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COMMENTARY
Trump Trains His Sights On Affirmative Action
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By Jesse Jackson, National Writer
ampaigning for the presidency, Donald Trump argued that blacks and other people of color should vote for him. Given their current conditions, he argued, “What the hell do you have to lose?” Since winning election, however, Trump seems intent on proving over and over again just how much African-Americans and other minorities have to lose. Under Trump’s attorney general, former Alabama Sen. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, the Justice Department has been turned into a Department of Injustice. Sessions, once rejected by a Republican-majority Senate for racially biased actions and statement when nominated to the federal bench by Ronald Reagan, has set about implanting Dixiecrat justice on the nation’s minorities. He has directed federal prosecutors to seek the harshest sentences possible for nonviolent drug offenses, insuring the continued incarceration of a disproportionate number of African-Americans. The Justice Department has retreated from what was an emerging bipartisan consensus on sensible police reform. It has changed positions to support state laws that suppress minority voting rights. It has extended the federal
government’s power to seize the property of innocent Americans. Now, as reported in the New York Times, the Department is seeking political attorneys to investigate and sue universities “over affirmative action policies that are deemed to discriminate against white applicants.” The assault on affirmative action is classic dog whistle racial politics. In fact, as former University of Michigan president Lee Bollinger has shown, affirmative action has helped to expand opportunity. Campuses across the country have become more representative of the American people. This has not only helped counter centuries of discrimination; it also allows students to learn with and from people of different backgrounds. This helps prepare the future leaders and citizens of the country. The Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that a diverse student body is an educational benefit and a boon to the country that justifies affirmative action. Those who oppose it often assume that university admissions are based upon one objective scale: grade point and standardized test results. This is, in a word, nonsense.
University admissions offices labor intensely to create a diverse body of students capable of doing the work necessary to succeed. Grades and standardized tests count, as does the quality of prior educational experience. So does the luck of having an alum as a parent, or wealthy relations who can add to the university endowment, or special athletic or musical or dramatic skills, coming from underrepresented rural communities or from abroad, and more. Some of these categories -- say having parents who are alumni or are wealthy -- discriminate disproportionately against people of color, since African-Americans were forbidden to build fortunes under slavery and were often excluded from college admissions until the civil rights movement’s reforms. Affirmative action helps to level the playing field. Another lie propagated by its opponents is that affirmative action policies make it significantly harder for white students to get into selective colleges. In fact, as Derek Bok, former Harvard president, and William Bowen, former president of Princeton, reported, if selective universities had a completely race-blind admissions policy, the probability of being admitted for a white
student would rise from 25 percent to 26.2 percent. A final myth is that race no longer matters. The right-wing gang of five justices in the Supreme Court argued this in gutting provisions of the Voting Rights Act. States across the country then proved them wrong by enacting new voting restrictions -- a revival of Jim Crow voter suppression schemes -- that were designed to make it harder for African-Americans and students to vote. America is more segregated than it was at the time of the civil rights movement. Our public schools are too often separate and unequal. Race still matters in this country, big-time. What do we have to lose with Trump? Equal opportunity, voting rights, police reform, sentencing reform, university admission. People of color are learning that when Trump trumpets America First, he doesn’t include them in his America. 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 stylemagazine. com.
Leaders Speak Out Against North Korea and POLITICAL Congressional Implications of War By Style Magazine Newswire
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ongressional leaders Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green are among many voices their concerns against President Donald Trump’s threat against North Korea and implications of War.
must demonstrate restraint and work to de-escalate tensions. Further, the White House must articulate a coherent strategy to address the crisis gripping the Korean Peninsula. Any actions undertaken by the Administration must be predicated on imCNN reported that President Trump minent threats and a defined foreign policy.” launched a verbal volley against Kim Jong Un, telling North Korea to stop threatening Furthering that sentiment was Congressthe US or “they will be met with fire, fury man Al Green saying, “The President’s and frankly power the likes of which this reckless threat against North Korea is a world has never seen before. danger to the American people as well as our military abroad,” says Rep. Green. “A North Korea responded by threatening to President cannot declare war, only Conhit Guam, home to US military installations. gress can do that. If Mr. Trump has time American B-1B bombers had flown over the to announce his intentions, he has time to Korean Peninsula as a show of force. What talk to a joint session of Congress and give set Trump off was a report from US intel Congress the opportunity to act. Because groups that the North can now miniaturize only Congress can constitutionally declare a nuke and put it on top of a missile. war, all Congresspersons are created equal, each with a voice to be heard and a vote that These interactions have many thinking counts. I will use my voice and my vote in that a war may start between the US and the interest of protecting our military abroad North Korea without a vote from Congress. and the American people at home.” Congresswoman Lee said, “The growing North Korean threat warrants a thoughtful and firm response. The world community should stand united in opposing Pyongyang’s provocations and the United States
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Congressman Al Green Should the Administration contemplate military action, the Congress should immediately be called back to Washington to assess whether such action is in the national security interest of the United States and our allies, and to withhold or grant authorization Congresswoman Lee added, “As a co- for the use of military force based on this equal branch of government, it is Congress’s assessment.” right and responsibility to be fully consulted regarding any potential plans to use military She further commented, “The President is force in addressing the North Korean threat. bound by the Constitutional norms and must
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consult Congress before taking preemptive military action against North Korea. He cannot simply abdicate his responsibilities and those of the Congress to four star Generals, regardless of how well respected they are.” “You did not respond. You left a message,” said Waters. “Let’s keep going.”
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EADO Big Boy Toy Brings Miami Flare to Houston
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ouston’s Downtown area is rapidly evolving as thousands of young professionals from throughout the country are relocating to the city, many who are in search of new activities to fill their free time. EADO Big Boy Toy Rental is accommodating Houston’s growing young crowd with a more exciting way to travel the city center.
trike set up in front of an event backdrop within the facility. Houston’s 97.9 The Box was on site providing live entertainment with DJ J-Que, which attracted more guests to the opening. Guests of all ages were in attendance as EADO also provided a spacewalk for children. Houston’s popular Southern Taste food truck prepared food for guests.
EADO, Houston’s first scooter rental company, hosted its grand opening this past Saturday, offering guests free scooter rides in East Downtown. The event had a great turnout as several passersby watched as riders playfully drove trikes on an obstacle course set up at the company’s facility, located at 1402 Hutchins Street.
EADO offers its customers an unconventional and fresh idea for day and nighttime outings in Houston’s downtown area.
“Scooters also give tourists the opportunity to explore the city in a different way. You can Uber wherever you want to go, but what would be cooler than renting a scooter and riding around sightseeing the downtown and midtown area? Feeling like you’re on a motorcycle, but at the same time not having the fear of a motorcycle.” EADO’s scooters reach a maximum speed of 35 mph and can accommodate a single rider or two riders. Their fleet of ten scooters in vary of colors can be rented on hourly or all day basis. EaDO has a few restrictions for approval to ride the scotter. Customers must be 21 and up to rent; anyone under 21 who rides is based upon approval. Any riders under the age of 18 will only be allowed to ride on the back of a scooter driven by an adult. Customers are able to ride anywhere within the 610 loop. The company offers art tours, nighttime tours, and tours in the Historic Third Ward district. The company has partnered with local breweries and restaurants to execute its tours.
“Houston needed more. I was always looking for something different to do, which made me realize that the city needed more. I wanted to bring something different to Houston that people would enjoy,” EADO owner Chad A couple who were bike riding in the area Cossey said. stopped by for a test ride. An EADO staffer taught the couple how to ride the trikes. “We Cossey’s concept for the business was had a lot of fun. This is a great idea. We will inspired by a recent trip to Miami. definitely be back,” they said. “I visited Miami and noticed that they “As part of our nighttime tour, we’ve partTest riders also toured the facility and took had scooter rentals. I thought that would be nered with 8th Wonder Brewery and they are advantage of social media photo ops on a a great concept to bring to Houston,” he said. allowing everyone to visit their facility before
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ending the tour,” Cossey said. As a minority business owner and father of a teenage son, Cossey uses his business knowledge to mentor impoverished youth and teach them about owning a business, allowing some to work with him during their free time. “I mentor a lot of young people from poor communities. They are our future. They are the ones who statistically don’t have any guidance or direction. I want to show them how to start a business. I want them to see the work it takes to get a business off the ground. I want them to get a vision. I also mentor business owners. Eventually, I’d like to franchise this business out to other minority businesses so that they can open locations in different locations or cities and benefit from our footprint that we create here,” he said. EADO Big Boy Toy Rentals offers 2-wheel scooters, trikes, jet skis and RV rentals. The company can be contacted at (281) 851-2044, or on their website at EADObigboytoyrentals.com
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HISD Trustees To Meet With State Officials, Vow To Avoid School Closures [HoustonPublicMedia.org]
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tate officials are heading to HISD headquarters Thursday to discuss plans to improve the district’s chronically failing schools – or face a state take-over of the board. As News 88.7 first reported this week, the Houston Independent School District is at risk of a state take-over as soon as next year. Two HISD trustees responded to the news at a press conference Wednesday, saying that they’re confident that won’t happen and vowed to avoid state-mandated school closures. HISD meet with state officials behind closed doors because they will discuss personnel issues.
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Texans May Be Able to Buy Medical Cannabis Oil by January [texastribune.org]
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n 2015, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the first bill allowing any growing or sale of marijuana in Texas. The Texas Compassionate Use Act legalized the selling of a specific kind of cannabis oil derived from marijuana plants for a very small group of customers: epilepsy patients whose symptoms have not responded to federally approved medication. Two years later, Texans still can’t legally buy cannabis oil, but a handful of companies believe they are weeks away from receiving the official go-ahead to become the state’s first sellers. But even if those approvals go through, it’ll still be some time before any Texans will be able to buy what they’re selling.
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METRORail Work Prompts Bus Shuttles [Style Magazine Newswire]
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ETRO will make improvements along all three light rail lines, which will impact evening travel this weekend. The scheduled work is necessary to ensure METRO can continue to provide reliable light rail service to customers. On Friday, Aug. 11, work on the Red Line will begin at 10 p.m. Regular rail service will resume at the start of service on Monday, Aug. 14. On Aug. 11 work on Green and Purple lines will begin at 8 p.m. Regular rail service will resume at the start of service on Monday, Aug. 14. During these dates, free bus shuttles will transport passengers between the closed segments of all three lines. Signs at closed rail platforms will guide riders to nearby shuttle stops.
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Senator Miles Works to Expand Healthcare in Third Ward [Style Magazine Newswire]
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enator Borris L. Miles submitted a letter of support for Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) to establish an integrated health center at the University of Houston (UH) Health and Biomedical Sciences in the Third Ward. “This is an incredible partnership with UH and LSCC,” said Senator Borris L. Miles. “The proposed health center will help provide affordable access to healthcare to more than 54,000 low-income residents in the Third Ward and South Central Houston areas. Since LSCC is a federally qualified health center, it will also be able to serve residents regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.” In addition, the proposed integrated health center will serve as a training site for UH’s health professions students from the colleges.
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cross the state on Tuesday, students are allowed to carry concealed handguns on Texas community colleges if they have a license. Senate Bill 11 is commonly referred to as the campus carry law. It goes into effect for all public junior colleges August 1. It allows anyone to conceal carry on junior college campuses. Community colleges have had a year to get ready for the law to go into effect. SB11 does come with some restrictions. You can not open carry handguns on campus, you must have a concealed license to carry and a concealed carry license. Other requirements include being at least 21 years old, have no felony convictions on your record and you can’t be a chemically dependent person.
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Willowridge Students, Staff to Begin School Year at Marshall High School [FortBendISD.com]
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illowridge High School students and staff members will begin the 2017-18 school year at Marshall High School as cleanup efforts continue at the WHS campus. The school year begins on August 22, and the District is planning a back to school Celebration and Community Forum on Wednesday, August 16, so that the community can learn more about the District’s efforts to support students and staff members in both communities. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at Marshall High School (1220 Buffalo Run, Missouri City, TX 77479). Fort Bend ISD district leaders, working closely with the WHS administrative team, weighed several options as they considered an alternate location for the start of the year, working to ensure the best possible learning environment for students and staff members.
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Texas Inmates Relocating From Hot Prison to Temporary Facilities [CNN/Stylemagazine.com Newswire]
fter a years-long legal battle, about 1,000 inmates will literally catch a break from the infamous Texas heat. On Wednesday, inmates held at the Wallace Pack Unit, a state prison about 75 miles northwest of Houston, will temporarily be moved to air- conditioned facilities. The prison transfers stem from a lawsuit filed in 2014 seeking cooler temperatures for inmates, citing a spate of deaths in previous years.In 2016, the heat index at the Wallace Pack Unit, built in 1983, surpassed 100 degrees on 13 days and hovered around 90 degrees for 55 days, a federal judge ruling notes.
Sales Tax Holiday
Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend Aug. 11-13 [comptroller.texas.gov]
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his year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 11 - 13. As in previous years, the law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced less than $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. Subject to the criteria explained below, all sales of qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify for the exemption, including items sold online, or by telephone or mail. Shoppers can use layaway plans to take advantage of the sales tax holiday. The Legislature sets the dates for the sales tax holiday.
BUSINESS BRIEFS EBY
Sofia Vergara Launches Underwear Company to for Female Entrepreneurs [Glamour]
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ofia Vergara has started her own underwear company that will fund women-led businesses all over the world. According to The Hollywood Reporter, EBY (a.k.a. Empowered by You), a subscription-based service that will deliver new undies to your door every one, two, or three months, will donate 10 percent of all sales to the Seven Bar Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing funding to underprivileged female entrepreneurs with plans to grow or launch a small business. Vergara wants to be able to provide women with the tools to start their own business as an exit out of poverty. EBY does that with its micro-financing model.
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Airbnb Unites with NAACP to Combat Discrimination [Good Black News]
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ince its inception nearly a decade ago, Airbnb has faced questions from people of color as to whether the company’s worldwide “vacancy” sign really applied to them. The company has been plagued by allegations and several lawsuits, predominantly but not exclusively from African-Americans, claiming discrimination. Now, as part of its attempt to turn that image around, Airbnb has announced a partnership with the NAACP. The goal is to put teeth in the home-sharing company’s anti-discrimination efforts and to expand the number of people of color who are hosts on the site. The company has revised its policies and introduced more stringent penalties for hosts found to discriminate.
Kheris Rogers
10-Year Old Bullied for Her Dark Skin, Launches Apparel Line [Black Business Blog]
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heris Rogers, a 10-year old girl who was being bullied for her darker skin, has turned the opportunity into a smart and successful business idea. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Kheris has recently launched her very own unapologetic clothing line called Flexin’ in My Complexion. Her mission now is to boost the self-esteem of other dark skin girls. Rogers’ sister, Taylor Pollard, was determined to boost her sister’s pride and confidence, and started taking and posting model style photos of Kheris on her Twitter account calling her “royalty”. With each photo, she would also use the hashtag #FlexinInHerComplexion.
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Assets of Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Sold for $15.3 Million [Style Magazine Newswire]
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ouston based private equity firm ZT Wealth recently announced that they have exited their portfolio entity ZT Restaurants, L.P. for $15.3 million, implying an EBITDA multiple of 7.19x. In this liquidity event, ZT Restaurants, L.P. sold its assets of world-renowned Quick Service Restaurants brand, Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. ZT Restaurants, L.P. partners will make over a 25% return in addition to their original investment. The investment has generated an IRR of over 23%, which includes 10% cash on cash distributions during the investment life cycle. This was just ZT Wealth’s first Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry operation.
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NFL To Hire Up To 24 Full-Time Game Officials [Stylemagazine.com Newswire]
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Applebee’s Announce ‘Buy 1, Provide 1’ Initiative to Help Local Food Banks [Stylemagazine.com Newswire]
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eave it to Applebee’s in Texas to serve craveable entrees to its guests while providing fundraising dollars at Food Banks to feed its neighbors in need. Apple Texas, a franchise partner of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar with 65 restaurants in The Lone Star State, today announced its campaign, aptly named “Buy 1, Provide 1,” which provides donation funds for one meal for every regular-price, non-discounted entrée ordered at participating Applebee’s during August. Apple Texas owns Applebee’s in Austin, East Texas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Waco and surrounding areas and has partnered with the Food Banks in each of the communities it serves.
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almart has condemned a display inside one of its stores that appeared to market firearms as back-to-school items. The company said Wednesday it was working to identify which of its stores put up the exhibit. A photo of a sign reading “Own the school year like a hero” was placed directly above a glass case filled with guns. Photos of it spread like wildfire on social media. People cried foul on Twitter and demanded an explanation from Walmart. One person asked: “What are you suggesting?” Walmart responded to some of the comments by calling the display “truly awful” and “horrible.”
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Zazzle Criticized For Using White Models to Sell “Black Girl Magic” T-Shirts
azzle.com, a popular web site that allows customers to upload images and design their own personalized T-shirts, is under fire after several Black empowerment T-shirts (short-sleeve and long-sleeve) were spotted being worn by white models. Some of the messages on their shirts read: “Strong Black Women,” “Black Girl Magic,” and “Melanin Goddess”. YouTube star Jackie Aina is being credited with publicizing the issue, and naturally, it has gone viral on social media sparking a national outrage. Many are asking and tweeting, “Why can’t they use Black models to sell Black empowerment apparel?” The company, however, has since apologized, and insisted that they are committed to fairness and diversity.
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Houston Health Department Offers Free Cancer Screenings, Immunizations, and Health Fair Style Magazine Newswire
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he Houston Health Department is a resource for Houstonians to address their health concerns. The valuable information and screenings offer for good for preventative care and those in need of treatment for various illnesses. Take advantage of their events. Free Cervical, Breast Cancer Screenings to Benefit Uninsured, Underinsured Women Uninsured and underinsured women ages 21 to 64 are eligible to receive free cervical and breast cancer screenings on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 7 a.m. to 1 pm. at the Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington. Participating women will get test results from a clinician two to three hours after their screenings at the See, Test & Treat event, sponsored by the Houston Health Department, College of American Pathologists Foundation, UT Health McGovern Medical School, Houston Area Women’s Center, BioReference Laboratories and Hologic. Getting same-day test results removes
an obstacle that keeps many women from following through on preventive care. For women who work jobs with inflexible schedules or have limited childcare options, going back for a second visit to receive test results is a challenge. Event organizers will also offer free HPV vaccines, eye exams, health education and information about local health services. Bilingual staff will assist those needing Spanish translation assistance. For more information or to pre-register immunizations to children who qualify for for the event, call 713-909-4284. the Texas Vaccines for Children program Houston Health Department to mark on Monday, Aug. 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. National Health Center Week with free Health center employees will staff booths child immunizations, four-day health fair with information about many of the department’s services from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. The Houston Department of Health will 15-18. The featured services include family offer free child immunizations and highlight planning, dental, nurse home visitation promany of the services at its health centers as gram, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, sexually transmitted diseases, the part of National Health Center Week. free Diabetes Awareness and Wellness NetThe department’s health centers will work center and referrals to a wide variety kick off the observance by providing free of human services.
The four health centers and their addresses are La Nueva Casa de Amigos, 1809 North Main; Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller; Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme and Sunnyside Health Center, 4605 Wilmington. National Health Center week is Aug.1319. This year’s national theme for the event is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: The Key to Healthier Communities.” For more information, call 832-393-5427.
With Rockets, Opportunity for Ownership Representative of Houston By: Dr. Laura G. Murillo, Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
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t feels like yesterday that businessman Leslie Alexander bought an “upstart” Rockets team for $85 million before the team’s historic 1993-1994 season. Back then there was palpable excitement around the franchise.The Rockets had experienced success, but were never able to take the final step to winning a championship. They had put stars on the court, of course, but couldn’t assemble a team that had the “it” factor so many great teams do. The Rockets – like its hometown – were on the cusp of something great, but needed to take that final step. For the Rockets of the early 90s, the final step was a change of ownership that would mirror the values of a franchise – and a city – on the rise. The final step was Leslie Alexander. Now, 24 years, two championships, and countless thrilling moments later, the Houston Rockets face a situation not dissimilar from the one they faced two and a half decades ago. This is a franchise on the cusp of something big. It’s a franchise that finds itself at home in an international city on the rise. The Rockets have put together a team full of stars that could move the franchise into the upper echelons of the NBA’s elite. Now all that’s left is that final step. The NBA of today
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differs greatly from the league of the 90s. Today’s NBA boasts one of the youngest, most diverse fan bases in the world, and is second only to Major League Soccer in attracting young viewers in the 2-17 age demographic. While theNLF’s audience has gotten older, the NBA’s audience has gotten younger. Today, close to half of the NBA fan base is under the age of 35 – talk about a league with lasting economic power. The NBA fan base is also one of the most diverse of all professional sports. In fact, professional basketball is the only professional sport in the United States where people of Caucasian ancestry are outnumbered in total viewership. Over the past decade, the NBA’s Caucasian viewership saw a 13.7% growth in average minutes of NBA basketball watched. Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and African-Americans saw a growth of 14.4%, 57.1%, and 62.9% in the same category, respectively. Our city is also getting younger and more diverse. The city’s population is well above the national average for persons under the age of 18, and is far below the national average for persons over the age of 65. When the Rockets won their two titles in the early 90s,Caucasians made up 41%
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of the population. African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians made up 55%. 24 years later, Caucasians make up just 26% of the population. African-Americans, Hispanics, and Asians? They make up 74%. These demographic trends demonstrate that the city and the franchise stand to benefit greatly from a league with annual revenues exceeding $4.5 billion because, candidly, our city and its fan base are the future of basketball. With recent media attention surrounding Beyoncé’s interest in owning the franchise, the time is now for interested parties to put forward their cases for ownership. It’s critical that any potential ownership group prioritizes minority participation as part of those proposals. That will not only send a signal to the league that Houston is committed to its future – it would communicate the values of our multicultural city to the rest of the world. Encouraging minority participation shouldn’t be a challenge. There’s no shortage of minority ownership across professional sports in the United States. There’s also plenty of capital amongst the city’s diverse communities to put together a compelling package – it’s unlikely that even Beyoncé will be able to foot the $2.6 billion tab alone. You don’t need to look outside of our city
Dr. Laura G. Murillo for an example of this kind of agreement. Longtime Texans owner Bob McNair has made it a priority to encourage ownership that reflects the shifting demographics of our city. Together, these minority owners have pooled together their resources to round out a representative ownership base. While these owners only represent a small percentage of the team’s ownership, their involvement symbolizes much more than dollars and cents. They symbolize an ownership group indicative of Houston’s future. Now it’s time for Rockets ownership representative of that future.
ENTERTAINMENT Jay-Z’s “Moonlight” Video Is A ‘Black Friends’ Episode With A Twist By Brandon Caldwell, Feature Writer, dayandadream.com
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loaded cast mocks Friends and real-life in Jay-Z’s “Moonlight” videoJay-Z has released the latest video from his 4:44 album. Centered around the “Moonlight” / “La La Land” snafu at this year’s Academy Awards, “Moonlight” from Hov is a call to wonder why people are still signing with labels and entities knowing that they may get screwed over in the end. The video offers a bit of fun surreality to it. Directed by Alan Yang (Masters Of None), Hov grabs Jerrod Carmichael (The Carmichael Show), Tiffany Haddish (Carmichael Show,Girls Trip) and Lil Rel Howrey (Get Out, Carmichael Show) only to pair them with Tessa Thompson, Lakeith Stanfield (Atlanta) and Issa Rae for the black version of Friends. Playing near exact versions of Joey,
Chandler, Ross, Phoebe, Monica and Rachel, it descends into a light-hearted play on the long running NBC show. However, once Hannibal Buress arrives on screen do things take a turn. Similar to his own exit from NBC, Carmichael realizes exactly what he’s signed up for. Doing the kind of comedy he wants to pull off, subversive and smart isn’t enough for execs. Instead, they’ve pigeonholed him into doing a Friends remake. Buress smartly reminds him, “They’ll have you doing Family Ties next.” With all parties involved, each of them have managed to add their own spin and work on Hollywood norms. Thompson and Issa Rae have challenged authority in regards to black women in lead roles; Stanfield proving to be the glue on last year’s most acclaimed new comedy. Howery was the unofficial hero in the year’s most
surprising hit film and Haddish the unsung star of Girl’s Trip. Calculated and poignant without truly attempting to do so, “Moonlight” appeals to exactly what Jay spoke of in regards to record labels. Only the show swaps la-
bels out for Hollywood … and not selling your happiness and power to be on a certain platform. Watch the “Moonlight” video online at www.dayandadream.com.
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Balancing Books and Politics: PVAMU Student Goes to College As Youngest City Councilman in the State By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor
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s a member of the graduating class of 2018, Kendric D. Jones is a pro at going back-to-college. He knows what to pack, what to expect, and basically what to do. However, this year will be different than usual when returning to Prairie View A&M University to finish up his last two semesters of his undergraduate collegiate career as he will have a lot more to juggle balancing books with politics. Jones is not your typical college student. Sure, he balances academics with an active social life on campus participating in a number of organizations including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. among them. The agriculture economics major is well respected by the student body as that was proven with his recent election in April as the incoming Student Government Association President. Running on a campaign platform called “My Race, Your Vision, Our Hill,” Jones will focus on the rich history of university while inspiring students to make their goals a reality with action plans for a lasting investment in their 10 10
future. In addition, he wants to address all issues and concerns with viable solutions. This is the “hill” part of his overall plan. But that is where the line of a typical college student is drawn with Jones. Since this school year Jones will be more than just a PV student but a PV Councilman as well. He will maintain the politics of PVAMU to ensure students’ voices are heard and also work to ensure the voices of Prairie View citizens are being heard (which include the student body of university) as the youngest city council member in the state of Texas, representing position #3 on the Prairie View City Council. Growing up Jones was always told something that has stuck with him throughout his life. “You always want a seat at the table or you’ll be given the crumbs that someone throws on the floor.” As a PVAMU student, Jones, in essence, felt his peers didn’t have a seat at the table where the political power moves were being played. Local politicians just saw students as someone to vote for them but not as a citizen who had voice in the community. “We would only see politicians
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one time during the year and it was just for their vote. They weren’t concerned or cared about us,” he said. Being a bystander to that kind of treatment and then working on the inside of friend’s campaign seeking local office, Jones thought it was time out for that type of relationship and he was the man who could help change it. “The perspective that I have now is that it’s a broken relationship between the community and the students. The community feels like the students are just here to party and leave once they get their degree. They don’t care about the city of Prairie View, “ said Jones. He wants to transform their perception of students in the minds of citizens. In order to do that, he knows he has to get the students involved in the city of Prairie View outside the university boundaries. “What I tell them (PVAMU students) is that you can’t expect them (Prairie View citizens) to change their mindset when you guys don’t reach out to them.” In this next year, Jones will have his hands full building a trusting relationship between the students of Prairie View and
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the citizens of Prairie View so that together the instead of things that their parents or others want groups can progress and move the city forward. them to do. Something Jones himself had a hard time adjusting to as a new college student. Going This mindset that Jones has is all part of his to college is about finding out who you really are overall goal to uplift the community, the black as a person and the best way to do that is to get man, his race and mentor; an idea that he might involved in different organizations and activities not have had if he had not matriculate at the to see what you like and get exposed to new historically black university. Initially, Jones did things. “In the long haul, those are things that not want to attend Prairie View A&M University. will bring you joy and you’ll wind up working Instead of a panther, he wanted to be an aggie, ten times harder doing something you love to a Texas A&M aggie that is. However, there was get the money that you want. Rather than doing a big problem in that plan, not enough financial something for the money that you don’t love. aid. So the decision was made for him to attend Eventually, you’ll give up,” said Jones. PV. A decision he calls as the best one made for He is not short on advise to those returning him. Now he is an advocate for African Americans to attend HBCUs. “There is no experience the hill either. “Keep pushing and always reach like it,” said Jones. “If you make it here, you can back,” encourages Jones to his returning panthers. Living by the philosophy of a quote that make it out in the real world.” states, “A wise man learns from the mistakes of And it is almost time for him to test his footing others. A smart man learns from his own misin that real world, as graduation is nine months takes,” Jones believes if upper classmen would away. Before he crosses the stage, turns his tas- let freshmen know of their personal trials and sel, and the hill is in his rearview, he has some tribulations while obtaining their education then advice to the incoming freshmen class of 2021. the freshmen would have a faster start on the Jones encourages freshmen to find something path to success. It is all part of reaching back and that they want to do. Easily one of the biggest giving back. The start of the new school year is challenges for freshmen that are on their own not the only thing that has students like Jones for the first time is doing things they want to do excited a bout returning to campus. Anticipation mwww.StyleMagazine.com oc.enizagaMelytS.www www.stylemagazine.com
is up due to the new leadership of Dr. Ruth J. Simmons as the interim university president. She officially began her term on July 1st after Dr. George C. Wright stepped down as the university president to return to the faculty. Although she is an HBCU graduate of Spelman College, criticism has surrounded her appointment because of her Ivy League school administration experience. She was the first Black president of an Ivy League university. Some think it is not a good mix for an HBCU like PVAMU. However, students, faculty and alum welcome Dr. Simmons. Jones laughs at the negative comments about Dr. Simmons as he has had several meetings with her and knows her nature of being very genuine and student driven. Calling her “pretty legit,” Jones believes Prairie View is getting Dr. Simmons at the perfect time. “Dr. Wright planted the seed and I think that President Ruth will make it blossom,” he commented. Jones is a senior agriculture economics major from Houston, Texas. Upon graduation, he plans to continue on with a career in politics. His future goal is to be the first Black governor of Texas. With the track he is on I have no doubt he will achieve that dream and continue to be a productive person of the Prairie View A&M University.
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Football Is Back In Houston By Brian Barefield, Sports Writer
Houston Texans t last, the wait is over. Football is back. The Houston Texans opened the preseason against the Carolina Panthers in the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday night (8/9/17). As is the case with most NFL preseason games, the Texans’ primary goal was to evaluate some of their younger talent and shake the rust off the veterans.
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It was evident that the Texans hadn’t played competitive football in a very long time and it showed. The starters took some time to get going after stalling on offense on the first two drives. Without holdout veteran left tackle Duane Brown, the Texans offensive line looked a little out of sync. Starting QB Tom Savage was under some heavy pressure from the Panthers defense due to the shuffling of players along that line. The 13-play 75-yard drive, which was capped off by an impressive and hard fought 16-yard run by backup RB Alfred
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Blue, gave the Texans a view of what will be once they get more game time under their belts. An area of concerned sure to be highlighted in the next film session will be the amount of penalties the Texans committed (12). Head coach Bill O’Brien will be sure to address the importance of how penalties stop drives on the offensive side of the ball and sustains them on the defensive side. Speaking of defense, Houston welcomed back All-Pro and three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt. It was his first time back on the field since back surgery in September 2016. Texans defensive coaching staff wants J.J. to slowly work his way back into game shape, which is why he was limited to only one series. J.J. looked fluent in that series, but it will take some time to return to the dominant player (376 combined tackles and 76 career sacks) Texans fans have had the pleasure to
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witness over the last six seasons. Houston, who had not drafted a quarterback in the first round since its inaugural season (2002 – David Carr), finally got a chance to see their 2017 first-round draft pick former Clemson QB Deshaun Watson in action. Watson had not played a competitive down of football since that final dramatic drive in a come from behind win in the 2017 NCAA Division I National Championship game against Alabama. The 2017 Heisman Runner-Up took the majority of the offensive snaps going 1525 for 179 yards. Watson also had three carries for 24 yards and scored his first NFL rushing touchdown. Accuracy will be an area he will have to improve on, but the Texans offensive coaching staff will work on that as camp moves forward. Coach O’Brien had some positive things to say about the rookie QB after the game. “I have to watch the tape, but I
thought moving the ball there were some good things. He’s a smart player. He’s an instinctive player. His first game out there I thought he did some good things. It’s a big jump. It’s a big jump from college to the NFL, and I thought he handled it pretty well.” Houston will play its next preseason game on August 19th against the defending Super Bowl Champions New England Patriots.
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EATRC’sWITH STYLE Tex Mex Kitchen Opens in Sugar Land Neighborhood
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here is no place like home especially when it comes to the people we know, the places we go, and the food we enjoy. After 23 years of working for one of the largest restaurant chains in the state of Texas, Ronnie Curnan decided to embark on his own restaurant journey. However, he’s keeping it close to his home in Sugar Land. RC’s Tex-Mex Kitchen, located at 939 Eldridge Road, in Sugar Land, opened its doors in April 2017 and the neighbors were ready. Many nights they sold out of everything as the word began to spread about this new restaurant. They open at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and close shortly after the lunch crowd finishes at 2:00 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, RC’s serves breakfast until 11a.m., lunch and dinner closing at 8p.m. So what’s on the menu? Breakfast tacos: bacon, sausage, chorizo, potato, all served with eggs and cheese. They also have a breakfast platter which consists of: two breakfast tacos, served with potatoes, refried beans, served with coffee, juice, or another beverage of your choosing. At lunch and dinner time RC’s offers: Enchiladas, (beef, chicken or shrimp), nachos with all of the fixings, tacos, burritos, sizzling fajitas, and some of the tastiest charro beans that I’ve tasted in a long time. Also, RC’s has a dessert menu that varies
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from tres leches cake, churros and fried ice cream. They have fountain drinks in addition to some bottled favorites such as: Jarritos, Topo Chico, and Snapple.
On my first visit to RC’s Tex-Mex Kitchen, I opted for the chicken fajita nachos, which are prepared with queso, beans, guacamole, meat, sour cream and jalapenos. Everything on the plate was fresh. The meat was full of flavor. The cheese was creamy and hot. Needless to say, I had to “tap out” after that plate; the menu reads “loaded nachos” and they don’t hold back on food. The second time around I chose the crispy beef tacos, cheese enchilada plate that is served with Mexican rice and charro beans. The meat was seasoned well, in fact, that entire plate was seasoned to perfection. The cheese enchilada nearly melted in my mouth. Finally, I closed the evening with a fried ice cream treat, which was the perfect bite of vanilla ice cream in a crispy vanilla wafer casing that was topped with whip cream. Go see for yourself and let us know what you think. Please continue to follow Team Style Magazine on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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EVENTS Now – August 13
Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910-1950 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 12:15 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Continuing 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 12:15 to 7 p.m. Sundays. Free to $18.
August 7-11 The Hierarchy Leadership Summer Leadership Camp Worthing High School 9am-3:30pm Only a $50 Deposit to hold her spot! Full Registration $150. Camp includes Lunch, Camp T-shirt, And all Camp Supplies. Open to all queens 8-17
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Lunch and Learn with The Women Investors Network Royal Sonesta Hotel 11am Attendees will gain insight on strategic investment tools and strategies with a seminar titled, “Dominating in a Male Industry as a Real Estate Investor,” designed to help women navigate and climb the career ladder within real estate.
August 13 LisaRaye McCoy’s Life Rocks Vision Board Workshop Actress, LisaRaye McCoy is an entertainer, astute business woman, and philanthropist. The Life Rocks Vision Board Workshop serves to encourage others to believe in their visions, live their dreams, and not be afraid to do the work to get there.
August 19
The Ensemble Theatre’s Annual Black Tie Gala “Live It!, Love It!, Celebrate Hilton Americas-Houston, 1600 Lamar Street 6:30pm Reception, 7:30pm Dinner and Program, 9:30pm Dancing Honoring S. Epatha Merkerson, Nkrumah Gatling, Reginald Van Lee, Lauren Anderson, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and Energy Software Consultants
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Natchez, Mississippi: History and Heritage On Every Corner By Reginald Dominique, Video & Social Media Editor
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estled along the banks of the curvy Mississippi River and situated high on The Bluff is a piece of preserved United States history that tells a story for generations to come. Natchez, first settled by the French in 1719 – 1729 makes it the oldest city to be established along the Mississippi River! Once considered the second wealthiest city in the U.S. (behind NYC) in the 1800s, Natchez was a retreat for many well-known millionaires. There is no doubt that the history of Mississippi is the history of America. The Magnolia State continues to leave its imprint with playing a pivotal role in the Civil War and later serving as the setting for some of the landmark events in the struggle for Civil Rights. Today, Mississippi is easily regarded as a unique and rich intersection of history, architecture, commerce, culture, and the arts. The History:
the Civil War, the city was spared the destruction due in part to a relatively peaceful surrender to Union troops. With over 1,000 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and more than 75 neoclassical and Greek revival style homes, Natchez is home to more antebellum dwellings than any other American city. What is even better is many of the historic homes are available to tour year round as the privately owned antebellum homes never close. The People: Today, Natchez is home to more than 15,000 people from all walks of life. In a smaller city, it’s obvious that everyone will either know each other or of each other. But, what stood out was how the locals not only spoke to each other, but also took the time to ask, “How’s your day?” or “How’s your family?”
When I first received word that I would be taking a press trip to Natchez, I knew I was in for a history lesson! My first full day was packed with history tours of the city, with each touching different historic events that took place during the founding years of the United States of America.
While visiting, I had the opportunity to attend the “Sweet 16” Natchez Food and Wine Festival. This event has become one of the most anticipated events in the Natchez, Mississippi area. There I had the chance to mix and mingle with many locals and visitors who traveled from all over whom shared their outlook on “The “Natchez, Mississippi grew up with our Bluff City.” nation”, said Mayor, Darryl Grennell. It begins in prehistoric times, when herds “Natchez, MS has been an international of buffalos traced out a route known as city since it was born. People came from the “Natchez Trace.” Native Americans, the world to trade and everybody was traders, missionaries, and early pioneers multicultural then. It was our people that would later travel this same path. History came together and built a beautiful river reports that Chickasaw and Choctaw Indi- city and we are still that way,” said Rene’ ans, Scotch and Irish, slaves, and settlers Adams, co-chair of Natchez Food and have all called Mississippi home. During Wine Festival.
The Attractions: By far, the most exciting part of my visit to Natchez was the amazing attractions. All visitors should make a stop at the Natchez Visitors Center. Located high on the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, all of the federal, state, and local tourism agencies, including the National Park Service, Mississippi Welcome Center, and Natchez Pilgrimage Tours are all housed under one roof. A can’t miss in Natchez is a tour of the many antebellum homes. One of the most beautiful sites was the Melrose mansion. Melrose mansion is a part of Natchez National Historical Park. During the tour, I learned that Melrose, like most of the antebellum homes in Natchez, was not a plantation, but rather a town home. Even though slave cabins are situated on the property, most of the plantations owned by wealthy Natchez residents were located across the Mississippi River in Louisiana. Planter John T. McMurran built Melrose in the 1840s, having made his fortune on the backs of over 300 slaves on five plantations totaling almost 10,000 acres. After touring Melrose, next up was a guided tour by Jeremy Houston of Miss Lou Heritage Group & Tours. Jeremy, like myself, is a millennial whose passion is preserving the rich history of our ancestors. The tour led us down St. Catherine Street, which was known as the “Black Wall Street of Mississippi.” African-American history in Natchez is older than the state itself. The earliest African-Americans were brought to the area as slaves before statehood in 1817. In the decades prior to the American Civil War, market places, where enslaved Africans were bought and sold, could be found in every town of any size in Mississippi. Natchez was unquestionably the nation’s
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most active slave trading city with the forks of the road following Alexandria, VA. Besides the slavery history, there was a strong presence of the Civil Rights movement in the city as well. In 1870, Hiram Revels of Natchez became the first African-American to serve in the United States Senate. He later went on to become the First President of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities known today as Alcorn University. Also, be sure to stop by the Natchez Association for the Preservation of Afro-American Culture Museum, housed in the old post office, and discover a wealth of artifacts about African-American heritage in Natchez. Last, but certainly not lease...be prepare to be scared out of your wits on the Downtown Karla Brown Natchez Ghost Tour! This ghoulish trip tells you all about the history as well as tragedies of the unique Southern town. From the Natchez City Cemetery to the first city jail, this tour is sure to give you goose bumps. The tour guide, Karla is highly recommended and make sure you tell her Reggie with Houston Style Magazine sent you! On a very personal note: When you think of Natchez, MS you may not consider there to be much to do or no reason to go, but you’ve got it wrong. I loved everything about this unique city. The good food, timeless history and amazing locals really make this city a great destination to add to anyone’s list of places in the south to visit. I would highly suggest making it a two-to-three day trip if you want to take everything in. There’s no doubt that I will be back for more!
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“The Long Haul” by Finn Murphy
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rom here to there. That’s where you need to move your stuff: from Point A to Point B. Take it out of one place and put it in another, possibly many miles away. And it’s not like you can wiggle your nose or wave a magic wand to do it, either; you need someone who knows what he’s doing. In “The Long Haul” by Finn Murphy, there’s somebody like that out there. You could blame it on logo shirts and cheap beer. At the end of each workday, as a group of drivers from Callahan Bros., a local moving company, gathered beneath a nearby tree, Finn Murphy watched with envy. He was a teen then, working his first job at a “service station” in his childhood hometown in Connecticut. They were working men, beers in their hands and logo shirts on their backs, talking trash and razzing one another. It was a brotherhood he long to join – and so he did, on the day he turned eighteen. Before then, he couldn’t legally drive a large truck. Also before then, he had no idea that the job was hard work, but he stuck around to earn his shirt and his coworkers’ respect. He gained a reputation as a solid worker, “a good shipmate,” and a reliable employee, learned to pack a truck, meet a deadline, deal with clients, unpack a truck, and maintain everything at job’s end. Today, in his job, Murphy sees the usual amount of unusual things. He’s not a “cowboy,” he’s a furniture mover, sneered at by drivers who haul freight and derided at truckstops and diners. He’s been praised, yelled at, and bought dinner; he’s moved humble folks with very little, as well as prideful people with too much.
He wears company clothing, unloads his own cargo, and doesn’t own his rig – yet, despite the latter, there are costs. His job, in fact, is expensive, exhausting, and exasperating sometimes. He’s one of the elite, he says. And “It’s the best job in the whole world.” “The Long Haul” is one of those rare books that peeks inside an industry that you almost never hear about, from a voice that’s more upbeat than hammer-down. Indeed, author Finn Murphy has an almost Zen-like composure in this memoir, although irritation does show up in his remembrances of dealing with rude clients and demanding company owners. Note that that aggravation doesn’t show up so much with co-workers, which isn’t surprising when you learn how Murphy’s niche industry works.
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On that business side, which is as much a part of this book as his personal tale, readers will be spellbound with tales about the job itself and its inner parts. That includes the kinds of anecdotes readers crave: stories of the best and worst, most unusual, and what to know when sharing the road with an 18-wheeler. This is a thoroughly enjoyable story, quick to start, and really quite fascinating. Get “The Long Haul,” and leave it by your bedside table. Tonight, you’re going to want it there. Share this story online at stylemagazine.com.
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