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COMMENTARY

Jesse Jackson

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rlando now will be added to the haunting list -- Newtown, Conn., Virginia Tech, San Bernardino, Calif., Charleston, S.C., Aurora, Colo. and more. USA Today provides a graphic of 310 mass killings since 2006 (with four or more dead), the dots tracking across the nation. Mass killings still shock us. Somehow we’ve grown accustomed to the daily terror -- in Chicago, nearly five times as many people have been shot and killed since the beginning of the year than the 49 that died in Orlando. Orlando was, as President Obama said, “an act of terror and an act of hate.” The grisly toll was also a product of the easy access to guns, particularly guns made for the military at war. The killer called 911 in the midst of his rampage to announce his

After Orlando, We Must Let Light Drive Out Darkness allegiance to the Islamic State, but this came as a surprise to his friends and former wife. His father said that his son was outraged by the sight of gay men kissing on the street, that he didn’t think that religion “had anything to do with it.” An act of terror and an act of hate. The human reaction is to want to strike back. Escalate attacks on the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Redouble surveillance and crack down on Muslims at home. Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, went, characteristically, to the most extreme, calling on the president to resign and Hillary Clinton to withdraw because they didn’t use the words “radical Islam,” as if that were a magical chant that would set everything right. He raised alarms about “thousands” of radical Muslims in the United States, and reiterated his call for banning any Muslim immigration. Hillary Clinton was more tempered, while arguing that we had the capacity to eliminate lone wolf terrorists at home and the Islamic State abroad. Dr. Martin Luther King taught us a different lesson. Faced with the violence and terror unleashed against African-Americans in this country, he called on us to reach out, to love and not to hate. “Darkness,” he wrote, “cannot drive out darkness; only light

can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence, and toughness multiplies toughness in a descending spiral of destruction.” This wisdom should not be forgotten now. We would do better to reach out to Muslims in this nation and respect their religion and their rights, rather than to hunt them, to isolate them or to denigrate them. Muslim organizations across the country have issued statements condemning this act of terror. We should embrace them as part of the American community, engage them in the effort to identify the violent extremists, not treat all Muslims like a threatening stranger. We would do better to reassess our strategy in the Middle East rather than double down on violence. We have displaced the Taliban in Afghanistan and killed Bin Laden; we’ve overthrown Saddam Hussein in Iraq and Moammar Gadhafi in Libya; we’ve decimated alQaida; our allies have carpet bombed Yemen; our drones bomb in seven countries. Yet the terror spreads, the violence spreads, the chaos spreads. More violence generates more terrorists. Redoubling our efforts can wipe out the Islamic State, but it will surely add to the terrorist ranks at the same time. Most mass shootings are not

political; the victims most often are relatives or friends. Most casualties do not come from “radical Islamic terrorists.” More Americans have been killed by homegrown terrorists motivated by racial or anti-government or anti-gay hatreds than have been killed by those motivated by Islamic extremism. Gun control cannot end terror, neither the mass shootings like Orlando nor the daily horror as in Chicago. Omar Mateen, the killer in Orlando, was a security guard, apparently with a record clean enough that he was able to buy guns legally. But surely it is inconceivable that military assault weapons like the AR-15 semiautomatic rifle that he used (and that was also used in Aurora and Newtown and San Bernardino) should be so easily purchased. Reviving the ban on assault weapons that lapsed under President Bush is not a full remedy, but it is simple common sense. You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at jjackson@rainbowpush.org. Follow him on Twitter @RevJJackson.

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El Franco’s Wife Endorses Ellis for Commissioner’s Court

odney Ellis, a Texas State Senator since 1990 and before that a Houston City Council Member, earned the endorsement of Kaye Lee, the widow of late Harris County Pct. 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee last week. Commissioner Lee died last January while still in office. His death occurred after the time a special election could be called and after his name could be removed from the 2016 ballot. The 124 Pct. 1 Democratic Pct. Chairs are scheduled to elect Lee’s successor June 25th. Tuesday, Ellis also announced the pledged endorsement of 65 of the pct. chairs which essentially guarantees him the nomination should they not change their mind before the 25th. “On June 25, 2016, you will determine if we as a party will continue to have a voice and presence on Commissioners Court for years to come. Your vote is much more than electing a replacement for an unopposed term,” Kaye Lee said in the letter referring to Locke having been appointed by Republican Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Republican Commissioners Jack Mormon, Steve Radack and Jack Cagle to represent the more than 1.2 million people in that is overwhelmingly urban and minority Harris County Pct. 1.

Lee also was referring to her husband having held the powerful post since being elected the first and only African American Harris County Commissioner in 1985. Lee had also been elected to a state representative seat in 1978 before that when he and Emmett first served together. Unlike Houston City Council, there are no term limits for commissioner in Texas. These posts are considered the most powerful Texas posts because also unlike city council, commissioners are autonomous in their precincts for what they want to do and are less dependent on the judge and other commissioners than council members depend on the mayor and other council members. Ellis is excited about the endorsement in that Kayle Lee credits Ellis as a lifelong active, partisan and “ loyal Democrat”, that has a history as a family friend that has won re-election in every election he’s run since first securing a Houston City Council District D seat in 1989. Keep in the know on elections and everything political with Burt Levine. Share this story online at www. stylemagazine.com.

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wo heads are better than one. Another body can make work lighter, both in mood and in task. A partner can support you, encourage you, inspire you, and sympathize with you. You solve easier with another mind on the problem. Yes, two heads are better than one, and in the new book “Running with the Champ” by Tim Shanahan (with Chuck Crisafulli), so are four feet. People who knew Muhammad Ali probably wouldn’t be surprised that he met Tim Shanahan in 1970 because of a charity event. Shanahan was working with a Chicago organization, and needed big-name sports heroes to “deliver a motivational speech to the students.” His connections led to Ali, who invited Shanahan into his home and his life. They were friends almost instantly; days later, they became regular running partners. It was a rather informal situation, says Shanahan: they ran when they could, near a park in Chicago. This was after Ali’s three-year boxing suspension, and both knew that the Champ needed encouragement; Shanahan, the better runner, gave it to him. The unlikely friendship began to take deepen: the black Muslim athlete who came from the wrong side of the Louisville tracks and the Catholic white guy born in Wisconsin would lay in the grass after their run, discussing their childhoods, favorite things, dreams, and life in general. Being Ali’s friend was a wild ride through the years. The Champ was often abrupt with his demands, both to Shanahan and to others; he didn’t suffer fools gladly, and expected his wishes to be quickly granted. He was generous, monetarily and time-wise, with nearly everyone he saw, giving away a

good portion of his income (and, supposedly, some of Shanahan’s, too). Ali loved meeting celebrities, hated unsolicited advice, could be stubborn (especially in his career), and had a surprising jealous streak, but he was funny and larger-than-life. Then, around the time Ali retired, things changed: he started uncharacteristically losing his patience with many in his inner circle – including Shanahan. In 1984, a diagnosis of “parkinsonism” explained everything… In many such memoirs based on celebrity, you’ll often find a distracting amount of namedropping and braggadocio. You might even expect that in a memoir about Muhammad Ali, but the surprise is that author Tim Shanahan (with Chuck Crisafulli) doesn’t focus on that alone. Instead, “Running with the Champ” is a loving tribute to a friendship. And yet – as in so many relationships between famous and not-famous, there were the not-so-goodtimes, and Shanahan includes those among his stories. Here, we see a big-hearted athlete in action, and sometimes struggling. We also get a heartbreaking glimpse of Ali and his determination to hang on to the shreds of a career that was done. For fans who’ve read everything they can on Ali’s fights, this is a look from a different angle at the man himself, from a fan-turned-friend who may’ve never really known Ali at all. If you need a book about The Greatest, then, “Running with The Champ” may be one of the better ones. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.

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ouston City Council has approved funding for the reconstruction of MLK Blvd. Councilman Dwight Boykins spoke about the funding for roads, sidewalks, street lighting and underground utilities during a press conference. Over $21 million has been allocated for such improvements as METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF-A, and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Funds and, a new Solid Waste heavy trash collection vehicle through the Rebuild Houston Project. Boykins’ goal is to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Houston Native Keeps the Navy’s Newest, Most Advanced Aircraft

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in her summer school classroom wearing a big smile and fielding questions about the storybook characters in the “big bad wolf.” It was all preparation for her first year of teaching. And the training paid off as her colleagues named her “Rookie Teacher of the Year”. One of Rideway’s most successful moments as a teacher was receiving news that most of her students had raised their reading levels significantly with one student being raised 10 levels.

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o u s t o n ’s Hispanic, A f r i c a n American and Asian residents are at higher risk for certain viruses that can cause cancer. The Prevent Cancer Foundation is bringing its Think About the Link™ Campaign to Houston to raise awareness of the connection between these diseases and cancer. Many Houston residents are unaware of or cannot access these cancer-preventing services. To find solutions and provide screenings to the community, the Prevent Cancer Foundation is joining with its Houston partners—Hope Clinic, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, Harris County Public Health, Houston Health Department and MD Anderson Cancer Center. There will be a Summit on Friday, June 17, 2016 with partners, health care leaders, advocates and policy experts to discuss strategies for addressing high rates of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HPV in the city.

Lovell’s Food for Thought – Rebel with a Cause

Dr. Lovell A. Jones, Health Editor

amra Bentsen, the wife of former Congressman Ken Bentsen of Texas, once referred to me a rebel with a cause. In fact, she had thought of holding a gala in my honor based on that theme. Unfortunate, the rebel label got in the way of the cause. However, such has not stopped this “boat rocker” for continuing to blend to some large degree both good science and good, healthy activism successfully. This year will mark the 30th Anniversary of the Biennial Symposium Series on Minorities & Cancer, now Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Health Equity. It will also be the 15th Anniversary of the Health Disparities, Education, Awareness, Research & Training (HDEART) Consortium (www.hdeartconsortium.org), whose roots, and that of the Intercultural Cancer Council (www. interculturalcancercouncil.org) and the Congressional mandate Center for Research on Minority Health (CRMH), can trace its linage to. In the picture are Kay Horsche, the first woman chair of the board of the American Cancer Society; LaSalle D. Leffall, MD, the first African American President of the American Cancer Society; Felicia Jeter, former News Anchor for CBS KHOU; Charles A. LeMaistre, MD former President of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; me and Claude D. Organ, first African American chair of a majority surgery department in the United States. It was these individuals who helped launch the first Biennial Symposium on Minorities & Cancer and brought together, for the first time, the leadership of the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute in support of addressing cancer in minority populations. Some have said this

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symposium was the spark that led the National Cancer Advisory Board of NCI to create the National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer (NBLIC) under the leadership of Dr. Louis Sullivan. In 1989, Dr. Sullivan became the US Department of Health & Human Services and received the LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr. Cancer Prevention & Control Award at the 2nd Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Underserved & Cancer. Now fast forward to 2002, and the creation of the Health Disparities, Education, Awareness, Research & Training (HDEART) Consortium and the launching of the Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Course and the

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workshop in 2003. The creation of HDEART was fifteen year after that fateful meeting in the Americana Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland, that lead to the creation of the Biennial Symposium Series. From the 1st Biennial to the NBLIC, to ICC, to the Congressional mandate CRMH and now to HDEART, the movement first discussed in that small hotel room continues. Today, with the help of member HDEART institutions, the 14th Annual Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop will take place at the University of Houston Downtown and will have a good number of underrepresented students and fellows from across the country; continuing that tradition starting with the 1st Biennial Symposium in 1987. Many of those who attend the 1st Biennial, especially those from Hawaii, are now among the ranks of those addressing health inequities. This year, as in the past, many of those who have attended the workshop, as well as the Biennial, not only attend the workshop, but also bring their students. Although we have a large database with many of the names of the students, one goal now is to identify and trace where they are. Read the full story online at www. stylemagazine.com.

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Single Dads: Honoring Men Who Do Double Duty

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

tatistics from countless experts have shown that children who have a father or father figure in their life do better in all areas of life than those who grow up with the absence of a father figure. Children with fathers experience fewer behavioral problems and score higher on reading achievement exams according to Fatherhood.org. Fathers are vital in the development of children. Fathers parent differently than moms. Fathers give children their sense of adventure. Dads are generally the first to throw kids high in the air, teach kids a sport or encourage them to try something that mom probably wouldn’t approve of. This helps build a child’s confidence. Fathers are role models for girls of who their future husband will be. And for boys fathers are role models for the man they will become. In honor of Father’s Day Houston Style Magazine is spotlighting two fathers, who have for circumstances unknown, have had to fill the role of both father and mother as they are single dads. We understand the journey has been one that has been filled with some bumps as well as some smooth paths. #TeamStyleMag just wants to show some appreciation to you and encourages you to

keep pushing because you have some eyes watching and wanting to be just like you. Alkentric D. Garrett Father of Two Nominated by Dorothy Garrett Alkentric D. Garrett has been the number one man in his daughters’ lives since day one. Garrett has full custody and takes care of them by himself. The sisters who are a year apart are well-rounded teens that have a solid, stable environment filled with love, unmovable support, and discipline. The girls, who are now in

William Hawkins figure that will go out of his way for anyone. If that is what Hawkins does for others then you know he goes above and beyond for his children. Littles says that Hawkins’ children are extremely lucky to have him as a father since he does such a great job with them. She gives him all the credit in the world for what he does since his children are always well taken care of. Houston Style Magazine salutes these fathers and fathers everywhere for all that you are to your children, all that you do for them and your community. All fathers featured in this article will receive one or more of the following Father’s Day William Hawkins gifts: gift card from Macy’s, gift card from Fuel Father of Three the Beard, gift certificate from The Ivy League Nominated by Kendra Men’s Shop and apparel from Lacoste. Ann Littles high school, are stellar students as they are both on the A/B honor roll, talented musicians, active swimmers and innovative designers. Wa t c h i n g G a r r e t t interactive with his girls and looking at how they have grown makes Dorothy Garrett one proud grandmother.

Others describe William Hawkins as one who is generous, kind, loving, brave, and understanding. Kendra Littles goes a step further to call him a brother

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AJ McQueen: Writer’s BlockFounder Wears Many Hats 2012, my mission was solely to inspire and engage youth of this generation through the spoken word,» he said. “Since then it has grown into a powerful millennial movement offering a platform and outlet for artists to express and allow their voices to be heard.” Using his “God-given gifts,” McQueen seeks to push Black culture forward by helping youth speak their truth. “The Black Lives Matter movement was started and led by young adults, but the narrative of the movement is constantly formed by the media and an older generation that is often disconnected,” he said. “It will continue to happen like this until this generation is given the opportunity to speak for themselves.” McQueen believes millennials are the curators of change, through whose voices will come the ideas and solutions needed today.

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My life flashed before my eyes,” said author, poet, philanthropist, rapper and community activist AJ McQueen, whose teenage, neardeath experience changed his life forever. From gang-banging in his native St. Louis to “spittin’ verses,” the Houstonian has become a well-known spoken word artist whose work has caught the attention of BET and President Obama. He was featured on BET’s “106 & Park” as an advocate against teen violence and received a White House achievement award. “Activism for me came from St. Louis,” he said. “I have a passion for speaking up for the people who can’t speak up for themselves to make a change…Now God has shown me that I can express my feelings and speak on things in many different ways.” McQueen is CEO and president of the performing arts company Writer’s Block, Inc. The company uses elements of hip-hop, spoken word and writing to “spread the gospel and to communicate our sentiments” on issues affecting society. When I started the Writers Block back in

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Culinary Father’s Day Gift Giving Guide By Yolanda Pope, Culinary Writer

ads are not always easy to shop for when considering that most men already have a large collection of ties, socks, cologne and toolkits. However, for the dad who enjoys fine beverages, food, and everything culinary, this gift guide offers recommendations that may help narrow down one’s options for selecting the perfect Father’s Day present. First of all, as summer begins a lot of families bring out the grill to celebrate Dad’s special day. If the man of the house is ready for a new outdoor cooking appliance that can do it all, then Fire Disc® Grills which are made in Houston offers a variety of methods for preparing a meal. Based on current product information, “They not only barbeque, they bake, blacken, boil, broil, cook, deep fry, grill, scramble, sauté, sear, steam and can cook up mouth-watering, restaurant-quality delicacies ranging from your typical steak and burgers to gumbo, fajitas and paella. They have also been ruthlessly vetted by professional chefs.” These grills can be customized for the individual purchaser by placing an order on www.firediscgrills. com. Secondly, The Big Green Egg is another alternative for home chefs who are looking for a unique outdoor cooking experience. During the SL Wine and Food Fair, we actually got to watch a live grilling demonstration. This ceramic air-tight griller is designed to evenly distribute the heat throughout the cooking chamber. Furthermore, they are sold all over the town, so picking up one is easy, go to www.biggreenegg.com and find the nearest dealer to your zip code. So the dad in your life enjoys a cocktail before or after dinner; here’re a few suggestions: Mighty Swell Sparkling Cocktails, which are bubbly fruit flavored alcoholic beverages that are light and refreshing. The lemon flavored version is my favorite; it pairs well with any selection of grilled meat and salad. Moreover, they can be purchased at any H-E-B Store. On the opposite side of light and bubbly beverages are the dark and sturdy varieties of Scotch Whiskies, such as: Johnny Walker, Black, Red, Blue, or Gold Labels. Glennfiddich offers a variety of single malt whiskies that have a long-standing history of being a favorite of whiskey drinkers. Other brands such as Crown Royal, TX, and Jack Daniels which can be purchased locally, are welcomed gifts based on the recommendations that I received from some HSM readers. Finally, when it comes to food, one of the best gifts besides a home cooked meal that a dad can enjoy is a gift card to his favorite restaurant. Some of my favorites for brunch, lunch or dinner are: Grotto Restaurant, Saltillo, Jackson Fresh Market Seafood, The Palm, and Ruth Chris. Thanks for reading and continue to follow us on Instagram and Twitter. 12

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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States.” On June 19th 1865, the Union soldiers led by General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas with the news that the American Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free. This came two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, but was unsuccessful in Texas due to lack of influence and enforcement of the new Executive Order. Reaction to the news ranged from shocked to joyous and triumphant, with many anxious to leave their ‘masters’ and plantation. Moving north was the logical option and symbolized true freedom for many. Others looking to reunite with family members headed for neighboring states Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. In following years, the day that became known as Juneteenth evolved into a time for reassurance, prayer and gatherings. Former slaves and descendants continued to make an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston in honor of this date of freedom. Traditional Juneteenth activities included playing games, fishing, and barbequing. Many of these traditions are still witnessed today. Education, prayer, and self-improvement were

organizations have arisen over the years with the mission to “promote and cultivate knowledge and appreciation of African American history and culture.” According to Juneteenth.com, “Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous selfdevelopment and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing. “ For more information on the history of Juneteenth and Al Edwards visit www.juneteenth.com

and still are heavily focused on during Juneteenth. Al Edwards, Houston native and former member of the Texas Legislature, is an advocate for the Juneteenth legacy. In 1979, Edwards founded Juneteenth U.S.A, an organization that celebrates Juneteenth. Edwards is also best known as an author and sponsor of House Bill 1016 making June 19th (Juneteenth) a state paid holiday in Texas. He is also Chairman of the Texas Emancipation Juneteenth

Cultural & Historical Commission (a state agency established in 1998 for the preservation of Juneteenth) and for the Juneteenth Memorial monument at the State Capitol). Today, Juneteenth to be holiday rich in tradition and pride in heritage. Communities and organizations continue to celebrate the holiday and support its recognition. Institutions like the Smithsonian and Henry Ford Museum have begun sponsoring Juneteenth-centered activities. Many

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Buffalo Soldiers 150th Anniversary

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he Buffalo Soldiers National Museum has reason to celebrate. A century and a half ago Black soldiers called Buffalo Soldiers first served in the American military. Beginning Monday, July 25 through Saturday, July 30, the museum will be the site of activities celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers, as part of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Calvary Association Annual Reunion. In addition, the Houston museum has been chosen as national headquarters of the association, the umbrella organization of more than 40 Buffalo Soldiers’ chapters across the country. Founded in 2001 by Captain Paul J. Matthews, an Army Vietnam veteran and African-American military historian, the museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Buffalo Soldiers. The exhibits cover seven wars, along with women in the military, chaplains in the military and astronauts. For more than 35 years, Matthews has collected military artifacts and has the largest collection of African-American military memorabilia in the world. The museum also offers programs and projects that reach out to community members of all ages. Matthews said the upcoming anniversary marks a milestone in American history. “In 1866, the U.S. Army reorganized and established the first peacetime Army,” he said. “As a part of the reorganization they created six Black units. This July 28 will be the 150th anniversary of the formation of those segregated units. We’re very excited about that. We will have our headquarters at the Houston Westchase Marriott and related activities

at the museum.” In a one-on-one interview, Matthews discussed the reunion celebration, the museum and the Buffalo Soldiers, brave African-American men who served in a variety of posts in the 1800s. Defender: What sparked your interest in the Buffalo Soldiers? Matthews: While I was an ROTC cadet at Prairie View A&M University I read two paragraphs in a military book about the Buffalo Soldiers and became intrigued by the Black men in blue uniforms…it was a story that needed to be told. Defender: Why is it important for African-Americans to learn about the Buffalo Soldiers and Blacks in the military? Matthews: I take them back to Frederick Douglass who said at the start of the Civil War, “Give the colored man a uniform, a buckle with the U.S. on it, a button with the eagle on it and a musket and you’ll make him a citizen but you’ll also make him a man.” He wanted to make sure the Civil War was being fought for freedom and not just to save the Union. The same thing occurred in World War I. W.E.B. DuBois said, “Put aside your differences, go overseas, come back and be first-class citizens.” The military has always been a very important component

of the Black community. When I was growing up in La Marque, Texas, and we would go to church, World War II soldiers would come in and people would stand up. In the ‘60s when you graduated from high school it was either the Army or college. That’s the way it was. The military, other than the Vietnam era, was always extremely popular in the Black community. Defender: How would you describe the museum’s success? Matthews: We started out in my garage and later moved to a building over on Southmore. In November of 2012 we moved to a 35,000-foot historic building that goes back to 1925. That’s a tribute to the board of directors and the volunteers and the owners who helped us become who we are. We are the mothership of Buffalo Soldier museums. I don’t know of any other military museum that can compare to us and what we do. Defender: What are some of the activities planned for the celebration? Matthews: One of the highlights will be a parade that’s going to start at Emancipation Park and end up at the museum [located at 3816 Caroline]. We have 150 riders on horses that are going to come in. One group is coming from New Orleans, where the main Calvary was formed. The other group is coming from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where the 10th Calvary was formed. Events include a ceremonial ride-in on that Thursday, a session on the history of the Buffalo Soldiers on Friday and a parade on Saturday. We are expecting over 2,000 people from all over the U.S. The Houston chapter is the host chapter along with the museum and I am the national chair for the reunion. Visit www.buffalosoldiermuseum.com or bsr150.com for more information.

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ayor Sylvester Turner will host the 5th Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade this Saturday. The Parade will take place beginning at 10 a.m. It will start at the Acres Homes MultiService Center, 6719 W. Montgomery, head north on W. Montgomery, turn left on Dolly Wright and end at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 1620 Dolly Wright. West Montgomery will be closed along the route during the duration of the parade. For more information, go to the website www.houstonspecialevents.org or contact Sue Davis at sue@suedavis.net or 713-392-6011. Houston Juneteenth Emancipation Celebration Saturday, June 18

Galveston Juneteenth Celebration June 17-19 ravel a little bit down the road to Galveston for a celebration of Juneteenth that last three days. The highlight is the Commemoration of the first known Juneteenth celebration, June 19 at 6 p.m., beginning at Old Galveston County Courthouse, 722 21st Street, and ending at Reedy Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2015 Broadway.

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ave a jazzy Juneteenth at Miller Outdoor Theatre with jazz saxophonist Maceo Parker. Houston’s Thundersoul Orchestra and Writers in the Schools’ award winning poetry-slam team, Meta-Four Houston will also perform. The event is free and tickets are only needed for the covered seating area. Tickets may be picked at Miller Outdoor Theatre’s box office between 10:30am-1pm. The show starts at 7:30pm. For more information, visit

riends of Emancipation Park will host their annual Juneteenth celebration. The parade Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration will start at 10am at Ennis at Wheeler Avenue. June 17-18 Participants will then advance to Dowling to Holman and finish at Live Oak. When the parade he Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration ends, the festival begins at 11am at Project “MCJCF” offers a five days of family Row Houses. For more information, visit www. oriented and fun-filled events & activities to juneteenthfest.com. include: a Parade, Historical Reenactment(s), a Golf Tournament, a High School “Battle of the Houston’s Juneteenth Celebration Bands” challenge, a Domino Tournament, and Saturday, June 18 an open-air Music Festival featuring Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Country, Zydeco and World

Galveston Crawfish Festival, Kermit Courville Stadium, 1207 27th Street. For information, visit gccrawfishfestival.com. Al Edwards Emancipation Proclamation Reading and Prayer Breakfast, June 18, 8:30 a.m., Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway. Juneteenth parade, June 18 at noon, beginning at 26th and Winnie and ending at 41st and Ball. Juneteenth parade, June 18 at 7 p.m., beginning at 20th and Strand and ending at 28th and Avenue Q, followed by a fireworks show. For more information, visit galveston. com/juneteenth.

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Comcast’s Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program Photography by Roswitha Vogler

omcast is showing that they believe in the next generation by awarding a total of $63,000 in scholarships. Some of those lucky enough to receive those financial blessings were 59 Houston-area students at Comcast NBC Universal’s annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. Each student received a $1,000 scholarship based on their commitment to their communities, involvement in school and being a role model to their peers. One student received an additional scholarship of $4,000 in honor of the founder of Comcast Corporation.

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Xfinity Store Grand Opening in Pasadena Photography by Roswitha Vogler

hen an Xfinity Store comes to the neighborhood it is a grand celebration. In fact, it lasts two days. Comcast’s newest Xfinity Store open at 4545 E. Sam Houston Parkway S in Pasadena, TX. It was fun for the entire family with face painting, balloon artist, prizes and more. Flor Veliz, Texans Cheerleaders, and Cartoon Network’s The Powerpuff Girls made special guest appearances.

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Settle Your Need For Speed with The Father’s Day Ultimate Fittipaldi Experience

oes your dad have the need…the NEED for Speed? Does dear old dad endlessly daydream of getting behind the wheel of his favorite speedster ranging from Lamborghini to Ferrari and more? With Father’s Day quickly approaching, the question left at hand is, “What to get dad for Father’s Day?” Well, ponder no more. Houston Style has the answer that will make this Father’s Day a very memorable one! Spend some time with dad at the MSR Houston Race Track, located in Angleton, Texas, for a day of Exotic Car Racing with Drive Fittipaldi. It will make dad feel like he just did a scene for Days of Thunder (yes, dad can get his Tom Cruise on!) Recently, #TeamStyleMag was invited to participate in a private media day at the MSR Houston Track by Drive Fittipaldi and we knew we were in for a treat. Upon arrival, we checked in with the gracious host and explored the beautiful fleet of the world’s most Reggie drove the Ferrari 430 Scuderia amazing exotic cars. The lineup included the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Carerra S, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni, and Lamborghini Superleggera! All vehicles are open to the public. The reason why the Fittipaldi Exotic Driving Experience is unlike anything you can possibly imagine is partly due to the amazing vehicle and credit also goes to the unique track. With its 17 turns, the 2.38-mile, 40-foot wide track, MSR Houston combines a balance of slow, medium and high-speed corners. The track is configured to run both clockwise and counter-clockwise. Safety is the number one concern, and the course features paved runoff areas in all critical braking and exit zones. Race control has views of the entire track, along with a closed-circuit camera system with views of each corner. Perfect for any dad, the experience will include a special question and answer session with professional racecar driver Christian Fittipaldi. The Fittipaldi name may sound familiar as he has competed in various forms of motorsports including Formula One, Champ Car and NASCAR. Currently, he is the reigning double champion of the United SportsCar Championship series and has won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2014 and 2004. He also won the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring in 2015 and numerous other United SportsCar Championship races over the last 2 years with teammate João Barbosa. The best part of the experience is the 8 total laps in one of the exotic cars mentioned above, a RaceCross challenge, driving video, a special event photo plaque, a special event Nike polo, and a special Race Ride with Christian Fittipaldi as the driver! Finally, dad will be put in a fire suit, strapped in with a HANS restraint and sent out with Christian Fittipaldi in the driver’s seat in the Porsche race car! If the first option does not fit your Father’s Day plans, Drive Fittipaldi also offers other packages. During our private media day at MSR Houston, it was a thrill to be behind the wheels of an exotic car, but the real highlight was definitely the Race Ride in the Porsche race car. If interested only in the Race Ride at MSR Houston dad can enjoy it for only $99.00 $69.00!! Let him experience the speed and performance of a Race Car while in the hands of a professional driver for two thrilling laps around the track! Heighten the experience by allowing dad to put on a racing suit, helmet, and Hans device Christian Fittipaldi and hold on! We hope a few of our native Houstonian fathers get a chance to check out this awesome Driving Experience during Father’s Day. With tons of driving packages and available discounts, we are sure this will be a Father’s Day dad won’t soon forget. For more information or to sign up visit www.DriveFittipaldi.com and be sure to tell them HOUSTON STYLE MAGAZINE sent you!

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he Allen Lewis Agency (TALA), a metro Detroit-based public relations, marketing and events agency, announced that it has been hired Allen Lewis to lead all of Nissan North America Inc.’s multicultural public relations efforts in the United States. The selection of TALA as Nissan’s multicultural agency of record comes after a competitive bid process and entails a three-year assignment commencing today. TALA, an African-American and women-owned agency, will focus on engaging African-American, Asian and Hispanic media and influencers. It will also be responsible for PR strategy and activation around Nissan’s outreach to LGBTQ and women’s audiences. According to 2015 Polk data, Nissan North America Inc. has the most diverse consumer base of any automotive manufacturer with 38 percent of its customers being ethnically diverse. Pappas Delivers Major Donation to Support Texas Southern University Student Housing Texas Southern University News

appas Restaurants announced that the company is donating $540,000 to Texas Southern University in support of its student housing initiative. Chris and Harris Pappas with TSU staff Pappas presented the check to Texas Southern President Dr. Austin Lane in a brief, on-campus ceremony. TSU is scheduled to open a new, 800-bed dormitory in August, complete with state-of-the-art technology, a rooftop garden, and first-floor retail space. The new dorm will be a major step forward as Texas Southern continues its First Generation program. First Gen is designed to provide academic, social and career guidance to incoming freshmen and sophomores to increase retention and improve graduation rates. Johnson Publishing Sells Jet & Ebony to Texas Company The Chicago Tribune

or 71 years, one family, the Johnsons, has owned Ebony and Jet Magazine. Founded in 1945 by John Johnson, the two magazines have chronicled the lives of Black entertainment for seven decades. Now things are changing a bit as Johnson Publishing Co. announced the sell of Jet and Ebony to a Texas based company, the Clear View Group. According to the Chicago Tribune, Johnson Publishing Co. will keep the Fashion Fair Cosmetics business and its Ebony photo archive for now. Sprite to Feature Hip Hop Icons’ Lyrics on Cans BusinessWire.com

prite understands that lyricism is what makes music and they are honoring that art by reintroducing its limited-edition Obey Your Verse Lyrical Collection. The second edition of the collection will feature inspirational lyrics from iconic artists 2Pac, Missy Elliott and J. Cole on limited edition Sprite cans this summer. Sprite will celebrate each of the lyrics on its social channels throughout the summer, as well as during the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®, the annual entertainment fest being held June 23-26. Fans can keep up with the social conversation by following and participating on Twitter using the hashtag #ObeyYourVerse. Oprah Winfrey Makes $1 Million Donation to Aid Homeless Women in Washington D.C. Fox5DC.com

prah Winfrey is known for her generosity and she had the opportunity to spread the love again. The media mogul gave $1 million to N Street Village, an organization that helps Oprah homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. The gift was unexpected, but so welcomed. The organization helps women in need through housing and employment as well as helping those battling drug addiction or are encountering health issues. They only wanted to hear Winfrey’s inspirational words, but they got so much more. 2016 Math and Science Scholars Named in Urban Schools BlackPrWire.com

our graduating high school seniors have been selected by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) to receive the 2016 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship. They were chosen for their academic performance, leadership qualities and community involvement. Now in its seventh year, the scholarship was created by former NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris Jr., the first African American to walk in space, and ExxonMobil to encourage and assist promising students of diverse backgrounds who plan to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies after high school. The awards are given annually to AfricanAmerican and Hispanic seniors from high schools in the 70 urban school districts represented by CGCS. Ikea Close to Finalizing Houston Deal Houston Business Journal

kea is expected to open its fourth distribution center in the Houston area. A deal where the furniture and home goods retailer will lease an area that is 500,000+ plus square feet in the Cedar Port Industrial Park is expected to be finalized in the coming days.

According to Houston Business Journal, Clay Development and Construction is in the process of building the facility that will be the future home of Ikea’s distribution center. Construction is expected to be completed in August of this year. Romano’s Macaroni Grill Home Office to Move From Houston to Denver RestaurantNews.com

hen businessmen Dick Monfort and Dean Riesen purchased Italian restaurant chain Macaroni Grill it was just a matter of time before the company relocated its home office from Houston. Now we know that the home office will be moved to Denver, where Monfort is based. The move is expected to be completed by April 2017. According to Restaurant News, employees in Houston who choose to move will be provided relocation assistance and those who do not move will receive help in finding new employment. Microsoft to Acquire LinkedIn Microsoft.com

icrosoft Corp. and LinkedIn Corporation announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, LinkedIn staff inclusive of LinkedIn’s net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. Reid Hoffman, chairman of the board, co-founder and controlling shareholder of LinkedIn, and Weiner both fully support this transaction. The transaction is expected to close this calendar year. Napster is Coming Back CNN

hapsody, a music streaming service, is changing its name to Napster. Rhapsody bought the remains of Napster in 2011. Napster was launched as a free music sharing site that became home to pirated music. It was essentially sued out of existence by the recording industry, which won its federal suit against Napster in 2001 that prevented it from having copyrighted music on the site. Napster shut down in 2001 and filed for bankruptcy in 2002. Since then it tried to remake itself as a subscription music service. It was bought by a series of companies since then before Rhapsody became its most recent owners. The company has already used the Napster name in some other countries, such as Canada. But a blog post on its site said it is changing its own name to Napster.

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