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Jesse Jackson Bridges Not Walls
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HUD Awards Houston $66 Million in Disaster Recovery Funds
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Bill Clinton Campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Houston
Pan African Women’s Economic Summit
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NFL Star Launches ‘Good Man Brand’ to Help Inner-City Kids
Star Jones Campaigning for Clinton
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residential campaigns often turn raw. Politicians reach for sound bites that bite. Often they gain by playing on fears, winning by division, not by addition. In 2016, insult has become the coin of the campaign, particularly in the Republican primaries. And too often the enemy singled out has been Mexico and Mexicans. Mexico has been burlesqued as a source of illegal immigrants, who are slandered as rapists and criminals. Mexico is accused of taking our factories abroad and Mexican immigrants of stealing our jobs at home. Trumpets sound for building a wall across a 2,000mile border, for deporting millions of Mexicans living in America, for booting out the Dreamers who were born here, and more. We would be wise to step back and take a deep breath. Mexico
POLITICAL By Burt
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illary Clinton and Ted Cruz crushed their competition across Harris, Fort Bend and Galveston Counties and Texas as a whole during Super Tuesday’s sweepstake primaries this past Tuesday, March 1st. That all but makes Clinton the Democratic nominee for President and made Cruz the first Hispanic ever to win a Presidential Primary keeping him in a GOP hunt against billionaire Donald Trump. Clinton won 65.17 percent of the vote or 918,665 votes to Bernie Sanders’ 26.46 percent of the vote with eight candidates on the Texas Democratic Presidential ballot. Cruz won 43.75 percent or 1,239,097 votes with 14 candidates on the Texas Republican Presidential ballot. Cruz, who grew up in Houston and lives here with his wife and two daughters, started his celebration with “Thank you Texas” and ended with “God bless Texas.” Clinton won most states across the country that voted Tuesday except Sanders’ home of Vermont, along with Colorado, Minnesota and Oklahoma while Trump won everywhere but Texas, Oklahoma and Alaska. Cruz won Minnesota where Florida U.S. Senator Marco Rubio won his first Caucus or Primary yet. Other races locally were equally as interesting. Adrian Garcia, quick off losing his race for mayor last fall, lost for US Congress against Gene Green. Green, a 24-year incumbent representing
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Bridges Not Walls isn’t our backdoor; it is our nextdoor neighbor. One hundred million people live in the 10 U.S. and Mexican states along the border region, and taken together these form the equivalent of the fourth largest economy in the world. Our ties with Mexico are deep, our peoples intertwined. They should not be reduced to a sound bite or an insult. Thirty-four million Mexicans and Mexican-Americans live in the United States; about 22 million were born here. Every day, the U.S. and Mexico exchange $1.4 billion in two-way trade. Mexico is our second largest export market (after Canada). Mexico buys more U.S. goods than all of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) combined, nearly as much as the entire EU. Mexico is the third largest supplier of crude oil to the U.S. It is the largest export market for U.S. refined petroleum products and a growing market for our natural gas. Cooperation between our two great countries is inescapable. We must and do coordinate on transportation, on legal entry points, on international organized crime, on trans-border infectious diseases and trans-border environmental challenges. In recent years focus has necessarily been placed on criminal
activity -- the flow of drugs coming north and the flow of guns and contraband cash going south. We are the biggest market for illegal drugs in the world. Our appetites feed the criminal drug rings that threaten entire countries. We have an obligation and a national interest in bolstering enforcement on both sides of the border. We don’t need a wall; we need a bridge. We are neighbors, bound together by geography and by history. Now we hear all these fulminations about undocumented workers. People don’t leave their homes on a lark. They flee parched earth for green grass. For too long, we have exploited Mexican workers on both sides of the border. They pick our fruit and vegetables. They clean our houses. They fight and die in our wars, hoping for a green card and a shot at an American dream. Mexicans didn’t take our jobs to Mexico; U.S. corporations used NAFTA to take our jobs to Mexico. Mexicans don’t seek subminimum wages here. U.S. employers exploit the undocumented to pad their own pockets. This furious debate about immigration is taking place as illegal immigration has virtually disappeared due to the lack of jobs in the U.S. The biggest
flood of immigration came after NAFTA forced family farmers in Mexico to compete with subsidized agribusiness in the U.S. Many lost their lands and their livelihood and came north to survive. We need economic policies that work for working people on both sides of the border, not a policy of division and insult that allows employers to keep exploiting workers in both countries. America’s strength is its diversity. And our security is enhanced by having close relations with our neighbors. American workers have every reason to be angry about an economy that is rigged to work against them and a politics that is corrupted by big money. But our Mexican neighbors didn’t do that, and building a wall won’t change it. The politics of insult ends up insulting us. 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.
Clinton and Cruz Crush Competition Across Harris County
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east Houston/Harris County, won 57.43 percent or 17, 750 votes to Garcia’s 38.62 percent or 11,935 votes. Garcia’s reason for running was that the near 80 percent Hispanic district should have a Hispanic Congressman. Green, likely to retire in two years, is grooming any one of half dozen young Hispanic officials to succeed him. African American retired educator Grady Yarborough won 39.95 percent or 427,041 votes in the Texas
Democratic Primary and faces activist journalist Cody Garrett, who won 35.15 percent or 375,732 votes in a May 24 run-off to compete for Texas Rail Road Commissioner statewide in a race a Democrat has not held for 20 years. Jasmine Jenkins, an Alief African American educator, won 43.81 percent or 24,374 votes to put her in a run-off with Dr. R. Dakota Carter, who won 32.54 percent or 18,105 votes for a State Board of Education race against
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popular Republican Board Chair Donna Bahorich this upcoming fall. State Rep. Dr. Alma Allen won 89.66 percent or 10,395 votes in the Democratic Primary to keep her seat against and her opponent Pakistani American John Shike won 10.34 percent or 1,1199 votes. Social Worker Kimberly Willis with 32.14 percent or 3,919 votes will face former City Council Member Jarvis Johnson who won 28.56 percent or 3,483 votes for the seat Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner gave up for his mayoral race. 2014 Democratic nominee for Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg won 50.89 percent 85,794 votes to avoid a run-off with African American former statewide Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Morris Overstreet, who won 28.51 percent or 48,068 votes. Ogg now faces a re-match with Republican DA Devon Anderson when Democrats are likely to do better in 2016 because it is a presidential election year when Democrats are more likely to vote. In Fort Bend County State Rep. Ron Reynolds nearly avoided a run-off by earning 48 percent of the vote and Constable Ruben Davis secured his reelection with almost 60 percent of the vote. Share this story online at www. stylemagazine.com.
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BOOK REVIEW
How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide
our No-Plan plan stretches for miles. You’ve no plans for alarm clocks, suit-and-tie combos, rush-hour commutes, cubicles, or boring meetings. You’re ready to retire and leave them all behind – but can you afford to avoid those things forever? With “How to Make Your Money Last” by Jane Bryant Quinn, you’ve got a working chance of it. What will you do when you can finally do what you want? That’s an important question, says Quinn. The routine you followed for 20, 30, even 40 years probably won’t be the same after retirement, and you may need some direction. You might be happy about not looking at a calendar all the time, but you won’t “want to look at a… calendar that’s blank.” The key to making the most of your retirement is to make the most of your money. You’ll particularly want to know how to “prudently parcel your money out” so you don’t take too much or too little of the funds available to you for the duration. There are also things to consider: tax issues, investment tools, tricks for bringing more to your bank account, and ways to protect your spouse. On that latter point, says Quinn, “talk, talk, talk.” Before you retire, discuss expectations and concerns with your spouse, and bring all money matters to the table. It’s not easy, she admits, but it is necessary. “It’s time for a financial scan” next, she says. Know how to “rightsize,” consider housing needs, look at savings, and figure out how you’ll budget to trim expenses and still enjoy retirement. Know “Seven Special Situations” that “can’t be shoehorned neatly into the… process” and learn when it’s perfectly acceptable to tell your children “no.”
Educate yourself on the ins and outs of Social Security, and how waiting to file may make a huge difference, long-term. See why Quinn says Social Security won’t “go bankrupt.” Learn to choose the best pension benefits and why buying a pension may be advantageous. Know how to get the right health insurance coverage. Learn about home equity loans and how to leverage your home’s value. And remember: “There’s no clean way of knowing whom to trust.” Oh, so much to remember! So much to learn, too, but author Jane Bryant Quinn makes it easier in “How to Make Your Money Last.” From the first pages filled with ideas for filling your time, to the choosing of a Power of Attorney, Quinn covers almost every kind of money matter a retiring Boomer might need to know – all presented with terms and formulas that are simplified, even for the most mathematically-challenged. I appreciated that Quinn starts most points with need-to-know information, offers other places to turn for help, and includes things of which readers should beware. All that, and an informal tone make this book a pleasant, helpful read for current retirees, those about to retire, and younger readers who may want to retire someday. And since that’s you, no doubt, “How to Make Your Money Last” is a book you should plan to read. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.
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The Sound of Music Sings its Heart Out to Houston Audiences
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ogers and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music opened to Houston audiences last week and it was a much-anticipated revival. Backed with the original music written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, it was filled with all the favorite songs fans of the classic award winning musical cherished most. The Sound Of Music is one of Broadways most popular musicals of all time. With its gorgeous set scenic background, operatic singing Nuns, adorable children, and unapologetic love story, it’s a musical that was eventually turned into a sensational movie. It has turned out thousands of sing-along performances. If you are new to the world of musicals, allow me to introduce you to this wonderful story appreciated by so many. The Sound of Music is a tale based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Maria, who loves to sing, is a rule-bending postulant at a strict no singing allowed convent in the mountains. She becomes a governess in the home of a lonely, widowed naval captain with seven children. The captain runs a tight ship with a house depleted of fun and music. Maria is welcomed light bringing a new sense of life and music into the home and wins the affection of all the children and eventually the captain himself. In this classic revival directed by Jack O’Brian the strength and success of The Sound Of Music lies within the beautifully musical performances. The production features choreography by Danny Mefford, set design by Douglas Schmidt, costume design by
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Jane Greenwood, lighting design by Natasha Katz and sound design by Ken Travis. Every single actor in this production vocal’s ability is outstanding. My guest and I found ourselves singing along to our favorite tunes such as: My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, The Sound of Music, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, So Long, Farewell. Newcomer Kerstin Anderson (Maria) operatic vocals were amazing. I was impressed by her refreshing rendition of the character. She brought a youthful and free spiritedness to the role that audiences loved. Currently a sophomore in college, this is Anderson’s breakout role and she deservingly won the part of Maria Rainer out of hundreds of other actors. Other standouts in the cast were the hilarious Uncle Max Detweiler played by Broadway regular Merwin Foard. Foard brought to the stage a big booming, baritone voice, natural wit and comedy. Many of his scenes were clear audiences favorites. Great to watch
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was also the self-absorbed, Baroness Elsa Schrader played by accomplished and internationally recognized v o c a l i s t Te r i Hansen, who has also sung leading roles with the Houston Grand Opera. The entire ensemble of talented vocalists that played the adorable children was delightful and charming to Sounds of Music cast watch as well. Romance and classic tunes aside, the production contains life lessons everyone can benefit from such as: not conforming to stiff society rules and following your dreams no matter what. This was a great show to watch and it will make for one amazing night for the entire family. If your kids haven’t seen this beloved, heartwarming, sing-along musical tale then now is a fantastic time to introduce them. For more information about The Sound of Music and other productions at the Hobby Center and to purchase tickets, visit www.houston.broadway.com.
FINANCIAL Wells Fargo Insurance Study: Next Phase of ACA to Bring More Changes and Challenges to Employee Benefit Plans
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espite already modifying their benefit plans last year, employers expect their healthcare costs to rise again in 2016, which will require additional changes, according to the Employee Benefits Trend Study released today by Wells Fargo Insurance,part of Wells Fargo & Co . Fifty eight percent of employers surveyed expect their medical
plan costs to exceed the thresholds for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) excise tax, or “Cadillac” tax, which was originally to take effect in 2018, but has been delayed until 2020. Additionally, 70 percent of employers expect their budgets for benefit plans to increase, as human capital and health and productivity remain key issues for businesses to manage. The Employee Benefits Trend Study surveyed more than 650 middle-market companies and large corporations to better understand how organizations are responding to health care reform requirements, while also developing a competitive benefits strategy. “As they balance business goals with controlling cost, employers are also exploring additional changes to their plans to avoid the Cadillac
Tax,” said Dan Gowen, national practice leader with Wells Fargo Insurance’s Employee BenefitsNational Practice. “The rapidly changing market and delay in the tax implementation provides another opportunity for employers to be creative as they continue to refine their benefit plans.” Half of the employers in the study said they will continue to make changes to their plans either this year or in 2017 by adding a high deductible plan option (52 percent), increasing the employee contribution percentage (56 percent), or increasing co-insurance features (55 percent). For more information, visit www.wellsfargo. com.
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ilence is deadening. Movements are not taken. Words are not spoken. Action does not happen. And in the 1800s that was the outlook for black people. They might as well have been dead because in the greater society they didn’t exist; at least on paper they didn’t. Cut out of the conversation, no one told of their births, lives, marriages, deaths, accomplishments, or anything. No one knew their story. Black voices were not welcomed dialects as they were only discuss in a negative way by white people. Stories riddled with lies, negativity and unjust practices were the norm. Samuel Cornish, John Russwurm, and a bold, brave, brilliant group of New York men grew weary of others telling the black story and decided it was time for them to plead their “own cause.” They did it in the only fashion that they knew best. Putting pen to paper, they unsilence a people and gave life to their story. In 1827, Cornish and Russwurm became the first editors of The Freedom’s Journal, the first black newspaper in the United States. Although Freedom’s Journal would only exist for 2 years, it would spun other newspapers; the most popular being that of The North Star by Frederick Douglas. Capturing an audience of more than just blacks, Douglas’ publication became a tool of abolitionism as those in Congress and presidents read it.
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were now brought to light. Blacks were a more informed people because they knew where the “safe” places to shop and go were. They knew life did have a silver lining, as they were able to read about progressive blacks that lived in Northern states. The stories of life and love and struggle and progress were recorded for all to know and see. This came at a cost to many journalists’ lives and offices were threaten and taken due to the truths that were being told. Heighten danger didn’t
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Towards the end of 1865 and the Civil War black newspapers would get another surge. Bans on publications being circulated and published in the South were lifted. Emancipated slaves had the freedom to read opening up an entire new audience for the black press. With a larger readership and more publications, the black newspaper took on a new responsibility of being more than just a vehicle to tell a story but one that informed and was a sign of freedom. Stories that once were never told of black men getting lynched by racist violent attacks 8
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appear on the pages of the black press like that from Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, W. E. DuBois, Ida B. Wells and Marcus Garvey. With the passage of time, the black press grew a bigger voice as it took the issues of the day like Jim Crow laws and other unjust treatment. Controversial reporting brought on attacks to the black press to silence the voices of blacks again. Tactics did not work. Papers just combined forces to make their voices louder. Seeing the power and the influence of the black press finally made the mainstream press take note. So they attack the black press again in the post war era by luring the best black reporters for their own publications. This helped the story of the civil rights movement finally make it into news of the day and white America could no longer ignore the stories of black America. As the years have past more and more black publications have been established and some have died. The advancement of technology has given new avenues to tell the untold stories and reach readers on every level. In the cusp of that progression for the past 26 years has been Houston Style Magazine under the leadership of Francis Page, Jr. Starting as a local publication to highlight the best of Black Houston. Over the years we have evolved to be a global brand that reaches a readership of international connections. Covering everything from who will be the next president to the local lady making a difference in her community. We are the voice of the people. The Black Press celebrates 189 years of telling our story our way. We thank you for your continue unwavering support. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.
stop the flow of words from the black press, it just made them stronger as more and more were determined to get the word out. More publications began to emerge across the US. With more publications came more content. The black press evolved to not just tell the stories of black people but be the tool to help enhance the lives of black people by offering news of housing and employment opportunities. Articles took on uplifting tones with cartoons and photos of progressive life. Words from the *source pbs.org most renowned intellects of the day started to
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HEALTH
Urgency or Emergency? How to Pick Where To Go For Medical Attention
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hen unexpected health mishaps arise, many people’s first reaction is to head to an emergency room. But when those illnesses and injuries aren’t true emergencies, not knowing the best option for care can end up costing both time and money. So how can you know where to go when medical attention is needed? Urgency or emergency? Urgent care centers provide a way to keep up with patients’ daily healthcare needs, serving as a vital link between the emergency room and primary care physicians. “Urgent care is growing across the country because it provides patients with an alternative to the emergency room, which can be too costly and timeconsuming for situations like common illnesses and minor injuries,” said Dr. Robert Kimball, president of the board of directors, Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA). “While ERs are best equipped to handle life-threatening illnesses and injuries, it’s important that patients are aware that there are more affordable options available for less serious situations.” Due to shorter wait times – 90 percent of urgent care centers offer a wait time of 30 minutes or less, according
to the 2015 UCAOA Benchmarking Survey – and much lower prices, urgent care centers are a more convenient and affordable option than, but not a substitute for, an emergency room. When care is needed for true emergency situations, such as heart attacks, strokes, major bleeding or severe burns, it’s vital to go to an emergency room immediately, as urgent care centers are not equipped or designed to treat life- or limbthreatening conditions. Dollars and sense When patients visit an
emergency room for a non-emergency, they risk incurring a substantial financial loss. Emergency rooms are more expensive, charging an average of $1,300 for treatment of non-lifethreatening situations, while urgent care centers charge an average of just $150, according to a Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Plus, 27 percent of all emergency room visits could take place at an urgent care center, which would save American consumers approximately $4.4 billion annually, according to “Health Affairs.” Additionally, many insurance plans feature lower co-pays for urgent care
services than treatment in an emergency room. Understanding the options “With a growing variety of facilities available, patients need to take care to understand their options,” Kimball said. “The rise of free-standing emergency rooms is especially concerning because they look like urgent care centers. While they may seem convenient at the time, the emergency room prices can cause sticker shock for patients who aren’t aware of the distinction.” Free-standing emergency rooms are not physically connected to a hospital and are located in areas similar to urgent care centers, so it can be easy to confuse the two. A free-standing emergency room will offer emergency care – and charge emergency room prices. Patients should be sure to confirm the type of facility they’re visiting, as treatment at a free-standing ER may cost thousands of dollars more than an urgent care center. To find a conveniently located urgent care center near you, visit whereisurgentcare.com. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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La Galardonada Periodista Maria Elena Salinas Presenta “Latinacion,” Un Especial de dos Horas Que Explora El Impacto De La Inmigracion Hispana En Estados Unidos
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e las contribuciones sociales y económicas de la comunidad hispana a la importancia del voto latino y la polémica de los inmigrantes indocumentados, el programa ahonda en una variedad de temas y presenta entrevistas con líderes, políticos y celebridades de origen hispano, entre ellos Gloria y Emilio Estefan La galardonada periodista y presentadora de Univision Noticias, María Elena Salinas, examina el tema de la inmigración hispana desde todos los ángulos en “LatiNación: La Huella Hispana en Estados Unidos”, un programa especial de dos horas que será transmitido por la cadena Univision el sábado 5 de marzo de 2016 a las 8:00 p.m. hora del Este/Pacífico (7:00 p.m. Centro). Mediante entrevistas personales con familias inmigrantes, celebridades hispanas, políticos, analistas y expertos de organizaciones prestigiosas como Pew Research Center, Americas Watch y NALEO, Salinas ofrece una mirada a fondo al amplio y profundo impacto de la población hispana en los Estados Unidos. También explora la historia que une a Estados Unidos con sus vecinos del Sur, las contribuciones de la comunidad hispana a nivel social y económico, la importancia del voto latino en las elecciones de 2016 y el creciente poder que representan más de 55 millones de hispanos –ciudadanos estadounidenses o residentes de Estados Unidos– que se identifican como parte de esta LatiNación. El especial también aborda temas controversiales como la situación de los inmigrantes indocumentados, las deportaciones y el control de la frontera, y revela cuáles candidatos están motivando a los votantes hispanos en este ciclo electoral. Además, Salinas conversa con hispanos destacados que han logrado el sueño americano y abogan ardientemente por su comunidad, entre ellos Gloria y Emilio Estefan, el exitoso caricaturista Lalo Alcaraz, el chef José Andrés, y los integrantes del grupo musical Los Tigres del Norte. Salinas es copresentadora del “Noticiero Univision” y del magacín informativo semanal de horario estelar de la cadena Univision, “Aquí y Ahora”. Llamada “la voz de los hispanos en EE.UU.” por el diario The New York Times, Salinas es la periodista hispana más reconocida en Estados Unidos. Su reputación como periodista seria, objetiva y altamente confiable le ha ganado respeto universal y le ha permitido conseguir numerosas entrevistas de alto perfil con personajes de relieve mundial, incluyendo a todos los presidentes estadounidenses desde Jimmy Carter, además de jefes de gobierno latinoamericanos, líderes rebeldes y figuras influyentes de distintos ámbitos. Salinas ha recibido una gran cantidad de reconocimientos por su distinguida carrera periodística, entre ellos: el Premio a la Trayectoria Profesional de la Academia Nacional de Artes y Ciencias de la Televisión; el premio Peabody; el premio Gracies como Mejor Presentadora de Noticias; cinco premios Emmy nacionales y uno regional; un premios Walter Cronkite; un premio Edward R. Murrow; el “Intrepid Award” de NOW; y el Outstanding Achievement Award in Hispanic Television 2013, otorgado por las revistas Multichannel News yBroadcasting & Cable. Par mas informacion www.stylemagazine.com.
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ward-Winning Journalist María Elena Salinas Hosts “LatiNación,” a TwoHour Special Exploring the Impact of Hispanic Immigration in the U.S. From the social and economic contributions of the Hispanic community to the importance of the Latino vote and the controversial issue of undocumented immigrants, the program delves into a variety of topics and features interviews with Hispanic leaders, politicians and celebrities including Gloria and Emilio Estefan Univision News anchor and award-winning journalist María Elena Salinas examines the topic of Hispanic immigration from every angle in a special two-hour program titled “LatiNación: La Huella Hispana en Estados Unidos” (LatiNation: The Hispanic Footprint in the U.S.), scheduled to air on the Univision Network on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT (7:00 p.m. Central). Through personal interviews with immigrant families, Hispanic celebrities, politicians, analysts and experts from respected organizations such as the Pew Research Center, Americas Watch and NALEO, Salinas gives viewers an in-depth look at the wide-ranging impact of the Hispanic population in the United States. She explores the history that links the U.S. with its southern neighbors, the social and economic contributions of the Hispanic community, the importance of the Latino vote in the 2016 presidential election and the increasing power represented by over 55 million Hispanic U.S. citizens and residents that identify themselves as part of this growing “LatiNation.” The special also addresses controversial topics such as the plight of undocumented immigrants, deportation and border control, and reveals which political candidates are motivating Hispanic voters during this election cycle. Additionally, Salinas speaks to prominent Hispanics who achieved the American dream and have become passionate advocates for their community, including Gloria and Emilio Estefan, syndicated cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, chef and restaurateur José Andrés, and the members of the regional Mexican music group Los Tigres del Norte. Salinas co-anchors Univision Network’s national newscast “Noticiero Univision” and the weekly primetime newsmagazine “Aquí y Ahora” (Here and Now). Called the “Voice of Hispanic America” by The New York Times, Salinas is the most recognized Hispanic female journalist in the United States. Her reputation as a serious, objective and highly trustworthy journalist has garnered her universal respect and allowed her to secure numerous high-profile interviews with prominent global figures, including every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter as well as Latin American heads of state, rebel leaders, and influential newsmakers. Salinas has received many prestigious recognitions for her distinguished career in broadcast journalism, including: the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences’ Lifetime Achievement Award; the Peabody Award; a Gracies Award for Outstanding Anchor; five national and one regional Emmy Awards; a Walter Cronkite Award, an Edward R. Murrow Award; the “Intrepid Award” from NOW; and the 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award in Hispanic Television by Multichannel News and Broadcasting & Cable magazines. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.
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LOCAL BRIEFS METRO’s New Smartphone App Puts Mobile Ticketing at Your Fingertips
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ETRO Q-Mobile Ticketing is the Authority’s newest mobile app that gives riders an easy way to buy and display tickets securely on a mobile device 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. METRO Vice Chairman Jim Robinson lauded the accessibility and flexibility the new app offers riders. Rodeo shuttle tickets are available through the new mobile ticketing app. The new app follows the August 2015 launch of METRO’s redesigned bus network and next bus arrival texting. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the rider experience,” said METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert. “This is a major development for this agency and our customers.” For more information, visit www.ridemetro.org.
HUD Awards Houston $66 Million in Disaster Recovery Funds
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a y o r S y l v e s t e r T u r n e r ’s commitment to finding more federal grant funds for the City of
Houston is already yielding major results. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) announced Monday that Houston will receive $66.56 million to assist disaster recovery efforts following significant flooding during Memorial Day weekend and October of 2015. Houston’s grant is part of $142 million coming to Texas for disaster recovery. “This award designation is the ultimate vote of confidence from HUD. The funds have been awarded directly to the city and will not have to be dispersed through other agencies. This means the disaster recovery process will be even more streamlined and efficient for Houston families,” said Mayor Turner. For more information, visit www.houstontx.gov.
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Homeless Man Honored for Saving Three Lives
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Texas Southern Wins Third SWAC Regular Season Championship in Four Years
points. Grambling State finished third with 91 points. Rounding out the final standings were: Jackson State (78), Prairie View (73), Mississippi Valley (46) Southern (44), Arkansas-Pine Bluff (41), Alcorn State (21) and Alabama A&M (9). For more information, visit www.tsu.edu.
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Winners Announced at the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Champion Bar-B-Que Contest By Style Magazine Newswire
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outh-watering smells and delicious smoked meats drew barbecue hopefuls to the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, held at NRG Park Feb. 25 – 27. Spectators enjoyed award-winning barbecue, live music and dancing. The 2016 Contest received more than 250 BBQ Winners entries for judging, with three international teams competing for the first year from Great Britain and Japan. After three days of marinating, smoking and barbecuing, Bull Dog Mountain Cookin’ Crew 2 of Houston took home top honors as overall grand champion. Cooking alongside fellow chief cooks Ryan Wade and Rick Tatum, Mike Wells Jr. said his team has participated in the Contest for more than 30 years. “The feeling is indescribable,” Wells said. His advice for future aspiring champions, “Just love your product, cook it low and slow, and never stop trying.” Overall Grand Champion – Bulldog Mountain Cookin’ Crew 2 First Runner Up – Washington County Go Texan Second Runner Up – Xtreme Texas Cookers 4 Brisket Champion – Xtreme Texas Cookers 4 First Runner Up – Cool Smoke (2015 Jack Daniel’s Invitational Winner) Second Runner Up – Valero Texas Gasoline Alley Cookers 1 Ribs Champion – Bulldog Mountain Cookin’ Crew 2 First Runner Up – Comcast Business 4 Second Runner Up – Grills Gone Wild Iowa (2015 American Royal Winner) Chicken Champion – Washington County Go Texan First Runner Up – Bulldog Mountain Cookin’ Crew 3 Second Runner Up – Damnifino Team 3 Go Texan Go Texan Best Barbecue – Washington County Go Texan Runner Up – Lavaca County Go Texan Dutch Oven Champion – Jasper County Go Texan First Runner Up – Red’s Young Guns Second Runner Up – Refugio County Go Texan Specialty Awards Most Colorful Team – Holy Cow Cookers Runner Up Most Colorful Team – Devil’s River Mountain Men Go Texan Most Colorful – Metro Go Texan 4 – Road Dog Cookers Runner Up Go Texan Most Colorful – Jasper County Go Texan Most Unique Pit – Fowl Feathered Cookers Runner Up Most Unique Pit – Lost Village Cooking Team Best Team Skit – Brazos County Go Texan Runner Up Best Team Skit – Holy Cow Cookers Cleanest Team Area – Chevy Cookers Runner Up Cleanest Team Area – Limestone County Go Texan Recycling – Calhoun County Recycling – Brisket Cases For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com.
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BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM HOUSTON, TEXAS
Bill Clinton Campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Houston Photography by Vicky Pink
n Monday, February 29, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Buffalo O Soldiers Museum as former President Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife Hillary Clinton. It was a packed house to see the former president as attendees got an early
start to see him. Standing behind a “fighting for us� sign, Clinton told why his wife was the best thing for America and should be elected as the next President of the United States. Afterwards Clinton posed for photos and shook a lot of hands. Some in attendance were Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, Jim Sharp, Jew Don Boney, Trustee Erica Lee Carter, Kim Roxie, State Rep. Ron Reynolds, State Rep. Rodney Ellis, State Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Congressman Gene Green, and City Councilwoman Amanda Edwards.
TSU HOUSTON, TEXAS
Excellent in Indigent Defense Series Photography by Vicky Pink
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n Friday, February 26, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Texas Southern University for the Excellent in Indigent Defense Series featuring the Honorable Craig Washington and Senator Rodney Ellis. Mr. Washington discussed how the current indigent defense systems are fairing to ensure quality representation for all defendants. Attendees were able to meet their annual CLE requirements in one course.
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2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade Photography by Amir Pink
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n Saturday, February 27, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand in downtown Houston for the 2016 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo parade. Trail riders and horses strutted down the streets of Houston along side the best marching bands. This time honored tradition has occurred every February since 1938. University of Houston head football coach Tom Herman was the 2016 Grand Marshal.
HOUSTON CITY HALL HOUSTON, TEXAS
City Controller’s Black History Program Photography by Vicky Pink
n Monday, February 29, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Houston O City Hall as Houston City Controller Chris B. Brown hosted the Controller’s Office 4th Annual Salute to Black History Program. Brown introduced Harris County
Commissioner Gene Locke, who served as moderator of a panel discussion covering education, legislative milestones and media with panel participants Dr. Alma Allen, Jew Don Boney and Yolanda Green. Over 150 people—City of Houston employees and community guests—attended the event. Some in attendance were Carl Davis, Rodney West, Stephen Williams and Houston City Council members Amanda Edwards, Larry Green, and Jack Christie.
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Women of Color for Hillary Texas Launch Photography by Vicky Pink
n Sunday, February 28, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand for the Texas O launch of Women for Hillary. Women (and a few men) gathered to show their support of Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. Special guests included Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, La Davia S. Drane, and Reta Jo Lewis. Some in attendance were Helen George, Ashlea Graces, Ursula Hall, Charlease Hatchett, Phylicia Hill, Tracy Honore, Marissa Horne, Antionette Jackson, Beverly Melontree, Roque Morales, Tia Morgan, Cisselon Nichols, Barbara Owens, Melanie Pang, Jonita ReynoldsAshleigh Vernon-Lugo, Rozzy Shorter, Delores Smith, Lenora Sorola-Pohlma, Rochelle Stevens, Anita Stubbs, Ashley Tipps, Lovita Tipps, M Thi Tran, Ashleigh VernonLugo, Brittany Wesley, Rhonda Wesley, Michele White, Margo Williams Hubbard, Carlissa Wright, and Melissa Young.
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2016 Houston Arts Reception for Elected Officials Photography by Vicky Pink
n Monday, February 29, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the Wortham O Center for the 2016 Houston Arts Reception for Elected Officials. Hosted by the East End Cultural District, Houston Museum District, Midtown Cultural Arts &
Entertainment District, Theater District Houston, Washington Avenue Arts, Houston Arts Alliance, and Houston First, the reception welcomed new Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, City Controller Chris Brown, City Council members and other elected officials. Mayor Turner was thanked for his leadership during the 84th Texas Legislative Session to procure new funding to the tune of $5 million for the state’s cultural and fine arts districts. Some in attendance were Dr. Robin Davidson, Perryn Leech, Jonathon Glus, Rashida Moore, Kathleen English, Carl Davis, Tabitha Smith, Jalene Mack.
WEST LOOP MARRIOTT HOUSTON, TEXAS
Pan African Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit Photography by Vicky Pink
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n Saturday, February 27, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the West Loop Marriott for the Pan African Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit held by We Lead International. Ndileka Mandela, the oldest granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, was the featured speaker at the conference. She like her famous grandfather has dedicated her life to doing humanitarian work. She fights for the rights of women through her nonprofit foundation. Some in attendance were Dr. Mae Jemison, Teana Watson, and Julia Nelson.
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Star Jones Campaigning for Hillary Clinton in Houston Photography by Vicky Pink
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n Thursday, February 25, 2016, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Texas Southern University as Star Jones campaigned for Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. Star Jones sat down for an intimate conversation with several students in the campus’ student center to discuss why Hillary Clinton would be a good president for them. The students were able to asked Jones questions in the open discussion. After their talk students posed for a group shot with Star Jones.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Macy’s Joins Forces with Nickelodeon and NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony for New Boys Line: TMNT x Melo
National Golf Course, Woods revealed some of the star attractions of the course including the Playgrounds, 10-hole short course, and one of Tiger Woods three Nike Golf Performance Centers. More holes are coming next month. It is a real place for the entire family as people can also enjoy zip lining, fishing, hiking and bike trails. For more information, visit www.bluejacknational.com.
5th Grader Egypt Ufele Starts Clothing Line After Being Bullied About Weight
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acy’s has teamed up with Nickelodeon and NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony to introduce, TMNT x Melo a high-octane line of boys’ apparel and accessories inspired by the beloved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Channeling the fearless energy of the crime-fighting foursome, the limited-time capsule collection features graphic t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pajama sets, and socks, as well as basketballs and an over-the-door basketball hoop so that kids can show off their inner Carmelo Anthony. TMNT x Melo is a collaboration between Macy’s, Nickelodeon and Anthony, designed to inspire and delight young fans of the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The high-flying capsule collection will be available for a limited time only, launching in all Macy’s stores and macys.com in early May. Items will range in price from $20 to $35. For more information, visit www.macys.com.
Cleburne Cafeteria Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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leburne Cafeteria, established, family owned and operated since 1941, has proudly announced that this year marks their 75th year providing Houstonians with the freshest homemade food and service at reasonable prices. One day in May, at 10:30am the Mickelis family, owners of Cleburne Cafeteria, will celebrate their anniversary by rolling back the prices of their delicious food to 1941. The Cleburne anniversary will also provide 40’s type big band entertainment in the parking lot for the customers in line as well as many other nostalgic touches promising to make this a very special “step back in time.” For more information, visit cleburnecafeteria.com.
Sysco to Cut Over 1000 Jobs
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he food distribution company Sysco has announced that they will cut over 1,000 jobs in the next 15 months. That is bad news for the 3,000+ employees in the Houston since 480 cuts will happen in the area. It is part of their operating plan to increase profits. Sysco recently purchased the Brakes Group, a food distribution company out of London. For more information, visit www.sysco.com.
Tiger Woods Opens New Golf Course
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iger Woods was in the Montgomery area to show off his new golf course. Named the Bluejack
10-year-old girl from Queens, NY was constantly being bullied about her weight, and decided to put her sewing machine to work and designed a plus-size clothing line that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Egypt Ufele, Egypt Ufele Ify for short, says she was inspired to start designing clothes after she was bullied at school. Ify told the Today Show that she wanted to turn the “negative attention into positive attention,” by embracing her style and creativity to start her own fashion line for people of all shapes and sizes. Ify’s Instagram account is aptly called bullychasers, and she named her line “Chubiiline” to not only embrace herself, but also to make the world realize, chubby isn’t negative. For more information, visit www. clutchmagonline.com.
NGL Media Announces Expansion
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ctor John Leguizamo and David Chitel have announced expansion plans for NGL Media, a video marketing solutions company focused on the Latino market, which will now include a branded full-scale production division. The NGL Studios in-house team, lead by Ben DeJesus, will spearhead productions around branded digital content, TV commercials, broadcast programming and documentaries in both English and Spanish. For more information, visit www. latinoloop.com.
NFL Star Russell Wilson Launches ‘Good Man Brand’ to Help Inner-City Kids
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FL star Russell Wilson is reaching out to help inner city kids with a partnership with his Good Man Brand with his Why Not You Foundation to form a clothing company. Three dollars from every purchase will Russell Wilson go towards the education of inner city kids. The brand inspires customers to be good and do good. His motto is, “The good man leads, the good man inspires, and the good man lives a good life.” For more information, visit www.thegoodmanbrand.com.
Oprah Just Lost $27 Million on Weight Watchers
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$11 million quarterly loss. The company’s sales fell and, most alarmingly, so did the number of Weight Watchers subscribers and attendance at meetings. Shares of Weight Watchers surged in October after Oprah announced she was taking a 10% stake in the company, joining its board and becoming a member as well. The hope was that Oprah’s blessing would lead to a surge in new subscribers; however, the stock price has fluctuated more wildly than the weight of a person on a fad diet. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.
Uber Launches in Pakistan
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nd for its 69th country launch, Uber has picked Pakistan. The ridehailing behemoth announced Wednesday that it is now servicing Lahore, Pakistan’s second largest city. Customers can now hail UberGo -- which lets riders pay with cash or the typical in-app credit card option. While smartphone penetration in the city is high, credit card usage is low. That’s just one of the ways that Uber is tailoring its service to fit the lifestyles of locals. Uber saw the opportunity there since the biggest form of transportation is rickshaws. For more information, visit www.cnn.com.
Hispanic Judge Overseas Case Against Trump’s Trump University
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.S. Judge Gonzalo Curiel is overseeing the case against D o n a l d Tr u m p ’s Trump University in which former students are alleging fraud and deceptive trade practices. Trump has responded to the case stating that he has been treated unfairly by Curiel, insinuating Judge Gonzalo Curiel that the judge’s Latino heritage may be a factor in his alleged unfair treatment of Trump. Trump said during an appearance on “Meet the Press”: “Well because of the wall, and because of everything that’s going on with Mexico and all of that, I think it’s frankly — look, this is a judge who has treated me very, very unfairly. This is a case that should have been thrown out a long time ago in the opinion of many great lawyers.” For more information, visit www. latinoloop.com.
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