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Volume 28 | Number 5 | Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2017 EDITORIAL

FEATURE WRITERS Rebecca Briscoe Francis Page, Jr. National Entertainment Publisher and Editor Brandon Caldwell fpagejr@stylemagazine.com Feature Writer/Entertainment Mical Roy – Feature Lisa Valadez Yolanda Pope – Culinary Associate Publisher Dr. Lovell Jones – Health Editor lisa@stylemagazine.com Kim Davis – Sports Jo-Carolyn Goode Erick Cork - Feature Managing Editor Aiaina Mayes – Blogger editorial@stylemagazine.com Demez White – Feature Burt Levine – Political Eric Ford – Fashion Writer DESIGN/WEB De’Neisha Bell – Feature Keandra Scott – Entertainment Kermit Williams Cecilia Smith - Entertainment Web Master webmaster@stylemagazine.com Raegan Boutte - Arts Dr. Abimbola Farinde - Health Jeffery T. Crump, Jr. Franceli Chapman - Entertainment Chief Designer webmaster@stylemagazine.com Dr. Kimberly McLeod - Education Parish Blair - Feature Writer Willie Grace Lan– Arts Web/Graphics Brionna Rivers - Feature Writer Kim Roxie - Beauty Writer Brandi Neal - Travel Writer

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

National Writer

n his combative inaugural address, Donald Trump promised that his inauguration would be remembered “as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.” He celebrated “a historic movement, the likes of which the world has never seen before.” At its center, he said, was a “crucial conviction: that a nation exists to serve its citizens.” The next day, his inauguration sparked a mass mobilization of historic proportions across the country and the world. Organized spontaneously over social media, without initial support of national organizations or leaders, it brought millions of people into the streets in support of women’s rights, human rights, and basic decency. Millions of Americans -- representative of

POLITICAL By Burt

Will Trump Choose to Govern With Grace Or In Denial? the majority of voters that did not support Trump -- called on him to hear their voices. Trump is president, so he gets to decide whether to listen or not. Clearly, his instinct is to feel insulted, to strike back, to deny their claim. In his first hours in office, he offended the professionals of the CIA, denounced the press as dishonest for accurately reporting on the inaugural turnout, and issued an executive order to begin repeal of Obamacare, potentially stripping millions of health coverage. But Trump is likely to learn, as his predecessors did before him, that even in the presidency, grace and compromise increase power; denial and spitefulness saps it away. The president is most powerful when he is in fact responsive to the citizenry; he is least powerful when he insists on doing it “my way,” scorning those who petition him. Grace and responsiveness doesn’t require abandoning one’s own promises or program. Many of Trump’s promises will garner widespread support. His pledge to rebuild our decrepit infrastructure, to “buy American and hire American,” will be applauded across partisan

oris Miles, with the winter s u n p i e r c i n g t h e Te x a s Capitol, was cheered on by half a dozen bus loads of supporters that traveled to Austin Tuesday, January 10th when he was sworn-in to succeed Rodney Ellis as Houston and south Texas’ only African American State Senator. Miles raised his right hand to represent SD 13 in the upper chamber. “As a successful self-built business owner, I will fight for to balance the budget but not on the backs of poor folk, children or elderly. As a former police officer, one of my top reasons to be here is criminal justice reform,” said Miles, who has filed bills already focused on providing pre-K education, getting help for struggling students, making the lives of foster children better and getting security for seniors. He’s most proud of three Bills he supports to combat police “official oppression” and to recognize the importance of Texas Southern University to Texas’ future. Miles said his biggest motivation is to bring to SD 13 the responsive, reliable, respectful constituent service he brought to House District 146 for 10 years consistent with

corrupted politics and an economy that did not work for working people. He argues that he alone can fix it. He offers a mix of the new -- new trade policies, a massive effort to rebuild America -- and old elixirs that have already failed -- top-end and corporate tax cuts, deregulation, privatization. The Republican Congress will push the latter and try to block or weaken the former. Trump will need allies to preserve the parts of his agenda that actually might help put people to work, and he will need to take a hard look at the parts that are likely to add to their despair -- starting with the repeal of Obamacare, particularly the gutting of Medicaid. In his first days in office, the President has shown that he knows how to shout. The question now is whether he has any capacity to listen. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush. org. Follow him on Twitter @ RevJJackson.

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divides. His pledge to revise our failed trade regime will win him support in union halls and over family dinner tables. His pledge to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid will be backed by the vast majority of Americans. His intimation that he is skeptical about regime change, and that he wants to limit American interventions abroad and push our allies to bear their fair share of the burdens, will be widely popular. If he uses the presidency to divide us one from another, however, he is likely to reap the whirlwind. As the march demonstrated, millions of Americans will mobilize to stop the effort to deprive women of basic rights, to wrench immigrant parents from their children, to rollback voting rights, or to embolden racially biased policing and ignore the systemic bias that puts lives at risk. If he continues to ignore the reality of catastrophic climate change, he will not only face mass civil disobedience but he will be condemned for generations to come. Trump was carried into the White House on a wave of popular anger at the failure of a bipartisan establishment that accepted a

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the decades of detail driven customer service he brought in building his firm to become known as Texas’ top black owned insurance business. “I want to serve the people who put me in this position,” said Miles, a Houston native that grew up in the Sunnyside area of SD13 attending public schools from Johnston Junior High in southwest Houston to Jack Yates High in south central Houston. Miles earned his bachelor degree from Sam Houston State in criminal justice and then served as a Houston ISD Police Officer. Today he maintains the military bearing he held

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with that post. “Constituent service throughout our district is needed. My priority is five district offices across this diverse district so constituents can get help that they deserve and demand in this district that goes from northeast Houston as far as The Beltway there west to Alief and southwest past the Beltway there through to Stafford and east Missouri City in Fort Bend. I’m focusing on building continuity and coalitions to work with the civic, church and community leaders across every geographic and ethnic area of my district,” he said about SD13 that is estimated to house 816,000 people; 44 percent black and 38 percent Hispanic, 10 percent Caucasian and eight percent Asian. Texas has 31 Senate Districts each with about 800,000 people when drawn after the 2010 US Census. In Texas today, US House Districts are smaller than Senate Districts. In Texas, there are 36 US House Members. Each US Rep. represents about 600,000. Miles is one of Texas’ two African American State Senators. The other black Senator is Royce West from Dallas. Texas has four African American US Congress Members: Al Green and Sheila Jackson Lee from Houston,

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Eddie Bernice Johnson from Dallas and Marc Veasey from Fort Worth. “I’ve traveled across this great state visiting with the every one of my senate colleagues but to me what is more important is I’ve spent my life traveling this district. I understand what the needs are. I’m going to be focusing on constituents,” he said in addressing what is his first priority. Miles replaces Ellis who held the seat for 27 years and succeeds El Franco Lee on the Harris County Commissioner’s Court. Miles was first elected to serve as State Rep. for HD 146 in 2006 when he defeated 29-year incumbent Al Edwards. He started his business, Borris L. Miles Insurance, which is the third largest black insurance business in the country, by himself and today is most proud of his wife attorney Cydonni Fairfax Miles, his three children and the investment he has made in Third Ward to redevelop two blocks with renewed vibrancy and commerce. Keep in the know on Texas politics and Texas election issues with Burt Levine. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.

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Rice Panel to Explore Legacy of Houston Rapper Chad ‘Pimp C’ Butler Style Magazine Newswire

he life and legacy of Houston rapper Chad “Pimp C” Butler will be the focus of a panel discussion at Rice University. The event marks the creation of the Pimp C Collection Pimp C at Woodson Research Center in Rice’s Fondren Library. The collection, part of Rice’s Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning’s Hip-Hop Archive at Woodson, includes several documents and promotional items, including handwritten lyrics, contracts and artwork created by fans. Butler was one of the founding members of UGK with Bernard “Bun B” Freeman in Port Arthur, TX. Pimp C: A Trill Legacy is a free public event from 7-10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 31 at the Rice Memorial Center’s Grand Hall, 6100 Main St. Panelists will include Bun B, David Banner, Lil Keke, Michael 5000 Watts, Mr. Lee, and Chinara Butler. Good Samaritan Recognized for Rescuing Driver and Passengers Trapped On Flooded Bus ABC13

good Samaritan who jumped into action to help a bus driver and passengers during the Jan. 18 floods was honored by METRO. Carlos Castellanos received a certificate of appreciation and a METRO bus pass for his efforts after he saved people from the rising water along Southwest Freeway at West Bellfort. Castellanos walked through high water to get to the METRO bus. The bus driver then climbed through the driver’s side of the window as Castellanos helped her out and took her to safety. He went back through the high water to

STATE BRIEFS

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Texas Appeal Over Voter ID Law Reuters

he U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Texas seeking to revive the state’s strict Republican-backed voteridentification requirements that a lower court found had a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic people. The justices let stand a July 2016 decision by a lower court that found that the 2011 Texas statute ran afoul of a federal law that bars racial discrimination in elections and directed a lower court to find a way to fix the law’s discriminatory effects against minorities. Chief Justice John Roberts said that although there was “no barrier to our review,” all the legal issues could be raised on appeal at a later time. Texas Principal Under Fire for Anti-Trump Facebook Post The Grio

Spring High School principal’s Facebook page is “under review” after an anti-Trump post she made on the social media site went viral. Diaka Carter took to Facebook on Sunday to post about the inauguration of Donald Carter Trump, writing, “I have to realize that expecting others to represent my disgust and views is exactly how the hell we elected this moron.” She went

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get others on the bus as well. Community Answers Students’ Need for Library Books Style Magazine Newswire

tudents at Cullen, Yates and Attucks Schools could not go to their school’s library as a resource for their studies because it lacked the very things that make a library…books. However, that is no longer their problem thanks to One Houston/One Hood, Half-Price Books, the NAACP Houston Chapter and Follett School Solutions. The organization got the students lots of book but also iPads and other materials to help with their education. In addition, Houston ISD has formed a community partnership with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation for students to have home libraries with the donation of 1,200 books. Local Nonprofit Appears on Steve Harvey Show and Gets $5K Style Magazine Newswire

rincess Jackson Founder of Sock Out Poverty, Inc. appeared on the Steve Harvey Show with three other young people who are doing great things Harvey in their community in a segment called Real Good which spotlights kids who go above and beyond to give back to others. During the segment, the kids received a great surprise when talk show host/comedian Steve Harvey gave each one of his young guests a check for $5,000 towards their nonprofit organizations. Jackson founded Sock Out Poverty, Inc. in December 2014 to provide socks to the homeless community after seeing many of them having a need for the small item. Since its inception, Sock Out Poverty has donated close to 11,000 pairs of socks in the Houston, Beaumont, Dallas and San Antonio communities. on to describe “a sea of white faces at his inauguration void of color, a cabinet full of non-qualified white males.” Concerned parents and family members of kids at the school feel that Carter should not be putting her political views out there. Thousands Rally for ‘School Choice’ at Texas Capitol KVUE ABC

ed to the Capitol by a marching band and dancers, an estimated 4,000 students, parents and teachers from across the state of Texas rallied Tuesday morning. They stood in support of “school choice,” a phrase that now carries a political charge. It’s the concept that parents should decide where their children go to school; be it public school, private, charter, online or at home. The group argued that Texans can’t afford the alternatives to public school. So they want lawmakers to change how property tax dollars are spent when it comes to funding education by implementing Educational Savings Accounts. Abbott Seeks to Remove Texas Sheriffs Who Promote ‘Sanctuary Cities’ AP, KHOU

exas Gov. Greg Abbott is escalating a standoff with Austin’s sheriff over so-called “sanctuary cities” policies and now says he will seek new laws to remove her from office. Abbott said Tuesday

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First-of-its-Kind Agreement Brings Millions in Flood Relief Style Magazine Newswire

ith last week’s flooding still fresh in the minds of Houstonians, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the City of Houston is stepping in to provide the funds needed to help Turner expedite long-awaited flood relief projects along Brays, Hunting and White Oak Bayous. The move, which relies on unprecedented cooperation by numerous governmental agencies, will end the delays that have prevented the Harris County Flood Control District from proceeding with planned improvements in these watersheds. Because it has already received federal approval, Project Brays is the first in line for the improvements. The White Oak and Hunting Bayou projects will follow, pending Congressional authorization. Upon receipt of that authorization, the City and Flood Control District will pursue separate agreements similar to the Brays Bayou project. The total estimated cost of all three projects is $130 million. Texas Court Rejects Condemned Houston Gang Leader’s Appeal The Associated Press, KHOU

he Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has refused an appeal from a 42-year-old former street gang leader sent to death row for the slayings of a teenager and a child in a driveby shooting in Houston on New Year’s Day 20 years ago. The state’s top criminal court says the appeal for Anthony Shawn Medina was improper and refused to consider arguments raised in it. Judge David Newell wrote Wednesday it’s the fifth such appeal from Medina to the court and that Medina isn’t entitled to a review of claims that already have been resolved. Medina was convicted of killing 13-year-old Diana Rodriguez and her 8-year-old brother, David. on “Fox and Friends” that Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez will lose her job unless she reverses plans to stop honoring all federal immigration detainers in her jail Abbott starting in February. The governor has already said he will immediately withhold state grant dollars. Texas Republicans have filed multiple bills that would punish local governments for not arresting or detaining immigrants living in the country illegally. UT Study: More Than 313,000 Victims of Labor, Sex Trafficking in Texas American-Statesman

here are likely more than 313,000 victims of labor and sex trafficking in Texas, and roughly a fourth of them are children and people under the age of 26 who have been forced into prostitution, based on estimates from a University of Texas study. These estimates “remain a conservative understatement of the prevalence of human trafficking in Texas,” wrote the team of professors and others with UT’s Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the university’s School of Social Work who authored the report, published last month. They also concluded that labor trafficking is a significant issue in Texas that “is woefully under-studied and perhaps ignored as a policy area.” The study focused on people of all ages who work under involuntary servitude or debt bondage.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Pluckers Wing Bar to Open New Location in Cypress in 2018

ells Fargo & Co, the third-largest U.S. bank by assets, said on Thursday it would merge its international business with its wholesale banking unit that serves corporate clients. Spokesman Alan Elias said the international business previously stood on its own since it was so small that it needed more individual attention. The bank began to build its international operations in earnest after its acquisition of Wachovia at the start of 2009. Wells Fargo derives just 4 percent of its revenues from outside the Newson United States. Wells Fargo now has operations in 42 countries and territories with close to 3,000 nown as “Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur,” employees in Asia Paciﬁc, Europe and the United Asia Newson is the co-founder and CEO of Kingdom. Super Business Girl, a company she runs with her parents. Now, at the age of 13, Super Business Girl Tidal, Jay Z’s Streaming Service, Sells a Stake is the perfect name for a determined young girl to Sprint whose company is targeted to make $100K this New York Times year, and for someone who wants to help other young girls do the same. Newson actually got started at the age of ﬁve selling candles door-todoor with her dad, who is also an entrepreneur. But things really took off when she met the founder of Quicken Loans. From that point, she pushed even more. Asia improved her product packaging and began to enlist the help of partners. She continued to train more people, and her web site really took off, producing more and more orders from her sales of candles, shirts, book bags and school supplies.

luckers Wing Bar, Texas’ favorite sports bar and wing restaurant, is excited to announce that it will open its fourth Houston area location in Cypress, slated to open in 2018. Known for its famous wings served with a choice of more than 20 homemade sauces, Pluckers is excited to break ground on the new location. Pluckers currently has two wildly successful locations in Houston in Memorial City and Shepherd, with the third location in Webster slated to open this fall. Pluckers’ fourth Houston area location will continue to be the perfect combination of homemade food and will offer a great atmosphere for watching sports. The new location will feature the iconic Pluckers menu, including their famous wings and fan favorites like the Holy Macaroni and the Bypass Burger. Super Bowl Gives Small Businesses a Chance to Score CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

Kroger is Hiring 10,000 Workers CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire

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wo years ago, the rap star and entrepreneur bought Tidal, a small streaming service, for $56 million, with lofty — if vague — plans to build an online music empire that would lure customers with exclusive content from fellow celebrities. The news media pounced on early stumbles by the service, and with its losses mounting, Tidal was quickly put on death watch by the music industry. But Jay Z found a lifeline through a deal announced on Monday in which Sprint will buy a one-third stake in the service for an undisclosed amount. The arrangement injects roger says it plans to hire 10,000 workers. some needed investment in Tidal and allows A spokesman for Kroger said the 10,000 it, at least for now, to remain an underdog in a jobs range from part-time clerks and cashiers to streaming market that has become dominated by department heads and assistant store managers. giants. The grocery chain added 12,000 employees last year, including 9,000 veterans. It has added more Whole Foods to Shut Three Regional Kitchens than 86,000 jobs over the past eight years and Reuters employs a total of 443,000 people in 35 states and Washington, D.C. But the overall job market hole Foods Market Inc said it would close continues to strengthen. The unemployment rate three remaining regional kitchen facilities dipped to 4.7% in December, which was the 75th as part of an ongoing plan to streamline its consecutive month of job gains. operations. The three kitchen facilities are in Everett, Massachusetts, Landover, Maryland Wells Fargo to Merge International Business and Atlanta, With Wholesale Banking a company Reuters spokeswoman said in an emailed statement. The closures will affect about 500 jobs, but Whole Foods said it expects to place most of the employees within the company or with its suppliers.

ver 300 Houston businesses were selected through NFL’s Business Connect program, which gives small businesses a sort of “walk on” opportunity to get in on the Super Bowl LI. The Business Connect program centers around the Super Bowl and connects local businesses with larger NFL contractors. In order to qualify, businesses must be 51% owned by a minority, a woman, a disabled veteran or an LGBT individual. The program gives small businesses a chance to gain exposure and make contacts that can extend beyond the Super Bowl. 13-Year-Old Makes $100,000 A Year & Trains Others To Do It Too! BlackDoctor.Org

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HISPANIC/LATINO BRIEFS Mexican President: We Will Not Pay for the Wall CNN/Style Magazine Newswire

e x i c a n President Enrique Peña Nieto said Wednesday his country “will not pay for any wall,” defying the claims Nieto US President Donald Trump has made. Peña Nieto closed by saying that Mexico offers and expects respect. Top Mexican officials are meeting with senior officials in the Trump administration in Washington D.C. to discuss trade, security and immigration. The visit comes ahead of Mexican President Peña Nieto’s visit to Washington next week and amid expectations that Trump will take executive action today to allocate federal funds towards building a border wall. Sofia Vergara Exams Her Platform to Include Digital Media Company Latino Loop

ofia Vergara, her business partner Luis Balaguer and Emiliano Calemzuk, former president of Fox Television studios have partnerned to launch Raze, a digital media company that will produce Latincentered content for multiple platforms. Raze’s Vergara

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first show, “Su Nombre Era Dolores: La Jenn Que Yo Conoci” is currently airing on Univision. Latina Superhero Comic On Store Shelves NBC News

sushe’s powerful, strong, helps save her environment and gets her superpowers from the Taíno gods of her Puerto Rican ancestors: The first

site. The Spanish version of the White House page was created in the months following President Barack Obama’s swearing in in 2009. Up until Jan. 20, the site also had a blog dedicated to issues considered of interest for the Hispanic community. The majority of the Spanish content, however, can still be found at ObamaWhiteHouse.gov, a site with an archive of Obama-era materials and resources. Houston Gallery Wants to Be Ambassador for Cuban Art Houston Public Media

issue of a new comic book with a female superhero — La Borinqueña — isnow available, and artist and activist Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez tells NBC Latino about his creation, which could be described as a labor of love. The New York-based graphic novelist, who is of Puerto Rican origin, gathered a crew of “boricua” designers and writers who helped create Marisol, a superhero that enlightens and inspires with a message of environmental activism and cultural pride. White House Takes Down All Spanish Language Content from Its Website Fox News

hortly after Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday, the White House introduced several changes to its website – among them: it is now an “English only”

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Gite’s gallery in the Third Ward features art from Africa and the African diaspora. Since October 2015, Gite his collection has included a large number of paintings from Cuba. That year, the Obama administration loosened restrictions on trade and travel within the Communist island state. He is now worried that President Donald Trump will reinstate travel restrictions, which Gite said would mostly hurt Americans. It would limited Americans exposure to other areas.

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FEATURE By Jo-Carolyn

OSCARS 2017: A Record Breaking Six Black Actors Nominated

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fter much backlash, it seems the Oscars have finally got a touch of melanin. This year’s Oscars list has a record breaking six African Americans nominees in dominant categories. Plus, three movies are up for Best Picture. The Oscars have gone from #OscarsSoWhite to #OscarsSoBlack. It was Hattie McDaniel who first paved the way for African Americans in Hollywood history. McDaniel was both the first African American to be nominated and win. She won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Gone With the Wind in 1940. The next major milestone would not occur until 28 years later when two African Americans became nominated in the same category, although it was not known at the time. Beah Richards of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” was up against Carol Channing of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” for Best Supporting Actress. Channing did not reveal her African American lineage until years later. And who can forget the historic wins of Hallie Berry (“Monster’s Ball”) and Denzel Washington (“Training Day”) in the Best Actress and Best Actor categories in 2001. But never has there ever been an Oscar list of nominees with such diversity. The most crowded field is that of Best Actress with Viola Davis for “Fences,” Octavia Spencer for “Hidden Figures,” and Naomie Harris for “Moonlight” in the same category. Also snagging nominations are Ruth Negga for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Loving,” Denzel Washington for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “Fences,” Mahershala Ali for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Moonlight,” and Barry Jenkins for Best Director for “Moonlight.” “Moonlight” leads the pack for AfricanAmerican films with the most nominations as it is also in competition for Best Picture with “Fences” and “Hidden Figures.” Additionally, three other films are up for Best Documentary – “13th,” “OJ:

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Made in America,” and “I am Not Your Negro.” What sparked this increase of blackness to the Oscars? A shake up in who was voting. According to the New York Times, the academy

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has been making changes to its white male dominated membership to include more women and minorities. That coupled with an increase of high-quality films starring minorities has made this year’s the blackest Oscars ever. Though many of the actors and actresses nominated are thankful for the recognition of

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their work, they look forward to the day when the color of your skin won’t matter, just your talent. “I think it’s unfortunate that we still have to focus on color. What the Oscars are about and what the awards should be about is a recognition of talent and incredible hard work, irrespective of color,” said Naomie Harris, Best Supporting Actress nominee. Davis, who is the first African American to have three Oscar nominations in her career, said, “Thank you to the Academy for recognizing this extraordinary, important film and my work in it. Thank you, Denzel, for being at the helm!” All this buzz for African American actors and actresses is good news but other minorities are still feeling the cold shoulder. Hispanics are almost absent from this year’s Oscars if weren’t for the nomination of Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Original Song “How Far I’ll Go.” In the history of the Oscars only one Latino has ever walked away with the golden statue for Best Actor. That was Jose Ferrer who won in 1950. A Latina would not be nominated for Best Actress until 1998. Only a handful of other Latino actors and actresses have won Oscars including Anthony Quinn for Best Supporting Actor in 1952 and 1956; Rita Moreno for Best Supporting Actress in 1962; and Mercedes Ruehl for Best Supporting Actress in 1992. Mexican director Alfonso Cuarón was the first Latino Mexican cinematographer to win an Oscar while Emmanuel Lubezki is the record breaker with seven nominations and one win. Looking at this history, it is evident that Hollywood has come a long way and still has further to go. Actors must continue to raise their collective voices to call out wrongs, demand better opportunities, and create their own way in tinsel town. The more exposure, the more diversity, the more the Oscars will look like all of America.

ENTERTAINMENT

H-TOWN Spotlight: 90sErx

By Reginald Dominique

h a t i s H O U S TO N w i t h o u t MUSIC? In today’s fast paced society, the world around us is constantly changing and so is music. With different dance moves, hype beats and trendy lingo daily on the radio, it can be difficult to get a jump-start in the industry. But, that is where 90sErx is changing the game. With the goal to achieve and overcome what is expected of generations - the group is compromised of inspiring artist born in the early 90’s. 90sErx, a group of independent artist, focuses on the aspects of everyday living. Their mission is to create positive vibes and energy though the art of music. It is the goal of 90sERX to take negative situations that continue to negatively effect the AfricanAmerican community and turn them into something positive through their music. Although every member stems from a different background, each person is a key player within the group. With their music, a

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ixteen-year-old actress, model, and activist Maya Henry will spearhead fundraising efforts for Tree Media Foundation during the 2017 Maxim Party silent auction on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The silent auction is an annual Maxim Party tradition which raises money for charitable organizations. An activist from Texas and daughter of personal injury attorney, Thomas J. Henry, Maya is heavily involved in philanthropic and community engagement projects in Texas and beyond. Most recently, her organization helped to raise funds for and distribute school supplies to low income schools in Texas. This year, Maya Henry picked Tree Media Foundation as the silent auction beneficiary. Tree Media Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to educating the public on environmental issues. “I support Tree Media Foundation because the work they do educating

Tuesday at Allure Lounge, Houston Style Magazine was able to get a front row seat of 90sErx performance, and the stage presence was mind blowing. Overall, this group is one to be on the look out for. With the talent, hustle, and FLOW – you will definitely be seeing much more of this crew soon. Stay In touch with 90sErx online: blend of the sounds of historic New Orleans and that of the nightlife, the young innovative Hip Hop group makes you want to dance and can match any style. Recently, the 90sErx, along with Treasure7Inc, has had many successes as up and coming artists. With the efforts of 90sErx artists LouiBKash & RudeBoy, they have managed to obtain opportunities such as distribution deals, sponsorships, branding, publishing, and marketing to name a few. At The MusicShed Showcase hosted every

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Maya Henry To Spearhead Fundraising for Tree Media Foundation At 2017 Maxim Party Silent Auction The 2017 Maxim Party, is organized by Karma International and presented by Thomas J. Henry. Ticket information and event details can be found at http://www. themaximevents.com/. For more information about Maya Henry, please visit http://mayaisabellahenry. com/ Facebook: officialmayahenry Twitter: @mayahenry5 Instagram: maya_henry Snapchat: maya_henry Henry

the public on environmental issues is extremely important,” Maya Henry stated. “Using cause-related filmmaking to introduce these issues to a broader audience is an inspired effort. I will continue to help in any way I can.” mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 4102Jan ,62 y26 ra-uFeb rbeF1,-02017 2 yraurbeF

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From Hip Hop to Hollywood

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any of our favorite rappers have made the transition from music to the big screen, bringing their talents to Hollywood. Here’s a look at some of our faves. Clifford “T.I.” Harris T.I. has had major success in the hip-hop world with chart topping singles like ‘Bring Em Out’ , ‘Whatever You Like’, and ‘Dead and Gone’. He ﬁrst explored the acting world with his role in ‘ATL’. He found the opportunity intriguing and felt he T.I. needed to be involved in since he felt it gave an honest depiction of Atlanta. T.I. then went on to star in American Gangster, Taken, Ant Man, Sleepless, and more recently the TV miniseries Roots. A$AP ROCKY A$AP Rocky’s mixtape ‘Live. Love. A$AP’ became a hit putting him on the radar of hip-hop fans. He’s built quite an impressive resume which includes business ventures such as A$AP Worldwide and his A$AP Clothing brand and recently added actor to the list. A$AP Rocky starred in the ﬁlm Dope as Dom, a drug

She would go on to star in ﬁlm musical Chicago which would lead to her ﬁrst Academy-Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her acting resume has been pretty impressive and just keeps getting longer. She’s currently starring in Fox’s new show Star and will reunite with Jada Pinkett-Smith in Girl Trip this summer.

dealer. He came across the role while helping ex-girlfriend Chanel Iman run lines and really liked the character. He has also played himself in Zoolander 2 and Entourage. We can’t help but wonder what role he’ll take on next. COMMON Common first dipped his toes into acting appearing on an episode of Girlfriends. He made his big screen debut as the villainous mob enforcer Sir Ivy in Smoking Aces. He landed his fist leading man role alongside Queen Latifah in Just Wright. Other films he starred in include American

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CHRIS “LUDACRIS” BRIDGES Ludacris achieved main stream success

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in the hip-hop world with singles such as ‘What’s Your Fantasy?, ’Southern Hospitality’ and ‘Runaway Love’. He always had an interest in acting and taking on the challenge of what it entailed. He received his break into the acting world after sending in an audition tape that would Common land him his first major role in 2 Fast 2 Furious. He went on to other roles in films such as Hustle & Gangster, Barbershop: Flow, Game, Crash, and Max Payne. However, he T h e N e x t C u t , is most recognized for his reoccurring character and Selma where he also Tej Parker in the Fast & Furious franchise. You lent his writing skills to can catch him in Fate of the Furious in theatres co-write ‘Glory’, which April 2017. would go on to win an ICE CUBE Oscar. Ice Cube is considered as a founding QUEEN LATIFAH S h e h a d a father of gangsta successful career as a rap who started out with female rapper paving group NWA before going the way for other female solo in 1990. However, MCs . Queen Latifah Cube didn’t stop with music and would go on to make his silver screen debut Ice Cube in Boyz N the Hood. He would star in a couple of other movies before making the jump from writing lyrics to writing a screenplay for what would become known as Friday. The movie, which he also starred in, would become a hit at the box office and a classic! He’s gone on to star in Three Kings, the Barbershop franchise, the Latifah sequels to Friday, Ride Along 1 & 2 and many more. He’s made quite a name for himself in both landed a reoccurring the music and film industries and doesn’t seem to role on sitcom Living be letting up any time soon. Don’t forget to catch Single and landed her him in FIST FIGHT, alongside Charlie Day, which first lead role in Set It Off. releases February 17th.

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SPORTS

Simply the Best: Jeff Bagwell Finally In the Hall of Fame

By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer

s we patiently awaited the arrival of one of Houston’s iconic sports legends. You could hear all of the positive compliments being thrown around the room. Things like hard worker, dedicated, clubhouse leader, etc. I even overheard one story of where a first base umpire got a call wrong and he said, “That’s ok. We all make mistakes.” On January 18, 2017, Jeff Bagwell, Former Houston Astros first baseman, was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is the second player from the franchise (Craig Biggio was inducted in 2015) to receive such honor. The organization decided to host a public pep rally for him and in usual Bagwell fashion he thought it was entirely too much. “I am just an east coast kid who worked hard and gave my all every time I took the field,” Jeff said in a low but forceful tone. With his family front and center, along with the aforementioned Biggio and other former teammates in the crowd, Bagwell seemed at ease when he was speaking of them and not of himself. “What most people don’t understand is that you spend more time with your teammates than you do with your own family. I think 7 (Biggio) knows me better than I know myself.” Jeff reiterated to the media. A career .297 hitter with 449 homers and 1,529 runs batted in, Bagwell still harps on the missed opportunities in the playoffs. His spirit seemed to drop when he spoke on his playoff

BOOK REVIEW By Terri

Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

atch me if you can. You might have said that once, giggling. You may have yelled it at a game one afternoon. You said it, maybe, in a flirtatious manner on some romantic evening. Run, run, run, catch me if you can because, as in “Man on the Run” by Carl Weber, this chase may keep a man out of prison. The night Kyle Richmond learned that his best friend, Jay Crawford, had busted out of prison was unusually memorable: Kyle and his wife were naked in their hot tub when U.S. Marshalls broke in and surprised them. The Feds were sure that Jay had contacted Kyle, in search of money and a place to hide. The Marshalls had shown up at Wil Duncan’s office that afternoon, too, but they quickly learned that Wil didn’t know where Jay was. Wil was best friends with his boy, Jay, for years but that didn’t mean he was a regular visitor at the prison. Truth: he hadn’t seen Jay in ages. No, Wil had enough problems, with his job and his powerful uncle putting the pressure on him to join the “family business.” Jay’s other best friend, Allen, wasn’t visited by the U.S. Marshalls – maybe because he’d never gone to see Jay in prison. He had his hands full just keeping his beautiful wife, Cassie, happy, so instead, Allen anonymously put money in Jay’s commissary fund and sent him gifts, but his name was not tied to the criminal Jay Crawford. It was quite a surprise that Jay showed up on Allen’s doorstep, looking for help. Ten years ago, Jay Crawford was accused of raping a woman, but she’d set him up. He was innocent and because of that, he wasn’t about to take the rap for

failure (.226 BA with 25 strikeouts). “I have had some bad games in the playoffs and a lot of people (media) sitting in front of me have let me know it,” said the franchise all time leader in home runs, RBI, batting average, and walks. I had an opportunity to speak with former Astros playby- play broadcaster Bill Brown and he pointed out an important factor that most fans miss when they talk about Bagwell. “You have to remember that Jeff played in a pitcher friendly park (The Astrodome) for a large part of his career. If he would have started in this place (Minute Maid Park) we would be looking at a guy who would have finished with well over 500 homeruns.” He also stated that there wasn’t a nicer guy he covered throughout his 30 years with the Astros. “I remember climbing on the roof of a one story house to fix the antenna to watch the Red Sox on channel 6. My dad was a very big fan of the Boston team and you better not think about mentioning that team from New York (Yankees),” Bagwell said. It was very evident that his father

made a huge impact on his life and Jeff applies that same model to raise his kids. He constantly reminded us on how important his family was to him. I had the honor of asking him the last question of the session. “What would you tell a kid who wants to be like you?” The Hall of Famer looked me directly in the eyes and said, “Don’t ever quit on anything you do. Whatever you start, you finish.” And just like that he walked away gracefully and humbly in typical Bagwell fashion knowing that he was simply the best to ever play the game.

Man on the Run anything, even if it meant parole – and so, he escaped from prison instead. He figured he could count on his three best friends to help a guy out. He never figured that his friends would be the ones who’d need help… Confession time: I’d stopped reading author Carl Weber’s novels a few books ago. I was getting tired of all the women, beautiful, and all the men, criminal. Same-same-same, and it was no fun. But with “Man on the Run,” I’m glad I came back into the fold. The women are still all beautiful here and the men still get into trouble, but this book arcs back into some old Weber favorites from many years past. Savvy, long-time readers will remember many hearts and laws broken, as well as a lot of hot mattresses and cold revenge. You’ll welcome all of them back as Weber takes readers again into his beloved Queens, to backstabbing boardrooms, steamy bedrooms, and businesses that are never as innocent as they seem. Yes, it’s over-the-top, but this book just feels better than prior ones. Once you’ve read it and gotten over its slippery little cliffhanger, in fact, you’ll be hungry for the next installment. In the meantime, “Man on the Run” is the book to catch. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

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5 Tips to Tackle a Tasty Game Day Menu By Family Features

ust like your favorite sports team, hosting a winning big-game party or tailgate takes planning, preparation and teamwork. To make your festivities fun-filled, remember these entertaining tips that are sure to score big with your fans.

Scatter the refreshments. Help direct movement and traffic flow by setting up food stations. Using different rooms or areas helps prevent congestion and encourages guests to mingle. Try placing finger foods and other appetizers in a couple of locations, beverages in another area and desserts in yet another space. Embrace variety. Take into account taste preferences and dietary needs, and have an assortment of food and drinks available. Offer spicy options along with less seasoned dishes, both indulgent and better-for-you treats, plus an array of beverages for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. Build your roster. If your party is a potluck, encourage guests to sign up for dishes so you don’t end up with multiple versions of the same thing. Create a discussion group online, or simply ask guests to indicate what they’ll bring along with their RSVP. Don’t forget the dips. Wings are a tailgating staple, and dips are a great way to complement those zesty flavors or cool the heat, but you may find yourself in a team rivalry when it comes to the preferred dip at the game day bash: ranch or bleu cheese dressing? Both pair well with a range of wing flavors, so these dips are sure to be crowd pleasers. The delicious combination of fresh herb and vegetable flavors make Litehouse Homestyle Ranch a perfect party choice, and Litehouse Chunky Bleu Cheese features fresh buttermilk, homemade mayonnaise and a blend of spices as the backdrop for award-winning artisan blue cheese chunks that will make your fellow sports fans cheer for more. Expand on tradition. Tailgating is a time-honored tradition, and the food lineup is often based on familiar fare. Along with those fan favorites, don’t be afraid to put some new flavors into play, such as these Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings that add a tangy ethnic flair to traditional wings. Find more game day recipes at LitehouseFoods.com. Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes 1/4 1/4 20 3 2 1/2 3 1/2 1

cup flour teaspoon salt chicken wings tablespoons soy sauce tablespoons sesame oil teaspoon Litehouse Instantly Fresh Garlic tablespoons water, divided cup brown sugar tablespoon cornstarch sliced green onions, for garnish sesame seeds, for garnish celery sticks (optional) Litehouse Homestyle Ranch and Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing

Heat oven to 400 F. In large bag, combine flour and salt. Add chicken wings and shake to coat. Discard any leftover flour. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with pan spray of your choice. Place wings in single layer on baking sheet.

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Bake wings 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through. In sauce pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons water and brown sugar. Whisk together remaining water and cornstarch, and pour into sauce. Bring to boil then simmer until thickened. When wings are done, toss with sauce, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve with celery sticks, ranch and bleu cheese dressing.

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HEALTH

Science Confirms Turmeric Can Be As Effective As 7 Drugs

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urmeric or Haldi as they call it in Hindi was revered for it’s spiritual significance. Often referred to as The Golden Spice, Kitchen Gold or The Spice of Life, turmeric is a common accessory in wedding rituals and prayer ceremonies in the Eastern part of the world. Originally the spice was used in rites and rituals intended to promote fertility, prosperity and spiritual purification. But soon, those who used turmeric saw it’s healing properties and started sharing it for various ailments. Now, as more are becoming familiar with the spice, it is being used and powerful tool, in conjunction with or in some cases, in replacement of certain medications, to fight off a number of diseases. 1. Antiseptic – Turmeric is incredibly purifying. As a sure source of anti-fungal, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial extracts, this spice can help you fight infections and boost immunity. 2. Reduces the Risk of Childhood Leukemia – Symptoms of leukemia are often caused by problems in the child’s bone marrow, which is where the leukemia begins. As leukemia cells build up in the marrow, they can crowd out the normal blood cell-making cells. As a result, a child may not have enough normal red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets. Turmeric helps to strengthen those blood cell-making cells. 3. Natural Liver Detoxifier – Though AfricanAmericans represent 13 percent of the U.S population, they make up about 22 percent of chronic hepatitis C, a liver disease, cases. In addition, numbers

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published by the National Medical Association from the CDC show that four of every 100 infants born to African-American mothers with hepatitis C become infected with the virus. Chronic liver disease, often hepatitis C-related is the leading cause of death among African-Americans ages 45 to 64. 4. Prostate Cancer Preventer – when combined with cauliflower, turmeric has been shown to prevent the signs of an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. At 261.9 new cases per 100,000 in 1993, their rate is two-thirds higher than whites and more than twice as high as rates for Asian-Americans. 5. Natural Pain Killer – The percentage of Americans who take painkillers stronger than morphine is on the rise, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These drugs include oxycodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl and

New Year, New You

Roxie, Beauty Writer

most cases a little goes along way and the point is to make your skin look lightweight flawless not weighed down. The whole point is for you to look lightweight not weighed down!

id you make your new year’s beauty resolution? Its a new year its time to embrace your enter beauty and realize beauty is revealed not applied. What’s the new look you have been thinking of? And you just haven’t gotten around to trying it because you don’t think you can pull it off. Well it’s the New Year and its time to try something new. If you embrace what’s inside of you anything is possible when it comes to the outside of you. Change is in order to evolve into a better you. This will be a good time to update your look. Here are five vows to making your new year’s beauty resolutions come true. Though Shall Cleanse tone and moisturize though face daily. Being consistent with a facial care regiment is the foundation of a great look. Carving out 5 minutes daily morning and night will result in younger more vibrant skin. Think about it your facial skin comes in contact with everything in the environment daily your facial skin needs a little more tender loving care.

methadone. The study found 37 percent of people who used a prescription narcotic painkiller in 2011-2012 used a drug stronger than morphine, compared with 17 percent in 1999. Add turmeric to your drinks and food instead. Some even combine it with water to create a paste for small cuts and scrapes. 6. Natural Treatment For Rheumatoid Arthritis – Because of it’s inflammatory properties, turmeric has been known to shrink and deplete the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting 1 in 5 adults. It interferes with work and other daily activities and can complicate the management of other chronic diseases. Arthritis encompasses more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect joints and other connective tissue. 7. Prevents the Spread Of Multiple Sclerosis – In a recent study using mice, turmeric has been shown to prevent the spread of multiple sclerosis. The myth that African Americans do not get MS is just that — a myth. African Americans do get MS. In fact, studies suggest that MS can be especially active. African Americans: are more likely to experience more relapses, more likely to experience greater disability, have a greater risk of progressing to require ambulatory assistance earlier, and are more likely to develop involvement of the optic nerves and spinal cord (optic — spinal MS) and inflammation of the spinal cord (transverse myelitis).

make that bold red that go to color. You probably are missing out on a beauty statement that could be a staple for you. A pop of color could be just what you need to make you stand out in a crowd, get that job promotion, that might be what gets people to notice you. That can easily make you look like you have gotten a new makeover

Thou shalt take naps. Your beauty rest really matters to your beauty. Getting 8 hours of sleep is a good beauty regime to follow. But if school kids or anything else you are responsible for doesn’t allow you to do so; giving yourself a 15 minute glam nap can be just enough rest to get rid the bags under your eyes.

Thou shalt have a great attitude. It may seem a little surprising that I mentioned attitude with a new look. But a new attitude can enhance your look dramatically. A positive attitude changes the way you look at others plus yourself. When you’re smiling on the inside because you are in a good mood and have a positive attitude that radiates Thou shall be light handed. It actually doesn’t you on the outside and you are very attractive to take you as mush as you think it does. Be light anyone who crosses your path (wink wink). Thou shalt try color. Go ahead and attempt to when applying your foundation. Sometimes in mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www 4102Jan ,62 y26 ra-uFeb rbeF1,-02017 2 yraurbeF

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GM Paid $1.3 Million to Buy Back Its Cool 1960s Research Car

CNN/Style Magazine Newswire By Peter Valdes-Dapena

eneral Motors paid over $1.3 million over the weekend to buy back a bulletshaped single seat experimental car the automaker had built and used in the early 1960s, GM confirmed on Tuesday. The car, called CERV I, was purchased at a Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottdale on Saturday. The fact that GM had bought the car was first reported by the Web site CorvetteBlogger.com. CERV I, for Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle, was developed in 1959 and 1960 to test and develop a variety of suspension and chassis components. It was the brain child of legendary GM engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. He was the man largely credited with taking the Chevrolet Corvette from a nice looking, but otherwise unremarkable, little convertible to a genuinely competitive sports car. Though it looked like an open-wheeled race car, the CERV I never actually raced since GM did not allow involvement in racing at the time. The closest it got was when Duntov drove some demonstration laps in the car before the 1960 U.S. Grand Prix.

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The car was originally equipped with a light weight 350 horsepower V8. Duntov later installed a more powerful engine. It has a fourspeed manual transmission. It was, at least once, driven to a top speed of 206 miles an hour. The $1.3 million price paid by GM includes a 10% commission for Barrett-Jackson. GM will add the CERV I to its Heritage Collection

Lowering Your Standards Won’t Get You Your Dream Relationship; Setting New Standards Might

By Demez White, Feature Writer

don’t care if it’s a special, a documentary, or a book, relationship conversations will always sell because no matter how great our life is, it’s ten times greater with the love of someone else. I’ve taken a step back from writing these types of articles in the past year because I realized that most of the conversations we have about relationships come from a perfect place, an ideal place or a place of hurt. Men give advice to women on how to be better women. Men give advice to women on how to find and keep a man. Men give advice to women on how to dress and act and on what to say. In what world does that make any sense? The biggest issue I have is when men tell women to lower their standards. When a man tells a woman that she should lower her standards, what he’s really saying is, “Why worry if you’re happy or attracted to your man, just be happy you have one.” Notice we don’t ever ask men to do the same. A guy can be 5’4, have a mediocre job and have a receding hairline and no one tells him that he should lower his standards when he wants a Rhianna look-alike that has a good job, is a gourmet chef, and loves sex. We expect women to settle for the bare minimum and when they don’t we tell them to shut up, stop complaining, and accept the date offer from that weird guy with the body odor. There’s no need to lower your standards whether you’re a man looking for a beauty queen or a woman looking for a knight in shining armor. What you should do though is set new standards that exceed your old ones. Life is too short to look 16

in Sterling Heights, Mich. The Hertitage Center is, essentially, an invitation only museum of important GM cars open only to GM employees, their families and invited guests. A later GM test car called CERV II was sold by RM Auctions in 2013 for $1.1 million. It is not clear who purchased that car.

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back and realize you’ve reached another milestone and didn’t have someone to celebrate it with. I’ve seen men have the perfect woman, someone that is everything they’ve ever wanted and they walked away because she wasn’t “perfect.” They walked away because she texted too much or wanted too many hugs. I’ve seen women not even give men a chance because he didn’t talk enough on the first date or lived at home with his parents. I’m not saying accept any and everything but I am saying, raise your standards, raise them by looking pass things you checked off on your list and have an actual conversation. You would be surprised what you learn by allowing someone to open up. As much as we want a finished product, not everyone will be and www.StyleMagazine.com

you don’t have to accept that but at least open the door. You may want a woman that’s a size 4 so you close the door on a woman that’s bigger than that not knowing she was a size 4 two years ago. Stress, work, depression; that caused her to gain weight and once she gained the weight she lost some confidence. Getting to know her, getting to know that story, that is raising your standards. Not lowering them. You aren’t trying to change her, you’re giving her the love and confidence she lost and she’s just becoming who she always was. Men can be devastated by divorce or parents dying or losing a job that was his identity. Asking you for a phone number or out on a date may have been the hardest thing in the world for him but he did it. Having a cup of coffee with a man doesn’t mean you’re accepting a marriage proposal or accepting that he’s not where you’d like him to be in life. But you won’t know any of that without a conversation, without raising your standards. I haven’t written an actual novel in four years. A part of me told myself I was perfecting my craft or learning to be a better writer. Maybe that’s true but it can’t be a coincidence that the motivation and encouragement of a woman has me putting out two books in the first couple months of 2017. There’s no doubt that you can be an incredibly dope single and there’s no doubt that you shouldn’t hold out for what you want. Just remember, putting down your checklist and actually getting to know someone may unlock potential you never knew existed.

FASHION

Macy’s Expands Fitness Brand to Men With ID Ideology

Style Magazine Newswire

acy’s today announced an expansion of the retailer’s popular Ideology activewear line with the launch of ID Ideology, a men’s collection available exclusively at 250 Macy’s stores and online at macys.com. ID Ideology is a line of performance clothing that embraces all those who are committed to putting in the time, effort, and sweat toward reaching their goals, and the marketing campaign features several incredible men who have done just that. Obstacle course junkies, circuit trainers, runners, cyclists, and even those guys just getting back on a gym regimen, all have the dedication to be considered athletes in their own right, and ID Ideology has everything they need to perform at their best.

a complete activewear wardrobe that can handle a workout, and easily be incorporated into his everyday attire. The design of the pieces is modern and calls to mind a city-dwelling warrior. The seaming is architectural and elongates the body, while a sharp and tight color palette of white, grey and black, with jolts of blues and reds tie each piece into a unified collection. Digital camouflage and engineered ombre prints, along with linear embossing gives the line a bold yet “It’s not only professional athletes who inhabit fields, courses and tracks,” said Nancy Slavin, senior vice president of Macy’s Private Brand Marketing. “People who work in offices, coffee shops, hospitals, schools, and everywhere in between are committing to their health and wellness, and are working out to reach their goals—that makes them athletes. With ID Ideology, we are getting them out of their old t-shirts and shorts, and into performance gear that will help take them to the next level.” ID Ideology is about action and motion, and the pieces in the collection are designed to maximize performance under all conditions. The range includes sleeveless, short- and long-sleeved tees, training shorts, running leggings, as well as track jackets and track pants. Select pieces are equipped with technology to facilitate and enhance the execution of dynamic movement— RapiDry technology, 4 Way Stretch, ventilation, water resistance, reflective panels, and body mapping in high sweat rate regions allow every man to be the best athlete he can be, rain or shine, day or night. The assortment also includes tech hoodies and joggers, as well as lightweight shell jackets that are wind and water resistant, as well as breathable and durable. These pieces round out

urbane aesthetic that projects strength. The days of wearing worn-out clothing to the gym are over; ID Ideology has the pieces to make men look and perform like the athletes they are. ID Ideology encourages men to tap into their potential to accomplish the seemingly impossible. The marketing campaign “Accepting All Athletes” can be followed on social media and highlights people who have worked hard to reach their goals. One inspiring individual featured in the ID Ideology campaign is Redmond Ramos, a former Navy Corpsman combat medic with the

Marines who lost his left leg while serving in Afghanistan. Undeterred by his injury, Ramos took the challenge and turned it into an opportunity, pushing himself to medal at the Warrior Games an astonishing 11 months after losing his leg. Ramos has also won medals at the Invictus Games and Endeavor Games, and was the inaugural champion of CBS Sports’ Triumph Games. Joe Moravsky, a 27-year-old meteorologist from Sherman, CT, is a top athlete of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” and Esquire Network’s “Team Ninja Warrior.” Moravsky’s determination, strength and commitment are hallmarks of ID Ideology, and he represents the everyday athlete in all of us. Working as a weatherman, Moravsky also teaches gymnastics and parkour, all while balancing being a father and husband. Isaiah Rivera is a 19-yearold student at the University of Central Florida who doubles as a professional basketball dunker. Rivera’s impressive and jaw-dropping dunks are the result of hours of practice and conditioning to fine tune and perfect his skills. All three men have unique backgrounds and are prime examples of ID Ideology’s core belief that everyone has a titan within. ID Ideology extends the already existing Ideology line of popular women’s, plus-size, and girls’ affordable a c t i v e w e a r. Product from the ID Ideology collection is priced from $25 to $70, and available at 250 Macy’s stores and on macys. com.

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2017 Greater Houston Partnership Meeting Photography by Vicky Pink

he Greater Houston Partnership kicked off the new year with their 2017 Annual Meeting. This year’s event will feature outgoing Partnership Chair Jamey Rootes, President, Houston Texans; incoming Chair Jeff Shellebarger, President, North America Exploration and Production, Chevron; and Bob Harvey, Partnership President and CEO. While Jamey recapped his year as 2016 chair, Jeff and Bob discussed the Partnership’s plans for the year ahead. The 2017 Annual Meeting will set the stage for the Partnership’s vision for growth and opportunity in our global city and will convene business leaders from across the Houston region. Some in attendance were Mayor Sylvester Turner, Yolanda Green Barnes, City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, Wanda Adams, and Gerald Smith.

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Houston Area Urban League Entrepreneurs Photography by Vicky Pink

ll entrepreneurs were invited to recharge in their business at the “Reach for the Start” conference. An expert panel including Carlecia D. Wright, Karen Chatman, Dr. Latisha Rowe, and Eleanor “Cori” Curry, JD. told attendees about the light at the end of the business tunnel. Jessica Somerville moderated the panel that also featured Phillip Yates and Tiffany Smith.

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2017 Houston Real Estate Association Awards Gala Photography by Vicky Pink

efore a packed crowd the 2017 officers of the Houston Black Real Estate Association were officially installed at the HBREA’s 68th Installation Awards and Scholarship Gala. During the formal dinner and awards ceremony, Roland Martin gave the keynote address with additional words coming from Honorary Chair Mayor Sylvester Turner. Isaiah Carey from Fox 26 news was the host. The bi-annual event is the largest fundraiser and helps provide scholarships to high-school seniors and first year college students. Some in attendance were HBREA President Elect, Kim Barnes-Henson, Gerald Womack, Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Jerome Love, Judson Robinson, Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and Courtney Johnson-Rose.

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onoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Black Heritage Society presented the 39th “Original” Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration. Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Sherrif Ed Gonzalez & Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg were this year’s Co-Grand Marshals. Houstonians lined the streets to dance to the music of marching bands, wave to queens and honor a King. Other celebratory events included Feed the Hungry service day, Taste of Houston Festival, Children’s parade, community festival, and much more. Make plans to attend next year’s parade.

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