Houston Style Magazine Vol 26 No 6

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Houston’s Premiere Weekly Publication

Volume 26 | Number 6

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Jesse Jackson

It’s Time to Address the Threat of Boko Haram

E V E I L E B I Y H 10 REASONS W U O Y H T I W E V O L N I G N I L L A I’M F

Shelia Jackson Lee

20 Years of Dedicated Service to the 18th District

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It’s Time to Address the Threat of Boko Haram

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Jesse Jackson

National Writer

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hen terrorists murdered 17 people in Paris in January, President Obama was harshly criticized for not traveling to the memorial ceremony. When ISIS in Iraq and Syria beheaded three Americans, the U.S. responded immediately, launching air strikes and coordinating Iraqi, Kurdish and Syrian resistance to the terrorist menace. The horrors received wall-towall 24/7 press coverage.

Yet when Boko Haram terrorists slaughtered 2,000 people in Baga, in the northeastern state of Borno in Nigeria this January, far less attention was paid.

This is in part because the Boko Haram leadership chooses to operate largely below the global news glare. It is in part because Nigerian officials do not like to advertise the scope of the threat. But in large part, it is because Nigeria is in

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Africa, not Europe or the Middle East.

In this new world, there are no more foreigners. Communications are dwarfed by speed and time. Yet few reporters are on the Africa beat; Americans are less interested; the terrorists, however violent, don’t seem to be a threat to the U.S. The deaths somehow don’t matter as much.

Remember, bin Laden and al-Qaida first hit Kenya and Tanzania, then New York. The price we pay for ignoring Africa is costly.

We must pay attention. Nigeria has the largest population of any country in Africa. It is a major oil producing nation. It is an ethnic melange with over 350 ethnic groups and 250 languages.

Seventy percent of its population lives on $1.25 a day. In the Muslim north, nearly three in four live in poverty. In the Christian South, that is one in four.

Ethnic tensions, inequality and corruption have bred a violent response.

Boko Haram, founded in 2002, began in 2009 to build an Islamic state, similar to the ISIS project. The name itself, according to the Council on Foreign Relations, is loosely translated as “Western education is a sin.”

ouston City Council Member Michael Kubosh’s campaign this year is to improve the city’s myriad of waterways by pushing to have removed abandoned vehicles that have been found submerged in every area, hampering the environment, law enforcement and water recreation.

“Our bayous have a big problem. I’m a big guy and I want action taken,” the first term at large council

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But the U.S. and its allies have a real stake in keeping Boko Haram from using terrorist violence to consolidate a quasi-state in much of Nigeria.

This year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has backed the African Union proposal to build a regional force to counter Boko Haram.

The US would be well advised to help facilitate that process and backstop it with the necessary aid and intelligence.

Terrorist slaughter of innocents is as objectionable when the victims are African as when they are French or American. The threat posed by terrorists seeking to consolidate warlord states in oil-producing countries is as real in Africa as in the Middle East. It is long past time for the West to turn attention -- humanitarian, media, multinational -- to the horrors now building in Nigeria.

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Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson.

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Kubosh Committed to Cleaning Hundreds of Cars from City’s Bayous

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Like ISIS, its forces also rely on terrorizing the population, kidnapping children and slaughtering civilians. The Council on Foreign Relations estimates that it has killed over 11,000 in Nigeria, and displaced 1.5 million, making it as savage as ISIS, if not worse. Intelligence reports suggest that it has ties to al-Qaida in Islamic Maghreb.

The Nigerian government is reeling from the assault. Seventy percent of its budget comes from oil sales. With the price of oil plummeting, the government has been hit hard. Its beleaguered military already suffers from spotty pay, poor equipment and frequent mutinies.

Its defense budget is under $2 billion a year.

Boko Haram threatens to destabilize Nigeria and threatens its Chad, Niger and Cameroon also. It is linked to al-Qaida networks, openly anti-Western and criminally vicious.

President Obama pledged to the UN General Assembly in 2013, “Even when America’s core interests are not directly threatened, we stand ready to do our part to prevent mass atrocities and protect basic human rights.”

America can’t police the world.

member said at the January 29th meeting of the Houston Realty Business Coalition.

In 2012, while Tim Miller of Texas EquuSearch was looking for a missing elderly woman, the search led to Houston bayous where a sonar scan revealed 127 vehicles in Sims, Braes and Buffalo Bayous.

“This past fall it came to my attention that Miller never told council

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about this discovery. I called him for a briefing. We met Isiah Carey on Sims Bayou banks. There are now plans to remove as many vehicles as can be removed but EquuSearch needs donations to make it happen,” said Kubosh, who earned city-wide acclaim for his efforts that placed a proposition on the ballot, led to the proposition passing and the removal of red light cameras.

“An offshore construction company, Legacy Offshore, LLC, will provide a barge and crane with highly skilled and motivated divers. Under the direction of EquuSearch, the crane will lift vehicles and place them on plastic on the bayou’s banks. HPD will then determine if the vehicle contains criminal evidence. Vehicles in bayous create pollution problems, pose danger to those using the bayou for recreation and act are a hiding place for criminals to dump evidence,” he said.

Kubosh continued to explain Miller and his organization will help with removal of the vehicles and provide another sonar scan of the entire water system to determine how many additional vehicles may be in the bayous.

Miller said his dive team is ready to remove the vehicles from Houston waterways as has been done in Chicago but community and business

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support is needed.

“The estimated cost of removing the vehicles from the bayou is projected from $150,000 to $500,000.

We’re accepting tax deductible donations payable to Texas EquuSearch for a special vehicle removal fund. Donations can be sent to PO Box 395 Dickinson, Texas 77539,” he said.

Mayor Annise Parker is now onboard saying, “If we can have the private sector step up I’m absolutely for it.”

Miller provided, “You and I both know there are going to be some bodies in some of these cars.”

Kubosh said he and Miller secured support of several agencies to start removing vehicles and noted HPD requested to be on site to examine cars pulled from the water for potential evidence.

Last May, Houston Police Chief Charles McClelland said he did not support removal of the vehicles. He cited concerns about safety and manpower but now he says he won’t stand in the way of the project.

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LOVIN’ BY EXAMPLE. Here’s to the leaders that don’t talk about dedication, they show it.

To the people who constantly perform selfless acts as they reach out, reach back and bring others along. We show our gratitude during Black History Month, but we applaud you everyday. Let’s all be inspired to stay deeply rooted in spreading the love, 365 days a year.

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Bun B Partners with Rice University to Teach Religion and Hip-Hop

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eligion and Hi-Hop are two subjects not thought to go together. However, in rapper Bun B’s new free online course through Rice University they do. The course was already being offered in the classroom at Rice University and it became so popular that people Bun B not attending the university wanted to know how they could take the course. Rice, always striving to be more creative and innovative in their teaching, gave Bun B the green light to take the course further. The free six-week course online course taught by Bun B and the Religious Studies Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Engaged Research and Collaborative Learning (CERCL) Anthony Pinn will begin on March 24 and enrollment is now open. For more information, visit www.rice.edu.

Houston Named One of the Best Nightlife Cities

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veryone loves a good party and it turns Houston throws some of the best. Sources are reporting that a new report from the National Geographic has ranked Houston eighth on the Best

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Nightlife Cities list behind places like San Juan, Puerto Rico; So Paulo Brazil; and Dublin, Ireland. In fact, it is the only U.S. city to make the top 10 list. National Geographic noted that Houston has something offered for theater and jazz lovers, country western fans and Washington Avenue keeps everyone buzzing. See the full list of cities online at www.travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10/nightlife-cities.

Teachers Get Million Dollar Payday

with a bat, lamp and hammer. Their 5-year-old son, Israel Ahimbisibwe Jr. was stabbed to death. Not at the scene was the couple’s oldest son Tiharihondi. Police investigators followed a trail that led them to Raymond, Mississippi where they found the oldest son.

He had been arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder and now awaiting extradition to Harris County. Sources reported that Tiharihondiis not the police’s prime suspect in the murder of his family.

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few of HoustonISD’s teachers received a million dollar payday. Sources report that HoustonISD shelled out $21.9 million in bonuses to over 5,000 teachers whose students excelled in the ASPIRE Program. The ASPIRE Program rewards teachers and others who helped students progress with their education. “Teachers are the most important component in a student’s education,� said HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier. “These highly effective teachers are making a difference in the classroom every day, and we’re thrilled to have them on Team HISD.� For more information, visit www. houstonisd.org.

Pastor’s Son is Prime Suspect in Death of His Family

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he community was shocked when beloved Pastor of the Redeemer Episcopal Church Israel Ahimbisibwe and his wife, Dorcus, were founded after being beaten to death

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Thompson whose mission was to eliminated the debt of students’ lunch accounts that were eating alternative lunches. Thompson was using his own money to fund his mission. His generosity went viral and Thompson began receiving donations for his cause from all over the world. He received so much money that he started a nonprofit. Now Thompson has been able to help students in seven different districts to help over 150,000 students in 141 schools. Saying the results have surprised Thompson is an understatement. His nonprofit, Feed the Future Forward just celebrated its first anniversary. For more information visit www. feedthefutureforward.org.

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Congresswoman

Sheila Jackson Lee:

A Torch Bearer for Justice

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he year 1995 was a very good year for the 18th Congressional District. That was the year in which a woman by the name of Sheila Jackson Lee took the oath of office to fight for the needs and concerns of the constituents of the inner-Houston area. Congresswoman Lee picked up the torch for justice and has been running with it for the past 20 years. A reception of appreciation and celebration as well as to wish her very Happy Birthday was held in her honor on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at the University Museum on the campus of Texas Southern University.

During her first year as a Congresswoman, Jackson Lee’s colleagues instantly saw the shine of her leadership skills. She was elected President of the Democratic Freshmen Class of the 104th Congress and was appointed as the freshman member of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. From these steps in leadership roles came history-making moves. Congresswoman Lee was the first Black woman to serve as the ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.

Twenty years later she is still tackling feats that have never been reached before. Just this year Congresswoman Lee became the first woman of either party to lead the prestigious House Judiciary subcommittee on crime, terrorism, homeland security and investigations.

She sits on various congressional committees and set forth numerous bills.

Most recently she supported the reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act as well as the reauthorization of a bill to ensure equal access for minority and economically disadvantaged students to NASA’s education programs. She launched the Dr. Mae Jemison Grant Program to get more women of color interested in space and aeronautics. Congresswoman Jackson Lee is the founder, member, and co-chair of the Congressional Children’s Caucus, the Pakistan Caucus, Afghan Caucus, and the Algerian Caucus.

Throughout her tenure, Congresswoman Lee has worked tirelessly to make effective change that has bettered not just the 18th district but also the world. Houston Style Magazine celebrates this distinguish woman of service and looks forward to the history she will make in the future. We know as long as there in breathe in her body and injustice happening that Congresswoman Lee will hold up her torch and press on.

Houston Style Magazine loves and salutes your 20 years of service Congresswoman Lee and we hope you had a wonderful birthday!

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FEATURE

By Demez White, Feature Writer

10 Reasons Why I Believe I’m Falling In Love With You One - I check your Facebook every day. Not really to see who you’re talking to or what guys are saying but just to look at pictures, to see your face. I like seeing your face, seeing your smile.

Two - When you call my entire personality changes. I smile more, I don’t get out the truck, I blow off work for twenty minutes, and your voice makes me realize just how much nothing matters more than talking to your pretty self.

Three - I love your ambition, I find myself talking about you to strangers just because you’re you.

Four - I could care less about having sex with you. Our conversations are enough. The way you stimulate my mind means more than any woman has ever done to me physically.

Five - When I write it’s you I see.

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very year around this time men and women seem to want to get a little closer, their eyes get a little glossier, their hands holder a little tighter. Love filters throughout the air leading up to the most beloved holiday, Valentine’s Day. The time of year when you show that special someone just how much they mean to you. But not everyone is a full on relationship. While they are far from just recently meeting that they are not to the point where they are officially a couple.

They are hanging around in the in between stage.

Dating each other is becoming more frequent. They are learning something new about the other each time they connect. Slowly the masks are coming down to reveal their true selves and both parties are loving what they see. Then slowly “like” seems to make a smooth transition to “love.” Signs of love are not always obvious while in the moment. If you are dunce on the subject below are 10 signs that show that you are falling head-over-heels for that someone special.

Six - The things that make me ignore most women - complaining, whining, crying - all those things bring me closer to you. They make me want to spend more time with you.

Seven - I watch you sleep, not in a creepy way or Silence of the Lambs way but just in a way that brings me comfort. I wonder what you’re dreaming about. I like pulling you close and having you sink your body into mines.

Eight - I have a feeling that when you’re completely into me, it will change my life.

Nine - I love your simplistic beauty.

Ten – Loyalty - To your friends, to your family, to me. Even though we haven’t known each other for long I love how you’re willing to have my back. I love how you talk to me and see me in a way that makes me feel like you care. I know you care. I’m falling in love with you and I don’t care who knows it.

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VALENTINE

By Jade Gold, Health Writer

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Spoil Your Mate this Valentine’s Day with the Ultimate Spa Experience

hen it comes to pampering your self, mind, body and soul, most would agree there is no better experience that treating yourself to a day at the spa. With that in mind I’ve had the pleasure of traveling across the country to seek out what I consider some of the most note worthy spa experiences worth recommending.

pool. The “Honey in the Heart” treatment, sweetened by “courteous” staffers who “know how to deliver the perfect guest experience,” is derived from the ancient Temezcal ceremony and includes a honey-based hydrating body mask, Vichy shower, and massage.

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ouston’s very own 17,000-square-foot spa houses 21 treatment rooms including 12 rooms for body treatments, seven facial rooms, one tanning room, and one couples room, which includes a couples shower and tub. Trellis also features seven hair styling stations, seven manicure and four pedicure stations, luxurious locker rooms (with Jacuzzi and steam room), an indoor float pool, comfortable upstairs lounge with a fireplace and a tranquil room for before and after treatments.

Some of the world’s finest product lines including Carita, Decléor, Phytomer and Natura Bissé combined with a top-tier staff of spa professionals provides the ultimate guest experience. It’s often hard too book, but still in my top 5.

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he Willow Stream Spa at “tropical and exotic” Fairmont Mayakoba emphasizes traditional Mayan techniques and Mexican ingredients like local herbs and chocolate. Treatment room windows frame the surrounding mangrove forests, and “a top deck with amazing sea views” houses a sea-mineral soaking

L’Auberge Del Mar ocated “in the heart of Del Mar” on California’s coast, all treatments at the largely open-air Spa L’Auberge are enhanced by Pacific breezes and “spectacular ocean views that take your breath away.”

Outdoor relaxation areas and ten private rooms house services that include the Rosemary Sea Salt Scrub and the Seashell Antioxidant Facial. Natural, locally-sourced ingredients also nourish stressed-out skin during the detoxifying Seaweed Body Wrap treatment, which pairs intensive exfoliation with two essential oil massages. This is one of my favorites without having to leave the country.

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai

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f you have every needed a bucket list place to visit, this should top your list! Built by local artisans to model Mandalay palaces and traditional Buddhist motifs, the Dehva Spa and Wellness Center at “fairy tale come to life” Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai offers a global menu of treatments and herb-infused tea with every spa visit. Guests looking for an Eastern experience can book an Indian-origin Ayurvedic program, a personalized blend of yoga, meditation, and massage.

Other “great” spa options, including invigorating

Vichy Showers, Hydrotherapy Bath Treatments, and Chinese Reflexology sessions, make the hotel “hard to leave.”

Last but not least, my crown jewel of a spa, appropriately named Jade Gold Jade Mountain St. Lucia’s boutique Kai en Ciel Spa is a “rare jewel” that features a diverse menu of both classic and Ayurvedic spa rituals. Visitors can receive body, beauty, and couples spa services in their room, the resort’s boutique spa, or the Kai Mer spa cottage, which overlooks the Anse Chastanet Reef.

Complimentary seaside yoga classes and guided hikes of the 600-acre estate round out the relaxation for an experience you not soon forget.

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2015 UNCF Empower Me Tour Photography by Vicky Pink n Saturday, January 24, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Texas Southern University as the UNCF Empower Me Tour presented by Wells Fargo made its stop in Houston. The free, traveling college- and career-readiness road show featured television entertainers Joyful Drake and Lance Gross. Celebrating its seventh year, the UNCF Empower Me Tour was created in partnership with Wells Fargo to prepare students to go to and through college and inspire them to take control of their future by using education as the foundation for achieving their goals and dreams. Some in attendance were Juana Collins, Julie T. Fitzpatrick, Dr. John Rudley, Dr. Kimberly Brown, 1st Lieutenant Kanika Childers, Terrance Bolton, Kyle Walcott, Adria Green, Denise Miles, Cary Yates, Jeff Webber, Byrce Kennard, Cindy Best, Captain Phillip Tate, John Stewart, Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Judge Clarease Yates, and Dr. Alex O. Ellis.

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n Saturday, January 24, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Palms Banquet and Event Center for the 28th Annual Boots and Bling Scholarship Fundraiser Western Gala honoring community leaders presented by the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Humble Intercontinental Chapter. The ladies mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of youth through national and community based programs and projects. Frederick Lemond, Jr., Andreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mathews, Dr. Arthur Petterway, Stacey Porter, DeAndre Sam, Michelle Verdun, Vince Young, and Mickey Washington were honored for their contributions to the community. Some in attendance were Bo Porter, Dr. Cherry Gooden, Shwanda Warner, Joyce Jacquet, Sharon Baker, Keith Warner, Barbara Smith, Wondy Weston, Brenda Ards, Mary Washington, Pamela Johnson, Claire Pope, Angela Castille, Barbara Fields, Annette Jobert, and Artis Petterway.

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The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage

Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer

our best friend’s Mom never minds if you make too much noise.

She takes you places and gives you snacks, too. She’s a really nice lady.

Your best friend’s Dad shows you how to do things, and he makes you laugh. You like spending time at their house.

But what if there was a rule somewhere that said they couldn’t be a family? In “The Case for Loving” by Selina Alko, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko, there was once such a law, and the reason was black and white.

Falling in love was very easy. Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter did that right after they met, and it didn’t take long for them to decide that they wanted to get married and raise a family.

But there was one problem: Richard was white. Mildred was “colored.” They didn’t think that was any big deal but in Virginia in 1958, it was illegal for them to get married. Yes, a simple wedding could land them in jail!

So Mildred and Richard went to Washington, D.C. and tied the knot there. Family and friends went to the wedding, and everybody was happy. The Lovings “couldn’t wait” to start their new lives back home.

Not long after they were back in Virginia, though, the police came in the middle of the night and said that the Lovings’ marriage certificate was no good. They put Richard and Mildred behind bars because their marriage was unlawful – and that “was just awful!”

In order to stay out of jail for good, Richard and Mildred had to leave their families and move to another state.

In Washington, D.C. again, the Lovings tried to settle in. Richard got a job. Mildred had three children in “three different shades of milk-chocolate brown.” But the city wasn’t a good place for the Lovings. They missed their families. They weren’t happy so, nine years after that late-night visit by the police, because times had changed, they hired lawyers to fight for the right to live in their beloved Virginia…

For any adult who’s too young to remember Loving v. Virginia (or any child who wasn’t born then), “The Case for Loving” is a very informative, eye-opening book.

Author Selina Alko says in her notes that, as a Jewish white woman, she finds it “difficult to imagine” that her marriage (to illustrator Sean Qualls, an African American) might’ve been illegal, fifty years ago. Kids might find that notion to be almost “unbelievable,” too, given that they’ve never known a world like one described here.

What parents will want to understand, however, is this: for its 4-to-8-year-old target age group – particularly for those on the younger end – this book could be scary, especially the “taken away and locked up in jail” part. For toddlers, that’s the stuff of nightmares, so be warned.

Still, if you’re prepared to explain and you keep the youngest audience members in mind, this could be a great read-aloud book. “The Case for Loving” may become one your kids will make noise for.

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by Selina Alko, illustrated by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko

c.2015, Arthur A. Levine Books / Scholastic Press $18.99 / $20.99 Canada 40 pages

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Stacey & Bo Porter SELF Foundation 2015 Celebrity Golf Tournament Photography by Vicky Pink n Monday, January 26, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Wildcat Golf Club for the Stacey and Bo Porter SELF Foundation 2015 Celebrity Golf Tournament. Funds raised will help with the mission of the organization to improve and impact the lives of others through Sports, Education, Life Skills and Faith. Some players participating in the tournament were Eric Anthony, Moses Malone, Alan Ashby, Garrett Mock, Charlie Frazier, Kenny Houston, Wade Smith, Moochie Norris, Chester Pitts, Ryan Terry, Nate Lucero, Reggie Dixon, Sherman Smith, Chris Morris, Santana Dotson, Art Howe, Trinidad Hubbard, Mike Jackson, Travis Johnson, Dennis Bosworth, Jarred Cosart, John Cotton, Adrian Johnson, Kip Wells, Anthony Young, Willie Tullis, Willie Tavares, Joe Stephens, George Springer, Scott Sheldon, and Matt Purke.

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Houston Real Estate Association Gala Photography by Vicky Pink

n Saturday, January 24, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Crowne Plaza for O the Houston Black Real Estate Association Awards and Installation Gala. Under the theme “Building a Rich Legacy,” the HBREA installed their 2015 officers and Board of Directors and women’s Council of HBREA. John Guess III was installed as the organization’s new president. In addition, awards were presented for the Newcomer of the Year, Nina B. Kemp, Salesperson of the Year, Charles Thomas New Home Sales Professional of the Year, Judson W. Robinson Sr. Realtist of the Year and Past President Scholarship. Rep Sylvester Turner was the keynote speaker. HBREA has the mission of ensuring democracy in the real estate industry and provide housing opportunities.

Some in attendance were Gerald Womack, Nola Lusk, Carolyn Matthews, Samica Knight, Renita Scroggins, Kimberley Barnes Henson, Donnell Spivey, Rev. Alexander Johnson, Felicia Guidry, Creacla Williams, Juan Crawford, Larry Brooks, Jackie Cooper, Chandra Ware, Karen Grays, LaDonna Parker, Latisha Grant, Louis Ray, Lilly Jefferson, Marsha Fisk, Darryl Bowles, Cameron Hill, Courtney Rose, Sheila Collette, and Harriet Vital.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Beyonce Starts New Vegan Delivery Service

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f you want to get fit like Beyonce, she just made it a little bit easier with the launch of her new vegan delivery service. Teaming up with her personal trainer Marco Borges, she developed the 22 Days NuBeyonce trition. The plant-based service has organic eats that are nonGMO, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free. Menu items range from $9.76 to $16.50 and include meals like Sesame-Cabbage Lentil Bowl, Ratatouille Pasta with Pesto, and an Almond Blueberry Breakfast loaf.

Beyonce says it takes 21 days to break a bad habit. For more information, visit www.22daysnutrition.com.

Houston Welcomes All Virgin Hair Boutique

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ith locations in Georgia and Florida, The All Virgin Hair Boutique is expanded its brand in Texas. Located at 11660 Westheimer Rd. Suite 107B, the ”ALL Virgin” brand is widely known for it’s variety of high-quality tresses and great customer service.

The boutique offers competitive pricing on wigs and various styles of luxurious extensions including Brazilian, Peruvian, Indian, Malaysian, Mongolian, and Cambodian hair patterns. In addition, customers will find a list of luxury must-haves including clip-in extensions, maintenance products, garment bags for your hair, lace and silk closures. For more information, visit www.allvirginhair.com.

Office of Business Opportunity Launches Innovative Programs to Support Small Business

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he City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity with Mayor Annise D. Parker, Carlecia D. Wright and Ellyn Josef launched the first annual “Small Business Legal Academy”, a collaborative effort to provide free Carlecia D. Wright legal workshops and one-onone personal consultations on a wide range of legal and financial topics of concern to small business owners in partnership with the e Association of Pro Bono Counsel (APBCo), Vinson & Elkins, LLP, Texas C-Bar, and many other corporate law firms and community organizations. In addition,

Mayor Parker announced Kauffman’s FastTrac Program. The Office of Business Opportunity in partnership with the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) and the Houston Technology Center will provide a capacity building program for new start-ups and existing businesses. The Small Business Legal Academy will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the South Texas College of Law and is free.

For more information about the Small Business Legal Academy or to register for the event please visit www. probono.net/houston-sbla.

AT&T Brings Jobs to Houston

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T&T will bring more than 300 jobs to the greater Houston area. AT&T is expanding their wireless and wired networks and need more people to make that happen. They are looking to hire retail sales, network technician and call center positions. “AT&T continues to expand its customer base in the greater Houston area and invest in our network to ensure we are providing the high level of service customers have come to expect, said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager, AT&T South Texas. “These jobs are part of our commitment to this level of customer service and to support our growth in Houston and its neighboring communities.”

For more information, visit www.att.com.

Macy’s Salutes the Culture-Defining Soul Era of Black Style in Celebration of Black History Month 2015

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his February, culture-defining trends take center stage as Macy’s examines the Soul Era of Black Style in celebration of Black History Month. From elegant high glamour to the hottest looks on the street, Black Style has influenced trends and designers that have shaped American and global culture.

Celebrity fashion stylists and designers June Ambrose and Johnetta Boone will lead a panel discussion on Soul Era style and take a look back at the fashion, accessories and attitude that rocked the runways of the ‘60s and ‘70s, which had an undeniable effect on the way people look and dress today. For more information, visit www.macys.com/celebrate.

Comcast Celebrates Innovators Making Waves in the African American Community and Beyond

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omcast announced a Black History Month celebration that will highlight the incredible work of African American technology entrepreneurs and content creators. Throughout February, Comcast will feature a special collection of programming across Xfinity TV platforms, and the celebration will culminate on February 25th with a two-part, live-streamed online talk show featuring a panel of rising stars making an

impact in the world of tech and content. Presented by Xfinity and moderated by MSNBC’s Touré, the panel will showcase an inspiring new generation of innovators who will discuss the challenges and successes of pushing boundaries in tech, TV and film. The live online talk show will begin streaming at 12 p.m. ET on February 25th and be accessible to all on Xfinity. com/celebrateblacktv.

Staples to Buy Office Depot for Millions

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irst Office Depot combined with OfficeMax and now the office supply business is having a major consolidation. Staples and Office Depot will merge in $6 billion deal. With the advancement of technology and more businesses opting to shop online versus in-store has caused Staples sales to increase and left Office Depot struggling. The difference in market capitalization between the two companies in 2013 was $7 billion. The merger that will birth a new company is expected to have annual sales of $39 billion. The deal should be finalized by the end of the year. For more information, visit www. officedepot.com or www.staples.com.

Amazon’s First Brick-and-Mortar Store

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hen most companies are reverting to online, Amazon is expanding is reach to a brickand-mortar store. On the campus of Purdue University in Indiana Amazon opened its first store. Students at Purdue now can order anything from Amazon Student and have it shipped to the on-campus store. Students will receive a text or email when their order is ready to be picked up. Amazon hopes to open a second Purdue store and more stores at other universities. For more information, visit www.amazon.com.

New Poll Shows Hershey Competes with Cadbury to Fill America’s Easter Basket in 2015

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ne recent poll suggests Hershey will be in more baskets than any other brand. The poll was conducted over the last few weeks via social media by online candy retailer, CandyWarehouse.com. Customers were asked who manufactured their favorite Easter chocolates, and given five options to choose from. It came as no surprise that the top pick was the nation’s oldest and largest manufacturer of chocolate; however, Hershey will still face keen competition in the area of new Easter products, since many of its competitors, including Cadbury, have released imaginative renditions of their own classic products for the coming season. See the results of the poll www.candywarehouse.com/occasions/easter-candy/?Department-Flavor-Filter=Chocolate%20Candy.

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