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Donald Trump’s Big Lie About Health Care

By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer

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onald Trump’s madcap presidency is now seeking to strip 20 million Americans of their health care coverage. He has instructed the Justice Department to join the lawsuit seeking to declare the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional.

He then proclaimed that Republicans would offer a far better alternative, tweeting they’ll become the “Party of Great Health Care.”

Only there is no plan. Mitch McConnell, the Republican Senate majority leader, wants nothing to do with trying to develop one. Confusion reigns. This grotesque misrule might be funny were it not putting millions of people at risk.

Trump has taken his animus against all things Obama to new heights in his obsessive drive to repeal or disembowel the Affordable Care Act. After the Republican Senate rejected repeal -feeding Trump’s disdain for Sen. John McCain, who cast the determining vote -- Trump’s administration has sought to undermine the act administratively.

Seven million fewer people now have health care coverage since Trump was elected. Now he hopes to have the courts repeal the act. That would end the expansion of Medicaid, which covers more than 10 million low-wage workers and their families. It would repeal the

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requirement that insurance companies cover those with pre-existing conditions -- putting anyone who is ill now covered under the act at risk.

It would repeal the provision allowing the young to be covered under their parents plan to age 26. Once more, insurance companies would be free to enforce lifetime limits on coverage, putting the most vulnerable at risk.

Trump adds insult to this injury by proclaiming the big lie: that Republicans have or will have a plan that will cover more and be less expensive. But there is no plan. Trump aides say it will be developed in the Senate. McConnell, who rules Senate Republicans with a tight fist, says, “I look forward to seeing what the president is proposing and what he can work out with the speaker.”

When asked if the two committees tasked with overseeing health care would come up with a plan, Sen. Charles Grassley responded tersely with a “no.”

Scrambling to put a cover on his barefaced lie, Trump announced that Sen. Rick Scott, Republican of Florida, would join with a couple of other senators to come up with a “spectacular” plan.

This is like naming Al Capone to design the tax code. In the 1990s, Scott was the CEO of Columbia/HCA. He

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more people in stages. Cover those up to 30 and those 55 and over in the first stage. And then over years, perfect and extend the program to cover all. Pay for it by requiring the rich and the corporations pay their fair share of taxes. We’d end up paying less and getting better coverage.

That rational solution runs into the strongest of entrenched interests -- the drug companies and the insurance companies and their legions of lobbyists.

They are prepared to spend billions to protect their profits. They buy ads to scare the hell out of people, pay for politicians, and blanket congress with lobbyists. Now they have Trump fronting for them. It will take an aroused public to overcome that resistance.

Trump believes that if you tell a big lie over and over and over again, pretty soon people will begin to believe. His political debut was the big lie about Obama’s birth certificate. He’s done the same with his racist rants on immigrants and the border wall. Now he plans the same big lie technique on health care: slandering what is, claiming to have a better plan when there is no plan, posturing as a champion of the people when he’s defending big money interests.

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residential hopeful Julian Castro unveiled an extensive immigration plan Tuesday that would roll back a

resigned in 1997, the same year the FBI announced an investigation of the company for massive Medicare fraud.

In the end, Columbia/HCA pled guilty to systematic fraud -- featuring false billing of Medicare on a breathtaking scale. The company pled guilty to 14 corporate felonies and paid out some $1.7 billion in criminal fines and penalties in what the Justice Department called the “largest health care fraud case in U.S. history.” No doubt, if Scott were to come with a plan, it would be “spectacular” for the money guys, and savage for those in need of care.

On health care, Trump’s lies are dangerous to life. The U.S. is the only advanced industrial country that does not provide universal health care as a right.

We are paying almost twice per capita as other countries with worse health care results. U.S. life expectancy has declined for three years, in part because of the opioid crisis, in part because of the absence of adequate health care.

Meanwhile, the insurance companies and the drug companies and the private hospital complexes rake in fortunes.

What should be done is clear. The U.S. government should negotiate with drug companies to force lower prices for prescription drugs. Medicare should be strengthened and then extended to cover

series of laws implemented under Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump.

Castro is the first candidate in the

crowded 2020 Democratic field to unveil a detailed immigration plan, putting him out in front on an issue that Trump made central to his 2016 campaign and plans to again champion in his re-election bid.

The centerpiece of Castro’s plan provides a path to citizenship for “undocumented individuals and families who do not have a current pathway to legal status, but who live, work, and raise families in communities throughout the United States,” Castro’s campaign said in a release. It would also create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, a group often described as Dreamers, and those undocumented immigrants who are currently in the country under Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure.

“It’s time our nation’s immigration system reflect the collective values that we all share — equality, fairness, justice, and compassion,” Castro wrote in a Medium post on the plan. “It’s time that we recognize that protecting our borders and treating immigrants with compassion are not mutually exclusive.”

He added: “I’m proud to unveil an immigration policy that re-integrates those collective values in our immigration system.

A policy that is sensible and fair and treats those who cross our borders in search of refuge with empathy and understanding.”

Castro’s plan is the polar opposite to what Trump has offered the United States and politically positions him as a Democratic leader on immigration.

Trump has fought for years to fund the

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construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border -- something his supporters demand with chants of “Build the Wall” at his campaign events. Recently, the President declared a national emergency along the border to secure funds for construction of the wall, something that even Republicans rebuked him over.

In his Medium post, Castro noted other tenets of Trump’s immigration policies that he intends to change.

“The next President must start by reversing the cruel policies of the Trump administration — including the Muslim ban, wasteful spending on a pointless wall, and cuts to the refugee program — and ending the vile rhetoric that has scapegoated and vilified immigrants,” Castro writes about his plan, a direct attack on Trump.

Castro, as president, would increase refugee admissions, reunify families that have been separated at the border and allow deported veterans who served in the US military to return to the United States.

But Castro isn’t only targeting Trumpera policies.

Castro said he would repeal Section 1325 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which was used by the George W. Bush administration to apply a criminal violation -- as opposed to a civil infraction -- to anyone entering the United States illegally. The decades-old law was used by the Bush administration to attempt to curb the number of illegal entrances into the United States, something that Castro wrote needs to end.

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LOCAL & STATE BRIEFS

Bessie Swindle

Fish, Grits and Politiks

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Chron.com ommunity activist Bessie Swindle has died at the age of 79. Ever since she moved to the Sunnyside area, Swindle was making her community better through volunteerism. When she saw her community needed a library, she helped get it a library, police storefront and a Houston Community College campus. She pushed on political leaders like Congressman Al Green and former Precinct 7 Constable Michael Butler to pay attention to Sunnyside and address the needs that negatively affect residents.

Her neighborhood park, Cloverland Park, got $1 million to renovation due to advocacy. In addition, she helped protect her neighbors’ health by preventing Southern Crushed Concrete plant to move in. Many community, city, and state leaders mourn her passing.

Chron.com arcus Davis is adding to his resume with the career of talk show host. The political savvy Houston native is known for his political views just as much as he is known for his well fish and grits and fish and grits. He has combined his loves into one platform with the political culturally diverse Internet, “Fish, Grits and Politiks.” The show has been years in the making but debut recently with Houston native Kim Gagne as producer. Having a serious news focus with the theme “feed them today, teach them forever, the show addresses serious news and issues. Past show topics have included wealth disparity, prison reform, and black love.

HoustonPublicMedia.org t’s about to get warmer in Houston for a very long time. And, no, we’re not talking about the impending summer months. We’re talking about what our city’s climate could be like in another 60 years – if climate change continues at its present pace. A new analysis of climate data says, if carbon emissions are not reduced, by the year 2080 Houston’s climate would feel more like that of present-day Ciudad Mante, Mexico, about 500 miles to the southwest. The city is located about 75 miles inland from the eastern coast of central Mexico. And the typical summer day there is more than four degrees Fahrenheit warmer than Houston and more than 27 percent wetter. The typical winter there is more than 15 degrees warmer and 84 percent drier than we experience in the Bayou City.

Click2Houston.com eto O’Rourke officially kicked off his run for president Saturday from downtown El Paso, his hometown, promising “a campaign for America, for everyone in America.” The official kickoff follows a two-week tour of eight battleground states and after O’Rourke announced he was entering the race on social media on March 14. Two more rallies in Houston and Austin are planned Saturday. O’Rourke joins 16 other candidates and counting for the Democratic nomination for president. He consistently ranks near the top in early polling, usually in fourth place behind Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, who hasn’t announced a run. El Paso has been home to the O’Rourke family for five generations, the campaign said. His wife, Amy, and their three children attended the official kickoff.

Bills Would Make Superintendent Severance Deals Much Less Cushy

Bravo Announces New San Antonio Reality Series ‘Texicanas’

Earlie Hudnall. Jr.

Rev. William A. Lawson

StyleMagazine.com Newswire ongtime Texas Southern University Photographer Earlie Hudnall, Jr. was selected by the Texas State Legislature as one of the Texas State Artists for 2020 in the two-dimensional category. During each Legislative Session, the Texas State Legislature designates Texas State Artists for the following positions: state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist, and state three-dimensional artist. Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) manages the TCA nomination process. As a Texas State Artist, Hudnall will serve a one-year-term and represent the state’s artistic legacy. He will be widely recognized for his contributions to the state and advancement of his art form, he will also have the opportunity to be included on TCA’s Texas Touring Roster.

StyleMagazine.com Newswire rchbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Rabbi Samuel Karff and Reverend William A. Lawson have become to be known as Houston’s very own “wise men” according to Martin B. Cominsky, CEO of Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston. The three representing different faiths have always stood for what’s just and right and fought for the injustices of many. Now the men are being immortalized in inspirational display, the Brigitte and Basher Kalai Plaza of Respect in Midtown, 3303 Main St. As iconic faith leaders. Cominsky told the Houston Chronicle he wanted the men to be “living symbols of the value of respect.”

The display is awe-inspiring as each man’s photo is pictured on dichroic glass with his bio.

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TexasMonitor.org chool boards superintendents may no longer receive nice severance packages when leaving if the Texas Legislature has its way. Currently, they are reviewing two new bills so that school boards would no longer have the option to give up some state funding in order to get rid of superintendents who have fallen out of favor. Lawmakers on the House Committee on Public Education heard testimony on one of two bills that have been proposed to limit superintendent severance agreements to one year’s salary.

In presenting HB 880, freshman state Rep. Gina Calanni, D-Katy, called packages issued by school districts as a “mismanagement of funding.” The measure would only apply to public schools.

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MySanAntonio.com t last there is a name and premiere date for Bravo’s upcoming reality TV show set in San Antonio. Raise your margaritas to “Texicanas,” the new docuseries that kicks off at 9 p.m. May 7. Long rumored to be another “Real Housewives” spinoff, “Texicanas” instead chronicles its lavish ladies’ melodramas through the eyes of Penny Ayarzagoitia, a self-described free spirit who runs a San Antonio real estate company with a husband by her side, their two sons at home and a stripper pole in her living room.

According to Bravo, “Texicanas” follows Ayarzagoitia and her sophisticated gal pals through la vida loca — and rica — in the Alamo City as they juggle family and fun.

Most of the women grew up in Mexico before making San Antonio home.

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Macy’s Invests in New Beauty Tech

Adage.com acy’s is doubling down on the beauty business this year. On a recent earnings call with analysts, the retailer’s executives noted that the brand will be investing more in the category this year. The retailer is using its learnings from customer behavior online and using that to inform new fixtures and applications in brick-and-mortar. For example, Macy’s found that customers liked to shop online for fragrances by scent, but inside stores, the category is arranged by perfume brand. Macy’s recently entered a new partnership with Perch Interactive that will include fragrance finders in stores so consumers can browse by scent in person, as they do online. The company is doing something similar with skincare.

In addition, Macy’s is exploring new technology like augmented reality to give consumers even more choices.

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Texas AG Investigating Chick-fil-A Ban From San Antonio Airport

McDonald’s Makes Black Millennial Consumers Top Priority

Amazon Is Slashing Prices of Whole Foods

CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire CNN is reporting that the Texas attorney general is investigating whether the city of San Antonio violated Chickfil-A’s religious liberty when it banned the fast food chain from its airport. The San Antonio city council approved a new concessions contract for the San Antonio International Airport -- on the condition that Chick-fil-A be excluded. Texas attorney general Ken Paxton slammed the city’s decision as “discriminatory” and “inconsistent with the Constitution and Texas law.” Councilman Roberto Treviño, who made the motion to exclude Chick-fil-A, said San Antonio does not tolerate “anti-LGBTQ behavior.” federal law

MarketingDive.com he media plan for “Black & Positively Golden,” which includes a bigger Instagram presence and messaging centered around empowerment and entrepreneurship, could help McDonald’s capitalize on the opportunity. The news marks another step in the brand’s efforts to support more diversity and inclusion, not just in consumer-facing campaigns, but also internally. “Black & Positively Golden” is being stewarded in part by Lizette Williams, who joined the company last year as McDonald’s USA’s head of cultural engagement and experiences, a new position focused on fostering stronger multicultural loyalty, according to Ad Age. Earlier this month, McDonald’s also introduced an initiative called “Better Together: Gender Balance And Diversity” that works to improve women’s representation at all levels.

CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire mazon has trained its Prime members to expect low prices. So naturally those shoppers have been reluctant to dish out for expensive groceries at Whole Foods. Amazon bought Whole Foods in 2017 for nearly $14 billion to gain entry into the $860 billion US grocery industry. Amazon hoped the deal would help it convert Whole Foods’ shoppers into Prime members. The retailer also set its sights on an even bigger opportunity: Convincing more of its approximately 100 million Prime members in the United States to buy their groceries at Whole Foods. Amazon has tried to make Whole Foods more attractive to Prime members since the acquisition.

Amazon initially cut prices on products like salmon and avocados.

Chicago Elects 1st Black Female and 1st Openly Gay Mayor

NAACP Reveals Tactics Fossil Fuel Industry Uses to Manipulate Communities of Color

Cancellations of Latino-Themed Shows Spark Anger, Reflection

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African-Americans More Likely to Be Misdiagnosed with Schizophrenia

ScienceDaily.com frican-Americans with severe depression are more likely to be misdiagnosed as having schizophrenia, according to a new Rutgers study.

The study, which appeared online prior to being published in the February 2019 issue of the journal Psychiatric Services, examined the medical records of 1,657 people at a community behavioral health clinic that included screening for major depression as part of its assessment for schizophrenia in new patients. The study, which looked at 599 blacks and 1,058 non-Latino whites, found that clinicians failed to effectively weigh mood symptoms when diagnosing schizophrenia among African-Americans, suggesting that racial bias, whether conscious or subconscious, is one factor in the diagnosis of schizophrenia in this population. Other factors include genetics, poverty and discrimination, as well as symptoms caused by infections and malnutrition early in life

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PBS.org hicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot’s resounding victory was a clear call for change at City Hall and a historic repudiation of the old-style, insider politics that have long defined the nation’s third-largest city. Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor who’d never been elected to public office, defeated Cook County Board President and longtime City Council member Toni Preckwinkle with backing from voters across the city. Late results showed Lightfoot, 56, winning every one of the city’s 50 wards. Lightfoot also made history, becoming the first black woman and the first openly gay person to be elected Chicago mayor. Chicago will become the largest U.S. city to have a black woman serve as mayor when Lightfoot is sworn in May 20. She will join seven other black women currently serving as mayors in major U.S. cities.

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Resilience.org he fossil fuel industry regularly deploys manipulative and dishonest tactics when engaging with communities of color, often working to co-opt the respect and authority of minority-led groups to serve corporate goals.

That is according to a new report, “Fossil Fueled Foolery,” published today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), which outlines the top 10 manipulation tactics that the group’s members and partners routinely observe. Some of the tactics are broad and political, like investing in efforts to undermine democracy through voter suppression and other means, or like financing political campaigns and “investing in” politicians at local, county, and state levels. Other tactics are even more discreet and deceitful, like claiming that regulations that would benefit heavily polluted communities will cause these same communities economic harm.

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USNews.com etflix’s cancellation of “One Day at a Time” has led to an outcry on social media by the show’s viewers. And fans of CW’s “Jane the Virgin” are preparing to say goodbye to a show entering its fifth and final season.

The departure of the two Latino-themed shows demonstrates the challenges such projects still encounter on networks and streaming services. Networks may feel pressure to tap into the growing Latino population — now the largest minority group in the U.S. — but the shows often receive limited promotions and are on a short leash from executives who want to see good ratings fast. Advocates of more diversity on television say these shows are often given difficult time slots or are buried deep in the maze of streaming apps.

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Nipsey Hussle Was More of a Movement Than a Musician CNN/StyleMagazine.com Newswire

hood Crips, had requested the meeting, along with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, the commissioner said.

The reason? They wanted to speak with Soboroff and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore “about ways he could help stop gang violence and help us help kids,” Soboroff tweeted. “I’m so very sad.”

Anyone familiar with Nipsey’s woke brand of gangbanging wasn’t surprised.

While Crips and Bloods have provided great gangland fodder for Hollywood and other storytellers, Nipsey bucked the conventional trappings of gang life.

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ours after Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in the Hyde Park neighborhood, Los Angeles Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff announced that he had been scheduled to meet with the rapper.

The Grammy-nominated rhymesmith, a member of the Rollin 60s Neighbor-

He spoke out against rappers who would boast of purported gang affiliations to stunt or look cool -- not because he wished them any violence, but rather, to remind them that for too many young people, joining a gang was about survival. People had died over the colors they’d chosen. It wasn’t something to dabble in, Nipsey would remind them.

Legacy of bridge building Yet for his unabashed affiliation, the

33-year-old worked to pave inroads, recording tracks with Blood-affiliated rappers The Game and YG of Compton and Jay Rock of Watts. When Nipsey dropped his long-awaited studio debut last year, The Game posted the cover to Instagram, along with his recollection of the first time the two met.

“Never thought the young n***a that gave me his demo on Crenshaw at a red light would ever turn out to be one of my favorite West Coast MC’s.... just like I told you that day when you handed it to me n***a, ‘if you want it it’s yours’.... proud of you homie.”

Two days prior, when Cardi B caught flak for a Blood reference in an Instagram post, Nipsey came to her defense during an interview on a Los Angeles radio show, saying that there were certain things that Bloods and Crips might say to each other in private that they shouldn’t say in public or in a song.

“She should probably just correct, go public, and say, ‘Look, this is how Bloods talk privately. We ain’t mean no disrespect,’” he said. “That’s a touchy thing. That’s a delicate thing, and you

gotta understand people are gonna be offended when you do that. You gotta know: L.A. -- this our culture. This is our lifestyle. This ain’t aesthetic or fashion. You know, your granny’ll tell you change the color of your shoestrings before you get out of the car.”

Upon Nipsey’s death, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper was among scores of entertainers posting tributes to him.

“Rip to a real stand up guy! a great representation of positivity and change to the community,” Cardi B wrote on Instagram. “May the Lord give your family strength. You can’t kill love and you can’t kill respect.”

In one of his final tweets Friday, Nipsey posted a photo of himself in a denim jacket adorned with both red and blue kerchiefs, like those worn by the rival gangs, and in his last post, just hours before he was killed, he said, “Having strong enemies is a blessing.”

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Silky Vocalist Shawn Sounds Talks NBC ‘The Voice’ And ‘Putting On’ For Houston

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lincher: Houston Aldine ISD educator graces NBC ‘The Voice’ and secures a spot with first-time judge, Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend.

It’s Team John Legend for Shawn Sounds after blowing the judges away with his rendition of “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo. The vocalist is coming out the gate swinging as he battles to the top of NBC ‘The Voice’; Houston, Sounds just might be the chosen one.

The four-chair turner is serving the world warm tones and silky-smooth vocal range as he channels the spirit of Luther Vandross; we promise you the legend lives in his voice. Known as Mr. Lionel Taylor to his students at an Aldine ISD middle school, the singing educator teaches an important lesson of ‘going after your dreams’ as he progresses through ‘battle rounds’. We got a chance to have a hometown chat with ‘The Voice’ contestant.

Keandra Scott: What are you doing when you’re not singing?

Shawn Sounds: I enjoy writing music, walking dogs and playing cool games on my phone apps. Also, I enjoy taking different types of dance classes (cardio and aerobics).

KS: Who have you bonded with on-set?

SS: Julian King, Kalvin Jarvis, Kanard Thomas, Denton Arnell, Matthew Johnson, Dexter Roberts, Rod Stokes, and Lisa Ramey. Honestly, I’m really cool with mostly everyone and still communicate with them and John Legend on the phone when I’m not in LA. I’ve enjoyed bonding with team John Legend.

We call ourselves ‘The J Five’.

KS: From Louisiana, California, Florida, Alabama to Texas, you have lived in many places. At what point in your life did you know your vocals was anointed?

SS: It was in Kindergarten class.

My teacher noticed I sung differently than my peers, the adults at the church, everyone knew it and saw it. I’ve been around different styles of music since a young age. [Shawn was already enrolled in college-level classes for vocal performance, theater and dance by the time he was in fourth grade. In high school, his family moved to Florida where he joined a community choir that traveled the state singing with artists such as Barry Manilow.]

KS: Who are some of your influences?

SS: Usher and Beyonce. When listening to music I like to go back to the 90s with Brandy, Fantasia, and Musiq Soulchild. I was born in the 80s so I was exposed to Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Patti Labelle, Michael Jackson, and so many other iconic artists.

Honestly, I didn’t necessarily grow up

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listening to the style of music I sing.

KS: Who rallied behind you to audition for (the hit show) The Voice?

SS: I was actually introduced to the show. I was offered an opportunity to go to Dallas last summer, so I drove 4 hours to audition. I went back until I finally did my blind audition. My students,

family, friends, and fans have all been super supportive. My mom and dad met here in Houston and then they moved to New Orleans. There are so many ties to Houston. Houston needs to know, while we have our unique H-Town sound & Beyonce, we really don’t have many homegrown artists representing. My

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goal is to be that and do it for Houston and the world.

KS: What about John Legend made you give him, “The Green Light” as a coach?

SS: His resume and artistry is #1, he is the best person for me to emulate after.

John Legend has multiple Grammys, an Emmy, Tony, Golden Globe, and many other awards. He is classically trained and plays different styles of music. I feel he does what I do; I felt a connection.

Most importantly, who better than ‘The new kid on the block’ that has a point to prove.

KS: Do you incorporate your love for music into your class curriculum?

SS: I teach in a computer lab. One day we will listen to Disney, R&B, Country, and Classical. We listen to different genres because I have an appreciation for all types of music. Although it doesn’t align with the class curriculum, I try to make sure I create a relaxing environment for my students. They get to hop on a computer for 45 minutes and learn while listening to music. I also use to teach 9th Grade BCIS at a high school in Galena Park so I truly have an appreciation for teaching kids.

KS: Do you have a favorite key to sing in?

SS: Ha-Ha, I do not. In its original key as it is recorded.

KS: What are your favorite genres of music to sing?

SS: R&B and Soul, hands down.

KS: Have you ever sung background for anyone?

SS: I got a chance to tour with UK Jazz artist Jarrod Lawson. I remember when the company that helped bring him to Houston called me to sing backs for him. They represent and find the best of the best, so I was, even more, happier to get that call. I took the opportunity without any hesitation. I learned all new parts, female and male. It was all worth the challenge and experience. He is one of my favorite indie artists of all time.

KS: Do you have a mantra?

SS: Do the best you can with what you have. It’s not even just all about music, it’s about life.

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MONEY

How to Prep Financially When Changing Jobs

By StatePoint

package bring new financial considerations.

“Changing jobs brings with it a myriad of financial decisions. Take time to assess your financial situation and make any necessary adjustments so you can start the new job focused and ready,” says Valerie Radford, a vice president of Strategic Initiatives at Prudential Financial.

As you’re making the switch, Radford says there are a few things to keep in mind:

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he average American will hold 11.7 jobs between the ages of 18 and 48, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. If a job change is on your horizon, remember that a new salary and benefits

• Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Keep track of your 401(k) if you had one at your previous job. You can simplify your financial picture by bringing together any orphan plans you’ve left in the investing universe. Also, make sure to take advantage of your new employer’s 401(k) match feature, if offered, and continue momentum by increasing your contribution, if possible.

• Don’t Go It Alone: Consider using a third-party platform to manage finances and benefits in one place that’s designed

to rebalance your goals as circumstances change. For example, when you set up an account with LINK by Prudential, you’ll be prompted to answer questions about what financial goals are important to you and, in turn, will be offered personalized solutions to help you reach them. LINK combines the convenience of a digital experience with the knowledge of a professional advisor who can walk you through this important transition by phone, video or in-person.

To learn more, visit prudential.com/link • Consider Your Bonus: If you’re receiving a sign-on bonus or have an old bonus saved, determine whether this money belongs in a short-term, norisk account or whether a longer-term approach with exposure to financial markets makes sense.

• Budgets are Fundamental: If you’re making more money, calculate if additional funds can be put into savings. This is a great place to use a tool like LINK that allows you to see all your money in one place, and can help you determine where to direct extra funds. If you’re making less money, you might need to

see where to make cuts.

• Review Your Insurance: Take a breath before moving forward with health coverage decisions. If you’re married, evaluate both partner’s plans, not only for the more affordable option, but also for each plan’s restrictions. For instance, if one plan allows you to see doctors without referrals while the other doesn’t, you’ll have to decide whether that’s worth the extra cost. Finally, take a look at the amount your new employer is offering for life insurance. It’s often not enough. Consulting a financial advisor can help you determine how much additional insurance to take out.

Don’t let your financial goals get lost in the shuffle of a job transition. A few strategies and tools can keep you on track.

LINK by Prudential is an umbrella marketing name for Prudential Customer Solutions LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser, Prudential Annuities Distributors, Inc. and various subsidiaries of The Prudential Insurance Company of America.

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EAT WITH STYLE Warm Up with Sweet and Savory Comfort Food

By Family Features

helps balance out the richness of red meats like duck. Although it’s leaner and lower in saturated fat than other red meats, duck has a bold flavor and texture similar to steak.

In this Mocha-Rubbed Duck Breast recipe, cocoa powder, ground coffee and savory spices are rubbed onto the meat before it’s seared and smothered with a luscious sweet cherry and red wine sauce. The toasty, nutty flavor of coffee complements the cocoa while dark sweet cherries, red wine and toasted almonds complete the sweet and savory dish.

Find more comfort food recipes and tips for cooking with duck at mapleleaffarms.com. .Mocha-Rubbed Duck Breast with Cherry and Red Wine Pan SaucE

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f chocolate for dinner sounds too good to be true, it’s because chocolate is usually associated with decadent desserts.

However, it can also take comfort food to a whole new level when paired with savory ingredients like red meat.

A bit of bittersweet cocoa powder

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Mocha-Rubbed Duck Breast with Cherry and Red Wine Pan Sauce Prep time: 2 hours, 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Servings: 4

Mocha Rub 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground coffee

2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder 4 Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breasts, thawed Cherry and Red Wine Pan Sauce 2 tablespoons reserved duck fat 1/2 cup minced shallots 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 5 ounces frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and halved 5 sprigs fresh thyme salt, to taste ground blacvvk pepper, to taste toasted sliced almonds, for garnish To make Mocha Rub: In small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, coffee, salt, pepper and cocoa powder. Set aside.

Pat duck breasts dry and score according to package directions. Use half of rub on meat side of breasts. Cover breasts and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

In cold saute pan, place duck breasts

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skin-side down. Place pan over low-medium heat 8-12 minutes, or until fat is rendered and skin is crisp and brown.

Turn breasts over and sprinkle remaining rub on skin side. Cook breasts 1-2 minutes skin-side up. Turn breasts back to skin-side down 1-2 minutes to caramelize rub. Reserve approximately 2 tablespoons duck fat for sauce.

Heat oven to 350 F. Place duck breasts skin-side up on rimmed baking sheet; bake 5-6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 F. Let breasts rest 4-5 minutes before slicing. Temperature will rise during resting period to reach 165 F. To make Cherry and Red Wine Pan Sauce: Place saute pan with reserved duck fat over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened. Add wine to pan to deglaze. Stir in balsamic vinegar, sugar, cherries and thyme sprigs; simmer until reduced. Remove thyme sprigs. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve sauce over cooked duck breasts.

Garnish with toasted almond slices.

SPORTS

The Unsung Hero: Eric Gordon Is An Intricate Part of the Rockets Success This Season

By Brian Barefield, Style Sports Editor

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ith less than a week left in the 2018-19 NBA season, the Houston Rockets are looking to secure the number three seed in the Western Conference playoffs. If the cards fall right they may even be able to move up behind the Golden State Warriors for the number two spot if the Denver Nuggets have a couple of setbacks and Houston wins out. The Rockets needs to stay in that spot to avoid an early matchup with the 2018 NBA Finals champs Golden State Warriors.

One player who could help them secure that spot and potentially lead them back to the Western Conference Finals is shooting guard Eric Gordon. He tends to be overlooked on a team that has potential back-to-back MVP James Harden, a for sure first ballot Hall of Famer in Chris Paul, and a center who has been on point since the All-Star break (16.5 points per game and 12.6 rebounds) in Clint Capela. The 6’4 combo guard has done everything asked of him on this team including coming off the bench when the Rockets had Carmelo Anthony, but coach Mike D’Antoni realized that strategy was not going to work.

Easy,” Gordon became a free agent and signed a four-year $54 million dollar contract with the Houston Rockets.

Coach D’Antoni used his knowledge of what he knew from the U.S.A. Basketball Camp to get the 2016-17 NBA Sixth Man of The Year to buy into his system of shooting from the perimeter rather than driving to the lane.

Eric Gordon

Eric Gordon

“Eric is one of those guys we need to have in the game early so he can get a rhythm going. He finds spots on the floor that the defense can’t adjust to quickly and takes advantage of that,” said D’Antoni of Gordon who is averaging 16.3 points per game while shooting 35% from three-point range.

University, Gordon declared himself eligible for the 2008 NBA draft where he was the seventh pick in the first round by the Los Angeles Clippers. He was a unanimous pick for the All-Rookie second team and spent a total of three seasons with the Clippers before spending the next five with the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans. Often hampered with injuries during his time in the “Big

After spending one year at Indiana

That transition worked very well for Gordon and the Rockets last year as they won a franchise record 65 games and took the Warriors to seven games in the 2018 Western Conference Finals.

This year has been tough as he has dealt with some injuries that caused him to miss some playing time this season. He was sidelined in late December for eight games during a stretch where Chris Paul was injured, and the Rockets were having a terrible month. Now all he wants to do is get his team over the hump in the playoffs and potentially play for a championship.

“We are trying to win the rest of these games for the rest of the year and develop championship habits,” said Gordon after a win against the Sacramento Kings.

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HEALTH

Unsuspecting Daily Habits That Could Lead to Kidney Failure BlackDoctor.Org

flammatory drugs), may alleviate your aches and pains, but they can harm the kidneys, especially if you already have kidney disease. Reduce your regular use of NSAIDs and never go over the recommended dosage.

ful kidney stones. Those with kidney problems or kidney failure may need to restrict their fluid intake, but for most people, drinking 1.5 to 2 liters (3 to 4 pints) of water per day is a healthy target.

Eating too much salt Diets high in salt are high in sodium, which can increase blood pressure and, in turn, harm your kidneys. Flavor your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt. Over time, you may find it easier to avoid using added salt (sodium) on your food.

Sleep deprivation

Consuming processed foods

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ur kidneys are one of our hardest working organs and often have to endure tough conditions to keep our system clean. Sometimes, we can unknowingly make it doubly challenging to rid our bodies of toxins. Here are a few common habits that you might not realize are putting pressure on your kidneys.

Overusing painkillers Over the counter pain medicines, such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-in-

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Processed foods are significant sources of sodium and phosphorus. Many people who have kidney disease need to limit phosphorus in their diets. Some studies have shown that high phosphorus intake from processed foods in people without kidney disease may be harmful to their kidneys and bones. Try adopting the DASH diet to guide your healthy eating habits.

Dehydration Staying well hydrated helps your kidneys clear sodium and toxins from the body. Drinking plenty of water is also one of the best ways to avoid pain-

A good night’s rest is extremely important to your overall well-being and, it turns out, your kidneys. Kidney function is regulated by the sleep-wake cycle which helps coordinate the kidneys’ workload over 24 hours.

Eating too much meat Animal protein generates high amounts of acid in the blood that can be harmful to the kidneys and cause acidosis – a condition in which kidneys cannot eliminate acid fast enough. Protein is needed for growth, upkeep, and repair of all parts of the body but your diet should be well balanced with fruits and vegetables.

to foods and drinks that you may not consider “sweet.”

Avoid condiments, breakfast cereals, and white bread which are all sneaky sources of processed sugar. Pay attention to the ingredients when buying packaged goods to avoid added sugar in your diet.

By cutting back on the above, you can make your kidneys’ jobs much easier, and your much healthier.

Jasmine Browley holds an MA in journalism from Columbia College Chicago, and has contributed to Ebony, Jet and MADE Magazine among others. So, clearly, she knows some stuff. Follow her digital journey @ JasmineBrowley.

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slides, named Orbiter, features circles of multi-colored fiberglass in different sections of the ride while the other, Galaxy, features dashes of multi-colored fiberglass. The water slide will open in time to be part of the national celebration of the 50 anniversary of the lunar landing. th

Infinity Racers is the brainchild of both Schlitterbahn Galveston Island’s GM, Ron Sutula, and water slide designers at WhiteWater West. WhiteWater West also designed and built Schlitterbahn Galveston’s awarding-winning MASSIV, the world’s tallest water coaster, which is one of the top waterpark attractions in the country.

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chlitterbahn Galveston Island is adding a new multi-million dollar set of slides that are more than the first of its kind – they are out of this world.

Infinity Racers, which will open in June of 2019, is a pair of space-themed, racing head-first mat slides. At a whopping eight stories tall and as long as two space sta-

tions, Infinity Racers delivers a fun, only one in the world, water slide experience.

Both of the racing slides are nearly fully enclosed the entire time (except for the loading and splash zones) with multi-colored fiberglass that creates unique lighting effects inside each slide.

Schlitterbahn chose to add a space

theme to the slides in honor of the men and women of NASA and the Johnson Space Center, who have inspired the world to reach for the stars. Given the park’s proximity to the space center, it’s also a salute to the entire region.

The interior of each slide delivers a unique experience as well. One of the

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Engineers are taking full advantage of the existing tall tower to maximize slide time for guests. Riders will slide head-first on mats, racing along enclosed twists and turns over the park’s river system and cabana village until they slide down to the splash zone at the base eight stories below.

Infinity Racers is the perfect addition to Schlitterbahn Galveston Island, which is known for its many high thrill slides. In fact, Infinity Racers joins MASSIV and the park’s Torrent Indoor River (the longest in the state) as another record-breaking water ride.

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LOCAL

Pageant World Is More Than What’s Seen at Miss Ultimate Beauty of America

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

2019 Miss Ultimate Beauty of America Queens

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isconceptions of beauty pageants are plentiful. Lots of beautiful women standing at a perfect angle with bountiful curls, precisely applied make-up, wearing the most intricate of materials awaiting the perfect score from someone who knows absolutely nothing about who they really are. That’s what the outsiders see. However, those in this inner world of gowns and beads, glitz and glam know that beauty pageants are far more beyond that scope. Beauty pageants are the avenue to which girls are transformed from timid, unsure vesicles to resilient, self-assured, advocates for not just themselves but to the many eyes that look at their confidence yearning to be just like them.

When Roneshia Ray started out she was the one looking to others. Coming from a circumstance where hope was short and the opportunity was scarce, Ray had a limited outlook for her future. But thanks to a life-changing college experience, boss-like mentors, and not being afraid to tell her own story, Ray discovered how much she loved mentoring young girls. She saw how she was able to take their limited view of themselves as she once had for her own self and expand their view to heights unknown to them and that was a gift beyond rewards for her. “I was honest with those young ladies about my mistakes. My shortcomings and even some things that I was still working on!” What she was still working on was becoming Roneshia Ray. That would be further developed with the introduction

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into pageants.

apply for college and scholarships to change their futures; a journey that led her to her purpose; a journey that was long, tiring, and hard. Was it worth it?

To be the woman she is today, YES!

“Pageantry really helped increased my self-confidence,” said Ray, “Pageantry taught me how to use my voice to help others and it also taught me how to be comfortable around women who On this journey filled with tiaras and were equally as beautiful and talented.” sashes that had her compete in several pageant systems and winning numerous =Her first pageant was in high school. titles, Ray now finds herself on the other It was rough. Testing her patience, side of the stage not as a pageant conquestioning who she was and leaving testant but as a pageant director. Passing on what others poured into her into the next queens to rule. She hosted her very pageant over the weekend.

Miss Ultimate Beauty of America 2019 and Runner-Ups

self-doubt Ray’s pageant career almost ended. But it didn’t. She went on to her next pageant and found she still had a lot to learn…about herself. With each pageant, she gained a greater education at “Ray University” until she knew exactly who she was. And with that knowledge came her first win. Oh, it was a journey; three times competing in the same pageant winning first runner-up before her name was called last as the reigning winner. A journey that led her to start a traveling charm school to impact the lives of 4500 girls; a journey that her help high school students to properly

The Miss Ultimate Beauty of America Pageant is “when grace, compassion, and purpose meet beauty” according to their tagline. Ray calls the pageant a personal development program where young ladies of all nations can utilize their own talents and skills to bring out the best in those that they mentor through scholarship and community service while showcasing their own beauty and style to further enhance their personal growth.

Twenty young ladies ranging in age from 5 to 40 competed for five different national titles under the MBOA umbrella in the areas of private interview, swimwear/sportswear, fun fashion wear, evening gown, and on-stage question.

Contestants were also required to perform several hours of community service where younger contestants addressed issues at their schools and older contestants mentored young queens. The

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three-day pageant weekend was a full schedule of competition, an all-white breakfast, community service project, hours of rehearsals with choreographer extraordinaire, Courtney Ned, and the preliminary and final shows.

The competition was stiff and the ladies were absolutely stunning both inside and out. Anyone of them would have made an excellent representative for the pageant system. Somehow the judges were able to narrow the field of contestants down to the five beauties who now wear the crowns. The 2019 Miss Ultimate Beauty of America queens are as follows: Miss Ultimate Beauty of America 2019 Rebecca Edwards, Miss Ultimate Beauty of America Teen 2019 Kennedy Johnson; Mrs. Ultimate Beauty of America 2019 Valerie King; Miss Ultimate Beauty of America Preteen 2019 Saniya Scott; Miss Ultimate Beauty of America Princess 2019 Zara Alexander. As part of their winnings, the ladies will share a prize worth over $25,000 that includes a college scholarship, wardrobe, jewelry, and an international trip.

Recruitment has already started for Miss Ultimate Beauty of America in 2020. Find out more information at MissUltimateBeautyofAmerica.org.

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2019

SYLVESTER TURNER CAMPAIGN KICKOFF UNION STATION AT MINUTE MAID

SYLVESTER TURNER CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Photography by Vicky Pink

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t was Opening Day for the Sylvester Turner for Mayor Campaign at his kickoff celebration at Minute Maid Park. Friends and supporters gathered to rally and cheer Turner on for another term as Mayor of Houston. Attendees got to hear the Mayor Turner continued vision for Houston. Some in attendance were HPD Chief Art Acevedo, Congressman Al Green, HFD Chief Samuel Pena, Cindy Clifford, Judge Zinetta Burney, Rep. Gene Wu, City Council member Karla Cisneros.

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edia professionals were able to break away from reporting the news to kick back at the Houston Association of Black Journalists Membership Mixer. There was lot of fresh energy amongst the membership as the new board was on hand to greet members and hear their ideas for the new year. President Nakia Cooper was able to present her vision for the year as well. Some in attendance were Mary Benton, ShaVonne Herndon, Phyllis Bailey, Erica Simon, Khambrel Marshall, Bridgett Joe, Jonathan Martin, Rebecca Briscoe, Kathy Sapp, Vanessa Wade, Kevin Lightfoot, and Syan Rhodes.

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SMAHRT GIRL’S HATS & HEMLINES Photography by Vicky Pink

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he Smahrt Foundation hosted an exclusive shopping experience for some local fashionistas at their Hats & Hemlines event. Any excuse is good reason to shop.

And when the excuse is to shop to support programming for a foundation like Smahrt Girl, shopping is fun. Women who did make a purchase were entered into a luxury raffle drawing and 20% of their purchase was donated to the Smahrt Foundation.

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