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COMMENTARY Illinois Strengthens the Right to Vote By Jesse Jackson, National Writer
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llinois is about to make voter registration automatic. The Senate and House have passed reform bills unanimously. If the governor signs the final reconciled legislation, Illinois will become the ninth state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to adopt automatic voter registration. The bill would begin to register more than 1 million eligible but unregistered voters in Illinois. Even as states continue to pass legislation to restrict voting, this reform promises to open the doors wider. The legislation would automatically register eligible voters when they interact with the DMV or with other state agencies, unless they decline. It builds on the Motor Voter reforms, but those were “opt-in” reforms; voters had to decide to take advantage. This is an opt-out reform; voters are automatically registered unless they decide not to. The difference will end up registering hundreds of thousands of eligible voters.
the burden of updating voter registration off the backs of voters and shifts it onto government, where it belongs.” It also helps government maintain updated, clean voter rolls, reducing the threat of partisan purges. This is a big deal. Oregon and California first passed the reform in 2015. When it was fully implemented in Oregon, according to The Nation, 225,000 eligible voters were automatically registered, including nearly 100,000 new voting participants. The Brennan Center reports that automatic voter registration bills have been introduced in 32 states.
“Automatic voter registration is a winwin for all,” Cook County Clerk David Orr, one of the champions of the reform, told the Brennan Center for Justice. “It takes
Voting and voting rights are the foundation of democracy. There should be a bipartisan consensus to make registration and voting as simple, easy and accessible as possible. The very legitimacy of our elections and of our leaders depends upon free and fair elections that provide a mandate from the people. Because of the power of the vote, however, voting rights have always been contested. The civil rights movement had to fight -- with lives lost and blood shed -- in order to gain the right
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These were partisan bills designed to exclude targeted groups of potential voters from the polls. They required specific voter ID, eliminated early voting days, shut down voting on Sundays, limited hours, purged voter rolls and banned those with convictions from voting even after they had served their sentences, among other measures. The Brennan Center reports that five states -- Iowa, Arkansas, North Dakota, Indiana and Georgia -- have already enacted bills to cut back on voting access in the most recent session of state legislatures. Thirty-three bills to make voter registration more burdensome have been introduced into 22 states. Instead of being a matter of bipartisan consensus, voting rights remains contested territory. In the 2016 election, we’ve heard
a lot about what Russia did or didn’t do to interfere with our elections. But whatever Russia did had far less effect that the voter suppression laws that made a big difference in states from North Carolina to Wisconsin. Trump’s margin can literally be counted in the voters who were excluded from voting. With the Gov. Rauner’s signature, the Illinois reform will put the state on the side of democracy. Much more needs to be done to strengthen voting rights, including everything from ending partisan gerrymandering to curbing the corrosive role of big money in our politics. With automatic voter registration, Illinois will take a first step. With popular organizing and mobilization, it will hopefully be the first of many. 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.
Senators Try to Quiet Harris, But She Doesn’t Back Down
enate intelligence committee Chair“Can you give me a ‘yes or no’ answer?” man Richard Burr shut down a line Harris responded. of questioning from California Sen. Kamala Harris at Wednesday’s high-profile “It’s not a short answer, senator,” Rosenhearing, admonishing her and other Demo- stein said. crats to stop cutting off witnesses. “It is. Either you are willing to do that The move rankled some on Twitter who or you are not,” she responded, cutting his argued the North Carolina Republican was answer short. singling out Harris, one of three women on the intelligence panel, during Wednesday’s Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona contentious hearing. then cut off Harris. Harris was pressing Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein over whether he would sign a letter to give Special Counsel Robert Mueller full independence from the Justice Department in his probe, which would have the same effect as a letter issued for then-Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald in the investigation into the 2003 leaking of then-covert CIA officer Valerie Plame’s identity.
to vote for African-Americans in the South. When the conservative gang of five on the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, right-wing legislatures and governors in states across the country began enacting legislation to constrict voting rights in ways that disproportionately impacted people of color, students and the poor.
“Yes or no, sir,” Harris pressed. She added, “Are you willing to do ...” “Will the senator suspend?” Burr interjected. “The chair is going to exercise its right to allow the witnesses to answer the question, and the committee is on notice to provide the witnesses the courtesy, which has not been extended all the way across, extend the courtesy for questions to get answered.
“Mr. Chairman, respectfully, I would point out that this witness has joked, as we all have, “Mr. Chairman, they should be allowed to his ability to filibuster,” Harris argued, before answer the question,” McCain said, which Burr stopped her again. was the second time he had interjected during “The senator will suspend,” Burr said. “Mr. Democratic questions -- the first time was during Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico. Rosenstein, would you like to thoroughly answer the question?” Rosenstein then started discussing how “Thank you, senator, I’m not joking,” Fitzgerald could have been fired and the integrity of Mueller and himself to let Mueller’s Rosenstein said. “The truth is I have a lot probe proceed properly. Harris continued of experience with these issues and I could with her questioning, “Are you willing or are speak to you for a very long time about it.” you not willing to give him the authority to be Rosenstein gave a lengthy answer, but it fully independent of your ability, statutorily did not satisfy Harris. or legally, to fire him? “He has the...” Rosenstein began.
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“So, is that a no?” she said.
Rosenstein did not answer. “Sen. Cornyn,” Burr said, moving on to questions from the next senator on the panel, Republican John Cornyn of Texas. After the exchange, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who was famously halted from speaking earlier this year on the Senate floor, tweeted her support for her fellow Democrat. “Silencing @SenKamalaHarris for not being “courteous” enough is just unbelievable. Keep fighting, Kamala! #NeverthelessShePersisted” Warren tweeted.
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Macy’s Celebrates Pride + Joy with the LGBTQ Community
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his June, Macy’s celebrates national LGBTQ Pride Month with Pride + Joy, featuring in-store events, parades, sponsorships, and special merchandise nationwide. Pride + Joy, the company’s annual LGBTQ campaign, continues to highlight Macy’s long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion and respect. “Macy’s is committed to supporting the LGBTQ community and promoting an inclusive environment for our employees and customers this National Pride Month and all year round,” said William Hawthorne, Macy’s senior vice president of Diversity Strategies and Inclusion. “The Pride + Joy campaign is a true reflection of Macy’s core values where we celebrate diversity and support community partners, such as the Trevor Project, who provide vital services and those that are making strides in the movement for equality.”As part of its national campaign, Macy’s
continues its partnership with The Trevor Project. Founded in 1998 by the creators of the 1994 Academy Award-winning short film “TREVOR,” The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis-intervention and suicide-prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13 to 24. In addition to its financial support to the organization, this year, Macy’s is also sponsoring TrevorLIVE, the foundation’s semi-annual gala in Los Angeles and New York City.
positively impact the lives of thousands of people who may not have heard about our organization otherwise.” To honor this commitment to equality and celebrate the rich diversity of our society, Macy’s employees and their families and friends are participating in 23 parades across the country. Special in-store Pride festivities will highlight the latest fashions, support local charities and feature personal appearances. The campaign will also be commemorated via curated advertising and window treatments, which feature celebratory and inspiring quotes from Macy’s employees and partners.
“We’re thrilled by our ongoing partnerAdditionally, customers may shop the ship with Macy’s, who have been longtime supporters of the Trevor Project’s mission to Levi’s® x Pride Collection, which took end suicide among LGBTQ youth,” said The inspiration from the AIDS Memorial Quilt Trevor Project Interim Executive Director to honor those affected, fight stigma and Steve Mendelsohn. “The increased visi- help organizations that stand up for equality; T:10.75” and tanks and tees from Hybrid, a fashion bility among Macy’s shoppers and others that campaigns like this bring to The Trev- collection with attention-grabbing graphics or Project’s crisis intervention programs designed to fight intolerance with expreshelps us reach and educate audiences and sions of love. Customers can also purchase
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Proposition Love jewelry on macys.com. Proposition Love Jewelry supports the fight for LGBT equality by donating 10% of profits to organizations that benefit the following: Marriage Equality, Gay Rights, LGBT Youth, Anti-Bullying, and HIV/AIDS activism. For more information on Macy’s Pride + Joy campaign, visit macys.com/celebrate. The site features information on Macy’s Wedding & Gift Registry, which welcomes all couples, as well as Pride instore event listings, background on Macy’s national Pride partners, and more.
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eeks following his format demand for the impeachment of the nation’s president, U.S. Rep Al Green continues to be the target of death threats. The “Hands Off Al Green” movement, which has united faith and community leaders, demands that law enforcement agencies use every resource available to hunt down those responsible. Several threatening voicemails to Green have been recorded, but the most distributing, is what appeared to be the voice of a man threatening the life of Congressman Al Green and the African American community. Pastor William A. Lawson, Bishop James Dixon, civic leaders and community members have gathered to show a united front in response to the threats.
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Dallas Officer to be Held Accountable for Death That Should Never Have Happened
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ongresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee applauded the Dallas County officials for moving expeditiously to bring the police officer who killed Jordan Edwards before the bar of justice. In a statement regarding the criminal charges filed against the Dallas-area officer and shot and killed an unarmed 15-year-old boy Congresswoman Lee said, “Although everyone is entitled to the presumption of innocence and a fair trial, the known circumstances suggest strongly that the use of lethal force in this instance was unjustified. The murder charge the officer is now facing may be a small consolation to the family of this young honor student, but I hope they take solace from the fact that his killer is now being held accountable.”
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ommunity leaders and family members marched through downtown Houston seeking justice in the Denny’s beating death. John Hernandez, 24, died after being beaten and restrained last week outside a Denny’s in the Sheldon area. An off-duty deputy’s husband confronted him after seeing him urinating outside the restaurant. Witnesses say Hernandez was quickly overpowered by the man, who continued to beat him then put him in a chokehold for 10 to 15 minutes. They said Hernandez was too drunk to defend himself. March organizers want an immediate arrest of the off-duty deputy and her husband, an independent investigation, and no bail.
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ayor Sylvester Turner announces a $2.3 million mental health grant for local veterans has been secured by the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs. The Texas Veterans + Family Alliance Grant was awarded by the State of Texas Health and Human Services Commission and will fund valuable new programs and services for a community with one of the highest veteran populations in the U.S. The substantial grant also highlights the city’s initiatives, which target veterans, and the Meaningful Change campaign, which aims to end chronic homelessness. The goal of this project is to enhance the quality of life of veterans and their families by providing and coordinating mental health treatment and support services.
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Robert Menendez,Want SXSW to Boycott Texas Over Immigration Law [NBCNews.com]
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wo senators are calling on the creator of the mega-music, film and tech festival SXSW to pull up stakes and hold next year’s event in another state to protest Texas’ new immigration enforcement law. Sens. Robert Menendez and Catherine Cortez Masto asked SXSW co-founder Roland Swenson, creator and CEO of the festival to move elsewhere until SB4 is repealed or overturned by a court. Swenson declined, although he expressed opposition to SB4 and support for those challenging it. The senators said they were making the request because of Swenson’s previous willingness to stand up for what is right, namely Swenon’s vocal opposition to President Donald Trump’s ban on mostly Muslims traveling to the U.S.
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“Wheelmobile” Wants Houston Watchers to Take a Spin [Houston Press]
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heel of Fortune was people to get to experience the thrill of the wheel when the show comes to Houston to find contestants for the upcoming 35th season of “America’s Game.” The long-running show will bring its famous “Wheelmobile” to Memorial City to host two days’ worth of auditions this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, Wheel producers will three tryout rounds between 1 and 5p.m. each day for a shot to get on the show. The event will be held within the mall, at the Fireplace near Ice Skate USA. Applications will be distributed to the line formed in the open space adjacent to California Pizza Kitchen. Searches for contestants will be held at 1p.m., 2:30p.m., and 4 p.m. each day. Everyone who attends the event will be able to summit an application.
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ixteen years ago, Texas became the first state to allow undocumented students to pay lower, in-state tuition for higher education. Republicans who have long opposed the measure failed again this legislative session to repeal it, but they passed a measure that inspires even more/ just as much concern: the high-profile sanctuary cities ban known as Senate Bill 4, which undocumented students fear will make them targets for deportation. The new law includes a provision that allows local law officers to question the immigration status of people who are lawfully detained.
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Study: Texas Has Highest Maternal Mortality Rate in Developed World [ABC13.com]
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awmakers in Texas largely failed to take any significant action to address the state’s skyrocketing rate pregnancy-related deaths just months after researchers found it to be the highest in not only the U.S., but also the developed world. Legislators introduced proposals to address the issue after a University of Maryland-led study found that the state’s maternal mortality rate doubled between 2010 and 2012. But several key measures didn’t even make it to a vote, falling victim to Republican infighting over other issues. Because this year’s session has ended, lawmakers will have to wait until they reconvene in 2019 to address the issue.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Brendon Riley
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ells Fargo & Company announced that is has named 16year company veteran Brendon Riley to its Dallas Middle Market Banking leadership team as regional vice president, effective immediately. He succeeds Tom Krueger, who joined the company’s Great Lakes commercial lending team. In his new role, Riley oversees 10 experienced commercial banking professionals in Dallas who deliver Wells Fargo’s localized approach to serving privately held, middle-market companies with revenues of $20 million and above. Texas is home to eight Wells Fargo Middle Market Banking offices, including three regional offices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, three in Houston and offices in San Antonio and Austin.
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ome cities, states with legal pot are trying to make up for the toll marijuana enforcement took on minorities by giving them a better shot at joining the growing marijuana industry. The efforts’ supporters say legalization is enriching white people but not brown and Black people who have been arrested for cannabis crimes at far greater rates than whites. Recreational pot is legal in eight states and the nation’s capital. Twenty-nine states permit medical marijuana. There’s no solid data on how many minorities own U.S. cannabis businesses or how many seek a foothold in the industry. The lack of diversity, they say can be traced to multiple factors. The Minority Cannabis Business Association has drafted model legislation for states considering new or revised marijuana laws.
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hey’re called LOBs for short, but they’re working on a fastball. Latino entrepreneurs are starting small businesses faster than the rest of the startup population and becoming a bigger part of the total U.S. market every day. Estimates are that they will make up 29 percent of the U.S. population by 2050, up from 17 percent today. Getting LOBs up to speed won’t be easy: they are either not growing or growing slowly. But nonprofit accelerators are doing all they can to accelerate opportunities, funding LOBs before they’re eligible for conventional financing and helping others figure out how to qualify for commercial loans right away.
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Mexico Closes 7 Gas Stations Allegedly Selling Stolen Fuel Fox [News World]
exico closed seven gas stations for allegedly selling gasoline and diesel stolen from state-run pipelines, the first confirmation that large amounts of fuel siphoned from illegal pipelines taps are being sold through officially sanctioned gas stations. An official of the state-run Pemex oil company authorities had caught red-handed such sales at a total of 14 stations – seven in Puebla, one of the states hit hardest by pipelines thefts, and seven elsewhere in Mexico. The official didn’t say why only seven had been shut down.
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Black-Owned Business Helps Replace Contaminated Pipes In Flint [HuffPost Black Voices]
black woman-owned construction company has been awarded a federally funded service contract to replace thousands of water pipes in Flint, Michigan. As part of a $97 million settlement to replace corroded pipes by 2020, the state has contracted WT Stevens Construction, which became a state-certified lead abatement specialty company in 2016, along with three other companies. The companies will replace more than 18,000 pipes across the city, The Network Journal reported earlier this month. WT Stevens $10.9 million contract is the largest deal with the city for replacing service lines, according to MLive. It is responsible for addresses in Wards 3, 4, 8 and 9. The city allotted $25 million for the project in total.
Eliminating the CDFI Fund Would Harm Black Entrepreneurship [Forbes.com]
resident Trump released his full Fiscal Year 2018 budget, and it calls for a reduction in the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund from $248 million to a paltry $14 million. This essentially amounts to elimination of the crucial fund, which would be a heavy blow to small businesses in distressed rural and urban areas. The administration’s reasoning behind their decision is that the program has been so successful that it is no longer necessary. The first part of that statement is accurate. The last part is dangerous. The CDFI Fund supports hundreds of mission-focused lenders (CDFIs) that provide capital to communities and entrepreneurs who often find traditional sources of capital closed to them. It enables CDFIs to leverage their allocated awards into additional funding, which is then invested back into the community.
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How This Latina Turned Dorm Room Ice Cream Into Her Full-Time Career [Forbes]
uisa Santos owns the business everyone has at one point daydreamed of owning themselves – she’s the Latina powerhouse behind an ice cream shop. Lulu’s Ice Cream, which served its first cone at the beginning of 2014, started in Luisa’s Georgetown dorm room. Since its dorm room inception, Luisa has opened a brick-and-mortar ice cream shop in Miami that differentiates itself with how the ice cream is made – with locally-sourced ingredients and liquid nitrogen – and by the social good aspect Luisa has weaved into Lulu’s bottom line.
Raul Reyes, Mayor of El Cenizo
A Small Town Mayor Takes on Texas Over New Immigration Law [NBCNews.com]
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he mayor of a small town in Texas has taken the first shot in a legal battle against a controversial new immigration enforcement law recently signed by the state’s governor. Raul Reyes, mayor of El Cenizo, is shaping up as the face of the opposition to SB4, Texas’ version of a “papers, please” law. He says this fight is about civil and human rights, saying it’s “a reckless dangerous, and discriminatory law.” Reyes is the lead plaintiff in the suit against Texas, brought in conjunction with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). The legal challenge alleges that SB4 – which goes into effect September 1 – is coercive and unconstitutional.
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Small Business Highlight 75 St & Canal Co: Born From Family
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very entrepreneur has his or her ups and downs. Go to any seminar across the country and you will hear one individual lament on the hardships taken to get to a certain perch. In the case of Victor Bernal, or as he is better known in Houston - DJ Prolyfic, the battle to get to a certain position occurred on two fronts, personal and professional. “My abuelo moved to Houston from Mexico for work,” Prolyfic said. “He came here and had to leave my abuela and my dad behind temporarily while he set up here. So he sets up here with a solid job. Where you ask? Well he found work at a mechanic shop on none other than 75th Street.” There on 75th Street, in Southeast Houston did Prolyfic establish roots. His grandfather moved his family to the Southeast and eventually moved down to a house, where Pro’s mother and father eventually became neighbors as children. Fast-forward a few years and not only did Prolyfic’s grandfather plant the seeds for a community to succeed for generations, he helped establish the next in-line; a chain of events that led to Prolyfic giving back in his own way. Surrounded by taquerias and other
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o matter how long you live in a city you can never really know what all that city has to offer, even when things are in close proximately to you. I made a new discovery in my city this week that has been 35 years in the making. I did not know Bud Light was made twenty minutes from where I grew up. So imagine my surprise when I show up to a tasting at the Budweiser Brewery and not only is it nothing like I imagined, it’s even better than what I would’ve imagined. Bud Light, the classic beer, that has satisfied beer drinkers for years is celebrating 35 years in Texas and decided to give a few of us a world class experience to explore their history, brand sustainability and the future of beer.
mom and pop stores currently, his 75th & Canal Co. St clothing label gets its name from those very streets that helped raised him along with his family. In particular, the snow cone stand Prolyfic would visit as a kid. Always finding a center within the community closest to him, Prolyfic set up 75th & Canal Co. with one goal in mind, to showcase not only his strong upbringing but his attention to detail in regards to street wear. Three years in, 75th & Canal Co. is booming, albeit with some personal setbacks. Although Prolyfic’s third anniversary pop up resulted in sold out sales. As busy as Prolyfic was with the apparel and cherishing the success on one end, he believed he was neglecting the very people who had helped inspire him in the first place. “January 15. 24 hours following the pop up my Abuela fell into a coma. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer late last year,” he said. To put some perspective, I visited my abuelos weekly. Two … three times a week at times but for sure every Sunday.” He continued, “January 15 was a Sunday, the first Sunday I can remember that I didn’t visit. My abeula fell into a coma on the 15th and I was never able to have a
Not being able to fit the clothes he had designed for the third anniversary reveal of 75th & Canal Co. along with his grandmother’s words, he made a promise. He would cut down 20 pounds; he would deny himself a haircut until he had lost the 20 pounds and lastly, 75th & Canal Co. wouldn’t produce any new pieces until he could fit into a 2X. In less than a month, he’s kept up to his promise. “I’m down 14 pounds so I guess the haircut is coming soon,” he said with a laugh. “But I got tired of wearing pants that covered up my sneakers and having to make special sizes of 75th & Canal Co items just so I could fit them. I needed to change.”Getting his health in order and
75th & Canal Co more, Prolyfic plans for the next collection of 75th & Canal Co. items to pay tribute to his late grandmother via roses, all part of what he calls his “debut album.” “Every piece has a story or major reason behind it. It’s not just being trendy. This is my life expressed through clothing,” he said.
Bud Light, Texas and Summer; A Winning Combination By Demez White, Feature Writer
wasn’t terribly interesting own as it looked like an oversized science lab with all the machines and employees doing their jobs but what surprised me was the sense of pride I felt in this unlikely environment. Each person I met genuinely had pride in working for Bud Light. Employee after employee talked about the atmosphere, the company, and how important it was to put out a good product with such passion. It was if they claimed Bud Light as their own personal company.
While on tour what really got me was getting to drink 34 degrees Bud Light straight out of the tap in the factory. And I am not even what you would call a beer drinker but I found myself wanting more. Drinking beer in the rawest form was delicious and had a purity to it that made me feel as though I was First there were introductions and appetiz- on a lake with baby angels massaging my ers. Popping off the experience was James temples. Okay, maybe it wasn’t that serious Beard award winning Chef Hugo Ortega of but it was cool. Houston who used the refreshing taste of Bud Light to give the traditional salsa and As we moved from one facility to another guacamole a different take that excited my I again was reminded of a science lab where taste buds. With our palettes awaken with the the greatest of discoveries are made. The taste of Bud Light; they decided to intrigue us next lab like facility we were shown looked more with a tour of the facility to go behind like something straight out of NASA as emthe scenes of the iconic brand. The facility ployees were dressed in lab coats complete
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conversation with her again. Fast-forward to March 25. My Abuela could never be apart from my Abuelo for too long so she called him to join her in heaven.” Losing both of his grandparents in such a short time only clicked something within Prolyfic. He recalled the last conversation he had with his grandmother, a word in regards to getting healthy and gaining control of his life. He didn’t heed her words initially but the message took.
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Bud Light with goggles and protective hats analyzing, measuring, charting, and basically perfecting Bud Light as if they hadn’t sold one case of beer. Mind you that they manufacture 350,000 cases of beer a day. That’s no typo, a day. All the employees seemed to know each other and they all seemed to genuinely like each other, a rare quality that I think makes the brand that much more special. Diversity was also very noticeable throughout the plant.
sponsible company that they are Bud Light did not let us drink and drive but allowed us to drink and ride as they provided an Uber for everyone to make it home safely. Like I said earlier it was overall a world class event and experience. Bud Light reminded me that even though we see commercials and major events making it feel as though Bud Light is this corporate giant. They’re still a simple plant with quality people, providing jobs for Texans. Everything about the place reminded me of why I love being from this state and why I wish them success for another 35 years in the great state of Texas. Bud Light feels like summer and the #BudLightTexas
After a tour of this magnitude, we had worked up an appetite and Chef Ortega delivered with a four course meal that included soup, steak and chocolate cake that all paired perfectly with my beer. And being the re- Experience felt like home.
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Kevin Hart Opens Up in New Memoir
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evin Hart is taking his quest for world domination to bookstores. The comedic actor, who has found success in movies, television and stand-up, has a new memoir that documents his rise to fame.
magne tha God interviewed Hart at the event which was held at the Javits Center, according to USA Today. In an interview with Parade published last week, the comic said he wrote the book to reveal more of himself.
“I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons” goes on sale Tuesday and the actor is making “I think right now people see the guy on the rounds to promote the book. the big screen, the stand-up comic and the personality, which is not fake in any way, Hart appeared Sunday at BookCon, the shape or form,” he said. annual fan convention for the publishing industry, to talk about his biography. “But there are so many different levels underneath all that stuff that have made me Hart said that his life “an open book.” into the individual that I am, and that was the reason I wanted to do the book. I want “I’m a person,” he reportedly said. “My to tell the story about how I got here, but to life is real, it’s not a facade. ... I’m not afraid start from way back there.” to show I’m human.” He is also very honest about his life growThat includes discussing physical alterca- ing up with a father who was an addict (who tions he had with former wife Torrei Hart is now sober, Hart said) and a single mother, which he said he wanted to take responsi- Nancy, whom Hart dedicates his book to. bility for. He said it was his mom, who died in 2007, “I would never trash my ex-wife,” Hart who kept him away from drugs. said. “She is on a pedestal; she is the mother of my two kids.” “I couldn’t get drugs if I wanted. [They were] sold in the neighborhood, but I New York City DJ and author Charla- couldn’t personally go out and get [them],”
Kevin Hart Hart told Parade. “I didn’t know how. I didn’t know where to go. My mom kept me away from that.” Hart has two children from his former marriage and is expecting a baby with his new wife, Eniko Parrish. He said he doesn’t blame his father for being on drugs when Hart
was growing up. “What time do I have to judge my dad and to talk about the obvious,” Hart said. “My dad’s on drugs. OK. It doesn’t change the fact that he’s still our dad. We just got a dad who’s an addict.”
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ix months ago when Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Art Acevedo as the new head of the Houston Police Department many were scratching their heads wondering who this man was. Mayor Turner painted a vivid picture of which Acevedo was but until action is seen, well, talk in cheap. Turns out Acevedo wasn’t cheap but efficient and effective making his combining with Houston a very energizing experience. Being efficient and effect is key with any job but when your job is one that has limited resources at its availability. Efficiency is frequently defined as the act of doing things right while effectiveness is about the right things. Those “double e’s” are critically crucial to any organization and key to its success. Chief Acevedo recognized that early on and has been using those two e’s as his guide to propel officers and citizens in the best way to get the maximum safety for officers and the community. In his recent press conference where he reviewed his first six months on the job one thing was crystal clear, it’s a new day for Houston and 10 10
Harris County with Acevedo at the helm. He is constantly in a review and strategize type of mode of operations for the Houston Police Department from the way they handle paperwork to how they investigate crimes. It’s his way of “focusing on what matters most” which are life, limb, and property.
understand their challenge. This is a move Chief Acevedo hopes saves lives. Another change is the increase of leveling of the organization. It is usually commonplace for the police department to have a patrol staffing study every ten years. Well, that is too long in Acevedo’s book. HPD reviews will be done annually. Chief Acevedo calls this a way to be data driven.Under Chief Acevedo’s command, no officer is above the law. He believes in disciplining officers when they are found to be in the wrong but not at that detriment of citizens’ safety. The old way an officer was disciplined had the wrongdoing officer placed under suspension, turning in all his equipment and waiting at home during the investigation.
They are not killing as many trees as they use to at HPD since the paperwork process has been streamlined to stop duplication of certain paperwork and unnecessary processes. Under this same header, Chief Acevedo is implementing a new dispatch system that has the safety of Houston’s disabled population in mind. Often we hear of officers handling those with certain communications challenges as that of autism, Alzheimer’s and dementia improperly when they first encounter When an officer is out of the line of duty like them because of lack of knowledge of the person. that, it makes the remaining good officers’ jobs harder to catch the slack left by the suspended A system will now be put in place where famofficer’ absence. Positive discipline will now be ilies can flag the 911 system about their loved enforced instead of a suspension for those offiones with these challenges if they go missing so that officers can be on the look over for them as cers who have done wrong and understand their they do their job, know how to approach them and consequences.
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HPD is approaching this by making the ways that they investigate and solve crimes faster and better. Chief Acevedo has given his officers a goal of investigations taking no longer than 180 days. Nonfatal shootings will be worked like homicides to investigate every angle and hopefully prevent future homicides. Officers will no long keep bankers hours of Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm but will expand their shifts to include All of these new and different approaches to nights, weekends and holidays. leadership and operations are Chief Acevedo’s Changes are also happening for HPD”s virtual way of being transparent and fair. “I believe that transparency breeds trust. Trust breeds coopera- home for social efficiency. Police will enhance tion and respect. Cooperation and respect breeds their relationship with the media to have a more better outcomes for all our stakeholders,” said informed public to build trust in the community and get them engaged. Citizens will notice that Chief Acevedo. HPD is more socially engaged with real-time Having the community’s trust is paramount for coverage of what they are doing and how they are Chief Acevedo and he knows he can’t gain that working. A piece of this community engagement unless he does his job in the most effective way. will soon give volunteers the opportunity to ride A number one target of that effectiveness for any with officers on calls to offer translating services. officer is keeping citizens safe by reducing crime. The Communicators on Patrol Program is a volunOfficers will continue to work, keep their equipment but will lose vacation days. In this matter other officers will not be overworked, community’s safety is not jeopardized and the officer can learn from mistakes made. Coupled with that will be a new Bypass Policy for consistency and fairness with how long disciplinary actions can be used against a wrongdoing officer.
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any people with diabetes incorporate alternative supplements as part of their nutritional intake and health-seeking lifestyle. Historically ginger was used as a home remedy to treat stomach aches, diarrhea, and nausea. Today many people use ginger as a dietary supplement for nausea associated with motion sickness or chemotherapy; rheumatoid arthritis; and osteoarthritis. There is clinical evidence that suggests ginger has beneficial effects against metabolic syndrome – a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. However, before you start swallowing capsules filled with ginger you should know exactly what you are getting into.
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teer program to help police with language barriers in working in our very diverse city. Chief Acevedo is just getting started in this overhaul of the Houston Police Department. More is up his sleeve as he pushes Houston in this unique way. Mayor Turner said he liked Chief Acevedo for the way he thinks differently and operates uniquely. It is widely known that if things continue in a common way the end results are the same. Examining operations with a new mindset and vision results in efficient and effective outcomes allowing Houston to be the energizing city it needs to be. With the perseverance and passion that Acevedo takes in executing the duties of his office, his love for Houston and its people is evident. We are all made the better and safer for it. Chief Acevedo has fallen in love with Houston and we are falling for him. Here’s hoping that this path of efficiency and effectiveness has enduring effects in the life of Houston.
Ginger & Diabetes: What You Should Know Before You Spice Things Up BlackDoctor.Org
sugar balance, plus improved blood pressure and endothelial [the layer of cells that line blood vessels] function in people with type 2 diabetes,” Evidence shows eating ginger can increase thermogenesis (metabolism) and reduce hunger.
What about ginger spice?
When used as a spice, ginger is thought to be generally safe. Foroutan advises you to “Eat it! Ginger is delicious and great for you! It’s an excellent way to add flavor to food without adding sugar.
“Supplementing with ginger extract was So, are the benefits worth the risk? also found to be beneficial for weight loss, When used as a spice, ginger is thought to hip circumference and reduced hunger in be generally safe. Although, in some people, overweight and obese adult participants,” ginger can have mild side effects such as says Foroutan. abdominal discomfort, heartburn, diarrhea, and gas.
What are the sources of ginger?
Common forms of ginger include the fresh or dried root, tablets, liquid extracts, and teas. “Ginger is also available as a powder for culinary use, and in capsules for those seeking a concentrated dose,” says Foroutan.
Ginger is a tropical plant that has a fragrant underground stem called a rhizome – the What is a typical dose? ginger root. It is widely used as a flavoring In research studies, participants took in foods, beverages, soaps, and cosmetics. between 1000 – 3000 mg of ginger extract. According to Foroutan, typical doses may Does it work? range between 500mg to 1000mg up to 3 “Research has shown that the benefits of times per day depending on the health conginger reach far beyond a home remedy for cern and effect you’re trying to gain. nausea,” says Robin Foroutan, MS, RDN, Integrative Dietitian and Spokesperson for the You should consult with your healthcare proAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Eating vider or registered dietitian nutritionist who is ginger improved insulin sensitivity and blood knowledgeable about alternative supplements.
“Ginger can support healthy circulation by inhibiting platelet ‘stickiness,’ which can be beneficial for cardiovascular disease and may help reduce the risk of stroke,” says Foroutan. However, concerns have been raised by some experts that ginger might interact with anticoagulants – blood thinners.
Bottom Line? If you are on a blood-thinning medication or have any medical condition, including diabetes, you should speak to your healthcare provider or registered dietitian nutritionist – who is experienced in herbs and dietary supplements, before taking high doses of ginger extract.
Although ginger can promote healthy digestion, it may interfere with gallstone It’s a good idea to tell all your health care disease. providers about any alternative supplements or home remedies you use. Foroutan says “Ginger helps to stimulate digestive enzymes and increases bile producGive them a full picture of what you do to tion and secretion, which can be really helpful manage your health. This will help ensure for healthy digestion.” But the increased bile coordinated and safe care. production can also increase gallstones.
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NBA Super Teams: The Beginning and The End By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer
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s I prepare myself to watch game three of the 2017 NBA Finals featuring the two best teams in the league, it got me to thinking about the NBA as a whole and why there are only two “Super Teams.” Which by the way get used to seeing the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors for at least the next 3 years (I will explain that shortly). But as we approach the upcoming game with the bevy of extraordinary talent that will be on the floor (LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Kyrie Irving, etc.), ask yourself this question, is there enough talent in the league left to form another “Super Team?” Super Teams, in my opinion, are those organizations with at least three players on them that are considered superstars in the NBA currently. They shine with skill and display the right type of chemistry on the court such as ball movement so that every superstar receives sufficient ball-to-hand contact during games. Communication is key for these guys to have an effective defense. Each star must be willing to sacrifice part of their own strengths for the greater good of the overall team. As we look through the current rosters of the other 28 teams and the notable free agents that will be available in the next
two years, can we see any scenarios that fit the criteria we spoke of earlier? Is there any combination that will honestly give the Cavs or Warriors (given if the current rosters of superstars remain with the team) any challenge? The answer is simple and a resounding … No! If you look at the players available once this season ends such as Gordon Hayward, Paul Millsap, Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry, etc. None of them can go to a team and make them a super team. Now they can go and help a team become better but they can’t make a team super. Not in the sense where they are ready to compete for a championship the day they arrive. Part of the problem is there are no current teams constructed with two legitimate superstars. Most of the ones who need the help have a superstar and a really good player. Let me give you a couple of examples. Take the Houston Rockets, the home team. James Harden is a superstar and 2017 MVP finalist. He is an elite talent that is a top five player in the league, no doubt. Looking over the Rockets roster where is another player that can support the same status that Harden brings? Not one can be found. Now don’t get me wrong. The Rockets have some very
good and gifted players but not one can truly be considered a superstar when reviewing the definition of the word. Let’s say the Los Angeles Clippers Point Forward Blake Griffin decides he wants to come to Houston to play with Harden and the rest of the Rockets that would, of course, propel the Rockets to have more “W’s” in the win column and a better seeding in the West. That has been proven with the third place finish they racked up this past season behind the San Antonio Spurs (2) and Golden State Warriors (1). So, a player like Griffin pushes them past the Spurs for the number two seed, but not to a number one if the Warriors team stays intact the way it is now. That gives the Rockets two superstars while the Warriors would still have four. Just for fun, let’s take a ride up I-10 to San Antonio. The Spurs also have a superstar, 2017 MVP finalist, and a top three player in Kwahi Leonard. Yet they have a bunch of aging players such as Pau Gasol, Tony Parker, Lamarcus Aldridge, etc. that surrounds him. If the rumors play themselves out and Clippers Point Guard Chris Paul came to the Spurs, how can you look at that team and say they are ready to compete with Golden State? You can’t. This game can be played with several teams throughout the league ealth
but the results would still be the same. It would take a few great moves to put together anything like the Cavs and Warriors even if you waited until the following year when some big names such as LeBron James (he is not leaving Cleveland again), Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Isaiah Thomas, and Paul George became available. Teams would still run into the same problem trying to construct a team ready to battle those juggernauts that are currently playing for the third year in a row in the NBA Finals. Sorry for being the bearer of bad news to all you die-hard fans of the NBA. But I believe you are looking at the NBA Finals for the next 3-5 years barring injuries. And why some of you look at it as a dreadful thing for these players to team up to form such teams the NBA loves it from a rating standpoint. The two games played thus far have been the highest rated first two games in NBA Finals history. So, love it or hate it, you are watching it. And in the grand scheme of things that’s all that matters. Viewership brings in advertising dollars which, in turn, brings in big TV deals (9 years, 24 billion dollars) for the league. Oh, and just in case you were wondering, I have the Golden State Warriors in 6 games. See ya next year.
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ou’ve changed your mind. That’s allowed, you know. You can go in a different direction, pick something else, try another thing, have do-overs, or have two. Pencils come with erasers, few things are forever, and in “Once a Cop” by Cory Pegues, change may be good. Born the second-youngest with four “much older” sisters, Cory Pegues grew up in a middle-class, mostly-black neighborhood in Queens, New York. Though his father was largely absent, Pegues basked in the affection of an extended family and he was secure, until his mother began moving her children from home to more-run-down home. At age thirteen, Pegues knew they were poor; he “was going around with holes in my shoes…” when he was taken under the wing of an older boy who was well-regarded in the neighborhood, and who taught Pegues to peddle “loosies.” “Selling weed was easy,” Pegues says. The next step was even easier: he sold crack and joined a larger group of dealers, some “serious players” who made crazy money but thought little of killing someone for small reason. It didn’t take long for Pegues to know that he “needed an exit plan, and I needed to move on it fast.” For him, the army “was perfect,” so he contacted a recruiter. Three weeks after he left for basic training, his old dealing grounds were raided. The army, however, was a means to an end: Pegues knew that what he really wanted was to work for the NYPD. He tested, was approved, left the military, and tested again. He was a father twice over by that time, and he was deter-
mined to be a cop, though many departments then oozed with racism. Still, Pegues persevered. He took on the worst assignments, so he could study for higher positions. He climbed in the ranks, paying his dues and finding mentors to help him be the best policeman he could, to “protect and serve” the people in various precincts. He made history, until the day he spoke “against the wrong people.” “Once a Cop” seems like two books that were accidentally glued together in the same cover. One good, one meh. In the beginning, you’ve got author Corey Pegues’ story of life in poverty and crime, which is wild, violent, and almost movie-like. That ultimately segues into Pegues-as-policeman, and is filled with names, numbers, and an undercurrent of anger. It’s perhaps because of the rage in the latter half that the books’ first half is more readable and, though filled with harshness and profanity, more accessible. It feels engaged, while the story’s final part seems to be, surprisingly or not, more like a police report. This may leave readers with a sense of disappointment; it’s as if our race horse is taken away and replaced by a bad-tempered Shetland pony. And yet, fans of this genre still might enjoy seeing both sides of the streets, as told by one man who’s lived them. Try “Once a Cop” and see what you think. You can always change your mind. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.
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mith & Wollensky located at 4007 Westheimer exemplifies what a writer from the New York Times wrote “The steakhouse to end all arguments.” Their service is impeccable, the restaurant is elegant, but not stuffy, the staff is friendly and attentive to the needs of all customers. Moreover, the food, especially the dryaged steak, exceeded my expectations in every way. First of all, the restaurant is situated in one of the busiest areas of Houston; however, they have ample parking. Therefore, we were not forced to valet park and didn’t have to walk a mile to get to our destination. We were greeted by the GM Luciana Rankins and Manager Erin Manhaney who shared some of the highlights of their tenure with the company as well as their enthusiasm and commitment to being apart of a team that is a well-known brand in the restaurant industry. With the history lesson over, it was time to dive into the food. Our server Rico really impressed us. He asked us about our tastes in cocktails and then relayed the information to the bartender who came up with the most refreshing elixirs that left us rather surprised. My custom drink, which is not listed on the menu, was created with a combination of Hendrick’s Gin, Prosecco, lemon juice, with a garnish of lemon peel. My guest started with “The Toronto,” which consists of Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whiskey, simple syrup, Fernet Branca, and orange bitters.
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The food tasting began with a serving of beef bacon, which is housed cured and smoked. We snacked on the bacon while we drooled over the crab cake that was a mountain of lump jumbo crab meat, cognac mustard, and ginger sauce. The Wollensky Salad arrived next which is a tasty plate of Romaine lettuce, teardrop tomatoes, croutons, bacon lardoons, marinated mushrooms and topped with vinaigrette. Both were scrumptious. Next, Executive Sous Chef Palmros introduced us to The Dry Aged USDA Prime Bone in Kansas City Cut Sirloin, that is 21 oz of succulent steak that is well seasoned, tender, full of flavor and scrumptious. As savored each bit and I said a little mantra “I can’t believe this is so good.” We also sampled the Cajun Ribeye that was so good it deserved its own zip code. For our sides, we had the Szechuan Green Smith & Wollensky Beans and the corn salad.Finally, the dessert arrived and we asked for the house blended coffee and to go boxes. Before we boxed up our sweet treasurers, we hade to try them first. Yes, I said them. Get ready for your mouth to water. Our deserts were double chocolate cake with berries on the side and white vanilla and coconut cake with strawberries and real coconut flakes on top. To see the full menus, visit their website at https://www. smithandwollensky.com/our-restaurants/ houston/menus/. Please continue to follow Team Style Magazine on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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World Oceans Day Celebration at the Downtown Aquarium 10am-4pm Downtown Aquarium 410 Bagby St. Houston, TX 77002
All Eyez On Me Screening 7:30pm Edwards Marq*E 7620 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77024
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Houston Symphony - Jurassic Park 7:30pm – 10:00pm Jones Hall 615 Louisiana St Houston, TX 77002
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Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Annual Juneteenth Parade 10am The parade will begin at the Acres Homes Multi-Service Center located at 6719 W. Montgomery, proceed north on W. Montgomery, west on Dolly Wright and conclude at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church (1620 Dolly Wright).
Ghost Tour Dinner at Hotel Galvez 6pm-9pm Hotel Galvez 2024 Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX 77550 Midtown Father’s Day Market at Bagby Park 11am – 7pm Bagby Park 415 Gray Street Houston, TX 77002
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Carnival Houston 12pm – 8pm It is an exciting an explosion of music, cuisine, revelry, costume parade and performances.
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Jermaine Dupri Presents SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour 8pm – 11pm Revention Music Center 20 Texas Street Houston, TX 77002
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Metallica in Concert 6pm – 11pm NRG Park 1 Reliant Parkway Houston, TX 77054
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June 17 Juneteenth Freedom & Music Festival 2017 5th Ward Community Garden, 3707 Brill Street It will be a day of serious discussion on the plight of African people all over the world. It will be a day of economic development for the black community.
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H-Town Get Down 8:30pm – 11:00pm Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030
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Broken Chains Awareness Development Group’s Third Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Gala 6pm The Shrine Cultural Center 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd. Houston, TX 77021
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Emancipation Park Re-dedication Celebration 10am Houston’s Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Ave @ Elgin Houston, 77004
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Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull & CNCO 7:30pm Toyota Center 1510 Polk Street Houston, TX 77002
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Mexico vs Ghana 7:30pm NRG Park One NRG Park Houston, TX 77054 The Mexican National Team’s road to this summer’s CONCACAF Gold Cup will take the defending tournament champions through Houston for a key match against perennial African World Cup participant Ghana.
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Photography by Vicky Pink he energy was high as Change Happens! took their Helping Youth Prevent Engaging in Risky Behaviors to another level with HYPE Connection Youth Summit 2.0. Empowering the African American, Hispanic and Latino teens to let them know they have the power to abstain from sexual behaviors thereby preventing pregnancy and contracting sexual transmitted infections. Bringing home this message to teens were speakers DeVale Simmons and Judge Ramona Franklin. Some in attendance were Change Happens! Founder Rev. Leslie Smith, Lauren Harris, and Jo Beth Harris.
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H-E-B Fully Cooked Seasoned Shredded Chicken 12 oz.
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H-E-B Mi Comida® Shredded Cheese 8 oz.
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Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
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