Houston Style Magazine vol 30 No 07

Feb. 14 – 20, 2019

Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 30 | Number 07

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Jesse Jackson

Ocasio-Cortez Under Fire Because She’s Right

Rita Moreno

Legacy of a Hollywood Pioneer and Humanitarian

Terry Williams is Representing Black Excellence in the Houston Community Words by Manuela Gomez-Rhodes

Black History Month Follow Us #TeamStyleMag

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The Renewed Civil Rights Movement

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Comcast History Makers Luncheon

Black America’s ‘Bleaching Syndrome’

6th Happy Experience

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Macy’s Introduces Virtual Reality to Furniture Shopping

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NATIONAL WRITERS

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Houston Rockets Look to Grow Roster with Talent

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Ocasio-Cortez Under Fire -- Because She’s Right

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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he big guns are out for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the charismatic first term legislator from New York.

George Mason poll: 81 percent of Americans support the Green New Deal plan.

In an apparent swipe at Ocasio-Cortez, Donald Trump used part of his rambling State of the Union address to say he was “alarmed by new calls to adopt socialism in our country.”

There is a wide gulf between the political center and the moral center.

Billionaire former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz cited Ocasio-Cortez’s support for a 70 percent tax rate on income above $10 million a year as one reason he may decide to run as an independent for president, and not as a Democrat.

The young congresswoman isn’t easily cowed. She called out Trump, saying “I think he’s scared.”

“He feels himself losing on the issues.

Every single policy proposal that we have adopted and presented to the American public has been overwhelmingly popular, even some with a majority of Republican voters supporting.”

Ocasio-Cortez is exactly right. Schultz may think calls for Medicare for all are “un-American,” but the vast majority of Americans support it. Consider the following:

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) talks about the Green New Deal on Feb. 7 in Washington

Reuters poll: 70 percent support Medicare for all, including 52 percent of Republicans.

Fox News poll: 70 percent support raising taxes on those making over $10 million a year.

Bloomberg poll: 62 percent support tuition-free college.

Kaiser Foundation poll: 92 percent of Americans support having Medicare negotiate with drug companies to lower drug prices.

Hart poll: 63 percent of Americans support $15 minimum wage.

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Politicians worry about donors. They hear from lobbyists, from special interests, from corporations that can spend unlimited money in political campaigns without revealing it.

The moral center is concerned with what is right - and what can work.

What is different now is that the moral center - what is right - is also increasingly popular. The political class is running scared because more and more people understand that the rules have been rigged to benefit only the few. So Trump and Republicans and billionaires like

Don’t fall for it. Medicare for all isn’t socialism; it’s common sense. A living wage isn’t radical; it’s a moral imperative.

We now suffer an extreme inequality not witnessed since before the Great Depression. It is time for the moral center to make itself heard.

And now a new generation of leaders is rising that just may be ready to take on the fight. Like AOC, they will come under intense fire. They will succeed only if we build a popular movement strong enough to overcome the resistance.

AOC is young and smart and charismatic, and she and her colleagues may help us begin to heal a nation.

You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org. Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson.

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What Needs to Happen Now to Avert a Government Shutdown CNN/StyleMagazine.com

Capitol Hill

tentative border security deal has been agreed to on Capitol Hill, but there is still more work to be done in Washington before a partial government shutdown can be averted -- and there are plenty of opportunities along the way for a deal to be derailed.

Lawmakers are racing against the clock

Dr. Martin Luther King used to teach that “cowardice asks the question, is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question, is it politic?

Vanity asks the question, is it popular?

Conscience asks the question, is it right?

There comes a time when one must take the position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular, but he must do it because conscience tells him it is right.”

Schultz yell “socialism,” “Venezuela,” “extremism,” “radicalism.” They need to spread fear to protect a discredited political center.

to pass a deal that can be signed into law before midnight on Friday night, when funding will expire for parts of the federal government.

One Democratic aide told CNN on Monday that there is still “a ton of work to do once they have an agreement reached” to ready any legislation to be taken up on the

floor of both chambers.

Here’s what needs to happen now: 1. House expected to vote after bill text released Top-line details from the tentative agreement emerged on Monday night, including that the deal is slated to provide $1.375 billion for barrier funding that will cover roughly 55 miles of new barrier.

But the full legislative text has not yet been released and that will need to happen ahead of any votes in the House.

As of Wednesday morning, the legislative text had not been completed yet, according to a Democratic aide involved in the negotiations.

It is likely to be completed and released some time on Wednesday.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said on Wednesday that the House is likely to pass the bill on Thursday evening.

“We hope to pass it by tomorrow night,” he said.

Typically, the House has a 72-hour wait period before voting on legislation after it is filed, a rule intended to give lawmakers time to review bill text before voting on it. That rule applies to legislation that is not being taken up under a suspension of the rules, but it can be waived in emergency situations to speed consideration of legislation and a looming shutdown could be deemed one such situation.

A House Democratic aide told CNN that

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it is “likely” that lawmakers may need to try to waive the 72-hour rule ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline.

The deal will undoubtedly be deemed unacceptable by some of the chamber’s most conservative and most liberal members.

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, a co-founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, called it a “bad deal” on Monday, while GOP Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina, the current chair of the Freedom Caucus, said it was “hardly a serious attempt to secure our border or stop the flow of illegal immigration.”

But there is little appetite for another shutdown on Capitol Hill among Democrats and Republicans in both the House and Senate. The expectation for now is that the House, which is controlled by a Democratic majority, will have the votes needed to pass the deal.

2. Senate expected to vote after the House takes up the measure The Senate could move fairly quickly once the House has voted as long as there are no senators who act to slow down the process.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday in remarks on the Senate floor, “I look forward to reviewing the full text as soon as possible and hope the Senate can act on this legislation in short order.”

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LOCAL AND STATE BRIEFS

Houston-area County Could Buy Land Where Human Remains Found

Oaoa.com Houston-area county will work with educators to possibly buy school district land where remains believed to be about 95 African-American prisoners were found during construction.

Fort Bend County commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize negotiations with the Fort Bend Independent School District in what could lead to a memorial and cemetery at the site.Human remains, unearthed last year during a schools construction project in Sugar Land, are believed to be ex-prisoners who were part of a convict-leasing system. The district last fall originally sought to have the remains moved to the Old Imperial Farm Cemetery. Tuesday’s decision would leave the remains at the site, which was not marked as a cemetery. The school board president, Jason Burdine, welcomed the decision by the county commissioners for preservation of the location.

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Another Voting-Rights Lawsuit Against Texas School District

DallasNews.com nother Dallas-area school district has been sued in federal court over allegations that it is making it hard for residents of color to get elected, adversely affecting the education of minority and low-income children. The lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday, alleges that all seven Lewisville board members come from affluent, predominantly white neighborhoods because trustees are elected at-large rather than from single-member districts. As a result, the board fails students of color and those struggling financially because those children are receiving a “second-rate” education compared to their peers, particularly in elementary schools, the suit says. The lowest performing schools are those mostly serving poor Hispanic children.

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Judge Cassandra Hollemon

Harris County Leaders

Newsone.com assandra Hollemon, 57, succumbed to an unspecified illness on Monday, the Houston Chronicle reported. She was one of 17 Black women in the Black Girl Magic group of candidates who won seats in Harris County courtrooms in 2018. Hollemon, who practiced criminal law for more than two decades, was assigned to Harris County Criminal Court of Law 12. She came to the bench focused on doing her part to reform the criminal justice system in Texas’ largest county, which includes Houston. Harris County Commissioners Court was expected to begin the process of appointing a replacement for Hollemon’s seat on the bench.

Since Democrats account for a majority on the court, it’s all but guaranteed that her seat will remain in the party’s hands.

HoustonPublicMedia.Org he Harris County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday against District Attorney Kim Ogg’s request for a $20 million budget increase to hire more prosecutors. Under Ogg’s proposal, 102 prosecutors would have been hired, an increase of roughly 40 percent. Ogg said her aim was to reduce the county’s backlog of around 40,000 cases, which had been exacerbated after the Harris County Criminal Justice Center was flooded during Hurricane Harvey. Some progressive groups, such as the Texas Organizing Project and the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition, had also spoken out against the proposal, accusing Ogg of violating her campaign pledge to reform the criminal justice system. The groups said that more prosecutors would lead to more people being jailed. But Ogg and those who supported the proposal said the aim wasn’t to jail more people, but rather to speed up the criminal justice process.

Jackie Washington

Beto O’Rourke

KSAT.com San Antonio Independent School District bus 3driver is creating black history in San Antonio by making it her personal mission to get the students who ride her bus excited about reading. Jackie Washington has become a face and voice for SAISD’s Rolling Readers Program, where kids have access to technology on the go. Washington has been passionate about shaping the program and the kids who ride her bus. Washington has been a driver with SAISD for 27 years, and her bus is one of seven buses in the district’s Rolling Readers Program, which came about through a partnership between the SAISD and BiblioTech. The program gives students access to Wi-Fi on the way to school and on the way home, as well as access to Kindles. Washington always has her bus decked out. Right now, the theme is Valentine’s Day.

BlackAmericaWeb.com resident Donald Trump charged ahead with his pledge to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, skimming over the details of lawmakers’ tentative deal that would give him far less than he’s been demanding and declaring he’s “setting the stage” to deliver on his signature campaign promise. In the first dueling rallies of the 2020 campaign season, Trump’s “Finish the Wall” rally in El Paso went head-to-head against counterprogramming by former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, a former Democratic congressman and potential Trump rival in 2020, who argued that walls cause more problems than they solve. The rallies across the street from each other served as a preview of the heated years long fight over the direction of the country that has now begun in earnest.

Texas Judge Dies After Historic Midterm Election Of Black Women

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Ian Artist the Yellow Umbrella

City of Houston, UH Host 2019 Latino Art Now! Houston

HoustonPublicMedia.com four-month, citywide celebration that explores and celebrates local and national Latino and Latin American artists is currently underway.

Latino Art Now! Houston features more than 70 art exhibitions and other forms of cultural engagement at UH, area museums, galleries and cultural centers.

The Inter-University Program for Latino Research at the University of Houston Center for Mexican American Studies joined forces with the city of Houston to host LAN! Houston, which runs through May 31. “The art reflects us, it identifies us and in many ways, it compels us to action and to see ourselves and our contributions to this city and this country,” said Pamela Quiroz, director of the Center for Mexican American Studies. The centerpiece of the event is the Latino Art Now! Conference, one of the nation’s leading forums for visual artists, art historians, curators, collectors and educators, which will be hosted by UH in early April.

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First Texas Black Business Week Observance Begins

kwtx.com he first observance of Texas Black Business Week got underway Monday, coinciding with Black History Month, and its creator hopes the event becomes just as widespread by offering minority business owners a chance in the spotlight. “This is the beginning of what is to come in the state of Texas,” says Ronnie Russell. He is the creator of Texas Black Pages, an online database of blackowned businesses. Russell came to realize that the same businesses on his site were often lacking connections and resources that help other mainstream companies thrive. He decided to put together Texas Black Business Week to help educate and empower all entrepreneurs in need of exposure.

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NATIONAL AND BUSINESS BRIEFS Macy’s Introduces Virtual Reality to Its Furniture Shopping Experience

Sun-Sentinel.com he Macy’s department store chain has added its Westfield Broward Mall location to its lineup of stores where furniture customers can use virtual reality to envision how various pieces would look in their living spaces. The addition continues what Macy’s in October called the “largest virtual reality roll-out in retail history” as it introduced the feature to about 70 of its stores, including Macy’s Furniture Gallery stores in Pembroke Pines, Fort Lauderdale and South Dade, as well as department stores in Aventura, Miami and Dadeland. Additional stores to get the sales feature are at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens and The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington. Using an in-store tablet, consumers design their living spaces by mapping out the basic dimensions and shapes of their rooms, then select items from Macy’s furniture inventory and lay them out virtually throughout the room.

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University of the Virgin Islands Becomes First Four-Year HBCU to Offer Free Tuition

BlackNews.com hrough the Virgin Islands Higher Education Scholarship Program, or VIHESP, the University of the Virgin Islands has recently become the first HBCU (Historically Black College/ University) to offer free tuition to students. It is also one of the few four-year colleges and universities in the United States to do so. Anyone who is a resident of the Virgin Islands and has graduated from a private, public, or parochial high school can apply to UVI for free tuition regardless of their age, date of graduation, and household income. However, there are some requirements such as having to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and to complete a work service requirement ranging from two months to three years within seven years of graduation.

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T.I. And Others Call for Nationwide Boycott Of Fashion Brands Gucci, Prada and Moncler

Blacvity.com tlanta rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris is spearheading a national boycott of high-end fashion brands due to allegations of racism. The business mogul took to Instagram Friday after Gucci released a black turtleneck featuring racist, blackface iconography. “As a 7 figure/yr customer & longtime supporter of your brand I must say...Y’all GOT US f---ed UP!!! APOLOGY NOT ACCEPTED!!!!”

Tip wrote on Instagram Friday. “We ain’t going for this ‘oops my bad I didn’t mean to be racist and disrespectful towards your people’ s**t!!! Y’all knew wtf y’all was doin and WE AINT GOING FOR IT!!!” His anger and outrage sparked a movement comprised of other rappers like Soulja Boy and Waka Flocka who are no longer supporting the brand. “Smh what is this man? ----‍♂️ no more @gucci headbands for me. Who’s responsible for this? Because it’s not funny! At all!”

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Wisconsin Senate Refuses to Honor Colin Kaepernick

MySanAntonio.com epublicans who control the Wisconsin Senate refused to mention NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a resolution honoring Black History Month passed Wednesday, rejecting calls from Democrats who said ignoring the Milwaukee native put them on the wrong side of history. Just as the Wisconsin Assembly did a day earlier, the Senate approved the resolution with no mention of Kaepernick. All Republicans voted in support, with all Democrats against. No Senate Republicans spoke during four hours of debate. Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Lena Taylor, proposed adding a mention of Kaepernick, but that was rejected unanimously by Republicans. Taylor, who is black and from Milwaukee, argued that history will show Republicans as being on the “wrong side.”

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GM Offers $25,000 Reward to Nab Those Hanging Nooses in Plant

freep.com eneral Motors says it is offering a $25,000 reward to anyone who has information about racist graffiti and nooses found at a plant in Toledo, Ohio, nearly two years ago. The reward, which GM said it put up in January, follows a story the Free Press first reported in November that nine black workers are suing GM, alleging the carmaker has allowed racial discrimination and failed to take prompt corrective action after the workers reported acts of racism at the GM Powertrain & Fabrications plant in Toledo. The lawsuit was filed in September and the racial incidents started in spring of 2017. GM said its reward is offered through a CrimeStoppers program administered by Toledo police and the FBI.

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Substitute Teacher Resigns After Telling Classroom of Students to Kill Themselves

BET.com North Carolina substitute teacher resigned after she allegedly told a predominantly Black classroom of 10-year-old students that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. killed himself and that his assassination was a myth. According to the News & Observer, several parents at Rand Road Elementary complained to the Wake County school system after the substitute music teacher made several offensive comments in class on Friday.

On Sunday, the teacher told the district she no longer wanted to be in Wake’s database as a substitute teacher, according to Lisa Luten, a spokeswoman. Billy Byrd, a Rand Road parent who posted about the teacher’s remarks, said he immediately knew something was wrong when he picked up his 10-year-old son, Nathan.

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The Mighty US Dollar Is Getting Even Stronger

CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire o much for the Federal Reserve killing the US dollar. When Fed chair Jerome Powell signaled last month that rate hikes probably won’t happen anytime soon, many experts thought that would hurt the dollar. Powell said the central bank needed to be “patient” and see what happens next for the US economy. Low interest rates usually go hand in hand with a weaker currency. Think of Japan and the yen during its lost decades of negative rates, deflation and a sluggish economy. But the US Dollar Index has rallied 1.5% against other currencies after the Fed’s January 30 meeting. That has taken many by surprise. An increase of 1.5% may not sound like a lot, but it’s actually a fairly dramatic move in the usually sleepy world of currencies. The dollar is now up slightly year-to-date. That could wind up being a problem for big US multinational companies.

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Ted Cruz Pushes for El Chapo to Pay for the Wall

CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire en. Ted Cruz is proposing a new source of funding for a border wall: recently convicted drug kingpin El Chapo. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was found guilty Tuesday of 10 counts, including engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. The leader of the violent Sinaloa drug cartel faces a mandatory life sentence. Federal prosecutors also plan to seek a forfeiture judgment for the property Guzman gained from drug trafficking. The value of that property is believed to be as high as $14 billion. After Guzman’s conviction on Tuesday, Cruz renewed calls to use the money for border security. Cruz originally introduced the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order Act in April of 2017.

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ENTERTAINMENT Rita Moreno: Legacy of a Hollywood Pioneer and Humanitarian

By Allison Kugel, Style Entertainment

“a fighter, who battled to break free of racial and sexual barriers that plagued Hollywood’s golden age.” Before there was Rosie Perez, Salma Hyek or Jennifer Lopez, there was the inimitable Rita Moreno.

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ulti-award-winning actress, singer and dancer, Rita Moreno, blazed an iconic trail as the first mainstream Hispanic actress to grace Hollywood when she exploded onto the big screen as Anita in 1961’s classic film, West Side Story. The role earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, crowning her the first Hispanic performer to ever win an Academy Award. But even after taking home Hollywood’s top prize, Moreno’s career started and stalled repeatedly throughout the 1960s as she fought to be cast in roles that didn’t box her in to antiquated stereotypes. Though film roles for a leading lady of color were far and few between at the time, Rita Moreno turned her attention to television and music, taking home a Grammy Award in 1973 for Best Children’s Album during her stint on the popular children’s television program and, The Electric Company. Then came a Tony Award in 1975 for her work in the Broadway production of, The Ritz.

Soon, two primetime Emmys followed in 1977 and 1978. Moreno was hard at work establishing herself as a bonified triple threat. She cemented an indelible legacy as one of the world’s most versatile and talented performers.

Throughout the ensuing decades, Moreno continued to take on roles on her own terms, proving her staying power for six decades. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, she played Sister Peter Marie Reimondo in HBO’s first original and groundbreaking dramatic series, OZ. Moreno currently stars as Abuelita Lydia Riera, the hilarious and spicy grandmother on the new incarnation of Norman Lear’s television creation, One Day at a Time, now streaming its third season on Netflix. The show’s official premise is, “Two Cultures, One Familia.” It’s an updated twist on the 1975 hit series starring Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli and Pat Harrington, but with a twist.

The reboot centers around a Hispanic American family, no doubt Lear’s way of thumbing his nose at some of the more racist rhetoric flung through 2016’s presidential campaign.

In 2014, Actor Morgan Freeman presented Moreno with the Screen Actor’s Guild Lifetime Achievement Award, calling her “a world class actress, singer and dancer,” and just as significantly,

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Recently, Moreno got the call from Steven Spielberg, for a forthcoming remake of the film that made her an icon, West Side Story. Moreno will play a role in the film as well as Executive Produce. I recently sat down with Rita Moreno to discuss her one-of-a-kind career and journey.

Allison Kugel: When you won your Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1962 for the film, West Side Story, you thought you would then transcend racial stereotypes with the parts you would be offered.

Rita Moreno: And I was very disappointed (laughs). Not only disappointed, but it really, really broke my heart.

Allison Kugel: I feel you. I’ve experienced it as a journalist, not in terms of ethnic discrimination, but the bewilderment of hitting a peak and then stalling. Your famous quote about this phase of your career was, “I showed them. I didn’t work for seven years.”

Rita Moreno: When I say, “I showed them,” of course, I’m being facetious.

Allison Kugel: Of course. And in this business, it’s very hard to turn down work. Writers write, Actors act, etc. It’s what you do, and you crave it.

Rita Moreno: Not only crave it. It pays the rent.

Allison Kugel: Yeah, and then there’s that! (Laughs) Any regrets about taking that stance?

Rita Moreno: I think it was a very good decision on my part, because the only thing that was being offered, really, were gang movies, and they certainly weren’t as interesting as West Side Story. I think it would have depressed the heck out of me to go back to that stuff.

It paid off in the sense that I had peace of mind and I didn’t feel like I was being insulted.

Allisvon Kugel: Let’s talk about the amazing Norman Lear and the One Day at a Time reboot on Netflix you’re starring in.

Rita Moreno: Isn’t he something?!

Allison Kugel: I think he is a genius!

Rita Moreno: He is a genius, you’re right. He’s still going strong. He’s going to be 96, and he can speak and he can walk (laughs). He’s a remarkable man, and a lovely, lovely person.

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Allison Kugel: All in the Family is my favorite sitcom of all time.

Rita Moreno: Oh, it’s one of my favorite shows too!

Allison Kugel: The way he has tackled race, gender, religion, sexuality... on and on, has helped to re-shape our society. The original One Day at a Time with Bonnie Franklin, Mackenzie Phillips, Valerie Bertinelli and Pat Harrington that premiered in 1975 was very progressive in that single motherhood was much more taboo at that time. With this updated version, there’s an extra layer to the story in that the family are Hispanic Americans. After all you went through in terms of fighting for roles that accurately represent Hispanic people, do you feel a sense of vindication at portraying a positive representation of a Hispanic family on television?

Rita Moreno: Vindication implies that I’m still angry. No, I don’t feel any sense of vindication. I’m just so happy and so proud that Hispanics have more representation. I think we’re still not there. I think we are underrepresented.

But feeling vindictive is a waste of time, don’t you think?

Allison Kugel: Wrong choice of words. Perhaps a better way to put it would be, “a sense of wholeness.” I was watching an episode earlier, and there’s a scene where your character, Lydia, is talking about the racial slurs she had to endure in her generation.

When her daughter and granddaughter ask her for specifics, Lydia summons up the courage to say the word “spic” out loud. The context of the scene is that she is disempowering that word that was so painful for her.

To be able to stand there and say it, and disempower the word...

Rita Moreno: What was so remarkable about that scene is that kids don’t even [fully] understand that word. It’s bizarre.

Lydia is carrying on and on about the word “spic,” and everybody in the room is like, “Yeah, so?” It was a terrible word in my time. I love that!

Allison Kugel: I have to give so much credit to the show’s creator, Norman Lear. The courage to look something in the eye and stare it down, man, and incorporate comedy into it is amazing.

Rita Moreno: That’s a wonderful way to put it, yes. You’re right.

Allison Kugel: What do you hope viewers of the updated ODAAT will learn about Hispanic American families?

Rita Moreno: It’s what I think they are learning, because we have now gained an American audience as well.

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We always, of course, had the Hispanic community watching the show. People who are not Hispanic are learning that family is family, is family. It’s universal. That’s what Norman was hoping for. You want the universality of the situation to work on people, and that’s what has happened. The moment of, “Oh My God. We’re like that too!” Just add in some spice and some deliciousness, which is the Hispanic nature of the show.

Allison Kugel: If you live in a smaller town in the United States, where you are only surrounded by people who are just like you, it’s so easy to dismiss other types of people, because you don’t have to get to know them.

Once you get to know people who are different from you and you see their humanity, it becomes much harder to be dismissive.

Rita Moreno: Yeah. And I find that a lot of people who watch our show just love Lydia. She’s so outrageous and so big. Children love Lydia. Go figure!

Allison Kugel: Because your character is that bridge between what was and what is. You’re teetering on the edge between the old school stuff that you came of age with, while trying to embrace the world we’re living in now.

Rita Moreno: She’s familiar with what she calls “JouTube.” (Moreno puts on a Cuban accent) and “SnapChap.”

(Laughs) But she’s familiar with it, which is terrific. It’s because we have a room full of young writers who are all into that kind of stuff. For the new season, there’s an episode that guest stars Gloria Estefan. It’s hilarious. She plays my sister, and all I can tell you is we hate each other. The whole episode is centered around a funeral of an aunt, and Gloria’s character comes to town to attend the funeral. Gloria is absolutely, deliciously funny! And of course, we’re both over the top as we’re trying to do air kisses that are about three feet apart.

Allison Kugel: When you hear other Hispanic performers speak, and I know I have heard this from Jennifer Lopez, they always refer to you as the gold standard of excellence and inspiration. You were the performer who made them believe that this career was achievable for them. Have you had a chance to speak to any of the younger Latino actors and singers about your influence on them?

Rita Moreno: I’ve heard it from Jennifer, and I’ve heard it from Rosie Perez, and also from Andy Garcia.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Black America’s ‘Bleaching Syndrome’

By Ronald Hall, Michigan State University, The Conversation and black identity for over 20 years, I believe the rise of glutathione treatments – in addition to the growing use of various bleaching creams – reveal a taboo that African-Americans are certainly aware of, but loathe to admit.

Though they might criticize lighter-skinned black people, many people of color – deep down – abhor dark skin.

The power of fair skin There are few places in the world where dark skin isn’t stigmatized.

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or black Americans, skin color is a complex topic.

Whenever a black celebrity lightens his or her skin – whether it’s pop star Michael Jackson, retired baseball player Sammy Sosa or rapper Nicki Minaj – they’re usually greeted with widespread ridicule. Some accuse them of self-loathing, while many in the African-American community view it as a rejection of black identity.

Increasing numbers of mixed-race births have further complicated matters, with light-skinned blacks occasionally being accused of not being “black

enough.”

At the same time, The New York Times recently detailed the growing popularity of glutathione treatments.

The antioxidant, which is administered intravenously, can The article noted that while these treatments have become hugely popular in Asia, “it is also cropping up among certain communities in Britain and the United States,” with demand “slowly growing.”

As someone who has studied and written about the issue of skin color

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Many Latin American countries have laws and policies in place to prevent discrimination relative to skin color. In many Native American communities, “Red-Black Cherokees” were denied acceptance into the tribe, while those with lighter skin were welcomed.

But it is in Asia where dark skin has seen the longest and most intense level of stigma. In India, dark-skinned Dalits, for thousands of years, were viewed as “untouchables.” Today, they’re still stigmatized. In Japan, long before the first Europeans arrived, dark skin was stigmatized. According to Japanese

tradition, a woman with fair skin compensates for “seven blemishes.”

The United States has its own complicated history with skin color, primarily because “mulatto” skin – not quite black, but not quite white – often arose out of mixed-race children conceived between slaves and slave masters.

In America, these variations in complexions produced an unspoken hierarchy: Black people with lighter complexions ended up being granted some of the rights of the master class.

By early 19th century, the “mulatto hypothesis” emerged, arguing that the “white blood” of light-skinned slaves made them smarter, more civilized and better looking.

It’s probably no coincidence that light-skinned blacks emerged as leaders in the black community: To white power brokers, they were less threatening.

Harvard’s first black graduate was the fair-skinned W.E.B. Du Bois. Some of the most prominent black politicians – from former New Orleans Mayor Ernest Morial, to former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder, to former President Barack Obama – have lighter skin.

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FEATURE

Terry Williams is Representing Black Excellence in the Houston Community

By Manuela Gomez-Rhodes, Special to Style

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e can all agree that breaking barriers is something we strive for in our professional career as not only something you can be proud of for yourself but also serve as an inspiration to make those around you, such as your community, proud as well.

No man knows more about breaking barriers than Terry Williams. From being the first African American to be voted student body president at Eisenhower High School in 1980, to becoming the first African American to hold the title of Vice President of Operations at H-E-B. Williams is one of Houston’s most successful professionals who has a long history of not only breaking barriers in his community but also inspiring and providing opportunities for the next generation of professionals to break barriers as well.

We had the amazing opportunity to interview Williams at the site of one of his latest accomplishments and probably the one he is most excited about; the groundbreaking ceremony for H-E-B’s newest, state of the art, Third Ward location at MacGregor and 288. He shed some light about what his journey has been like, what he considers to be his legacy, and what he thinks the next generation of professionals should focus on while on their path to success.

Houston Style Magazine (HSM): First off, tell us about your new H-E-B location. Why has this Third Ward location captured your heart?

Terry Williams: This location is very personal for me because I was there since the very beginning of the conversation about its construction 25 years ago. Also, my late father, who is my best friend and fraternity brother, was the door greeter at our first location in this area for 10 years. He was the first and last door greeter there until his death.

The one thing he kept saying to me was, ‘Son the customers love the store, but we really need a bigger store; the customer count is just too big.’ To see

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it come to fruition, just warms my heart because I feel like it’s very personal for me and finally, we now have something my father would be very proud of.

HSM: What do you love the most about Houston and about being from here?

TW: Well, I just love Houston. I am actually the only H-E-B officer in Houston who was actually raised and went to school here. Everybody else comes from California, or Boston, or other places around the USA. I’ve never had to go anywhere else. I’ve been with H-E-B for 27 years and have had the pleasure to stay close to my family and my community throughout my entire career.

HSM: Out of all of your accomplishments, what are you most proud of?

TW: What I am most proud of is not with H-E-B, but it’s with my kids.

Bringing up great kids that are doing very, very well within the community.

My son is one of 10 ministers at Lakewood Church. He owns a couple of gyms and is doing very well with his wife. My daughter just became a clinical psychologist and the first doctor in our family. I am very, very pleased with what my kids have been able to become.

HSM: What advice would you give to young professionals who are just starting out?

TW: Be determined and be aggressive. Don’t let anyone turn you around.

What ever your goal is, go for it with vigor and with passion, and you will make it in society.

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HSM: What projects or endeavors are you looking forward to the most this year?

wanted me to keep the hard work going, do what I needed to do, and he knew that eventually I’d get there and I did.

TW: I’m really looking forward to opening up this new store. That’s where I am right now and I can’t wait until we are able to check this one off. In my career, I’ve worked on a few stores that have meant a lot to me. We opened a store in Beaumont at the old Beaumont hospital. We took over that location and that’s where I was born. I also got to go back to my alma mater, Sam Houston State University, and open a big store in Huntsville. That was another big one for me. Now to open this one here for my father and mother; my mom actually lives in this community right now, and to see this come to fruition is amazing.

I’ll be three-for-three.

HSM: Long after you’re gone, when your kids or others are speaking of you, what do you want to be remembered by?

HSM: How do you balance a successful career and a personal life?

HSM: Since we are celebrating Black History Mon7th, what would you say is the most important thing for someone to learn or take away from this historic time?

TW: Now that one is tough. *laughs* Family, the career, other things I do in the community; I am the former president/chairman of the board for United Negro Collage Fund State of Texas, former president/chairman of the board for SHSU Alumni, and, most recent, the first president for Aldine ISD Foundation Board. So to do those, while working for H-E-B, and having kids, makes it very, very hard to be completely balanced at anything.

TW: I want to be remembered as someone who was good with family, friends, and fraternity. I call it the ‘3 F’s’. It means everything to me that I am very close to all my family, all my friends, and all my fraternity brothers.

Legacy at H-E-B is good, but it’s more about family to me. If I can be considered by them as somebody who has been solid and has had their back; then, that would mean the world to me and I can go away at any time after that.

HSM: What advice would you give to a young profess7ional who has a young family and is trying to excel?

TW: The best thing I could tell them is to be patient and know your priorities.

The family has to be first. You need to make the money to make a better life for your family, but also always put them first and never second for anything.

HSM: You’re a man of many firsts in the African American community.

Was it your goal to be a barrier breaker or, were you more focused on personal development and the barriers just kind of broke themselves?

TW: I would definitely say I was focused on personal development and everything else just happened that way.

I didn’t know I was on the path to do things that other people haven’t done.

My father was my biggest mentor. I remember running the first H-E-B in the city of Houston and he always told me, ‘Son, you’re going to be an officer one day’ and I would think, there’s no way.

There is no other African American who has even been a district manager, never the less an officer. Then, when I became the first African American district manager in the company’s history he said, ‘You’re going to be the first vice president,’ and it happened. I needed that guidance from him because I couldn’t see it for myself, but he could see it. He

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TW: I’d say know your personal history and know what happened in history. Not from a national perspective, but from a local perspective. Like we talked about today, this store started not 4 years ago, but 25 years ago. Those who started it deserve credit, not just those who are working on it today. It’s all of us collectively who make everything happen. I would just stress to everyone to know their Black History and know where you started so you can cherish where you are now.

It’s safe to say that Williams has opened up a lot of doors for African Americans in the Texas community. He continues to do so every day through his work at H-E-B and philanthropic efforts everywhere else. He is not just a great example of where hard work and determination can lead you, but also what being a great father and friend can lead your family and community.

Houston Style Magazine are very excited and look forward to seeing his vision come to fruition later this year at the new H-E-B store in Third Ward.

HEALTH

Understanding Insurance Benefits

By Family Features

creator of the HR Bartender blog and contributor to Colonial Life’s WorkLife blog. “Think of voluntary benefits as those specialized, personalized extras that make your overall benefits package exactly what you’d like it to be.”

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o matter where you are in life, whether you’re just starting your career or nearing retirement, it’s important to understand the voluntary benefits available to you that can complement traditional health insurance.

While health insurance can help cover medical costs in the event of injury or illness, sometimes there are additional expenses your health care plan doesn’t cover. Voluntary benefits, such as life insurance, disability insurance and dental insurance, offered by your employer or as portable options through a company like Colonial Life can help bridge the gap should an unexpected event occur.

“Even if an employee has to pay a nominal sum for a voluntary benefit like disability insurance or dental coverage, it can be well worth it,” said Sharlyn Lauby, president of ITM Group Inc.,

Benefits can be complex, but with the right information about the options available you can make choices that best fit your lifestyle and budget. Consider these common voluntary options: Life Insurance While almost nine out of 10 Americans agree most people need life insurance, just 60 percent said they have it, according to LIMRA’s Trends in Life Insurance Ownership study. With benefits typically paid tax-free to your beneficiary, life insurance can provide peace of mind and help loved ones pay for funeral costs, cover living expenses, pay off debt, finance future needs and protect retirement plans. Policies are often available through employers, but you may lose the coverage if you change jobs. However, portable policies are also available that allow you to maintain coverage even if you change jobs or retire.

To learn how much life insurance pro-

tection your family needs, visit worklife. coloniallife.com/calculator.

Disability Insurance No one usually expects to get sick or injured, however, disability insurance can help protect your income and maintain your lifestyle if a physician determines you’re unable to work due to a covered accident or illness. Common conditions such as pregnancy and childbirth, heart attacks, strokes, cancer and accidents make up the majority of disabilities that lead to an inability to work. With short-term disability benefits, you receive financial support for a predetermined amount of time to cover expenses such as a mortgage or rent, car payments, utilities and more so you can focus on recovery.

Dental Insurance Daily brushing and flossing can help keep your mouth healthy, but that’s not always enough as dental problems can lead to other health problems if left unattended. When you see a dentist for routine appointments and necessary procedures, dental insurance can help reduce the out-of-pocket expense. In fact, among insurance benefits typically

provided to employees, 61 percent of workers view dental benefits as important, ranking second after medical insurance, according to LIMRA. Dental insurance provides coverage for regular cleanings and more extensive procedures like fillings, crowns, dentures and tooth removal. Some plans even offer allowances for orthodontic work like braces and retainers.

Accident Insurance When an accident happens, one of the last things many people want to think about is how they’re going to pay the bills. You can prepare for the unexpected with accident insurance, which provides a lump-sum benefit – based on the injury suffered and treatment received – that can be used to help pay for expenses following an accidental injury, such as doctor bills, co-pays, emergency room fees, transportation, lodging and follow-up care.

Critical Illness Insurance No matter your age or health status, a sudden illness could significantly impact your financial well-being, and health insurance may not cover everything.

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HEALTH

High Blood Pressure Hits Urban Blacks Harder Patients who were male, 65 or older, or who had diabetes, chronic heart or kidney disease were at highest risk of developing extremely high blood pressure. These patients were also at a significantly higher risk for developing kidney failure, stroke, and a bleeding (hemorrhagic) stroke.

The study also found that low hemoglobin is a risk factor for severely elevated blood pressure.

“Anemia is common in people with high blood pressure, especially in those who have diabetes or kidney disease.

Low hemoglobin was found to contribute to a severe rise in blood pressure, but further studies are needed” to fully explain the association between the two, said study co-author Irina Benenson. She’s an assistant professor at Rutgers University’s School of Nursing in Newark.

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f you are black and live in a city, you may be five times more likely to have extremely high blood pressure than the U.S. national average.

That’s the conclusion of a study that analyzed the records of more than 3,500

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patients with elevated blood pressure treated in the emergency department of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey, which serves mainly black communities. Half of the patients had severe increases in blood pressure.

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One-third of American adults have high blood pressure. Blacks have the highest rates and tend to develop it earlier in life, but they also have lower blood pressure control rates than other racial or ethnic groups, the researchers said.

“Extremely high blood pressure rates are an alarming and significant health concern for the African-American population,” Benenson said in a Rutgers

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news release.

“Developing targeted interventions to control for the major risk factors [diabetes, chronic heart and kidney disease] may reduce the risk of drastic increases in blood pressure, and thus reduce the risk of organ damage as a result,” she added.

Stress caused by job and housing struggles, social isolation and racism could also be factors in the higher rates of blood pressure in black Americans, Benenson said.

“These factors occur more often in African-Americans than in other racial groups, and it is proposed that chronic stress can activate stress hormones that constrict blood vessels and elevate blood pressure,” she noted.

The study was published recently in the journal Blood Pressure.

More information The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more on high blood pressure.

SOURCE: Rutgers University, news release, Jan. 30, 2019

SPORTS

Decisions: Rockets Search the Buyout Market to Make Additions to the Roster

By Brian Barefield, Sports Editor

them into contention to compete with teams like Golden State, Denver, and Oklahoma City.

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he 2019 NBA All-Star game will be played this weekend at the home of one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Yes, Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan will roll out the red carpet for athletes of all sports, entertainers, and business people. This weekend will also be a time of reflection and catching up with family for those NBA players who will not be in attendance. And last but not least, it will be a chance for fans to wonder what their team will do to improve on the second half of the season.

That is the looming question for Rockets’ fans as they wait to see what magic trick general manager Daryl Morey will perform to get Houston over the hump.

With the addition of shooting guard Iman Shumpert on last week and Kenneth Faried, the Rockets are in a position to make one more move to hopefully get

“We’ve already added Austin Rivers and Manimal–he actually likes to be called Manimal, so I go with that (Kenneth Faried). And then adding (Iman) Shumpert. Our goal all year was to be a better team going into the playoffs.

Obviously, we haven’t played as well as last year’s team, but once we get Clint

excluding Vincent Edwards and Daniel House who are playing in the G-League.

According to the CBA rules, the Rockets will need to fill two roster spots within

the next two weeks. The rule states that at least 14 players must be paid NBA salaries.

(Capela) back, get Shumpert integrated, add some of the key guys, then I think we feel very good about being stronger going into the playoffs this year,” said Morey when questioned about key acquisitions for Houston.

Some players that Houston could benefit by bringing them on to the team includes New Orleans Pelicans forward Markieff Morris, Los Angeles Clippers center Marcin Gortat, and Brooklyn Nets center Greg Monroe. They would fit perfectly in a Mike D’Antoni ran system because they don’t require a lot of touches and would be great role players to play alongside James Harden and Chris Paul.

Currently, there are only 12 players under contract for Houston. That’s

Morris is currently seeking a second opinion on an injury he suffered last

month to his neck that will keep him out for up to six weeks. When healthy he is averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds and shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc which would be a great addition to Houston’s second unit.

Either Gortat or Monroe would be great in a back-up role to starting center Clint Capela. They are both players who thrive on the offensive end and are very good rebounders. One thing that might give Morey some reservations about bringing them to the team would be their limited ability on the defensive end.

All in all, it will be interesting to see what is going to transpire with 25 games left in the season. I myself have no doubt that Morey will find some help for Houston as they want to get back to the Western Conference Finals again. Getting help for Harden may just do that.

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BOOK

“What is Given from the Heart” by Patricia C. McKissack

llustrated by April Harrison – c.2019, Schwartz & Wade Books – $17.99 / $23.99 Canada 40 pages

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enjoy. Getting presents is awesome but in the new book “What is Given from the Heart” by Patricia C. McKissack, illustrated by April Harrison, its doubly special when you have nothing to give in return.

question: how can you give anything when you have nothing yourself?

“What is Given from the Heart” is a book that seriously needs to come with its own choir, one that would softly sing, just when you get about halfway through reading it.

Mama always seemed so sad.

James Otis did what he could, but it was “a rough few months.” Nearly a year ago, Daddy fell asleep one day and didn’t wake up; after that, the farm was repossessed and Mama had to move herself and James Otis to a tumbledown shack and there never seemed to be enough money. The final blow came when James Otis’s dog ran off.

Mama liked to point out that they had each other. They had God, and they had small holidays and such, but James Otis knew it had been a struggle.

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h, how you love opening presents!

You love the surprise, first of all. What did you get? You won’t find out until you rip off the paper and just the sound of that is exciting.

Maybe there’s a box next, or plastic to open, or there’s simply a gift for you to

Then one day near Valentine’s Day, he and Mama were in church when Reverend Dennis made a special announcement. As always, the church was giving to the needy that spring but Mrs. Temple and her seven-year-old daughter, Sarah, had been victims of a fire and they needed a special “love box.”

The Temples had lost everything, and

Yes, this story is just that wonderful.

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on the way home that day, Mama said she wanted to help. She wanted to find something nice to give to the Temples but James Otis had no idea what that might be. Mama reminded him of Reverend Dennis’s words: “Remember, what is given from the heart touches the heart.”

And so James Otis began to think. His crayons were broken. Sarah probably wouldn’t appreciate an old toy truck. His whistle had spit all over it. His favorite old puzzle was missing two pieces.

What would a little girl like? Better

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It’s okay if you don’t have access to tenors and sopranos, though. Your child will get the message all the same because author Patricia C. McKissack tells a tale that shows loud and clear how giving has its own rewards and riches. Even kids who turn into Gimme Monsters will see it – in part, because of McKissack’s quiet, loving text and in part, because of the collage-like illustrations by April Harrison. Rounding it off, the uplifting ending couldn’t be more heartwarming.

This is a book that’s perfect for soft-hearted kids ages 4-to-8, but materialistic older kids might need to hear it once or twice, too. For them, or any generous child, “What is Given from the Heart” could make a great present.

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TRAVEL

Fredericksburg, TX: Texas at Heart with German Soul

By Reginald Dominique, Video and Social Media Editor

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ucked away in the heart of Texas and off of Wine Road 290 is a hidden gem that exudes the rich German culture and all that it embodies.

Founded in the mid-1800s by German settlers, Fredericksburg, Texas is a small town with a big personality. Add in wineries, shopping, craft breweries, and beautiful scenery and you will undoubtedly have yourself a fabulous vacation destination. It does not take much work to step back into history here. From the moment you drive into town, you will notice a sprinkling of historical markers and attractions and not to mention the eclectic architecture and original Main Street buildings.

Join me as I #VisitFredericksburg and explore all it has to offer.

more if you were unaware of what is behind the diner you are in for a treat!

The Airport Diner is part of The Hangar Hotel Conference Center, which includes a one-of-a-kind dance floor, bar, and an oasis, that can be sure to get any party started.

Small Town Adventures: There is no such thing as “Nothing to Do” in Fredericksburg, TX. Maximize your days with an itinerary that is sure to keep you busy. From winery tours down the Wine Road to history lesson at the Pacific World War Museum, there is something for each traveling enthusiast in this Hill Country German Town.

Jump right into your visit by starting with a trip down ‘History Lane’ at the Pioneer Museum. This unique museum is spread out over four acres that highlight German structures, artifacts and a blacksmith shop among other 19th-century styled exhibits. Here you can experience the rich German heritage of Gillespie County and how it all started.

The Accommodations: The Hangar Hotel Have you ever lodged on an Airport Airstrip? Sounds crazy right? But, in Fredericksburg, TX it is possible! The Hangar Hotel is located roughly two miles away from the popular Main St. strip. Built brand new, the hotel was uniquely designed with an exterior appearance of a 1940’s WWII hangar.

The hotel itself is enough to make you wonder what it was like back in the good ‘ole days. Upon entering the lobby you are taken back to an era of aviation at it’s finest. As its name implies, it looks like a large airplane hangar but when you get inside of your room a feeling of comfort and luxury overwhelms you.

During your stay make your way to The Officers’ Club in the lobby for a memorable evening out. There is not a better place to relax and enjoy a cocktail while lounging in the soft leather furniture around the mahogany and granite fireplace. If you are lucky you may even catch a pianist on the grand piano providing tunes throughout the evening while you partake in a game of chess.

The Officers’ Club The Hangar Hotel The Airport Diner is truly nostalgic.

Imagine seeing planes land as you have breakfast or lunch! It is literally like a landing strip for airplanes. But there is

Next, make your way to the National Museum of the Pacific War that is truly unlike any US History Museum that I have ever experienced. Once inside you are taken on a journey that is centered on the story of the Americans who forged a road to Tokyo through courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice, and ended the war, at last. With heirlooms from all around the world, the Pacific World War Museum is designed to give you the feeling of confusion as if you are centered in a war. Here you can truly walk in the everlasting footsteps of the servicemen who gave it all for victory.

The National Museum of the Pacific War After a long day of history lessons, indulge in some Texan hospitality with Fredericksburg’s Wine Trail. Reminiscent of the wine growing regions of cen-

tral Italy or the wine regions in France, the Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 is like a never ending stretch of Texas wineries. With tons of wineries popping up in the area in the last decade or so, visitor traffic is on an increase to sample all the varieties of wine. A recent poll by the travel Web site Orbitz.com found that the Hill Country is the nation’s second-fastest-growing wine destination, behind only California’s Napa Valley.

Each stop on Wine Road 290 makes you feel like having a drink with an old friend. The wine, ambiance, and experience at each winery are unique and afford visitors a perfect wine getaway.

authentic German Menu that included Currywurst, Jaegerschnitzel, Rotkohl, Kaese Spaetzle, and Flamed Apples all paired with dinner wines from the surrounding Hill Country

If shopping is your calling, you are in for a treat! With over 150 shops and boutiques offering items that are uniquely Texas, there is no denying that shopping remains one of the primary attractions in Fredericksburg. During my visit, I got to check out some specialty shops ranging from clothing, upscale home accessories, and furnishings to unique collectibles, antiques and more.

The majority of the shops are concentrated on and off of Main Street in the seven-block area. Two of my favorites were Gathered & Goods and Blackchalk Home and Laundry. Both shops offered unique antiques and interior designs as well as custom craftsmen pieces perfect for any home.

Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure If you prefer a more conventional restaurant, I would highly recommend the Navajo Grill. Described as a refined Southern cuisine restaurant with a long wine list in an elegant setting and inviting outdoor patio, Navajo Grill stood out to me because of their delicious food and great customer service. Located on the popular Main St., the restaurant welcomes you warmly with a melding of modern and southwestern design elements. The menu is composed of a variety of dishes made from locally sourced foods. Their specialties are served with house-made sauces and dressings.

A Culinary Experience: Any meal in Fredericksburg is like a delve into the culinary world of authentic, delicious, and the inspiring foods that will find visitors taste buds tingling with each fork full bite of goodness.

From authentic German entrees to traditional slow smoked BBQ, the variety of edibles found in and around Fredericksburg is astounding. With culinary flavors from here and there, I found that the sophisticating level of preparations found at various restaurants was nothing short of remarkable.

Eating the food is great but even better is learning to cook it to take the experience home. You can learn to cook while tasting your creation and laughing with the chef at Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure. The new Fischer & Wieser’s Culinary Adventure Cooking School will have you thinking that you are part German once your education is complete. While visiting, I discovered the culture of Fredericksburg with an

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I highly suggest that you pair your meal with a wine from the extensive wine list or an original cocktail. If you would like something a little less formal, step outside and enjoy a relaxed dinner menu on the rustic limestone patio.

Navajo Grill The LBJ Ranch: For the longest, I have always wanted to visit The Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch and National Historical Park in the Hill Country. The park protects the birthplace, home, ranch, and final resting place of Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President of the United States. Upon arriving at the National Park I was overwhelmed with the thought that this was where a President of United States was born, raised, spent the majority of his presidency and died. With tons of artifacts and photos, it was unreal at how preserved the park was; being able to place the photos in the same location they were taken. A trip to the Hill Country would not be complete without a visit to the home of its most resident.

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CULINARY How Do You Like Your Flower? Cauliflower That Is!

By TotallyRandie, Style Feature Writer

of steaming, or five minutes of boiling, the florets should be soft, but not mushy (depending on size). Stirring while cooking can break the florets into smaller, uneven pieces. Cauliflower heads can be roasted, grilled, boiled, fried, steamed, pickled, or eaten raw.

hile red roses will be the highest selling flower this week, we are focusing on another type of flower in this edition of Eating with Style...

Cauliflower. Cauliflower has risen to stardom faster than Cardi B. It is all the rave and a featured edible item. I know you have seen the IG pictures, Facebook posts, and tweets of everyone making cauliflower pizza. The carb replacing vegetable that was only seen on American tables as a steamed vegetable medley, today has endless possibilities.

It is my personal belief that someone over cooked cauliflower first and it became mushy so they just started smashing it like potatoes. Because mashed cauliflower was the first cauliflower substitute I remember seeing.

Now, there is an entire list of carbs substituted for cauliflower: fried meat (cauliflower boneless wings), pizza crust, cauliflower rice, cauliflower mac & cheese, cauliflower oatmeal, cauliflower popcorn, cauliflower hummus, cauliflower taco shells, cauliflower taco meat, cauliflower bisque, cauliflower tater tots, cauliflower hash browns, and cauliflower pudding. And people are still finding ways to use this cheese curd looking flower.

When cooking, the outer leaves and thick stalks are typically removed, leaving only the florets (the edible “curd” or “head”). After eight minutes

So the question is have you tried it? Well, I have and let me tell you it is a huge help in losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight/lifestyle.

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Already high in vitamins and minerals, I have been using cauliflower as a starch replacement, which allows me to cut carbs and fat. Most people use it as a rice replacement, which of course, that’s my main usage however, I did step out and made cauliflower garlic bread. Let me tell you it was absolutely amazing!

I even took some for lunch the next day and it was even better!

two slices. Additionally, it didn’t need a lot of sauce because it was already wet.

Realize its limitations. Cauliflower is just that, a vegetable and where you can often disguise its flavor, it will still be there. That veggie taste is still present, it may be faint but it is there. You really have to process it to remove the texture as well so if you’re sensitive to texture do your due diligence.

If you are thinking about experimenting with cauliflower here are a couple of warnings for you. Be quick about it!

Like most fresh vegetables, cauliflower doesn’t have a sell by date, a best before date or a use by date, so you have to be based on the date when you have purchased this vegetable. Approximately, cauliflower can last about two weeks in the fridge. If it has been already processed into rice and you buy it that way from the store it goes bad in days!

So make sure you are ready to use when you purchase it.

Finally, restaurants are getting the hint. California Pizza Kitchen has a cauliflower pizza that’s really good. It’s mixed with a little bit of wheat flour so if you’re cutting that out, don’t try it. But if you’re looking for a healthy alternative their cauliflower pizza is amazing!

More and more restaurants are offering cauliflower rice as an alternative. And of course, visit your local H-E-B for everything cauliflower. The possibilities I mentioned earlier can be found in the frozen food section.

Also, understand that you will be experimenting and it will take some time to perfect a specific recipe. When I made cauliflower pizza my crust was too eggy and I had to throw it away after

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TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX

6TH ANNUAL HAPPY EXPERIENCE Photography by Vicky Pink

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n celebration of Black History – She’s Happy Hair and She’s Happy Foundation presented the Happy Experience. Now in its 6th year, the event provided an array of services and opportunities to individuals in the community. Attendees took advantages of free services offered including free beauty services from some of Houston’s top stylist, make-up artist, and nail techs; groceries, HIV Testing, Immunizations, Vision/Dental/Blood Pressure Services and hiring Employers will also be on site. The organization also holds its annual casting call for upcoming commercials. Some in attendance were She’s Happy Hair Founders Warren Broadnax and Marcus Bowers; LaToshia Norwood; Chris Durham; Cheryl D. Creuzot; HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan; and HISD Trustees Rhonda Skillern-Jones and Wanda Adams.

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H-E-B THIRD WARD GROUNDBREAKING Photography by Vicky Pink

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t is a project that is twenty-five years in the making. Residents in Third Ward will finally have a state-of-the-art grocery store that has quality produce in a spacious location. The community came out to celebrate the official ground breaking for the 90,000-square-foot store that will be the first full-service grocery store the area has seen in years. The new H-E-B will house a bakery, deli, and seafood departments and a pharmacy with drive-thru window. Some in attendance were H-E-B’s Scott McClelland, Terry Williams, Winell Herron, and James Harris; Mayor Sylvester Turner; Houston City Councilman Dwight Boykins; Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee; Rev. William A. Lawson; Genora Boykins; Melanie Lawson; Gerald Womack; Lillis Ellis; Sylvia Brooks; and former Mayor Annise Parker.

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TSU THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW HOUSTON, TX

THE RENEWED CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT

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egal minds gathered as Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law hosted The Renewed Civil Rights Movement in honor of Black History Month. Gratz College president and world-renowned legal historian, Dr. Paul Finkelman and other distinguished thought leaders in civil rights, constitutional law and social policy took center stage to address the continual struggle for civil rights, racial/gender equality, equity in education, social justice and more. Afternoon Moderator Melinda Spaulding, along with a judicial panel comprised of several newly elected, Black female judges in Houston explored judicial fairness and inequalities in the civil and criminal courts. Some in attendance were Dr. Cortlan Wickliff, Martin Levy, and Dr. Reginal D. Harris.

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HOUSTONIAN HOTEL HOUSTON, TX

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n celebration of Black History Month, Comcast honored ten community volunteers during our annual Mayor’s History Makers Awards Luncheon. During the event, Comcast paid tribute to individuals from the African-American Community who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment in making a difference through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy, or civic engagement. Some honored were Rev. William A. Lawson, Patricia Smith Prather, Sam Alix, Darryl Blackburn, Donna Brownlow, Leonard Donaldson, LaShonda Johnson, Howard Middleton, Tiffany Sanders, and Patrick Purnell. In addition to being recognized during the luncheon, each award recipient was featured in a video and a $1,000 donation was made to the 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization of their choice. Some in attendance were Mayor Sylvester Turner, Juana Collins, Bryce Kennard, Lucy Bremond, Ashley Small, Dr. Rhea Lawson, Nicole Holmes, Anitra Piper, Janice Weaver, and Cyndy Garza-Roberts.

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