offer preventive exams, such as routine cleanings and vision exams, that

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4 Ways to Stretch Your Health Benefits are fully covered. That’s because these preventive exams help to maintain and improve overall health and help reduce health costs. Voluntary coverage is affordable and many plans offer added incentives. For example, coverage for LASIK, dental, vision and hearing benefits can increase from one year to the next for those who continue to enroll and use their benefits. Members could earn monetary rewards to use for dental, vision, LASIK, orthodontia and hearing benefits, care materials and services simply by using their benefits and keeping the benefits paid out under a specified amount. Medical screenings. Routine health screenings, such as mammograms, immunizations, colonoscopy procedures and prostate cancer screenings, which may be covered fully or in part by your medical coverage, can help you stay healthy and lower health care costs. Get paid to save. Many employers encourage employees to save money by matching a percentage of the amount the employee contributes to the plan. If available, enroll in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account to set aside money to pay for health care costs. Remember that these accounts are not a substitute for the coverage provided by voluntary benefits. Learn more about the questions to ask when reviewing benefit plans at ameritasinsight.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Cabo San Lucas: The Perfect Girlfriend’s Getaway Destination

By Brandi Neal, Travel Writer

ouston Style’s globetrotter on the go recently took a trip to Cabo San Lucas for a quick girlfriend’s getaway and did it all on a budget! So for those of you in need of a vacation but perhaps the holidays forced you to tighten up the boot straps a bit, here’s Brandi to tell you how to get that much needed paradise escape without breaking the bank. Our flight out of Houston to Los Cabos Airport cost just $236.60 round trip on United Airlines (Tuesday – Friday). We booked round trip transport from the airport to our hotel in advance on transbaja. com for just $36. While waiting for my 2 friends to join me, I scheduled some activities, signing us all up for a massage on the beach, an ATV ride (also on the beach) and a “booze cruise” for only $75, not $75 each, but $75 in total. Yes, amazing! O u r h o t e l reservations were at the Fairfield Inn, three girls to a room. While the hotel was not on the beach, it was just a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk to the sand and that was good enough for us. As soon as we checked in and dropped off our bags, we hit the town. Our first day in Cabo was devoted to shopping and venturing out to some of the local clubs. We headed to the Office, which is the perfect place to hang out, mingle with the locals, check out vendors and eat great food. Our table setting was perfect - right on the sand under an umbrella, just

inches away from the water. I ordered enchiladas with chips and guacamole and the best margarita ever! On Thursdays, they put on a Mexican fiesta, which you won’t want to miss. If you’re in the mood for American food, try Doggy Style, our favorite for great hot dogs, hamburgers, and fries, (especially the chili cheese fries) and of course milk shakes. We kept going back, with each meal being tastier than the last. We shopped and made some great purchases at a variety of pop-up stands along the beach and also made our way to the Plaza Bonita Shopping Mall. The mall is packed with tourists from all parts of the world, so that means a plethora of restaurants specializing in every type of cuisine, not to mention the nightclubs. Our favorite club in Cabo was El Squid Roe, a nightclub and restaurant all in one, taking up a full three floors. It’s one of the most popular clubs in town with tons of people dancing on the open-air dance floor, which is on the main level. Plenty of patrons tabledance as well, totally lost in the music. You can find El Squid Roe right across from the Hard Rock Café. On the second day we enjoyed breakfast overlooking the beach, then laid out at the pool. Later,

we headed back to the beach for some more pampering and enjoyed the best massage EVER overlooking the water. There simply is no better way to relax in the sun and did I mention the massage was only $25! We then made our way back to the hotel to get ready for our Sunset Cruise on Cabo Escape, which included a great evening filled with fantastic music, unlimited food and drinks enjoyed by a diverse group of people, all there to have fun. The ambiance was just right and we all had a great cruise on the water. On our third and final full day in Cabo, we enjoyed Cactus ATVs. I had lined this package up ahead of time, which included round trip transport to the ATV Park from our hotel. We paid a $15 entry fee plus $40 for insurance, but it was all well worth it. Riding ATVs along the beach, the view was truly breathtaking! We really enjoyed this beach activity and highly recommend it for those looking to do something a little different. To sum it up, Cabo is a perfect beach destination getaway for a little fun with the girls and without the stress of breaking your budget. For more on traveling, you can follow Brandi Neal on Twitter and Instagram at @thebconnect.

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20th UNCF Houston Youth Gala Photography by Vicky Pink

igh school students put on their fancy formal threads at the 20th annual United Negro College Fund Houston Youth Gala. The affair, held every January, brings together youth from the Greater Houston and surrounding areas to raise funds for education. This year’s gala theme was Diversity: Enhancing the Future of Education. Some in attendance were Houston UNCF’s Juana Collins, Harriet Streeter, and Janice Taylor.

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Super Prayer Brunch Photography by Vicky Pink

ongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in conjunction with the Super Bowl Gospel C Celebration and Houston Area Clergy hosted the “Super Prayer Brunch” featuring renowned Gospel artist Kathy Taylor and Friends. The faith-based event included fellowship, uplifting music, inspirational words and introduced ways that you and your congregation can participate in the 18th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration and other various activities connected with Super Bowl weekend. Some in attendance were Houston Super Bowl Host Committee President & CEO Sallie Sargent, Gospel artist Brian Courtney Wilson, Harris County Board of Education Trustee Erica Lee Carter, Carl Davis, Algenita Davis, and Gerald Womack.

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2017 HLSR Black Heritage Gala Photography by Vicky Pink

he Houston Livestock Show Rodeo and the Black Heritage Committee honored T Black media at the 24th HLSR Black Heritage Gala. The 24th annual Western Gala benefits youth education and facilitates agricultural projects. Under the theme

“Honoring Excellence & Integrity through Black Media,” Houston Style’s own Francis Page, Jr. was saluted for his work in the industry. Curtis W. Clerkley, Jr., Dr. Terence H. Fontaine, and Lisa Pears headed the affair. Other in attendance were Debra Duncan, Khambrel Marshall, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Jack Lyons, Joel Cowley, Dominique Jones, Wendy Lewis Armstrong, Linda Knight Burkley, Judge Clarease R. Yates, Deidre Fontaine, State Rep. Borris Miles, Yolanda Green Barnes, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Goodwille Pierre, Argentina James, Cary Yates, Terry Williams, and Houston ISD Board of Education Trustees Wanda Adams and Jolanda Jones.

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Houston Film and Entertainment Summit Photography by Vicky Pink

ouston has been the background drop for many Hollywood projects and Mayor Sylvester Turner wants to increase Houston’s visibility in Hollywood. Hosting the Houston Film and Entertainment Summit, Mayor Turner put Houston on display for directors, producers, and other entertainment executives to lure them in selecting the city for their upcoming projects. Hollywood stars Robin Givens, Carl Payne, and Obba Babatunde were in attendance. Others in attendance were Rushion McDonald, Anita Smith, Kathy Sapp, Je’Caryous Johnson, Ashley Turner, Darian Ward, Gerald Womack, Kim Gagne, Jalene Mack and Houston City Members Jerry Davis, Amanda Edwards, Larry Green, and Dwight Boykins.

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