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SPOTLIGHTS

Jesse Jackson Talks About Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving

Morris Chestnut Stars in The Best Holiday Film of 2013

Leticia Van de Putte

Will She Be Texas’ 1st Latina Lt. Gov?

2014 GMC Acadia Denali Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Grant

Meet Shampu

* News * Commentaries * Sports * Health * Entertainment

Twelve Years a Slave

Terri Reviews the Novel

by Solomon Northup

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04 05 Local Briefs 08 Be Thankful

Shopping on Thanksgiving

By Jesse Jackson

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Whatever Happen to Thanksgiving?

By Jo-Carolyn Goode

Come November 1st and up goes the Christmas decorations. Christmas trees, candy canes, lights, the works. Every other show or movie on TV is Christmas related. We are bombarded with gift ideas that are perfect for our mom, dad, or some other loved one. The world goes in to red and green overload. My question is what about Thanksgiving?

Remember Thanksgiving, the holiday where we are thankful for how we have been blessed over the past year, for what we have, and what we can give unto others. The holiday known for oranges, browns, yellows, and pumpkins. Thanksgiving is the time where families gathered not just to stuff their faces but to truly enjoy and be grateful for each other.

Don’t just rush over Thanksgiving to get that so-called bargain deal that has really just been marked up in October and slashed on Black Friday to the original price it was in September.

But truly honor and give thanks for this holiday that does not get the love it justly deserves.

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PG 3

Shopping on Thanksgiving is Hardly What Our Forefathers Had in Mind

jesse Jackson

commentary

others are all moving up their open-

most were associated with celebrat-

that people pray also that the Al-

ing times on Thursday. Suddenly,

ing the harvest. Thanksgiving Day

mighty “heal the wounds of the na-

Thanksgiving dinner itself is at risk.

was largely a New England tradi-

tion and restore it...to the full enjoy-

This lust for stuff is a stark

tion, unknown in the South. The

ment of peace, harmony, tranquility

contradiction to the origins of

pressure for a nationwide holiday

and Union.”

Thanksgiving. Days of thanksgiv-

came not from retailers but from

ing were celebrated in England

Sara Josepha Hale, a success-

for shopping or football, but for

T

from the 1500s as part of the Prot-

ful writer and orator, editor of the

giving thanks for our blessings and

hanksgiving Day -- a day

estant Reformation. This country

Godey’s Ladies Book, one of the

praying for peace and unity. It was

of family gatherings to

traces a thanksgiving feast back

most influential style magazines of

only with the abolition of slavery

give thanks for our many

most famously to 1621, when the

its time. She lobbied hard for a na-

that Thanksgiving finally became a

blessings -- has evolved into a day

Puritans in Plymouth Colony gave

tional day of thanksgiving.

holiday that was celebrated across

of turkey and football, as the NFL’s

thanks for a bountiful harvest. In

the nation.

Thanksgiving Day rivalries fill the

1789, President George Washing-

the first executive proclamation

TV. Now, it threatens to be taken

ton issued the first national procla-

establishing a national holiday of

its stores means that thousands

over by a shopping spree. This year,

mation declaring a day of “thanks-

Thanksgiving on the last Thursday

of its employees will be forced to

Wal-Mart has announced it will

giving and prayer.”

of November. He did so in the midst

work rather than have a day with

open its stores at 6 p.m. on Thurs-

Over the next half century,

of the Civil War, in part to foster a

their families. In response to crit-

day to begin its “Black Friday”

the date of thanksgiving holidays

sense of unity between the South

ics, Duncan MacNaughton, ex-

sales. Macy’s, Target, Kmart and

varied from state to state, although

and the North. His Oct. 3, 1863

ecutive vice president and chief of

proclamation called for a day of

U.S. merchandising and marketing

“Thanksgiving and Praise,” noting

for the giant retailer, replied that

that “in the midst of a civil war of

the employees could enjoy “a nice

unequalled magnitude and severi-

Thanksgiving dinner at work,” be

ty,” the U.S. should give thanks that

paid extra and be able to get a 25

peace “has been preserved with all

discount on any one purchase.

nations, order had been maintained,

the laws have been respected and

coln or our forefathers had in mind.

obeyed, and harmony has prevailed

Rather than lining up early on

everywhere except in the theater of

Thursday to plunge into the crowds

military conflict.”

of shoppers, surely we’d be better

Lincoln noted that the cost-

served by enjoying our Thanksgiv-

ly war had “not arrested the plow,

ing dinner at home, and pausing to

the shuttle or the ship,” that “the

give thanks for the blessings we en-

ax has enlarged the borders of our

joy, our family that gathers, and our

settlements and the mines ... have

nation that endures.

yielded even more abundantly than

heretofore.”

Jesse Jackson in care of this news-

These “great things” were

paper or by email at jjackson@rain-

clearly “gracious gifts of the Most

bowpush.org. Follow him on Twit-

High God,” and should be “sol-

ter @RevJJackson.

emnly, reverently and gratefully ac-

knowledged” in a “Day of Thanks-

www.stylemagazine.com.

Abraham Lincoln issued

giving and Praise.” Lincoln asked

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Thanksgiving was not a day

Wal-Mart’s decision to open

This surely is not what Lin-

You can write to the Rev.

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Local Briefs Houston Astros Owner Files Suit

The overselling, according to Crane, has cost the team a lot of money in revenue.

Stay tuned to see how this plays out.

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nees reflect the volunteer spirit of the or-

ber 23 - 24 as 15,000 supporters gathered

ganization. Honorees must have served

downtown at Hermann Square and City

the Show as a volunteer for at least 10

Hall, not fazed by the shaky weather.

years and on at least two different com-

Benefiting The Center for Hearing and

mittees. The 2014 Trailblazer Award

Speech, this annual fundraiser brought in

honorees are forward-thinking, produc-

$400,000 towards helping deaf children.

tive volunteers who represent multiple

Nearly 200 artists complet

committees, who have demonstrated

2014 Trailblazer Award Luncheon and Fashion Show

Drayton McLane Jr. with Jim Crane

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art festival was the place to be Novem-

McLane Jr., Comcast Corp., and NBC Universal Media.

Crane is claiming

that when he purchased the Astros that

Award – Breeders Greeters and Interna-

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to postpone the two-day

tival this past weekend, uncompromising

$615 million deal for the Astros included

support allowed this year’s festival to be

over 40% stake in Comcast SportsNet

a success even with the uninvited rain

Houston, a regional television network.

and chilly weather. This signature chalk

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t is always a party in the 2014 GMC Acadia Denali. With seating for up to eight passengers, no one is left behind. This past week I had a party every day behind the wheel of the 2014 GMC Acadia Denali.

The 2014 GMC Acadia comes in three unique trim levels: SLE, SLT, and Denali. The SLE and SLT have two subdivisions for each trim. My test vehicle was the top of the line so it had 20inch chrome wheels, panoramic sunroof, forward collision alert system, lane departure warning system, increased sound insulation, and a wood-trimmed steering wheel.

Big families, team moms, and party people will love the spaciousness of the GMC Acadia. There is more than adequate space for head and legroom for front and second row passengers. Now third row passengers may get robbed a bit on space depending on how far back the second row passengers have their seats

– Agricultural Mechanics, Lamb & Goat, and Special Children’s; Wendy Vande-

huge cold front threatened

that was associated with the deal. Crane’s

Editor-At-Large

Sales and Ladies’ Go Texan; Ann Page

hile rainy conditions and a

Houston Via Colori Street Painting Fes-

By Jo-Carolyn Goode

tional; Nancie Craft – Carnival Ticket

Houston Via Colori still a success

McLane oversold the television network

auto

ent and generosity. The 2014 Trailblazer they represent are Julie Shannon-Pearl

Crane has filed a lawsuit in a

former Houston Astros owner Drayton

Show and Rodeo through their time, talAward Honorees and the committees

ouston Astros owner Jim Houston courtroom against

a dedication to the Houston Livestock

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nnually the

Houston Live-

stock Show and Rodeo honors

venter – Breeders Greeters, Gatekeepers and Mutton Bustin’; and Betty Wiseman – International, Poultry Auction and School Art Auction.

the hardworking female vol-

unteers of the organization. The nomi-

2014 GMC Acadia Denali adjusted. My test vehicle was equipped for seating up to 7 passengers as its 2nd row was a set of captain’s chairs versus the bench seat. Besides space for people, there is space for people’s things. With the third row up, there is room for 24 cubic feet for luggage. Space is increased to 70 and 116 cubic feet when the second and third row, respectively, are lowered.

That is a major bonus for me.

GMC scores in the technology sector with Intellilink, a touch screen interface that controls the entertainment, phone and navigation. The Acadia Denali was equipped with Bose premium audio system, tri zone climate control, rear seat audio controls, and Bluetooth technology. One can never have too many USB ports, so just for 2014 additional ports were added.

Inside the GMC Acadia Denali is best described as rugged comfort.

Wood grain and chrome touches give it a sense of class without being overbear-

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ing. Leather wrapped steering wheel and heated and cooled seats with 8-way power recline and lumbar memory also add to the ambience of comfort that a body can’t help but love.

The 2014 GMC Acadia Denali is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that gives off 288 horsepower and 270-pound feet of torque. EPA estimates are 17-mpg city and 24-mpg highway.

Going 0-60mph in under 9 seconds, the GMC Acadia is in line with others in its class. Driving the Acadia is pleasurable to be such a big SUV. I felt secure in driving on the open roads. Pick up is not too fast but that is expected in a vehicle of this size. The only time driving behind the wheel was a bit cumbersome was while trying to park. This is where the rear camera really came in handy.

Safety features include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front seat side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags, a rearview camera and

rear parking sensors are standard. So you know GMC cares about keeping drivers and passengers safe.

I had a great overall impression of the 2014 GMC Acadia Denali. I think it is the perfect vehicle for road trips for its comfort and spaciousness. If the company of family and friends is what drives you in life, then you should be driving the 2014 GMC Acadia Denali. Based priced at $46,675.00, it is all you need to get your party started. Find out more information at www.gmc.com or visiting your local dealer.

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Health

F

Tips to Protect Your Skin This Winter

rom non-friendly weather condi-

it needs.

tions to itch-inducing dyes found

Check your laundry: Dur-

cold-weather activities. According to the

in everyday products, your skin

ing the frigid months, be sure to cover

American Academy of Dermatology, one

can be exposed to a variety of unexpected

up with hats, scarves, gloves and long-

in five Americans will develop some form

irritants. But, protecting and maintaining

sleeves to avoid cracked, dry skin. Also,

of skin cancer during their lifetime, so it’s

healthy, comfortable skin can be easy with

go for comfort by layering soft, light-

important to apply sunscreen year-round,

simple tips and products.

weight fabrics that aren’t aggravating to

even when it seems as though UV rays

the skin, like cotton. Keep your favorite

aren’t as strong as they actually are. Aim

clothing clean and smelling fresh, with-

to apply sunscreen liberally on all exposed

“With so many skin types out

there, getting to know how yours reacts

Keep your skin feeling its best this winter.

still protecting your skin during outdoor

to different factors – be it cold weather

Stay hydrated: The key to pro-

out irritation to the skin, by using a hy-

skin before you step out the door and reap-

or harsh chemicals – is important,” says

tecting skin is to keep in check with every-

poallergenic laundry detergent. ARM &

ply an SPF 15 or higher lotion every two

dermatologist Elizabeth Hale, M.D.

day habits, such as getting good nutrition,

HAMMER™ offers two skin-friendly

hours when outdoors for an extended pe-

“Take care of skin with products that are

enough sleep and plenty of water. Drink-

versions – a classic perfume and dye

riod of time.

skin-friendly, mild and hypoallergenic, to

ing at least 8 glasses of water every day is

free option and Sensitive Skin Plus Scent

avoid discomfort. Just be sure to test out

necessary not only for your skin, but also

Laundry Detergent, which has been clini-

and should be taken care of every day. Us-

each on a small area of skin before apply-

for your body’s overall health. During the

cally tested to be gentle on skin. You can

ing the right products and taking necessary

ing liberally.”

winter, try incorporating hot tea with lem-

learn more about skin-friendly laundry

precautions to reduce the stinging, burning,

Here are three more tips from Dr.

on into your recommended daily serving

choices at www.armandhammer.com.

itching and redness of sensitive skin will

Hale to keep your skin feeling its best dur-

of water to keep warm when you’re out-

ing the cold-weather months:

side, but still give your body the hydration

ing to hiking to skiing, make sure you’re

culinary

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his holiday season celebrate with loved ones by serving up fresh takes on classic dishes that will have your guests reaching for seconds. After all, the holidays are all about bringing the whole family together, and a warm, inviting meal is at the heart of every memorable gathering.

Delicious stuffing dishes—with a twist!

While delectable entrees are often revered as the “stars” of most holiday meals, many agree that a holiday dinner is not complete without the stuffing. The scrumptious combination of fine breads and savory seasonings brings tradition and warmth to any spread. This year, add a dose of the unexpected to your own holiday menu by serving up a twist on classic stuffing, using one of these mouth-watering recipes featuring Pepperidge Farm® Stuffing. Made from premium bread and flavorful ingredients, this delicious side (also available in a new unseasoned mix) provides a highquality foundation for creating praiseworthy stuffing dishes.

The Apple-Raisin Stuffing reci-

Apply sunscreen: From tailgat-

Irritated skin is no small matter

keep it feeling comfortable during all the colder weather months.

Holiday Classics with a Twist

pe highlights the seasonal flavors of cinnamon, apples and raisins for a savoryyet-sweet dish, while the Caramelized Onion with Pancetta and Rosemary Stuffing recipe boasts the rich, salty flavors of pancetta alongside sweeter caramelized onions.

For more information, visit www.pepperidgefarm.com.

Apple-Raisin Stuffing Prep time: 25 minutes Bake time: 25 minutes Yield: 4 servings 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Chicken Broth 4 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add celery and

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onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth and heat to boil. Remove skillet from heat. Add stuffing, apples, raisins and cinnamon and mix lightly. Spoon stuffing mixture into 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until stuffing is hot.

Caramelized Onion with Pancetta and Rosemary Stuffing Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes Yield: 12 servings 6 tablespoons butter 2 large sweet onions, diced (about 3 cups) 1 package (4 ounces) cubed pancetta (about 1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth {Regular, Natural Goodness or Certified Organic) 1/4 cup sherry 1 package (14 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing

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Heat the oven to 350°F. Heat butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 15 minutes or until well browned, stirring occasionally.

Stir pancetta, garlic, celery and rosemary in saucepan and cook until pancetta is well browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth and sherry and heat to boil. Remove saucepan from heat. Add stuffing and mix lightly. Spoon stuffing mixture into greased 3-quart casserole. Cover casserole.

Bake for 30 minutes or until stuffing mixture is hot.

Caramelized Onion w/ Pancetta and Rosemary Stuffing

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Feature

By Jo-Carolyn Goode Editor-At-Large

Be Thankful In Spite of Everything

if you are missing a loved one, be with love. Be it the love of your thankful for the time you did have family, people who are like famwith them. If you have lost your ily, or people you’ve just met. No job, be optimistic about the better one should be alone during the opportunities that wait in your fu- holidays. Feeding off the energy ture if you apply yourself. If you of good cheer from others is conare in need of food, take advantage tagious and will help you not to of all the places and organizations drown in your own self-pity. that offer helping hands to not only

Tip 6: Make a thankful

get you food but also will aid in list. Santa Claus is not the only one getting you a roof over your head with a list this time of year. Someand a job.

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times we can get so caught up in

Tip 4: It truly is better our misery we can forget how tru-

any have dubbed

or whoever you believe in for an- to give than receive. You would ly bless we are. Remind yourself

this the best time

other breathe, another day. It is not be amazed how good it does your with a list of why you are thankful

of the year. But

something that is guaranteed that heart to bless someone else. This and how you are blessed. If you

what if you don’t feel that same

you will have, so every one you does not always mean spending are honest with yourself you will

sentiment? Your heart is not full

get is a gift in itself.

of joy but filled with that of loss

– loss of a loved one, loss of a

ask for and receive help. We are a shelter. Read books to children of your pen, your heart will hope-

job, loss of food. How do you find

all as strong as the village that sur- at a community center. Go talk to fully skip a beat with gratefulness.

happiness? How do you remain

rounds us. Not one of us got to the folks at a nursing home that may

thankful in spite of everything?

place we are in life by ourselves, be lonely this holiday. Giving of spirit of the season but hopefully

With a few tips from one

whether it be a good place or bad your time by volunteering in some putting these few tips into practice

with experience for growing into

place, someone aided us in our matter is a wonderful gift that will will allow a little thankfulness to

thankfulness in spite of everything

journey. Find the good people in be more valued than anything you enter your being. Happy Thanks-

I am sure you will be on the road

your life and ask for help to get could buy. Don’t stop giving of giving and Happy Holidays from

to having a happy holiday season.

you back on your feet.

Tip 1: Be thankful for

money but your time is just as see how the good in your life out

Tip 2: Don’t be afraid to valuable as money. Serve food at weighs the bad. With each stroke

yourself when December 31st rolls Team Style Mag.

Tip 3: Try to turn every around, but keep it going through-

life itself. When you think of the

negative into a positive. This is a out 2014.

alternative, you should thank God

hard one. Believe me I know. So

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Not everyone feels the

Tip 5: Surround yourself

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Entertainment

By Bell

Style Feature Writer

Shampu Day and Night!

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Shampu

f you don’t know the name Shampu you will soon. He is liven up Houston reality show Houston Beauty!

The energetic host of his own talk show, The Shampu Show, also has over 30 years in the fashion, and cosmetology industry. Beginning his career in 1983, he received an opportunity to further his career when his family opened renowned salon, The Hair Gallery Unlimited, Inc. It was then he earned his degree in cosmetology from Houston Community College. He was able to fill an entire wall with his accolades adding this year’s invitation to be apart of the Texas Cosmetology Advisory Board.

“Oprah has come into my life three times now, I feel it’s for a very good reason!”

THE SHAMPU SHOW “Women have Oprah, and the View, now men have Shampu”. That’s the personal motto for the Shampu Show, a motto that was written 13 years ago when Shampu first became a TV Host. The Shampu Show is Houston’s newest communitybased live talk show. The Shampu Show was born from his desire to educate and motivate young men. The show gives men a platform to dialogue about different topics, important issues, and to open up and express themselves freely. “How can I love the man inside of me when I don’t know the child inside of people… because boys aren’t taught how to open up and express themselves”, he said with that energetic smile; “think about that”.

He went on to say how little girls are given diaries to write down their feelings and boys are given toys. Shampu calls himself “ the next prince of late night” as he realizes he will experience the same issues as Arsenio Hall. While speaking with us he revealed how he read Mr. Hall’s book and how he was able to relate to him. Shampu is known for keeping his guest on their toes, and addressing realistic topics from a male’s

perspective. The topics range from relationships, to politics, to community development. While Shampu has interviewed some of the world’s greatest celebrities, he revealed that he wants to speak with the everyday male. “Why talk to someone that a small amount of the community can relate with”, he said.

He wants to speak with real every day fathers who knows the struggle of working and taking care of their children, real business men who are building from the ground up, and real workers in the com-

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munity that aren’t getting so much attention but are putting in quality work in the field. The Shampu Show has a live studio in Houston, TX and will be releasing its first episode in January 2014.

“I just want to do what I love doing, I build my empire by my own two hands and it feels so good.”

HOUSTON BEAUTY Shampu has what is called life skills in the fashion, cosmetology, and the TV industry. His passions for the three lead him to continue to work with the public

and direct his future. Having dual degrees fueled his determination to educate others through outreach programs in high schools and cosmetology schools. It is for this reasons that he enrolled in the legendary Franklin Beauty School to become an instructor. He will make cameo appearances on the reality show throughout the season. The show can be found on Oprah’s OWN network!

For more information about Shampu visit: www.theshampushow.net

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Political

By Burt Levine Political Writer

Democrat Leticia Van de Putte Bids to Become Texas’ First Latina Lt. Gov cluding San Antonio Mayor Julian Cas-

cause Texas is a red (GOP) state. They’ll

a position she held until 2011. At the na-

tro “I would not put my family through

say that little ol’ Leticia Rosa San

tional level, Senator Van de Putte is an

this if I did not totally believe this was

Miguel Van de Putte from the barrio be-

active and deeply involved member of

winnable,” she said. “The analytics are

coming lieutenant governor will never

the National Conference of State Legis-

solid,” she added, referring to statewide

happen. Well, take my word for it, since

latures, of which she served as President

polls that helped convince her to run.

I’m an actual Hispanic. You can’t suc-

from 2006 to 2007. Texas is a majority

Van de Putte began her battle

cessfully fight for the Hispanic vote un-

minority state because of its Hispanic

for what is considered the most powerful

less you successfully fight for Hispanic

population and soon it will be majority

position in Texas government because in

families,” she said.

Hispanic but Hispanics are mostly under

Texas the Lt. Gov. appoints committees

Van de Putte, 58, was raised in

18, not registered or not interested in vot-

tate Sen. Leticia Van de Putte

chairs and shepherds legislation while

San Antonio. She and her husband have

ing but Van de Putte is motivated to chal-

running for Lt. Gov. has joined

the Governor is more of a figure head

six children and six grandchildren. She

lenge that this year ahead.

State Sen. Wendy Davis run-

that signs or vetoes the bills after the bills

is a graduate of Harvard University’s

ning for Governor with high hopes of

have already become law.

John F. Kennedy School of Government

ond term Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst who

motivating minority and women voters

“The GOP War on Women has

and earlier had earned her BS from the

lost last year to Ted Cruz who is not the

eleven months from now to join them at

cut funding and closed the clinics Texas

University of Texas at Austin, College

state’s first Hispanic US Senator. De-

the polls to make them the first Demo-

women relied on for the only preventive

of Pharmacy.

whurst in the mean-time is in a tough pri-

crats to win statewide in 20 years.

health care they could afford. Doesn’t

Van de Putte began her legisla-

mary against State Senator Dan Patrick,

Van de Putte, a popular pharma-

Texas deserve better than that?” she said

tive career with her 1990 election to the

Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson and

cist by profession that has run uphill bat-

and attacked “out-of-touch” Republi-

Texas House of Representatives. She

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples.

tles for state house and state senate, an-

can answers to immigration reform, and

won a special election to the senate in

nounced this week to a hometown crowd

mocked GOP efforts to woo Latinos.

1999. In 2003, she was appointed Chair

of nearly 1,000 friends and neighbors in-

“They’ll say we can’t win be-

of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus,

he holidays - like Thanks-

sense is. Check out Facebook photos

ion ensembles that will just make

to quickly and discreetly ask your

giving -

are a stressful

from past holidays. If they look like

Granny give you side eye.

friends for fashion advice.

time for ladies who will be

East Coast Blue Bloods, dress con-

meeting their man’s parents for the

servative. If they’re total ex-Berkeley

WHOLE KIT & KABOODLE

first time. You must find the perfect

activists, try hippie chic and go vin-

Pack tons of great accessories, espe-

look to impress his mom and sisters,

tage.

cially a statement necklace to glam

aunts, grandmother -- one that’s fash-

ionable, chic and classy.

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pieces, for example, can enrich any

What are the exact steps you

Bring one flowery dinner outfit, one

holiday outfit.

need to take to really wow his fam-

semi-sexy outfit for a night on the

ily?

town with your guy, and one laid

WITH YOUR FRIENDS

back combo for that Sunday morning

We know you can’t bring your fash-

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stroll with his mom. Tiny skirts are

ionable friends that weekend to help

No one will be a better judge of the

best left at home - because you don’t

you find your perfect outfit. But you

in-law’s judgment than your signifi-

want them to think you’re Miley’s

can send them your fashion selfies

cant other. Ask him what his moms

doppelganger - and don’t channel

and ask them for advice. Postelio,

and other female relatives’ fashion

Lady Gaga with uncomfortable fash-

www.postelio.com, is the perfect app

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STEP 1: DO YOUR RE-

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Business ‘Tis the Season for Smart Shopping

By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil of Nielsen

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’ve spent the last three years of this column sharing with you important facts about African-Americans’ consumer power. And, I know those of us who are certified black-belts in the timehonored martial art of shopping, are fired up for the Black Friday super sales with our artillery of cash and/or credit cards in hand. But first, let’s breathe deeply and think about this, especially in light of recent allegations of retail establishments questioning purchases made by Blacks, which have brought the very essence of our purchasing power under assault.

Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to understand what it means to be a Conscious Consumer – particularly during the busiest shopping season of the year.

These are a few important questions you should ask yourself before making any consumer decision:

1) Did I find this service or product in my neighborhood?

2) Does this company, network or business hire people who look like me?

3) Do I see positive images of myself reflected in the content this company or program promotes?

4) Does this company have a history of supporting causes that better my community?

5) Am I still willing to spend my limited time or hard earned dollars with this company if the answer to any of the above questions is no?

With that in mind, Nielsen’s Holiday Spending Forecast expects this shopping season to be financially stronger than last year, with dollar sales up about two percent. Even though an increase in sales is predicted, 68 percent of shoppers who responded to the survey still feel as though they’re in a recession. Twenty percent of U.S. consumers say they have no cash to spare. Fortyeight percent report living comfortably or spending freely. Fifty-two percent of consumers are only buying on the basics.

Thirty percent of us across all income ranges say we’ll spend between $250 - $500 on gifts this year. Twenty percent of consumers estimate they will

spend between $500 - $1,000, with just six percent predicting that they’ll drop more than $1,000. How, where and on what are we expected to spend our money? Dollar stores are expected to enjoy a banner season, with 12 percent of consumers in households earning $50,000 or less, reporting plans to shop in these channels, versus four percent of consumers in households earning $100,000 and up. Twenty percent of those consumers in the $100,000+ category say they will be shopping more online, compared to 15 percent of consumers in households earning less than $50,000.

The 10 hottest holiday items for 2013 are as follows: 1. Gift cards 2. Tech products 3. Toys 4. Food 5. Apparel 6. Video games 7. Cookware 8. Sporting goods 9. Jewelry 10. Alcoholic beverages

Nielsen has traditionally been on point with holiday spending projections, successfully predicting five out of five category trends last year.

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Follow Us on Twitter @NielsenKnows #AAConsumer13. Like us on Facebook: wwwfacebook.com/NielsenCommunity.

Cheryl Pearson-McNeil is senior vice president of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Nielsen. For more information and studies go to www. nielsen.com.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Partners with Houston Food Bank Photography By Vicky Pink n Friday, November 22, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Houston Food Bank as Blue Cross Blue Shield presented a check to the Houston Food Bank and announced them as a recipient of a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) through its “Healthy Kids, Healthy Families” initiative. The Houston Food Bank has partnered with BCBSTX, whose Healthy Kids, Healthy Families vision is to help improve the health of youth in local communities. This grant will be used for the Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program, which provides children who may not have enough to eat on the weekend with a sack of nutrient-dense, easy-to-eat foods to take home with the on Friday afternoon. Some at the check presentation were Preston Johnson, Jr., Houston and Southeast Texas Region President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; Brian Greene, president/CEO of Houston Food Bank; and David Beegle, executive director of Impact Houston, a Houston Food Bank partner agency.

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Yates High School Community Festival Photography By Vicky Pink On Saturday, November 16, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Jack Yates High School as the Magnet School of Communications hosted a community festival and open house “Celebrating Third Ward through the Spirit of Giving.” During the festival, student and adult volunteers distributed 10,000 of food, turkeys and Thanksgiving baskets to nearly 300 families though a collaborative partnership with the Houston Area Urban League and the Houston Food Bank. Helping to orchestrate this event were Charlotte Byrd, Omar Peters, Donetrus G. Hill, and Judson Robinson. Some in attendance were Dr. Latisha Rowe and Miss Black America Coed Teen Arielle Watson.

Fundraising Reception for State Rep. Garnet F. Coleman

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n Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Brennan’s of Houston for a fundraising reception for State Rep. Garnet F. Coleman. The affair was given by several friends and supporters that want Rep. Coleman to have another tern working for the people of Texas. Some in attendance were Mayor Annise Parker, Garry Brydges, Jackie Pope, Welcome Wilson Sr., Demetrius Navarro, Angel Johnson, Angie Wienstalbent, Darrin Hall, Bob Eury, Claude Wynn, John Coleman Jr., Brandon Dudley, Hardy Loe, Chris Walker, Revlynn Lawson, Val Perkins, Chris Bell, Carl Davis, Alma Allen, Sue Lovell, Dennis Peterson, Adrianna Tamez, Ursala Hall, Gerald Womack, Kathleen Coleman, and Keith Wade.

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Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, J.D.’s Reception

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n Monday, November 18, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the University of Houston for a reception honoring Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, J.D. Hollingsworth was appointed to the UH System Board of Regents in 2009 by Governor Rick Perry and will serve through August 31, 2015. The reception was in recognition of him serving as chairman to the Board of Regents, board liaison for Governmental Relations, ex officio member on all Standing Committees, and member of the Executive and Compensation Committee for the fiscal year 2013-2014. Some in attendance were Dr. Elwyn Lee, Wayne Luckett, Vonda Mays, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Mary Sias, Alison Leland, Wilbert Taylor Jr., Debbie Samuels, James Conyers, Sharon Spillman, Brandon Wiggins, Marquette Hobbs, LaShonda Williams, John Roberts, Tonja Jones, Judith Drummond, Sondra Tennessee, Karl Hearne, Danny Truong, Cheryl and Percy Creuzot.

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n November 16, 2013, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Brady’s Landing for Central Senior Senate’s 2013 Recognition “Love One Another.” The honorees were the All Saints, Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Our Lady of Loudes, Our Mother of Mercy, St. Alphonsus Church, St. Benedict the Abbot, St. Dominic Village, St. Francis Xavier, St. Mary of Purification, St. Peter the Apostle, St. Peter Claver, St. Philip Neri, and St. Philip of Jesus. Some in attendance were Patti Rollins, Elizabeth Pollard, Deacon Leonard Lockett, Lionel Russell, Earline Castex, Hector Martinez, Ricardo Espinosa, Calvin and Seraphine Kolar, Earl Hingle, Pauline Johnson, Elidia Cerda, Lucille Samudio, Olga Perez, Roland Castex, Sister Ignatia Driscoll, Herbert and Delores Archer, Darril and Melina Volair, Edward and Candace Bourgeois.

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“Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup, introduction by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, PhD

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our grandmother always loved stories.

Nobody could tell them like she could, either. She was full of tales of caution and thrift and could remember things that happened back when she was a girl. She even knew stories about her own grandparents, the lives they led, and how they survived.

Sometimes, you wish you could have a talk with those ancestors of yours. You can’t… but you can learn from a voice of 150 years ago by reading “Twelve Years a Slave” by Solo-

mon Northup.

Born in July, 1808, Solomon Northup was the grandson of slaves, the son of a free man, born a free man himself.

He lived in New York, married a “colored girl” with “the blood of three races” in her veins, which gave her a “singular but pleasing expression.” They had three small children and were enjoying a certain level of prosperity when Solomon, trusting two new friends, went to play his violin and was poisoned, captured, beaten, renamed “Platt” and sent to the south as a slave.

His first master was a “kind, noble… Christian man” named Ford who, perhaps, could’ve been trusted with the facts of abduction and enslavement. Still, having been beaten into silence once, and threatened, Platt kept the truth to

himself and worked hard. Later, Ford fell on hard times and reluctantly sold his slaves, though he retained some ownership of Platt.

As much as his first master had been kind, Platt’s second master was cruel, as was his third and last. John Tibeats had almost killed Platt because Platt dared to stand up to his rage. Edwin Epps alternated between anger and drunkenness, and ran his small plantation with a handful of slaves and regular whippings. Platt tried to escape once, but returned to his master’s plantation for safety.

For twelve years, Platt kept quiet, his eyes open for a real opportunity to flee and return home to his wife and children. For a dozen years, he endured 20-hour workdays, meager rations, and daily beat-

ings.

And then he met the man who put into motion events that would save his life.

Get a dozen pages into “Twelve Years a Slave,” and you could be forgiven for forgetting that this isn’t a novel. It surely reads like one – that is, until author Solomon Northup slams us into reality. We read statements such as that Epps couldn’t let Northup die because it would’ve meant “the death of an animal worth a thousand dollars,” or that another slave hoped “his master would buy me” - thus reminding us, and not gently, that this book is a memoir.

And yet, despite that brutality, Northup exhibits a sense of sly humor here. He comments on the absurd to the point that you can almost hear his eyes rolling from 1853, the

year this book was originally published.

Even if you’ve seen the movie, I think you owe it to yourself to read this book on which it’s based. For readers who love history, “Twelve Years a Slave” is one incredibly powerful story.

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Entertainment “The Best Man Holiday” The Best Chestnut!

By Susie Stillwell Entertainment Writer

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orris Chestnut was born on New Year’s Day 1969 in Cerritos, California where he was a student-athlete in high school, en route to majoring in finance and drama at California State University.

He made his big screen debut opposite Ice Cube in John Singleton’s Boyz n the Hood, and subsequently enjoyed his breakout role as the groom-to-be in Malcolm Lee’s The Best Man.

The handsome heartthrob has been a much-in-demand leading man ever since, starring in hits like The Call, Think Like a Man, Identity Thief, The Brothers, Not Easily Broken, Kick Ass 2, Two Can Play That Game, Breakin’ All the Rules, The Perfect Holiday, Half Past Dead, Like Mike, Ladder 94 and The Game Plan. A dedicated family man away from work, Morris and his wife, Pam, live in suburban L.A. with their son, Grant, and daughter, Paige.

Here, he talks about reprising

the memorable role of Lance Sullivan in the eagerly-anticipated sequel, The Best Man Holiday.

Susie Stillwell/Juicy Culture: What did it mean to you to reunite with the cast to shoot this sequel?

Morris Chestnut: It was just wonderful coming together again after all these years, especially since we’d had such a great experience before. It gave me a good feeling inside to reunite, almost like family. We’d accomplished so much the first time, and it was pretty much the same with the sequel.

SS/JC: Does Lance trust Harper around Mia knowing their past? Does Lance and Mia’s relationship suffer from his being haunted by the images of what happened between his wife and best friend?

MC: That’s interesting. Lance definitely trusts Mia. And I’ve always been that type of person. You really don’t have to worry about your spouse, as long

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as you trust him or her. If you trust your spouse or whoever you’re in a relationship with, everybody else doesn’t matter.

SS/JC: How did you feel about the arc of your character this go-round?

MC: I was really excited about how all the characters were layered and had depth to them. Malcolm [director Malcolm Lee] wrote a really great script. As for Lance’s arc, I think this is one of the best roles I’ve ever had in a movie.

SS/JC: What message do you think people will take away from the film?

MC: There are so many messages, because the film has a number of story lines. One thing I love about making an ensemble film like this is that you can have ten people come away from it with ten different messages.

SS/JC: Would you consider your role in The Best Man or in Boyz n

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the Hood to be your signature role, since both are iconic?

MC: I‘d like to think that they both are. Boyz n the Hood definitely put me on the map and really brought me into the game. Hopefully, this one does the same thing, twenty-something years later, because I feel very strongly about it. It’s a great, emotional role in a great movie overall.

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National Local Entrepreneur Seeks to Replace Your Wine Bottle

means more capital to more entrepreneurs across the country. We are excited to see them expand their reach and honored to be part of so many success stories.” For more information, visit www.wellsfargo.com.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Gives Grant to Houston Food Bank to Help Improve Kid’s Health Eric Lyons, The Greater Houston Black Chamber President/CEO

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oustonian Sean Matula wants wine consumers to start getting their wine from a box versus a bottle. When one opens a bottle of wine, it begins to spoil. That is why a lot of wine producers have turned to boxes to keep their wine fresh over longer periods of consumption. When a glass of wine is poured from a box, the remaining wine stays sealed off from the atmosphere. Sean is launching Bottle2Box.com: an online service which will allow consumers to select any wine currently available in bottles, have that wine put into a box, and shipped to their front door. More information about Bottle2Box can be found on Indiegogo http://igg.me/at/Bottle2Box or on the Bottle2Box web site http:// www.Bottle2Box.com.

he Greater Houston Black Chamber announced that Eric Lyons will step down as President and CEO of the organization effective December 31. Mr. Lyons will return to entrepreneurial endeavors with Impact Strategies Consultants. Eric led the rebranding and revival of the Greater Black Houston Chamber through a very trying economic time. Mr. Lyons joined the GHBC in May 2009 as the GHBC was beginning its rebranding process and membership drive. For more information, visit www.ghbcc. com.

$30 Million Regional Bike/Ped Connections to Transit Projects to Increase Mobility Across Houston

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ayor Annise Parker and other elected officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the first of six projects made possible by a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant. The $30 million Houston Regional Bike/ Ped Connections to Transit Project was made possible through federal funds in the form of a $15 million Transportation Investment GenSee what’s hot on erating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.

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Greater Houston Black Chamber CEO to Step Down

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Wells Fargo Invests $1 million in Grameen America to Fund Microloans to Low-Income Women Entrepreneurs

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ells Fargo & Company announced a $1 million equity equivalent investment (EQ2) in Grameen America, a 501(c)3 microfinance organization dedicated to helping women who live in poverty build small businesses to create better lives for them and their families. Wells Fargo’s investment will help Grameen America expand operations in California and Texas, and marks the company’s second EQ2 investment in Grameen America. Since 1998, Wells Fargo has provided more than $181 million in EQ2 financing to communities across the nation. “At Wells Fargo, we are only as strong as the communities we serve,” said Sarah Bennett, senior vice president and investment manager at Wells Fargo. “Working together with Grameen America

oeing is the Dow’s best performing stock this year, but hedge funds are turning bearish on the jumbo jet maker. And they really like Facebook. The top 50 hedge funds yanked nearly $1.3 billion out of Boeing during the third quarter, according to data from research firm FactSet. It’s a curious shift. As recently as the first quarter, hedge funds more than doubled their exposure to Boeing. While Boeing has been a big winner all year, rising more than 80% so far, it looks like the hedge funds may have sold too soon. Shares of Boeing have climbed nearly 17% since the end of the third quarter, more than twice the gains of the the Dow and S&P 500. The two hedge funds that completely sold out of Boeing last quarter were Andreas Halvorsen’s Viking Global Investors, which sold nearly 8 million shares, and Barry Rosenstein’s Jana Partners, which sold almost 2 million shares of the company. Adage Capital Management was also a big seller, reducing its stake in Boeing by almost 60%, while PointState Capital slashed 50% of its position in the company. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.

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