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Jesse Jackson The Choice Is Yours, If You Take It

A CALL FOR PEACE AFTER A TRIUMPH ELECTION Story by Jo-Carolyn Goode & Brionna Rivers | Photo: Shutterstock

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Makes Rockets’ History With Triple Double

12th Annual Making Change Happens! Fall Luncheon

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Volume 27 | Number 46 | Nov 10 - Nov 16, 2016 EDITORIAL

FEATURE WRITERS Rebecca Briscoe Francis Page, Jr. National Entertainment Publisher and Editor Susie Stillwell - Entertainment fpagejr@stylemagazine.com Brandon Caldwell Feature Writer/Entertainment Lisa Valadez Mical Roy – Feature Associate Publisher Yolanda Pope – Culinary lisa@stylemagazine.com Dr. Lovell Jones – Health Editor Jo-Carolyn Goode Kim Davis – Sports Managing Editor Erick Cork - Feature editorial@stylemagazine.com Aiaina Mayes – Blogger Demez White – Feature Burt Levine – Political DESIGN/WEB Eric Ford – Fashion Writer De’Neisha Bell – Feature Trevor G. Piper Keandra Scott – Entertainment Creative Director/Graphics trevor@tpipermedia.com Cecilia Smith - Entertainment Raegan Boutte - Arts Kermit Williams Dr. Abimbola Farinde - Health Web Master webmaster@stylemagazine.com Jessica Crawford - Feature Franceli Chapman - Entertainment Jeffery T. Crump, Jr. Dr. Kimberly McLeod - Education Chief Designer webmaster@stylemagazine.com Erica Ponder - Feature Parish Blair - Feature Writer Lan– Arts Willie Grace Web/Graphics Brionna Rivers - Feature Writer

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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

National Writer

oday America will choose those who will lead us over the next years. We will make a choice. Your first choice is to vote. Exercise your power. If you choose not to vote, you cede your power to others. The right to vote has been won through years of struggle. When this Republic was born, AfricanAmericans, women, the young and the working class could not vote. Only white, male landowners had the right. It took decades, a Civil War, demonstrations, martyrs and sacrifice to extend the right to vote. Do not spurn the sacrifice that others made so that we could exercise this power. Vote even though our election laws still are rigged to make it hard

POLITICAL By Burt

The Choice Is Yours, If You Take It to vote. Registration isn’t automatic. Voting is on a workday, not a holiday. Districts are gerrymandered. Voter suppression continues -- by limiting places to vote, limiting early voting, requiring special ID, making student voting hard, purging the voter rolls and much more. African-Americans, the poor and the young particularly targeted. But the more obstacles they put in the way of voting, the more obstinate we should be about casting our vote. Choose the candidate you support, the America you want to build. In the race for the president, the choice is stark. Hillary Clinton is for raising the minimum wage and guaranteeing paid family leave to workers; Donald Trump is opposed. Clinton is for reviving the Voting Rights Act; Trump is opposed. Clinton is for women’s right to choose and equal pay for women; Trump is opposed. Clinton would raise taxes on the rich and corporations to invest in education and rebuilding America; Trump would slash taxes on the rich and corporations. Clinton is for bringing undocumented workers out of the shadows; Trump is for deportation

and building a wall. Clinton is for tuition-free public college for all but the rich; Trump is opposed. Clinton will push for green jobs and take on catastrophic climate change; Trump thinks climate change is a “Chinese hoax.” Clinton is for strengthening Obamacare; Trump is for ripping it up, depriving 20 million Americans of health insurance. Clinton seeks to bring us together; Trump has sought to drive us apart. Clinton has experience; Trump is too erratic to be near the nuclear button. Some cynics say Washington is so broken that nothing can get done, that the stark differences between the candidates don’t matter. Yet despite the partisan obstruction in Washington, budgets do get passed; choices are made; priorities do get set. Would you rather mobilize with the president to pass a stronger Voting Rights Act or have to mobilize against a president who wants to deep-six the act? Would you rather mobilize to support Supreme Court nominees who will stand up for women’s rights and civil rights, and repeal Citizen’s United, or have to work to defeat nominees who would repeal women’s right to choose, gut

the Voting Rights Act and side with corporations over people constantly? Would you rather push for a budget that seeks to increase investment in our schools or fight against one that would cut education funding savagely? Americans are tired of a campaign that has been too long, too negative, too much an exchange of insults rather than a contest of ideas. The New York Times/CBS News poll reports that 82 percent of voters feel this campaign has left them more disgusted about American politics. But the differences are stark. Clinton will push to bring America together and to make this economy work for working people. Trump will leave America more divided and more unequal. On Tuesday we get to choose. Choose to vote, to exercise your fundamental right. And then choose the candidate who stands with you. Your vote does count. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush. org. Follow him on Twitter @ RevJJackson. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.

Black Democrats Dominate Local Vote

Levine, Political Writer

frican American Democrats won more than two dozen legislative, judicial and administrative post across Harris County and the Houston area Tuesday night in news breaking election returns. The election saw Democratic voting in the Houston area that resulted in the most Democrat upsets in recent Harris County election history. Although President-elect Donald Trump had a huge night across the country including winning the Lone Star State, he was more so than any other Republican running statewide in 20 years. Trump won Texas 52.39 to 43.34 compared to four years ago when Mitt Romney won Texas by 57.17 to 41.38. In Harris County, Clinton carried Harris County by 54.16 percent or with 706,471 votes compared to Trump’s 41.78 percent or 544,960 votes. In Fort Bend, Clinton won as the first Democrat to win countywide in more than two decades with 51.37 percent or 134,475 votes to Trump’s 44.78 percent or 117.212 votes. However, unlike in Harris County, Fort Bend Republicans won everything countywide in Fort Bend County but by closer margins than ever for Fort Bend County contests. In Harris County, Congress Members Al Green won 81.16 percent of the vote or 108,296 votes to Jeff Martin’s 18.84 percent 25,142 votes and

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Sheila Jackson Lee won 73.49 percent or 149, 928 votes to Lori Bartley’s 23.65 percent or 48,248 votes. African American Democratic nominees for Congress against Pete Olson, Mark Gibson and Rail Road Commissioner against Wayne Christian, Grady Yarbrough lost. African American Child Protective Services Attorney Candace White won Harris County for the First Court of Appeals but lost in the Court’s nine other counties to lose. African American Rodney Ellis won to succeed the late El Franco Lee on Harris County Commissioner’s Court in the seat that is the only minority and Democrat on that court. African American Boris Miles will now fill Ellis› open Senate as he won his

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Texas Senate race. Shawn Thierry also was successful in claiming victory to succeed Miles. African American Democrat judges and judge nominees won every countywide judge race including Alexandra Smoots-Hogan, Ursula Hall, Hazel Jones, Nikita “Nikki” Harmon, Robert Johnson, Elaine Palmer, Ramona Franklin, Maria Jackson, George Powell and Darrell Jordan for County and District Court benches. Ann Harris Bennett beat incumbent Mike Sullivan for Harris County Tax Assessor and Voter Registrar on her second swipe at him. African American Bennett, in 2012 forced Sullivan to win with less than 50 percent of the vote, due to a third party candidate in the race. This time Bennett won 50.31 percent or 647,382 votes to Sullivan’s 49.69 percent or 639,527 votes. African Americans now hold for the first time this office responsible for collecting and assessing all property taxes, fines, and fees for Harris County such as vehicle and permit registrations and for registering voters. Sullivan was adamant against online voter registration. Bennett is for it. African American State Rep. Ron Reynolds won 67.97 percent or 45,684 votes against his Republican opponent, African American former Fort Bend ISD Trustee Ken Bryant, who won

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32.03 percent or 21,531 votes. Reynolds in 2010 was elected to become Fort Bend County’s first African American State Rep. in modern history. Hispanic American Republican Maggie Jaramillo also won Tuesday in Fort Bend to become its first Latina elected judge. Former Rosenberg Mayor Republican Vincent Morales won his race to become Fort Bend’s first Hispanic American Fort Bend County Commissioner. African American Democrats Frank Fraley, Teana Watson and Brian Middleton ran for Fort Bend County District and County Court benches and came closer than any Democrat in decades to winning. African American Republicans Judge Clyde Leuchtag and Kevin Fulton lost to white Democrat opponents despite their Herculean efforts in black precincts. But African American Republican Will Hurd (R-San Antonio) made history becoming the first black Republican Texas U.S. Rep. to win re-election in Texas› CD-23 that every other year for many years has switched from Republican in Governor election years to Democrat in Presidential years. Keep in the know on Houston area politics and Houston area election issues with Burt Levine. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.

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Texas Southern, Houston Community College System Set Up Academic Partnership Agreement Style Magazine Newswire

dministrators from Te x a s S o u t h e r n University (TSU) and the Houston Community College System (HCCS) signed TSU/HCC a historic memorandum of understanding. The agreement provides the framework that will allow both institutions to ensure that students will have a seamless, cost-effective transfer from HCCS to TSU. Benefits to students will include scholarships, joint admission, and conditional admittance to TSU’s Honors College. #TeamHouston Campaign Launched to Gear Up for the Super Bowl Style Magazine Newswire

he Greater Houston Partnership is gearing up for Super Bowl Houston with the launch of a new Houston pride in place and social media campaign. The new initiative called #TeamHouston helps to tell Houston’s unique story with key messages. The partnership that also includes Houston First Corporation and Houston Super Bowl LI Host Committee want citizens to adopt the campaign and share Houston’s story utilizing the hashtag #TeamHouston.

Show on TLC Style Magazine Newswire

azzling Divas, a team of elementary- and middle-school baton twirlers, will be featured during a onehour special on TLC after being discovered Dazzling Divas by Sirens Media, a production company based out of New York. “Twirl Life” will aired on TLC on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 9 p.m. CST. The team stands out since they are the only African-American team competing in their twirling league, and they mix the traditional style of formal twirling with their urban roots. The premiere will highlight the Dazzling Divas at the Texas State Competition in San Antonio. Love and Hip Hop Houston Cancelled Style Magazine Newswire

lans for Love and Hip Hop Houston have stopped. It has been reported that the spin o f f h a s b e e n Blaze/Brittany cancelled due to a fight between Just Brittany and Jhonni Blaze while filming at a Houston nightclub. Although both parties involved deny that claim. The show was first announced this past February with potential cast members being Mehgan James, Kirko Bangz, J. Prince Jr., Sauce Twins, DJ Eric, and Lil Keith, Charlo Twins.

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STATE BRIEFS

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Texas Elects First Black Female Sheriff Style Magazine Newswire

ena Stephens has made history in the great state of Texas. On Election Night, she became the first female and African-American to be elected in Texas as Sheriff. Stephens garnered over 42,000 votes or 48.6% over her Republican opponent Ray Stephens Beck in Jefferson County. Stephens is currently the Chief of Police for Prairie View A&M University. San Antonio Police Officer Fired for Feeding Fecal Sandwiches to Homeless Person MySanAntonio.com

n officer from the San Antonio Police Department has been fired for allegedly attempting to feed a fecal sandwich to a homeless person, several sources have confirmed. Officer Matthew Luckhurst reportedly placed fecal Luckhurst matter between two pieces of bread and gave it to a homeless person. “This was a vile and disgusting act that violates our guiding principles of ‘treating all with integrity, compassion, fairness and respect,’ Chief William McManus said in a prepared statement.

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rotests across the nation have erupted protesting the election of Donald Trump as the next President of the United States. In Texas, two of those gatherings were on the campuses of the University of Houston and the University of Texas. Protesters march while holding signs and proclaiming Trump to be a racist and antigay. In Houston, protesters even beat a Trump piñata. Police in Texas have said that most protests have been peaceful. Austin Students Meet Tech Industry Leaders at White House KHOU

group of black male students from Austin, Texas are excelling in the areas of science and technology as members of the group Changing Students Expectations. The group got the

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e knew he was great player but not he is legendary. James Harden became the first Houston Rocket ever with a 15-assist triple-double. Overall Harden would put 24 points on the board with 15 assists and 12 rebounds. This put the Rockets over the top against their opponent the San Antonio Spurs to win 101-99. Houston Teen Gets Spotlight Time with Adele ABC 13

hen a Houston teen yelled to Adele during her Houston concert, “Can I sing with you?” She never imagined that the Grammy award-winning singer would actually say yes. But she did making the dreams of 17-yearold Ma’at Brigham come true. The former X-factor contestant and Lamar High School student told ABC13 that she is still on cloud 9 about the experience Brigham that was so surreal. opportunity to attend a science, technology, engineering and math or STEM Conference at the White House. The conference, attended by several industry leaders in technology, addresses the significant opportunity gaps in STEM for young women and men of color. Bulletproof Vehicles Being Made in Texas KPRC 2

hen world leaders and high profile people need protection, they come to the Texas Armoring Corporation in San Antonio. Armored vehicles that can withstand gunfire from an AK-47 are keeping high-profile people safe and alive. This level of protection is in big demand around the world. The SUVs and cars are Texas-built and bulletproof. The handmade vehicles are mostly shipped overseas and provide protection from bullets, landmines and grenades.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

CoverGirl Features Muslim Woman in Hijab for the First Time Black America Web

overGirl dives into uncharted waters with the release of their new ad featuring a Muslim woman wearing a hijab for the first time in their history. The woman is beauty blogger Nura Afia. She is promoting CoverGirl’s new mascara line. This is the only ad for television and digital marketing planned for Afia by CoverGirl at the moment. Neiman Marcus Is Selling Collard Greens For $66 In Their Holiday Catalog Black America Web

eiman Marcus has apparently gotten into the food industry for the holidays by selling collard greens of all things. And like most items at the luxury retail store, the Southern side dish is pretty pricey at $66 plus the $15 shipping fee. According to Neiman Marcus, a batch of the collard greens serves eight to ten people and is seasoned with just the right amount of spices and bacon and is shipped cooked and frozen. In addition, Neiman Marcus is also selling a broccoli cheese casserole for $65 and a baked potato casserole for $52.50.

Walmart Kicks Off Black Friday Sales with a Small Catch Business Insider

hoppers of Wa l m a r t c a n get on Black Friday deals now but only if they use the Walmart app. The retail giant has deep discounts like a Hitachi 65-inch 4K Ultra HDTV for $599 and Xbox One S 500 GB Minecraft console with a bonus controller for $279. The rest of Walmart’s Black Friday deals will become available to all customers online at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day is in line with what the company did last year. New Initiative To Launch Next Generation Of Black Male Entrepreneurs Newsone.com

he U.S. Black Chambers Inc. has launched an initiative to nurture the next generation of young Black male entrepreneurs, with a focus on closing the economic gap and providing positive role models in the community. The Black Male Entrepreneur (BME) In-

stitute provides both seasoned and novice millennial black male entrepreneurs with a 16 week dynamic and personalized business developmental experience. The selected cohort will matriculate through a curricula led by subject matter experts from the framework of our nation’s most competitive business institutions. Snapchat Unveils Strange Vending Machine for Its Sunglasses CNN

napchat is now selling smart sunglasses from a smiling yellow vending machine that it just deposited near a beach in California. Snapchat unveiled a new line of funky sunglasses with a built-in wireless video camera in September, marking its first big move from apps to hardware. At the same time, the company renamed itself Snap Inc. Now those glasses, called Spectacles, are finally going on sale for $129.99, but there’s a catch. The company is only selling the glasses from unusual anthropomorphic vending machines called Snapbots, which look more than a little bit like Minions.

Change Happens! Honors Frost Bank

rost Bank was presented with the 2016 Dorothy Ables “Making Change Happen” Hero Award at Change Happens! Annual Fall Luncheon. This prestigious honor is presented annually to an outstanding individual or organization that have been responsible for changing the lives of children and families in the Greater Houston area. Frost Bank has been instrumental in helping Change Happens!, a 501 ©(3) nonprofit, community organization, by financing the renovation of 26 houses for which Change Happens! will place families to provide them with safe, secure, and affordable living. Mayor Sylvester Turner was also awarded the same award.

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HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY BRIEFS Catherine Cortez Masto Becomes First Latino Senator NBC News

ormer Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto has been elected the first Latina in the U.S. Senate. The Democratic candidate received 49 percent of the vote, and her opponent, Republican congressman Joe Heck got 44 percent. Cortez Masto waged Masto a tough campaign for the seat and her candidacy in the swing state of Nevada drew national attention. Pres. Barack Obama campaigned with both Cortez Masto and Hillary Clinton in Nevada ahead of Tuesday’s election. Adriano Espaillat Becomes First Dominican-American in Congress Fox News Latino

driano Espaillat became the first Dominican-American member of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, Espaillat overwhelmingly beating his opponent. The Democrat will represent the 13th District, succeeding long-serving Rep. Charles Rangel, who is retiring. With 82 percent of precincts reporting, he was up by 82 points according to The New York Times. The victory marks not only a milestone for Dominican-Americans, but also reflects the

Mexican Performers for Latin Grammy Awards Announced Latino Loop

demographic change in the district. Mexican Lawmakers Reject Peña Nieto’s Proposal of Same-sex Marriage Bill Fox News Latino

committee in Mexico’s lower house of congress rejected a proposal by President Enrique Pena Nieto for legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, an idea that sparked big demonstrations by both Nieto supporters and opponents. The measure on enshrining same-sex couples’ right to wed in the constitution was defeated 19-8, with one abstention, in the Commission on Constitutional Matters. Commission chairman Edgar Castillo Martinez said the vote means the matter is “totally and definitively concluded,” according to a summary published online by the Chamber of Deputies. Snake on the Plane Latino Loop

assengers on an Aeromexico flight from Torreon to Mexico City were given a fright after a large snake slithered out from an overhead compartment and dropped onto the floor. The snake was more than three feet long and passengers were able to trap it with blankets until landing, when animal control workers came to collect it.

ore performers f o r t h i s y e a r ’s Latin GRAMMY Awards were announced t h i s w e e k . A l e x i s y Fido, Fonseca, Gente de Zona, Jesse & Joy and Wisin join the already announced lineup of performers. Juanes and Pablo Lopez will open the awards with a special performance alongside the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s Mystere. Spanish Gold Coins Worth $1M From 1715 Shipwreck Go On the Market Fox News Latino

New Orleans investment firm has begun marketing gold coins from a 300-yearold shipwreck discovered off Florida’s coast. Blanchard and Co. is one of two dealers offering the coins from an area where 11 treasure-laden ships of a Spanish fleet were smashed onto reefs by a hurricane on July 31, 1715. The other dealer is California-based Monaco Rare Coins. The coins vary in denomination, size and shape. The coins sold quickly once they were available at the wholesale level.

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lma Newsom, a pioneer in the media industry, has died. She was the first African American female anchor in the Houston area. She is also the former Communications Director for the late Congressman Mickey Leland. Newsom, owner of Newsom Media Group, is a celebrated media veteran who uses the lessons of her experience to craft communications solutions for clients across industries, public and private. As a coach, she works with clients to crystallize their marketing messages and hone their skills to deliver powerful and persuasive presentations. For corporate clients, she Newsom provides direct support in developing Marketing Strategies and Branding, supplemented by training in Media Management. Newsom’s credentials encompassed print, broadcast and public relations operations and management. Her career has included front line experience as a reporter, news anchor and talk show host as well as management experience as a resourceful news editor and talk show producer. She proved her mettle as a broadcast executive managing the day-to-day television operations at a major CBS affiliate. She also served to bridge the divide between diverse communities and media organizations, resulting in better communication and greater sensitivity in media coverage. Newsom’s skills as a communicator have also been tested in government service. As a Media Specialist for the Immigration & Naturalization Service in Washington , D.C., she created the agency’s first Media Relations Training Manual and conducted Crisis Communications & Effective Presentations workshops to prepare the Commissioner, Top Aides, Deputy and District Directors to more effectively handle the very negative media they were experiencing.

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FEATURE

A Call for Peace After A Triumph Election

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

By: Brionna Rivers

Trump Wins Despite Most Millennials Hopes for Hillary

here are no more campaigns to run or speeches to give. Votes have been cast and the results are in. Donald Trump is the next President of the United States. Understandably there will be many who are sad. While there are others that are elated. But to be fearful is a new emotion that I haven’t seen after the announcement of a new president but it one felt by so many. African Americans are scared for black men with the Black Lives Matter movement since Trump is opposed to it. Does that mean no one with power with care our black men and women who are being gunned down? Hispanics are scared that their families will be broken up with a Trump administration. Due to Trump’s belief on immigration, many Hispanics feel that they might get deported one he is officially in office. They are scared of the education their children might receive with some History books portraying Hispanics in a horrible light. All are scared about their healthcare. Trump #1 goal is to overturn Obamacare. When President Obama signed Obamacare into to law hundreds of people who had never had health insurance did. But Trump wants to replace Obamacare with Health Savings Accounts. He will work with Congress for a patient-centered health care system, the states to establish high-risk pools to ensure access to coverage for those who have not maintain continuous coverage. That is scary because come next year you might not have any coverage at all and what are you going to do if you get sick with no coverage? People are scared of the unknown. With him not have any political or military experience and not really talking about the issues on the campaign trail, we don’t know where he is coming 10

from with his leadership. All we know is that he has agenda to appeal most of President Obama legacy. This is why so many are so angry, fearful crying and taking to the streets to protest. Knowing all this I think there is only one thing this nation can do and that is to come together to pray. We must pray for Donald Trump that he remembers that he is leading a nation for all people on every financial level and not just the elite. Pray, that racism leaves his body. Pray that he can open his eyes to look at Obama’s policies and legislation and see the good things in them with an open mind. Pray that he start to speak with positivity and peace to united our nation. I am personally a skeptic of a President-Elect Trump because I believe what you show versus what you tell me. And Trump has shown himself not to be ready to run this country. However, I am also one to follow the process. Our election process says people can run for office and once one wins that is final. Then it is our jobs as Americans, no matter if our side won or not, to get behind that person in the sense of working on an agenda that benefits all. We may not like but we have to work with him and support him if we going to accomplish anything. President-Trump’s hardest job will not be to unite the country but to prove those who are against him wrong and confirmed the ones for him that they were right. But we are far from knowing those truths. So America please give peace a try. Give Donald Trump a chance to be the leader of this free world. And maybe America can press on and move forward.

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he 2016 Presidential Election has come to a close and Donald J. Trump will be the 45th president of the United States. While this news was met with mixed reactions, millennials, for the most part, aren’t happy and based on the way they voted it isn’t surprising. Taylor Johnson, 21, a college senior from New Jersey said, “ I still can’t believe it, a lot of my friends and people I knew supported Hilary so I really expected her to win.” When it comes down to who voted for Trump, most millennials did not, although the numbers were close. Exit poll estimates showed that 54 percent of young voters supported the Democratic nominee while only 46 percent supported the Republican nominee and now Presidential Elect. Clinton’s lead in popularity among voters age 18-29 could have been due to her support form major celebrities like Beyoncé and Katy Perry, but the numbers still shy in comparison to President Barack Obama who claimed 60 percent of the millennial vote in 2012. Some millennials attribute this to the typically low voter turnout among their peers. The age bracket makes up about a third of the Electoral College but they aren’t typically known to use their voting power. In the 2012 election less than half of millennials voted. Iyann Hutson, 26, a bank manager from Texas believes that if more millennials went to the polls they could have had a greater impact on the election results. Hutson said, “There should be a fundamentals class that teaches young people everything they need to know about voting, registering and absentee ballots… this is what’s important, not can you shade in A B C or D on a standardized test.” A higher voter turn out among millennials may have attributed to more support for Clinton but she still won the age bracket and lost the presidency. Whether or not the perceived difficulties of the voting process played a part in the millennial vote, Election Day has past. Now the question remains, what does a Trump presidency mean for the age group? Gabriella Johns, 19, a first time voter, said the issues that matter to her most weren’t addressed by Trump. Johns said, “I care about affordable tuition, the black lives matter movement and renewable energy, I was not exactly sure how much Clinton would do about these issues but I didn’t feel that Trump would do much at all.” While Johns and the other 54 percent felt more confident with a Clinton presidency the other 46 percent of Millennials did not. Daniel Mitchel, 22, a recent college graduate from California was amongst the millennials that cast their ballot for the soon to be president and he is more than pleased with the elections outcome. Mitchel Said, “In the long run Trump is what America needs as a whole, not just millennials but everyone and once others realize that they will be happy to have him in office.”

HEALTH

Heart Disease Kills More Southerners Than Any Other Disease

By American Heart Association

eart disease kills more Southerners than any other disease, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. The reasons are complex and not completely understood, but experts believe it is most likely a mix of risk factors, race, poverty and healthcare access in the South. George Howard, a public health doctor and professor of biostatistics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, said he’d bet that the reasons center on a higher population of blacks; more high blood pressure and diabetes, especially in rural areas; and a larger population of people with lower socio-economic status. Race plays a role because there are “striking” health disparities between blacks and whites, including a higher likelihood of high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes among blacks, Howard said. The statistics line up against the region in many ways: — More than half of all blacks in the U.S., including those of mixed race, live in the South, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Only 10 percent of all blacks live in the West. — Half of black men and 46 percent of black women had high blood pressure, compared to a third of white men and less than a third of white women, according to federal data. Black men and women had nearly twice the rate of diabetes as whites: 15.4 percent vs. 8.6 percent. — Lower socio-economic status also has profound implications for high blood pressure, diabetes and

other heart disease risk factors. People who are socially disadvantaged have been found to have higher risks for each. –In the South, there are fewer medical professionals and less access to healthcare, according to Howard. “Even if they get to the doctor, they may not have the total package of physicians that can take care of the problems they have. There’s not enough of us to go around,” said cardiologist Myrna Alexander-Nickens, M.D. associate professor of medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. In addition, Alexander-Nickens said she’s seen her patients in the South get heavier, with more cases of diabetes and high blood pressure beginning at younger ages. Children with risk factors lead to unhealthier adults, she said. Culturally, Southerners are slow about changing their lifestyles, she added. “We in the South tend to rebel against some of the changes, from our legislators on down.” Based on the actual number of deaths in 2014, a recent CDC report showed cancer had edged out heart disease as the leading cause of death in 22 mostly non-southern states. “I’m not at all surprised that cancer is rising into first place,” Howard said. “I think it reflects the success of research, the success of public health awareness, [and] the success of population efforts to control heart disease and stroke.”

BOOK REVIEW

Ella Fitzgerald

By Terri

Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

rowing up is hard. Sad, but true: you might have to go through disappointments. Other kids might call you names or pick on you. Things won’t always go your way, but the good news is that your parents will help you through the bad times and, as you’ll see in the new book “Ella Fitzgerald” by Stéphane Olliver, illustrated by Rémi Courgeon, you’ll also have yourself to rely on. Born in Virginia in April 1917, Ella Fitzgerald was just a little girl when her parents split. Hoping to find a job, her mother took little Ella to New York, where they settled with family; she married again and Ella soon became a big sister. Life was good then, but it still wasn’t easy. Most of the people in her neighborhood – and there were lots of them, from many cultures – were poor. Ella’s family was, too, but Ella was a happy kid who loved to play baseball with the boys, and she took odd jobs after school to help earn money for her family. While she was doing that, she began to get a “real taste for… music.” She loved to listen to it on the radio: Duke Ellington, blues, and ballads were all her favorites. Ella liked to sing along and she became “the star of the school choir.” When she wasn’t singing, she was dancing but Ella never thought she was any good. Even so, everybody enjoyed watching her and she became locally famous for her fancy footwork. She wanted to be a professional dancer, but the one time she entered a contest, she got scared: the act before her was very talented, and she knew she’d never win

against them. So when Ella got onstage, she opened her mouth and did the other thing she was known for: she sang. People loved it, and they loved her but it didn’t last. Ella was homeless for awhile after her mother died. She had a hard time getting hired, too, but she persevered until Chick Webb, a Harlem bandleader, finally saw Ella’s talent. And that talent? You can still listen to it today. It’s difficult to decide what to love best about “Ella Fitzgerald.” The first thing your child will see, obviously, is the book. It’s small enough that it won’t scare anyone off, but big enough to give a kid a comprehensive biography. Author Stéphane Olliver hits the highlights of Fitzgerald’s life, and illustrator Rémi Courgeon nicely mixes colorful artwork with authentic photographs. The other half of this book is hidden inside its front cover: a CD of its words, read by John Chancer, with music by Fitzgerald wrapped around the narrative. You get the book, and thirteen songs, which allows your child to follow along with the story and listen to blues, scat, and bebop. For kids ages 8 to 12, that makes this a book they’ll enjoy in more ways than one, and it makes this an excellent gift. Reading the book will be quick; loving “Ella Fitzgerald: First Discovery Music” won’t be hard. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

Christina Clarke-Dur, Ph.D., research scientist at the Cancer Prevention Institute of California said, “Wow, those people working on heart disease are doing something right.” The numbers used by the CDC didn’t account for age, the number of people living with a disease, or the death rate, which better reflect the risk of death. After adjusting the data for age, Clarke-Dur said advances in treating cancer and heart disease should reduce the number of deaths from both diseases. “Looking at only death understates some of the problems, as there are treatable heart diseases and death can be delayed,” said epidemiologist Russell Luepker, M.D. professor of epidemiology and community health at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. “I certainly hope that cancer passes heart disease in every one of these states,” said Luepker, also an AHA volunteer. “I’d like to be No. 10 in deaths, because that is our mission.”

by Stéphane Olliver, illustrated by Rémi Courgeon, translated by Penelope Stanley-Baker, narrated by John Chancer

c.2016, Moonlight Publishing $22.99 / $30.99 Canada 28 pages, 1 CD

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ENTERTAINMENT

In Moonlight, A Black Boy Becomes Golden

n moonlight, we’re asked to stare in the sky and wish. And question. And string together sentences about our dreams and aspirations. There is either noise or silence to accompany us but never assuredness. This is the sentiment of many a man who has awaken in the middle of the night, confused and in question of what his mind told him. This, is also what makes Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight the year’s best film; a nuanced, brilliant, beautiful and heartbreaking walk towards acceptance and realization of self. Moonlight, which enjoys its mass release on Friday studies three separate arcs of Chiron, a black boy born and reared by the Pork N’ Bean projects of Miami’s Liberty City. The region is so Southern and yet so trapped to the ideals of individualism that the Pork N’ Beans loses its “r” when the locals repeat it. It’s Poke N’ Beans. It is here, the colorful project with pink walls in mostly black South Florida that we meet Chiron, his breath in a constant state of fear as he’s chased by schoolboys reared with homophobia. Young Chiron is teased from the onset because of his nickname, Little.

Because he rarely speaks to anyone outside of his mother Paula (Naomie Harris) and because of his vulnerability. He mostly speaks with his eyes and expresses his pain in ways his scrawny composition of flailing arms and legs cannot. Chiron, as a boy - cannot figure out who he is. The world in which Moonlight operates is a delicate one. At times it shows how much a community is beneficial to the upbringing of a child. In Little’s case, the sole bit of masculinity that arrives into his world is Juan (Mahershala Ali) who is the head of the small drug trade within the community. There’s a societal contradiction of course with someone deemed unfit to practically raise a boy that isn’t his, especially considering that the boy’s mother is slipping into a river of mental illness and crack cocaine addiction. Yet Juan and his girlfriend Teresa (Janelle Monaé) offer the lone bit of continuity afforded to Chiron. It’s a safe space, a haven for full meals, clean sheets and wisdom. “Only you can determine who you are,” Juan tells Chiron as he teaches him to swim. Yet even this comfort offered

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to Chiron is complex. His head is constantly lowered around adults, even his own peers. When he pieces together how the ecosystem around him works between Juan and his mother, it leaves us with one of many heartbreaking scenes. After a series of questions about himself and why boys tease him, he comes right out with it. “My mama does drugs?” Chiron asks with parsed lips. Juan nods. “And you sell drugs?” Juan cops to this deed with barely a mumble. The boy leaves him, broken. The man who practically is his surrogate father shakes violently as if his sin crushed his heart right then and there. As Chiron grows into a teenager (Ashton Sanders) and even as an adult (Trevante Rhodes), his starkest moments are combined with Jenkins’ attention to letting silence and operatic strings push the story. Nicholas Britell’s score offers warmth, grace and most of all empathy to all of the characters. Most of all, it builds upon the source work of playwright Tarell McCraney to tell a narrative that is many things. It is not as much a film about black gay youth as it is about masculinity. It is not as much a film about love as it is about tragedy. There are moments of rage and beauty scored to nothing but silence. It’s art. There are no outright heroes in Moonlight, just people attempting to figure it all out with every waking breath. We see Chiron accept his given name as a teenager then accept the nickname given to him by his first love when he “starts over” as an adult. We see him cry, we see stoic shots and pull backs along hues of purple and blue to dictate both beauty and pain. After one schoolyard beating endured as a teen,

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he soaks his face in a sink full of water and ice cubes to contain the swelling. Chiron, the moment he takes on the moniker of Black has used the facial ice baths as a recognition of change. They are no longer about hiding his scars, more about his resolve. All of the cuts on Chiron’s adult body have been cultivated the day he said he was no longer looking backward. But his heart and mind constantly wonder about Kevin, the lone classmate who from his childhood he even considered as much a confidant as friend. There’s an open ended appeal to Moonlight that lasts from the initial shot all the way to its operatic climax. In this world, there are constants. Hurt comes, betrayal comes and the dances of a prison sentence, death and reconciliation are as frequent as the sun droops down. Watching this movie alongside a theater of black gay men as well as straight men and women, you heard the laughter. You heard the gasps when anything terrible would happen to Chiron or how awkward he would appear to jokes, flirtation or even love. In a way Moonlight offers us the privilege of walking back through our own moments. Which may be the ultimate summary of the film. There is no distinction to it other than that it offers a glimpse into a complex, human and very real world. It is without category because it doesn’t hold itself to one. What Barry Jenkins and crew managed to do was show that black boys are more than just blue in the dark when they cry. Or red when they’re angry and confused. They also can be golden too.

ENTERTAINMENT

Almost Christmas Delivers On The Holiday Spirit

By Brandon Caldwell, Special to Style

onsidering the times we live in, family may be the most important thing in the world. And much like how the rest of the world has completely jumped over Thanksgiving in favor of Christmas decorations, so has Hollywood’s approach to holiday film movies. Almost Christmas, the ensemble comedy from writer-director David E. Talbert and producer Will Packer arrives in the middle of November, far away from any normal holiday movie release period. They’re actually pretty smart to have done so. Almost Christmas could have taken place during Thanksgiving, a family reunion, any holiday or day of significance that requires plenty of food, music and bonding. The way the cast operates from patriarch Danny Glover all the way down to his grandchildren give way to a hilarious, sincere film. Packer already had a previous affair in this realm of holiday comedy with This Christmas. Talbert, who earned most of his stripes as a playwright knows how to manipulate an audience thanks to the sheer charisma of his cast. Setting Glover up as a patriarch who is attempting to pull off his first Christmas alone along with the intersecting lives of his four adult children is smart storytelling. It’s theatrical in some aspects but given a family of eccentrics, it’s perfect to have this film mostly set in one location. Each of the children have their own flaws and they broadly announce them inside the Birmingham, AL home they grew up in. Cheryl (Kimberly Elise) is a wife attempting to figure out herself as her husband Lonnie (JB Smoove) lives off of floundering basketball fame. Cheryl is the eldest daughter. The eldest son, Christian (Romany Malco) is also campaigning for a Senate seat, with ideals that don’t necessarily align with his upbringing. The youngest daughter, Rachel (Gabrielle Union) is the flower child who never got everything right while also holding a rivalry with her big sister. Youngest son Evan (Jesse T. Usher) is the baby of the family, who may be taking the loss of his mother harder than all of his siblings. There are palpable side stories within the Almost Christmas world, one of old flames & fleeting chases of identity. Rachel running into her high school crush Malachi (Omar Epps) while attempting to remain fiercely independent is cute. Her daughter encouraging her to date and be open is an interesting twist on the dynamic. Elsewhere, Lonnie is caught up in being a philanderer peddling old basketball cards and using his fame to flirt with supermarket workers. The family’s pains, both individual and together all come out during their five days together. Of course, its all wrapped up in a nice bow but getting there offers more surprises than one would imagine. Most of these surprises are brought forth

times we live in. Almost Christmas delivers that

by Aunt May (Mo’Nique) who essentially chews thanks to a witty, hilarious ensemble cast and a up every scene she’s in as a background singer great touch of the holiday spirit. with a diva’s attitude. Her advice, comedic timing and even cooking skills bring out all of the laughs. Even during the screening I attended, there were so many onscreen delivered laughs that you may have missed dialogue or more. When Lonnie’s dirt comes to light at the Christmas table, no one could help themselves but UNIVERSAL PICTURES PRESENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH PERFECT WORLD PICTURES A WILL PACKER PRODUCTIONS PRODUCTION A DAVID E. TALBERT FILM howl in delight "ALMOST CHRISTMAS" EXECUTIVE KIMBERLY ELISE DANNY GLOVER JOHN MICHAEL HIGGINS ROMANY MALCO MO’NIQUE JB SMOOVE GABRIELLE UNION MUSIC and shock. BY JOHN PAESANO PRODUCERS LYN SISSON-TALBERT DAVID E. TALBERT PRESTON HOLMES JAMES LOPEZ GABRIELLE UNION JEFF MORRONE SOUNDTRACK ON PRODUCED WRITTEN AND Almost BACK LOT MUSIC A UNIVERSAL PICTURE BY WILL PACKER p.g.a. DIRECTED BY DAVID E. TALBERT Christmas finds warmth in almost every second of its 110 minute runtime. As far as escape films go, it’s one of the best going. Sometimes, we need a moment to laugh, to find CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR brevity within the , THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES crazy world and © 2016 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

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Shakin’ with ShakeShack By Bell of TotallyRandie.com

he first time I heard about Shake Shack I was in Bronx, New York. It was a cold fall day and I was told, “if you were a REAL burger queen, you would know what the famous Shake Shack is.” My taunting guest then took me to the Manhattan area where we stood in a line wrapped around a building. ‘Seriously?! I thought. Am I really standing outside in the cold in a line for a burger?!’ What happened after that was nothing short of amazing and it started a wonderful relationship that I would have with “the shack,” as I would like to call it every time I frequented the Big Apple (which was often). On November 4, 2016, I will no longer need to maintain my long distance relationship with one of my favs because Shake Shack has opened a location in Houston, TX! “Houston we have a shack!” Per Shake Shack: The Galleria, spanning 2.4 million square feet of upscale retail space in the heart of uptown Houston, is a magnetic destination for Houstonians. Shake Shack is proud to be a part of the Galleria’s most recent expansion and is located at 5015 Westheimer Road in the center of Galleria I, with a Westheimer facing entrance across from the new “jewel box” structure that houses The Webster. The Houston Shack team is thrilled to call this aptly Texassized mall home. “The Galleria is a natural gathering place in Houston,” said Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti. “We’re pumped to be a part of what they’ve built, and create a new spot for friends and family to kick back with burgers and beer in a great setting. We were humbled by the turnout and love on social media from our pop-up with The Pass & Provisions in October. We can’t wait to bring that energy to the Shack every day in this great city.” In addition to the Shack classics, the menu features the Texas-exclusive Lockhart Link Burger, a cheeseburger topped with griddled Kreuz Market jalapeño cheese sausage link, pickles, and ShackSauceTM. The Shack will be spinning up a selection of local frozen custard concretes that reflect Houston’s unique culinary fabric, including the Cup|cake Crunch (vanilla frozen custard, fudge sauce, Fluff Bake Bar devil’s food cake with pretzel crunch and caramel buttercream), Vietnamese Coffee and Donuts (vanilla frozen custard), Morningstar COP donut and Greenway Coffee (café su dua marshmallow sauce), and Post Oak Pie Oh My (vanilla frozen custard with slice of Fluff Bake Bar seasonal pie). As part of Shake Shack’s mission to Stand For Something Good®, Shake Shack will donate five percent of sales from the Vietnamese Coffee and Donuts concrete to support Houston SPCA, Houston’s first and largest animal protection organization. Shack team members will also volunteer at events run by the organization.

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What about the FOOD?! So I got a chance to preview the items and it was the same deliciousness as the first time I sank my teeth into a classic Shack Burger in Madison Square Park. I ordered the SmokeShack with cheese fries and a classic chocolate shake. The chopped cherry peppers flavor fused with the all-natural Niman Ranch Bacon danced in my mouth and slid down easily with the chocolate shake. There I was ruling in Burger Heaven. They say summer bodies are made in the winter. Well, that probably is a no go for me now. But don’t take my word for it. Follow @HoustonStyle and myself @TotallyRandie online as we get the verdict from multiple customers, pictures and video for you to view before you get addicted. Get to Shakin’ with ShakeShack located across the hall from the Cheesecake Factory in the Galleria, or you can wait til 2017 when they open a second location in the Rice Village, but we wouldn’t advise that! To learn more about ShakeShack Visit ShakeShack.com

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TRAVEL

By Lisa Valadez, Associate Publisher

ennessee and its own retained ideals of Southern charm are not lost on the general public. Yet, like most Southern states, Tennessee is presented as a place home to pieces of yesteryear. Things that owned Americana. The sentiment can equally be shared with Nashville, the state capital and the largest metropolitan area in the state. When many think of Nashville, images of The Grand Old Opry come to mind. Those images are followed by thoughts of world famous barbecue, country music, Jack Daniels whiskey and one of the more esteemed academic institutions in the country, Vanderblit University. It’s true, all of the above mentioned are perfect reasons to visit Nashville. However, there’s another side to Nashville that few uncover and during my recent trip to the city, my eyes were opened to the various gems that make Nashville one of the more underrated pieces of our country. If you do visit Nashville, attending the Opry is a must. The VIP Tour gives you more access to understanding all the things that occur behind the scenes before the big red curtain goes up. And if country music isn’t your thing, Nashville will surprise you. There’s something for all of us in the Music City, whether you’re an adventurer, a foodie or, a music lover. Day 1 Hotel Lodging Recommendation #1: The Gaylord Opryland Resort

Owned by Marriott, the Gaylord Opryland Resort stands as one of the largest hotels / resorts in the entire country. With nearly 3,000 guest rooms, there’s a variance of nearly every suite you could imagine. Atriums, parlors, executive cabins and more. The Opryland Resort not only pampers you like a star who belongs in the Hall of Fame, they show you how Nashville does glamour. With so much to do in Nashville, the best course of action is taking a Gray Line Trolley Tour. Familiarizing yourself with the many distinctive Nashville neighborhoods is key. Even though many believe they belong under the umbrella of all being country, they’re vastly different and unique. The trolley tour guide will offer up a brief history of the city. If you miss anything, be sure to take a few notes and educate yourself on how to make your visit far more easier to navigate. After the conclusion of my trolley tour, the first stop on my list was The Parthenon. With decorum that rivals that of ancient Rome, the history of the structure and its importance greatly intrigued me. Or why this certain Athena structure within The Parthenon, with its European features doubles as the tallest indoor structure in the Western world? The Parthenon is a must. For the full history of the Parthenon replica, a docent-let architectural tour is highly recommended. After my afternoon of historical and architectural I then headed on over to Martins Bar-B-Que in the downtown area for an early evening dinner and some pretty tasty libations. Now, being the Texas girl that I am (and competitive when it comes to barbecue), my loyalty to my love for Texas BBQ would not let me indulge. However, the catfish? With all apologies to my father, it’s probably the best catfish I’ve ever tasted. To best enjoy the catfish and great sides, my recommendation is to sit in the open upstairs area (weather permitting) & order one of their signature cocktails to sip on while listening to some great music. Day 2 I’ll admit this: being a morning person isn’t always good for you. If you’re like me, a late wake up is refreshing. The feeling is made all the more exemplary when you’re in a large warm and inviting room with a bed so comfy, you’ll want to order room service and sip on a great cup of coffee, and then sit on your balcony listening to the soothing sounds of the waterfalls in the Cascade section of the Opryland Resort. If you’re travelling without children, the Cascade section is the absolute best place for your. [Frist Center For Visual Arts Picture] To get the afternoon started, a trip to the Frist

Nashville, Tennessee: The Flip Side Center for the Visual Arts was a must on my agenda. Once Nashville’s central post office, this modern day Art Deco building is now home to a 24,000 square foot visual art exhibition center featuring rotating exhibitions from local, national, and international sources ranging from Andy Warhol to Picasso. While the art itself is a fascinating sight to see, I was really captivated with the building with a main hall reminiscent of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. (www.fristcenter.org) After a day of getting your “art” on, a nice refresher back at the hotel is recommended before heading out to dinner. A few miles from the downtown area lies Urban Grub’s. This 165-seat neighborhood restaurant includes three patios, four fireplaces, and a fire pit. The lively allure is the perfect setting to complement its menu. There may be no better place to go for the best shucked oysters along with the best cured, smoked and grilled meats. Recommended: Andouille Sausage & smoked chicken flatbread to start, an entrée of Double Cut Pork chop accompanied by the stone oven mac & cheese. After dinner, head out to the beer garden in the back to relax. Reservations are recommended. (www.

urbangrub.net) If you want to hit the town for a little late night fun, here are some of the best live music venues to check out, regardless if you’re an R&B fan or prefer jazz or country: Exit/In, Mercy Lounge, Station Inn, Douglas Corner Day 3 T h e daytime. What’s a trip to Tennessee without a visit to the good ol’ home of Jack Daniels? The Jack Daniel’s Distillery is located about two hours away from Nashville in Lynchburg but it’s a must see destination. Drawing visitors from across the region and whiskey lovers like me in particular, the tour features the entire process of the making of the Tennessee whiskey. As you go along the guided tour, you’re educated with the history of Jack Daniels’ is explained along the way. It’s a pretty fascinating tour but tastings are not offered because ironically, Lynchburg is a dry county. Yes, you read that correctly, a dry county. But don’t let this discourage you, special edition bottles are for sale for you to take and enjoy back at your hotel. Speaking of hotel, we had to sadly say goodbye to the massive Opryland Hotel & Resort and stayed at the Hotel Indigo downtown. This boutique hotel is perfect for the traveler looking for accommodations that are posh and modern and easily accessible to a various choice of nightlife venues in the city. The rooms are plush and eclectic without missing any details on amenities. The bar and live music nightly are perfect for those that are looking for more of a nightlife type of experience during your stay in Nashville. Yes, the live bands play an assortment of music to please all types of music lovers. Of note, I fell in love with the evening atmosphere at this hotel. The next time I come to

Nashville? I’m checking in here and staying. Day 3 of our travels through Nashville concluded with dinner at Le Sel, a quaint French restaurant located at the Adelicia in Midtown followed by a nightcap and some music at Hotel Indigo. Day 4 With one day left in our exploration of Nashville, I ventured out for coffee. I had heard about a great coffee spot, Barista Parlor’s Golden Sound. Located between downtown and Vanderbilt University, otherwise knows as The Gulch, this artisan coffee house has an industrial feel with a mix of retro vibe. Ironically enough, Dan Auerbach, guitarist for noted rock band The Black Keys, backs the venue. Dressed up as the hip place to get your dose of java, you can also grab light bites to please your grumbling stomach. The sausage biscuit is highly recommended but then again, there are some great chocolate choices as well. After all, coffee and chocolate were meant to be enjoyed together, right? Venturing off the beaten path, my music inclination led me to the Musician’s Hall of Fame and Museum, which is also now home to the GRAMMY Museum Gallery. A perfect dip of nostalgia and history, it was an intriguing walkthrough the past and present of some of music’s biggest moments. Frontmen are known as the people that usually bring a fan to a particular group. The Museum however sheds light to bit players, and essentially the engines that made some of these great acts go. There’s a focus on the broader aspects of music creation from production to songwriting, the overall song creation process and a strong emphasis on discovering what made the legends what they are. Upon first stepping into the museum, I was welcomed by the various types of music listening devices ranging from gramophones to 8-Tracks, to the current technology available today. The museum perfectly captured the distinctions of various sounds and how we as fans took in music over the years. The best part of being inside the museum of course comes when you’re thrust into the spotlight to learn interactively. Fleshed out with plenty of instruments as well as a DJ booth, I imagined myself as DJ Lola playing for the masses at a Las Vegas club. Did I take a video of it on Snapchat? Of course I did, the kid in me would be disappointed with any other decision. Since I decided day 4 would be a day of music appreciation, I took a detour to Grimey’s New & Preloved

Music to pick up a couple of vinyl records I had long been searching for before heading to Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. I’m a glutton for everything spicy. Of course I tried the various levels of spiciness ranging from medium to shutthe-cluck up. Let’s just say I need to stick to hot and be satisfied with that. The long line might have you second-guessing this dining choice but trust me, the sizzling golden chicken along with the mac and cheese and the bacon cheddar grits are definitely worth the wait. Yes, your taste buds will thank you. To end the evening, I visited what I personally believe is the best hidden gem that Nashville can offer: the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Imagine every movie you’ve seen or book you’ve read about jazz artists getting together in some small off the wall club and creating some amazing sounds during a jam session. That, in a nutshell is the Nashville Jazz Workshop. The intimate venue seats about 90 so reserving seating is highly recommended. Also food and alcohol isn’t served but patrons are encouraged to bring their own. (www.nashvillejazz.org) For more on Music City’s Flipside, visit www. visitmusiccity.com.

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Meet Dahlia Kelada, the Brains Behind SALVE, Houston’s All Natural and Organic Skin Care Line

BEAUTY

By: Rebecca Briscoe, Entertainment Writer

certified vegan, PETA certified as cruelty free, and recognized by the Texas Dept of Agriculture.

ased in Houston, TX, SALVE is an allnatural and organic skin care line with the mission of healthier and sustainable living. Dahlia Kelada is the beauty and brains behind the product line. This homegrown business is dedicated to providing a quality products with personal attention. If there’s something you can’t find on the market, they will make it in house. Most of SALVE’s ingredients, unless exclusively found in other regions of the world, are sustainably and ethically grown and harvested in the United States. All of the products use the highest quality ingredients possible, and select our suppliers carefully and with a shared vision of creating awareness and behaviors of sustainability while providing safer cosmetic products that are simple, fresh and healthy.

me to natural medicine. That experienced changed my life. Since then I’ve become obsessed with natural medicine and solving health issues. I want to educate people about the ingredients in products they are exposing themselves to, and healthier alternatives to chemicals in general. Teach them that they are in control of their health, and not to buy into the marketing. Ironically, my background is in marketing.

RB: You have products for men, women, and babies. What makes your products unique from other natural and organic skin care? DK: The products are based on natural medicine and for people with allergies or sensitivities, or who are seeking healthier products. I’m also starting a pet line, and have launched our first product. K9 RB: Tell us why you created the natural and Recovery for paws, skin and noses, which my vet recommends for dogs that lick their fur off after organic skin care line called: Salve. DK: It started nearly 10 years ago when I went flea bites. Most SALVE products are handcrafted through one of two health crisis, which introduced right here in the Houston area, and are gluten free,

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RB: Do your products heal skin issues that many face like: eczema, rash, and etc.? DK: Absolutely! We Kelada offer an entire line of topical remedies in our Emergency Salve product line. I’m currently working with an FDA attorney to get my products reviewed and undergo drug labeling so we can sell our products as medicine and not just skincare. In fact SALVE caters to dermatological concerns, it’s one of my particular interests. RB: Holiday fragrances, specials? DK: Yes! In fact, we just created a seasonal Chai Super Soft Scrub that we are offering online as well as at community farmers markets and holiday festivals. I can create a special promotion just for your readers! Read the full story online at www. stylemagazine.com.

LIFESTYLE

By Parish Blair, Lifestyle Writer

y Inner guidance is inspiring me to share practical methods to assist you with sustaining the compatible vibrations to manifest all of the blessings that you’ve been praying for. Whatever you speak about, you bring about. It’s a very good practice to audit the thoughts that you’re thinking to be sure you are creating your tomorrow with all of the things that you want. So when you make the commitment to only think about, speak about, feel about and look at things that make you happy, that’s when life becomes incredibly delicious.

Love Affair Q&A with Parish Blair articles. I got some amazing results when I practiced the methods. I’m having a difficult time convincing my wife to join me. I really want her to try some of the methods so that we can have a happier relationship, but she’s very resistant. How can I get my wife to manifest with me?

Parish: Thank you so much for following my Manifesting Lifestyle Series. I so excited to hear about your positive results. It is very common to experience resistance when you’re introducing the concept of manifesting to people in your life. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, living a Manifesting Q & A with Parish Lifestyle can be both empowering and frustrating Reader: I’ve followed at the same time. It’s your Manifesting Lifestyle empowering to understand

The more you apply them in your life, the less other people’s responses will bother you. Remember whatever you focus on is what will manifest.

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that what we decided to focus our thoughts on, look at and speak about is what is actually showing up in our experience. It can be frustrating for those who want to share their new understanding with the people they care about when they aren’t receptive. The best suggestion I have for you is to keep practicing all of the manifesting methods in your own life experience.

Manifesting How To Tip Take your focus off of convincing your wife. Allow her the opportunity to initiate interest instead. Her resistance to the idea of these manifesting principles is an indication that she’s not a vibrational match right now. Be patient, release judgment and love her where she is. While at the same time, you’re continuing to develop your manifesting abilities. Remember…. the great thing about developing these positive habits is that you don’t have to do it perfectly to get it right. You just have to have

a little bit of consistency. Take your time and enjoy your own personal journey as you manifest the life of your dreams. I want to invite you to tune into my new video series for Houston Style Magazine, Love-In-Session. Each episode will provide you with easy practical steps for creating a self-love lifestyle as I feature real life love journey stories from the documentary of the Parish Blair Love Affair Tour. If you would like my Love Affair Tour to visit your city or if you want more information about how to customize your own loving session experience, contact me at PARISHBLAIR.com.

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ETTA’S GOOD SPACE HOUSTON, TEXAS

Houston Black Restaurant Week’s Harvest the Block Photography by Vicky Pink

ouston Black Restaurant Week (HBRW) kicked off its first annual fall series, Harvest the Block. This inaugural affair aims to stimulate growth between black-owned farms and the local Houston economy. The three-day event commences with “Kitchen Konversations: Cooking Experience,” a culinary demonstration at the grand opening of Etta’s Table led by Chef Shakti Baum; fall street festival which starts with a classic farmer’s market and ends with community-centric block party in Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood; a heated food challenge; and Reunion Community Dinner presented by UPS at the Blue Triangle Community Center with Chefs Yolanda Henry and Javani King. Some in attendance were Charlotte Bryant, Judson Robinson, Wayne Luckett, Wayne Luckett Jr., Shekira Dennis, Vanessa Reed, Courtney Rose, Jasmine Turner, Glen Austin, Vanecia Williams, DJ Big Reeks, and DJ Shante.

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12th Annual Making Change Happens! Fall Luncheon Photography by Vicky Pink

ouston Style Magazine was once again supporting Change Happens! at their annual Making Change Happens! Fall Luncheon. The yearly affair is one Change Happens’ top fundraising events where they reflect on their past successes, look to the future and honors those who have helped in their journey. Mayor Sylvester Turner and Frost Bank were the recipient of the Dorothy Ables, Making Change Happen Hero Award for all they do in the community and with Change Happens. Some in attendance were Change Happens! CEO Rev. Leslie Smith, Yolanda Green and Vanessa Reed.

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Fundraiser for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Photography by Vicky Pink

any gathered in support of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee at a fundraising reception for her re-election. Congresswoman Lee is a long serving pillar of the community who has fought for the rights of individuals on the local, state and national level. She does not tire easy and is always ready to go. Attendees were happy to put their money behind her once again. Those hosting the affair were Drs. Carlos & Karla Vital, Carla lane, Dr. Letitia Plummer, Kenneth James, Dr. Uzma Iqbal, Theldon Branch, Amb. Arthur Schechter, Jim Creaghan, Thomas Jones, John Guess, John Peavy, Deavra Daughtry, Duni Hebron, Gerald Womack, and Linda Brown.

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Celebration of Life of Congressman Al Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief of Staff Photography by Vicky Pink

ongressman Al Green hosted a memorial service celebrating the life of his dear friend and Chief of Staff, Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis. Congressman Green celebrated her righteous accomplishments and honorable deeds. Some mourning her loss were Howard Jefferson, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, Judson Robinson, and Honorable Teta Banks.

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