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s the Republican Party holds its national convention in Cleveland, Americans have been shaken by the shootings of police in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La., following the police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge and Falcon Heights, Minn. I spoke at the funeral of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, weeping with his family and friends, as they remembered and mourned their loved one. I spoke later at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, leaders of the police in different communities, and witnessed their tears as they mourned the deaths of their fellow police officers in Baton Rouge. There is a national call for mourning, for a conversation, for peace. But we need more than a conversation, more than weeping for our lost loved ones. We need common sense and action. The police now are stupefied.
After Dallas and Baton Rouge, We Need Action They face people armed with weapons of war -- assault rifles designed for battlefields, not for American street corners. There is no defense against snipers armed with such weapons. These weapons can take down planes. They can slaughter crowds. They can pick off police. Incredibly, people have the right to carry these weapons of mass destruction openly in various states. No police chief in America supports easy access to military style weapons. They want these weapons banned. The ban used to have bipartisan support. Now the gun lobby has turned it into partisan gridlock. Those who bluster loudly that they are champions of law and order and of the police vote at the same time to allow their enemies to be armed to the teeth. But the police are crying out even as they are being buried: Protect us from these weapons. Some on the right denounce Black Lives Matter, blaming the protesters for fanning antagonism toward the police that triggers the attacks on them. This doesn’t make sense. Black Lives Matter’s nonviolent demonstrations began after numerous videos revealed blacks being shot at point blank range by police. Following some of these incidents, police witnesses filed false reports, covering up what happened. Police killings without accountability sparked nonviolent demonstrations across the country.
The discipline of the demonstrators has been impressive. In fact, the demonstrations deter violent attacks by offering a nonviolent outlet for pain and outrage. They have not created the tensions between the police and the community. It is the shootings and mistreatment of African-Americans that have caused the tension. The videos do not cause the tensions. They simply ensure that those outside the black community now see with their own eyes what African-Americans have known for a long time. The killers of the police in Dallas and in Baton Rouge did not come out of the civil rights movement. They came out of the military, where they were trained to shoot, to make bombs, to ambush, to kill. They were veterans of war, not of the nonviolent movement for justice for all. They returned from risking their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan to communities plagued by real economic fears and racial anxieties. Post-traumatic stress disorder is real, yet mental health assistance is too limited and weapons of war too readily available. The mix is toxic and sometimes lethal. Cleveland, where the Republican National Convention is now taking place, is in a state with open carry laws. Demonstrators for and against Donald Trump have the right to carry their military weapons openly into demonstrations outside
the convention hall. This is an utter distortion of the Second Amendment. The Founding Fathers wanted to make certain that the states could maintain independent militias. They never envisioned Americans carrying assault rifles to a political demonstration. Law and order bluster won’t solve this challenge. Level-headed conversations between police and community are long overdue, but they won’t solve it either. We need action: background checks to keep the mentally unbalanced and those on the terrorist list from buying guns; a ban on the sale of assault weapons; and a real plan for economic development of our urban and rural communities in need. Doing nothing means things will get worse. Police are on edge for good reason. Civilians are on edge about the police for good reason. Military assault weapons flood our communities. The violence diverts attention and action on real needs -- on jobs and housing, schools and health care. Enough bluster. It is time for common sense ... and action. 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.
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Erica Lee Races Into Run for Miles’ State House Seat
h i l e S t a t e Rep. Borris Miles celebrated clinching the Democratic nod on the fall ballot for the State Senate seat left vacant by Rodney Ellis, Harris County School Board Member Erica Lee Carter was already eagerly handing out glossy push cards to run for Miles’ House District 146 seat. “With years of public policy experience, I›ve made my lifetime a life of commitment to public service,” said Lee Carter, daughter of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and University of Houston Vice President for Community Relations Dr. Elwyn Lee, while working the crowd of Harris County Democratic Pct. Chairs at Downtown’s Communications Workers of America Union Hall. “Having grown up in Houston schools and served as a Houston public school teacher, I›ve witnessed and experienced the challenges high schools face when trying to provide children education opportunity. On the Harris Country Department
of Education Board (HCDE), it›s been my mission to help support schools in their quest to educate all,” Lee Carter said after the vote that secured Miles’ promotion from the house seat he has held since beating decades long incumbent Al Edwards in 1996 for the district that stretches from Sunnyside to Sharpstown. Miles won 49 votes to the second longest legislator in Austin, Senfronia Thompson’s 30 votes, and former City Controller and former City Council Member Ronald Green’s three votes. When the tally became clear Thompson and Green walked across the wide assembly room from their precinct chair supporters’ areas to congratulate and pose for group hug pictures with Miles. While congratulations for Miles were echoing across the room Lee Carter kept ensuring those there knew she “will fight for quality education for all children and is “committed to equal pay and smart economic development in our neighborhoods.”
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Lee Carter graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and returned to Houston to teach first grade at HISD. After teaching she earned a Masters from Duke and was elected in 2010 to the HCDE. She is married to Shell executive Dr. Roy L. Carter, Jr., who together with her is most proud of their new boy-girl twins, Roy, III and Ellison. She believes her new role as a mother has made her work for the children of Houston “even more pressing and real.” “As your state representative, I
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will use my unwavering dedication to our values to create change for our district and beyond,” Lee Carter continued. Her likely opponents are two-time judicial candidate Shawn Thierry, Greater Houston Black Chamber board member James Donatto II, and speaker, businessman and entrepreneur Rashad Cave. The same process that won Ellis and Miles their recent victories, the election by the 27 Pct. Chairs in HD 146 to pick a successor to Miles, is likely to be 10 am Saturday, August 12th. Keep in the know on Houston and everything political with Burt Levine. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.
LOCAL BRIEFS Family Loses Second Son to Violence in a Month KHOU 11 HOU is reporting on K the death of second
son for a Houston family. For the Slain boys second time in less than a month, a mother is grieving the death of a son. Two brothers were killed just weeks apart – both believed to be the unintended victims of gunfire. Just Tuesday night, KHOU 11 News aired a story about 19-year-old named Daquarius Tucker, who was shot and killed on the Fourth of July – and now his big brother was killed early Wednesday morning. Houston Police say that just after 4 a.m., Damarcus Tucker was shot and killed in a driveby on Rosalie Street, right near the University of Houston. It was a case of mistaken identity. Mayor Turner Meet with Houston Rappers to Make Houston Better ABC 13 ip-hop artists met with H Houston Mayor
Sylvester Turner Tuesday in a private meeting to talk about stopping Local Rappers the violence. The initiative, called “Hope for Houston,” is the first of its kind. The private meeting at City Hall was a “no holding back” exchange of
ideas on how to make a better Houston. No cameras were allowed inside but the artists say they support the mayor and his efforts. It’s not just about ending the violence, but also about more economic opportunities and the fight for justice. Some of the artists have been touched directly by recent violence so now they are using their collective voice to call for peace. Houston Boy Enters Record Book for Shot Put ABC 13 BC 13 is reporting a Houston boy with A a gift for the shot put is
now in the record books and going for more gold. Xavier Muhammad, 7, set a record earlier this month for his age group at a meet in Odessa. He broke a record that had stood for six years with a shot put throw of Muhammad 8.57 meters. In 14 shot put events he’s competed in this year, Xavier has come away with 13 first place finishes and one second place. Xavier will represent the Beastmode Track Club on July 26 in for a meet in Sacramento, then compete in the AAU Jr. Olympics in Humble on August 1. His family has set up a GoFundMe account to help Xavier pay to get to Sacramento to compete. Houston Comedienne Lands Spot in Comedy Central’s ‘Kevin Hart Presents: Funny Is Funny’ TV Series
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ouston’s own Crystal Powell, one of four comedians selected from the LoneStar State, was chosen from hundreds of individuals from across the country to appear on comedian Kevin
H a r t ’s u p c o m i n g cable-based comedy television series. The s h o w, e x e c u t i v e produced by Kevin Hart and produced by Hartbeat Productions, Powell the popular comedian’s entertainment company, will shine the spotlight on a select group of comedians handpicked by Hart from major cities across the country in his nationwide search for the “Next Big Comedy Superstar.” Three Doctors Are Houstonians’ Newest Reality TV Stars KHOU 11 ew reality show features N three Houston
veterinarians. The new show “The Vet The Vet Life Life” is all about the new practice of Drs. Diarra Blue, Michael Lavigne, III and Aubrey J. Ross, II. in the Cypress area on Louetta and N. Eldridge Parkway. The doctors can thank Dr. Blue’s sister for putting them on the small screen as she is the producer for another reality show, Pawn Wars. Although only one of the docotors grew up in Houston, all now make Houston their home as they grow their year old practice. New RideMETRO App Gets Riders Where They Need To Go Style Newswire
rom paying for fares and trip planning, to reaching customer service, the F new RideMETRO app gives you quick
eight different functions: Q Mobile Ticketing, Public Comments, MPD Connect, the Trip App, Interactive Service Map, RideMETRO.org, schedules and METRO service alerts. Inside the RideMETRO app, you will also find the addition of the new Public Comments app. Now riders can contact METRO 24 hours a day and submit comments, suggestions, and even photos direct from their smart phones. RideMETRO’s design combines native apps and web applications with the goal of improving ease of use. Clear Creek ISD Teacher Accused of Molestation of Student KPRC 2 ormer Teacher of the Year Oscar F Perez has been
charged with sexual abuse of a child. He was arrested this past Friday after the student told her Perez parents and they contacted authorities. According to the student, the abuse happened during tutoring sessions twice week. Besides the girl’s testimony, there are also emails from Perez to the girl’s parents supporting the tutoring sessions. Perez has been on leave from the school since April 28th when officials first found out. He is currently free on a $40,000 bond.
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The Education of Kevin Powell
ou never knew what you didn’t have. There were times in your childhood when cereal was supper because there was nothing else. When birthday toys seemed gently pre-loved, hand-me-downs were new to you, and you were none the wiser. Your family didn’t have much and you never realized it then but in the book “The Education of Kevin Powell” by Kevin Powell, getting schooled later was rough. Born in the spring of 1966, Kevin Powell entered the world and, though his mother had moved to Jersey City from “Down South” to escape it, slid directly into poverty. They shared a rat-and-roachinfested apartment with Powell’s aunt and her son, and their us-against-the-world closeness was “something safe, something magical…” At age four, Powell “did not know what the word ‘drunk’ meant,” but he learned at a party, and was beaten by his mother for getting drunk-sick. At age six, his grandfather died, but although Powell barely knew the man, he understood that he was a wife-beater. At thirteen, he impulsively joined a fight and lost his cousin, who angrily shunned Powell for the rest of their lives. As he grew and matured, Powell began to realize that his family was poor. His home turf was bleak and there were times when it seemed like a dead-end, but his mother told him that he needed an education to become something. She’d never hugged him. He received no physical affection from her; in fact, she beat him regularly. She said he wasn’t “gonna make it,” but she got him a library card anyway. Books opened up his world, he hungered to read, and he decided that he wanted to be a writer.
But then life intervened. Powell went to college, but his temper got him into trouble time and again. He joined a mosque, but left it just as quickly. He’d learned to hate White people, and that got him into trouble, too. He found success in the entertainment world, but he started to drink and commit petty crimes; he hit bottom, then hit it again… until a search for his lost past gave him what he needed. Imagine, if you will, that you’re in the ring with a pro-wrestler. He picks you up, and slams you to the mat. Then he does it again. And again. That’s what it’s like to read “The Education of Kevin Powell”: a series of literary body-slams, over and over and over. Part of that effect comes from Powell’s style: there are times when he pulls out a sense of childlike innocence that’ll make you chuckle uneasily. But beware – there are teeth behind the wide-eyed schtick, and his next memory gnashes them. In a way, that can be quite relentless – but it’s also very interesting and oh-soentertaining. I thought for a minute that I wouldn’t recommend this book (now out in paperback) but I ended up liking it a lot. It’s an up-and-down journey with humor and strength, and if that’s what you need, then “The Education of Kevin Powell” is what you should have. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.
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school days, kids may get too comfortable sitting inside playing video games. An American Academy of Pediatrics study shows that rather than playing outside, kids are spending an average of seven hours per day on entertainment media and other electronic devices. It’s important to let your children have downtime during the summer, but setting up weekly family playdates will give them something to look forward to while keeping them active. This could be a weekly family bike ride around the neighborhood, a game of catch or capture-the-flag. Creativity is key. Summer means longer days, more hours of sunlight and more opportunities to be outside. Get creative when motivating your kids to be active. For example, take a daily activity like walking the dog and turn it into a scavenger hunt by drawing up a treasure map of things your children should find on their walk, such as a pine cone, flower, blue car and other items around the neighborhood. Host backyard playdates. Playing is always more fun with friends. According to the Let’s Play study, longer stretches of active play are more likely to occur with friends or siblings. Round up kids from your neighborhood to get together for a different activity each week, such as an obstacle course or hide and seek. This allows your children to socialize and be active for an extended period of time. For more information about ways to keep kids active and playing this summer, check out LetsPlay. com for hundreds of play ideas that are searchable by season, age range and group size. Photo courtesy of Getty Images
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erving in the military takes a special kind of person. Character traits of being fearless in the eye of danger, the willingness to think about the greater good over yourself, the ability to keep your wits in moments of high stress are just some that one must posses. These special people that step up to take on this challenge should be commended often and remembered always. So it is always puzzling how some are revered more than others when all were fighting for the same purpose. Such is the fate of the Buffalo Soldiers. Most children in school will never learn about the contributions of these warriors as they are utterly forgotten in the history books but their efforts were vastly significant in the fight for our freedom. Wearing Union blue with gold, the Buffalo Soldiers were comprised of former slaves, freedmen, and Black Civil War soldiers. The first men of color to serve during the peacetime were charged with duties of escorting settlers, cattle herding, and railroad crews. Participating in over 170 campaigns, their most noteworthy battles were The Spanish American War, The Philippine Insurrection, The Mexican Expedition, World War I, World War II, and the Korean Police
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Action. The soldiers were formed in 1866 through an act of legislation coming from Congress to adopt an all African American military regiment that included 2 cavalries and 4 infantries. Early units were the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 38th, 39th, 40th, and 41st Infantry Regiment. The four infantries were eventually merged into the 24th and 25th Infantries. Military men worked campaigns against the American Indians and it said that the Indians are the ones who gave them the name of Buffalo Soldiers out of respect for
their bravery and valor. Historians have noted that more than 180,000 African Americans served in the army with 30,000 in the Navy, and 200,000 working on labor, engineering, hospital and other military support projects. Sadly 33,000 are said to have died in service for their country. At least 18 Medals of Honor were presented to Buffalo Soldiers during the Western Campaigns. Overall, 23 African Americans received the nation’s highest military award during the Civil War. History of the Buffalo Soldiers would be lost if it were not for the National Buffalo Soldiers Museum. Located right here in Houston, the museum has been opened since 2001. This year the museum relocated to a larger facility where they can now host various events and affairs in addition to housing the artifacts of the Buffalo Soldiers. A huge event they are preparing for is the 150th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers on July 28-30, 2016. The weekend kicks off with a ceremonial ride and welcome luncheon on July 28th. The following day genealogist Tony Burroughs will give a history presentation and visitors can see a live re-enactment of some of the actions of Buffalo Soldiers. Anniversary events will conclude with a commemorative ceremony on Saturday, July 30th at the closing gala with a parade the morning of. It is an event of historic proportions that you don’t want to miss. Locations for activities vary. Visit www.bsr150. com for all anniversary details and tickets.
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ver the weekend, my opinion piece in Houston Style Magazine caught the attention of Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent. Elizabeth has been a participant in the Annual Disparities in Health in America: Working Toward Social Justice Workshop and has been on my listserv for a number of years. I have been hoping to have her participation in a few efforts, especially in terms of discussions regarding Health Disparities, Race and the Media. Anyway, she referred to my work in her recent article about gun violence as a national health issue:
Lovell’s Food for Thought - Acting for the Common Good trying to say. For those of us who have gotten to know you personally, I know what you are trying to say. It is the dialog that is truly necessary. That such dialog needs to take place on both sides without a feeling of being accused and/or pointing fingers. I felt both until I stepped back and really thought about it. Unfortunately, I believe when it lands in the hands of those who do not know you, well you know, I have said this to you a number of times before and have suffered for it on both sides. As I said in the conversation, like her, I have individuals who were close to my family who are in law enforcement. For instance, my grandson’s godfather is a white police officer. My wife’s first cousin is a chief of police. I too know people who serve in law enforcement. And all of them are of good character. The problem is that we take the bad ones on both sides and use them as a broad brush to paint all. Has anyone asked in the dialog that is now going on why was there a decrease in police related
been noted. I specify the race of the Mayor and Police Chief because it highlights two individuals from different backgrounds, different experiences coming together with a common purpose, to make Dallas a safe place for all of its citizens. The additional tragedy of the five police officers being killed was that it was within a police department that was doing all it could do to police a citizenship in the right way for ALL. I have been told that bringing up these issues gives a perception that I want the issue of racism to continue, and that I want the division that word ignites to continue; that I have suffered professionally because of my speaking out and therefore want to get back at those who I feel have done me wrong. Far from it. I don’t think we will get past the problems racism creates until we have an open and honest discussion about it I understand why a large percentage of Whites and some Blacks are critical of “Black Lives Matter.” But if all lives truly mattered, then there would not be a need for “Black Lives Matter.” On
react emotionally at times. I am human. However, the more diversity we have and the more we experience the great diversity that exists in this nation, the better we will be. As my grandson’s godfather said to my sonin-law in a discussion regarding the Dallas shooting: “My job brings me in contact with criminals everyday, and because of the area of the city I patrol, the vast majority of these individuals are African Americans. If I had not had a relationship with you and my godson, I could easily be led to believe that all African Americans are prone to being criminals.” When you get to know someone as a human being, the fear factor tends to diminish. I believe that this was one of the key factors to the Dallas experience in seeing a reduction in police shooting -- in community policing, officers got to know the community as human beings and therefore valued them as human beings. And the community as well got to view the police officers as human beings, as lives to be valued. The Dallas Experience with its police force would not have
shootings in Dallas? Yes, there has been some mention, but very little has been said about the effectiveness of community policing and how we might replicate those efforts. It will not solve all of the problems that face this society, but it is a good starting point. Discussions about the leadership that was displayed by the White Mayor of Dallas and Black Police Chief, have taken place, but not to the same extent of all the negatives of the situation that have
the other hand, you can’t call for the death of another human being and then expect your own life to matter. It is like the pot calling the skillet black. Two wrongs do not make are right. I have never seen any thing resolved through HATE. Resolution will never come about a negative emotional reactShion. Killing white police or calling for their death is not an answer. For they represent just the instrument of a policy that needs to change. I am not perfect, and I do
come about without leadership, a willingness to step out and make the needed changes. As I said to my friend who was initially ready to disown me, if we are ever going to reach the point where human life will truly approach a level where we will attempt to value all across human kind, it will take true leadership on both sides to listen to each learn from each other, and then act for the common good. Share this story online at www.stylemagazine.com.
Dear Lovell: Thank you so much for your help with our story, which just posted. We really appreciate your time and perspective. Elizabeth On the other hand, I have heard from a number of individuals regarding my recent piece on the value of human life with a different perspective. One close White friend, after initially reading my op ed piece, picked up the phone to give me a piece of her mind. “How dare you accuse me of being racist” is what she said she was going to confront me with. However, when she finally reached me, she had given more thought in terms of what I was saying. To paraphrase what she said: Unfortunately, people will read into things what they want to read into them. And given who you are and what you have written, this provides them an opportunity to cast a negative light on what you are
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Houston AKAs Take Service Globally With Little Dresses
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hink about sororities and the first thing that usually pops in mind is partying. But that is not even the core of what sorority life is all about. At least it is not with membership in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. or any of the other sororities in the National Pan Hellenic Council. Service to others is the focus of why they exist. The ladies see a problem then develop a solution to address it. Generally members stay in three modes – planning to tackle a problem/concern, executing the remedy to a problem/ concern, and ensuring that the problem is eliminated or continuing to get better. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s service to all mankind is widely known throughout the United States. Their service arm extends well beyond the borders of home, as this international organization’s stretch of giving humanity a hand up is global. Houston area chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha recently participated in a global project that had the ladies relying on skills that helped generations connect while meeting the needs to cover one’s back. Getting involved with the Little Dresses for Africa project was a undertaking that seemed tailored made for the sorority as it has a long history of alleviating the problems concerning girls and women. The Little Dresses for Africa project helps to clothe young girls in Africa whose garments have become worn and tattered. Using a simple pillowcase, thread, and other accessories people have taken on this mission to make beautiful little dresses for some special appreciative little girls. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha adopted the Little Dresses for Africa project with their partner Africare as one of their 23 community service projects that were completed in association with their 2016 national convention or Boule in Atlanta, GA last week. Twenty-three projects that aligned to Alpha Kappa Alpha 2014-2018 International Program, Launching New Dimensions of Service, were completed in honor
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of the sorority’s 23rd International President Mary Shy Scott who was from Atlanta, GA. “For more than 108 years, service has been at the forefront of Alpha Kappa Alpha’s mission. During Dr. Scott’s administration, she identified creative strategies to address the local and global challenges faced by those most in need. Dr. Scott embodied this mission of service and in her memory we are putting some of her same strategies to work in Atlanta,” said International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, L.H.D. Sorority members took on the challenge to make 29,000 pillowcase dresses in time for their convention for a mass distribution of the dresses to the villages of Tanzania, South Africa and Liberia. That goal was blown by the start of the conference when totals reached over 34,000 and members were still counting dresses well into the convention. “The efforts of the sisterhood was indeed a labor of love by all of our Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters worldwide and was an overwhelming success,” said South Central Region Representative to the International Program Committee Regina Carrington. “As we continue our international theme of Launching New Dimensions of Service, we want these little girls to feel good about themselves and realize our sorority cares about them and wants to play a valuable part in their future successes.” Of the 13 graduate and 6 undergraduate
chapters that are in the Houston Metropolitan area, members were thrilled to have contributed more than 700 dresses to the effort. “This project was something so simple but makes a huge difference. It is our desire that the dresses bring hope in the lives of little girls who may not have clothing to wear to school,” said LaDonna Harris, President of Alpha Kappa Omega, the oldest Houston area chapter. Following #LittleDressesforAfrica one can see how members really got involve in this effort as this was a project that bonded generations through the lost art of sewing. With a smile, sixteen-year member Karen Aubrey spoke about how wonderful it was to see the intergenerational bonding over needle and thread. “Older members shared their knowledge with younger members on various sewing techniques and complimented each other on creative ideas to enhance each dress just to make it more unique.” Aubrey continued, “I truly believe it brought all generations together for a common goal and an opportunity to bond together.” Besides the little dresses, sorority members collected over 4,000 backpacks stuffed with school supplies, donated over 3,500 seasonal wraps and winter accessories, gathered countless eyeglasses, participated in 5 playground restorations, packaged 100,000 meals in collaboration with Stop Hunger Now, received hands-on CPR training, gave dollars to support HBCUs, took 1,908 steps for heart health, packaged hygiene kits for at risk youth, raised awareness about mental health with BeBe Moore Campbell, loved on Mother Earth by recycling, prepped high school students for college and educated the community on heart disease, HIV, finances, and home foreclosure prevention. Alpha Kappa Alpha left its mark on Atlanta and on the world as a whole.
Thalia Sodi Expands Macy’s Collection with First-Ever Line of Intimates
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he celebrated superstar adds romantic sleepwear to her eponymous collection, along with a new shapewear line, Thalia by Leonisa, both exclusively at Macy’s Macy’s announced that international superstar Thalia Sodi, whose eponymous fashion and accessories line is sold exclusively at the retailer, has expanded into the intimates category, offering a range of chemises, robes and pajamas that inspire women to feel glamorous and comfortable. In addition to sleepwear, the new Thalia by Leonisa collection of shapewear and bras flatter and highlight women’s curves in a celebration of self-love and confidence. “My collection is all about bold and exciting items that make women feel strong and confident, but also comfortable as they lead their dynamic lives,” said Thalia Sodi. “Intimates were a natural next step for the line. The pieces make women feel sexy and alluring, and it’s just for them, not anyone else.” With slinky wrap robes, flirty negligees and cozy pajama sets, the Thalia Sodi intimates line is rendered in a diverse color palette, ranging from classic black and ivory hues to soft pastels, coquettish florals and jewel tones, with the beloved iconic cheetah print also appearing throughout the assortment. A bridal narrative is also told through the collection, with chemise and robe matching sets in gorgeous ivory and blush shades, as well as feminine floral and leaf
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print motifs. Delicate lace trim and appliques, along with dainty bow embellishments lend an ethereal bent to the collection, while subtle slits and cutouts elevate the sensual air of the more tantalizing pieces. The sets can also be broken up to mix-and-match for even more options, and the pieces need not be limited to the boudoir—layer a blazer over a slip paired with jeans to partake in the hot lingerie as ready-to-wear trend of the moment. “The Thalia Sodi line for Macy’s inspires the idea of easy glamour,” said Marc Mastronardi, Macy’s EVP/GMM – Center Core. “The ‘throw on and go’ sensibility of the collection is modern, beautiful and resonates with women everywhere, and we’re thrilled to extend this into the realm of intimates for our customers.” The Thalia by Leonisa shapewear and
bras are designed to accentuate the body and enhance a woman’s natural shape. The collection of contouring bras, bodysuits, briefs, shorts, leggings, arm shapers and waist trainers will provide smoothness and support to help women look and feel amazing in their wardrobe favorites. Comfort remains a priority throughout the line, with multiway straps, thoughtful seaming and flat enclosures ensuring that the wearer can go through her day and night fabulously with ease. The Thalia Sodi intimates line ranges in price from $27 to $54 and will be available this month, while Thalia by Leonisa will retail from $25 to $80 and will be available in August. Both will be sold exclusively in Macy’s stores and on macys.com.
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The Conversation Continues: Lawful Gun Safety vs Unjust Loss of Life
By Cecilia Smith and Brandon Caldwell, Special to Style
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arlier this week the Republican National Convention set its sights upon Cleveland, Ohio. The city, known nationally for its decades long sports title drought had been experiencing its most fruitful summer in ages. The Cavaliers had won the NBA title; its native son almost single-handedly ending their sports suffering. The large banner displaying the city’s name on his back was the visage of many Ohioans: hope. It’s also the same city where in November of 2014, a 12-year-old boy named Tamir Rice was playing in a park with a toy BB gun. Two Cleveland police officers would later drive up, opening fire on the boy within seconds of arriving on the scene. The case, like so many others that had received national attention before it, resulted in no indictment for the officers involved. Ohio’s open carry law has become a tense discussion point in the wake of police shootings in Dallas on July 7th and Baton Rouge on July 17th, as the major talking point of the Republican Party during the opening of the RNC remained “Make America Safe Again.” President Obama continues to walk a fine line in a bitterly divisive election year, as the argument that it’s possible to want safety for both officers and citizens continues to fall on deaf ears. Race, politics and authority have collided in a vicious circle of unnecessary deaths on both sides. While little has been said about the militarization of various law enforcement agencies across the nation, much has been made about the possibility of protesters taking up arms. Open carry is legal in Ohio, drawing out armed groups from both sides of the political aisle as the national convention rolled into Cleveland. After sightings of white militia members proudly brandishing assault rifles swung on their backs, conservative commentators stoked fears of a similar presence from the New Black Panther Party, citing the possibility of ugliness and violence. The National Rifle Association, which runs advertisements across many conservative platforms and is a primary contributor for many gun lobbyists on Capitol Hill, has remained tight lipped throughout the convention. Though it’s quite clear the country’s largest standing Civil Rights group dating back to 1871 has more than just a political stake in this country, it has an exclusionary one as well. It’s becoming harder to recall a time when the NRA wasn’t a major force in American politics. Standing in the wings, they’ve managed to successfully divert any meaningful conversation on gun control. At the crux of the argument is the U.S. Constitution, in particular the oft quoted, “A wellregulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Following a string of legal decisions, including the recent District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago cases, from a legal standpoint at least, the right to bear arms is generally considered a right to individuals, protected in the same manner as the 1st amendment. Whichever side of the aisle you fall on regarding gun control, what’s less clear is who can actually use those rights,’ particularly when discussing gun ownership amongst minorities. The murder of Philando Castille is still fresh. A cafeteria worker shot by an officer in front of his partner and four-year-old child, after reportedly revealing that he was a registered gun owner. Now ruled a homicide, there are more questions than answers as to why Castile, who would have turned 33 in early July, did not live to see his birthday. As more details emerge the facts become
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even more damning – there’s the video streamed via Facebook Live by Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds – who can be heard telling the officer “You shot four bullets into him, sir. He was just getting his license and registration, sir.” According to Reynolds, they were stopped for a broken taillight that didn’t exist. Then there’s the purported audio of the officer informing dispatch that “The two occupants just look like people that were involved in a robbery.” He adds, “The driver looks more like one of our suspects, just ‘cause of the wide set of nose.” “The wide set of nose.” The same feature that Beyonce drew criticism for after singing “I love my negro nose, with Jackson 5 nostrils.” Historically there’s been a disconnect over the rights of minority gun owners, from those that champion the loudest for the right to bear arms. Slave revolts, whether successful or not, were used as justification as to why Blacks should be barred from gun ownership. From the failed Reconstruction era to the Civil Rights movement, early laws were specifically created to prevent Black Americans from exercising their own famed 2nd amendment rights. It could be argued that Robert F. Williams was the first man the National Rifle Association
freely associated with that happened to be of color. A native of Monroe, North Carolina, Williams was first took up arms after being inducted into the United States Army. After the passage of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 effectively eliminated Jim Crow laws, the Ku Klux Klan began increasing its activity across the Southern states. Intimidation was their game with psychological warfare being their primary weapon of choice. Burned crosses and terrorized citizens were all telltale signs of Klan involvement, prompting Williams to decide that he’d had enough. The ignored assaults of Black women by white men became Williams’ breaking point. He filed for a charter with the NRA, giving birth to the Black Armed Guard. Using resources compiled from the restructured NAACP, Williams fought back, driving away the Klan and giving hope to the Black community of Monroe. “Negroes must be willing to fight,” Williams said. “We must meet violence with violence.” In the 1960s, he assisted the Freedom Riders as they were beaten, bloodied and jailed protesting for broader civil rights in the area. By merely assisting white members of the Freedom Riders by offering shelter, he was accused of kidnapping and then charged by the FBI. After fleeing to Cuba, his book Negroes With Guns spread the message that Black men had the right to be armed by means of defense. The assassination of Martin Luther King signaled an end to the notion of a peaceful resistance. A painful reminder that even a rhetoric of non-violence could be vehemently opposed by those committed to injustice. In time the momentum would shift, as some grew disenchanted with continuing protests and boycotts in the face of ongoing aggression.
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In May of 1967 the Oakland based Black Panther Party would arrive at the State Capitol in Sacramento openly brandishing rifles, in what they asserted was their constitutional right to bear arms. At the time, it was legal to carry a loaded weapon, as long as it wasn’t being concealed or shown in a threatening manner. The result: Ronald Reagan, then Governor of California, would quickly sign the Mulford Act of 1967; effectively reversing the right to carry a loaded firearm in public. Reagan later commented that there was “no reason why on the street today a citizen should be carrying loaded weapons.” The Mulford Act arrived into California’s consciousness in 1967. Eight years later, the NRA began activity lobbying for and against gun legislation in the country, a position they’ve held now for more than 40 years on Capitol Hill. Following the mass shooting in Orlando that left 49 people dead, a slew of social media users began posting kickbacks received by Congressmen on behalf of the NRA to support current gun laws. Hundreds of thousands of dollars all given to secure the ideals and values of the organization, even if common sense states otherwise. Although Williams filed and was granted a charter with the NRA, the group hesitated some six decades later to question the validity of the Castile shooting in Falcon Heights, MN. After waiting a day and a half to respond to the matter, they never cited Castile or his death by name. Falling in stark contrast to the near immediate response following the senseless death of five police officers in Dallas. The Castile case prompted many lifetime NRA members to question the legitimacy of the group. “Your silence is causing NRA members such as myself to question/ wonder what exactly you do and don’t stand for,” Facebook user Bruce Johnston wrote on the NRA’s official page. As history has shown us, there has been a disproportionate number of cases involving whites and blacks regarding the Second Amendment, the NRA’s most cherished piece of law. In 2014, a South Carolina State patrolman pulled over a Black motorist. He asked the driver for his license and registration and when the driver went to retrieve them, he was shot by the patrolman. Although the patrolman cited fear for his safety, he pled guilty to battery and assault of the man. From the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement to today, the belief that even the Second Amendment has second class citizens is paramount. The erecting of the Black Codes following the Civil War stripped many black freedmen of their weapons. The Mulford Act, steered mainly by the perceived fear of state violence by the Panthers pushed the narrative that if Blacks were to ever bear arms in a similar stance as whites, the thought of insurrection may arrive. As Adam Winkler wrote for The Atlantic in 2011, “The gun-control laws of the late 1960s, designed to restrict the use of guns by urban black leftist radicals, fueled the rise of the present-day gunrights movement—one that, in an ironic reversal, is predominantly white, rural, and politically conservative.” Ultimately the question of who can carry weapons as opposed to all stands. As the Republican Convention winds down and fewer gun rights groups position themselves outside of Quicken Loans Arena, the conversation still stands. What good is lawful gun safety if even said gun safety can result in the unjust loss of life? Share this story online at www.stylemagazine. com.
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By Sandra Gonzalez and Sara Ashley O’Brien, CNN
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he timestamp on Leslie Jones’ most recent -and possibly last -- tweet was just past 10 p.m. She had reached her limit. Jones had just spent 12 hours on Monday calling out her harassers on Twitter -- sometimes she’d reply, other times she’d take screenshots of their hatefilled comments and share them with her followers. The “Ghostbusters” star was fighting back. Her last tweet was filled with disappointment: “I leave Twitter tonight with tears and a very sad heart. All this cause I did a movie. You can hate the movie but the s--t I got today...wrong.” It’s unclear if Jones is gone from Twitter for good. What we do know is that her account is still active and her representative is mum. Late Tuesday, Twitter permanently removed Milo Yiannopoulos from its platform. The editor at conservative website Breitbart was seen as an instigator of the online attacks on Jones. But the issue is a live one -- and the school yard that is social media continues to prove that invisible bullies have very real effects on their targets, even when they’re famous. Just before Jones’ retweetstorm made news, in the TV corner of the Twitter universe, fans of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” were crushed to learn actor Josh Dallas, who frequently used #CharmAttack to communicate with his passionate and vocal fans, deleted his account and, according to a representative, has no plans to return. He had reportedly received online harassment. A URL that once led to his page now leads to the familiar blue background that indicates you’ve found a ghost of Twitter’s past. This approach to leaving the platform is the
Leslie Jones and The Celebs We Bully Off Twitter most extreme, but it is rarer than you might imagine. “Lost” creator Damon Lindelof made a similar exit from Twitter in 2013 after constant criticism about his show’s polarizing ending. British actor Stephen Fry departed earlier this year after a joke at the British Academy Film Awards earned him backlash, and he has yet to return. More often than not, however, celebrities who quit Twitter tend to come back. Alec Baldwin deleted his account three years ago after directing angry tweets toward a British journalist. He eventually returned to the platform, tweeting primarily from the handle dedicated to his charitable foundation. Body shaming led Iggy Azalea to take some “time away” from social media. For a while, she put the entire operation into the hands of her management team. And “Great British Bake Off” star Sue Perkins, once the subject of ultimately false rumors about her taking over for Jeremy Jones Clarkson as host of “Top Gear,” went on a four-month Twitter cleanse that ended the way most cleanses do -- with a subtle return to normalcy. Of course, Twitter is a big tent. Amid the haters, there is also humanity. And celebrity victims of trolls who put Twitter aside are usually greeted with support. In Jones’ case, she’s been flooded with it. Amy Schumer, a woman who once wished
her trolls “good morning” in an Instagram caption, is among the well wishers. According to a tweet, Schumer remains confident that Jones will “be back with a vengeance.” “I can’t wait for you to see what she is capable of,” she wrote. Subtext: Haters, move along. Twitter Officially Bans Milo Yiannopoulos Twitter finally took decisive action. It has removed Milo Yiannopoulos, the widely-followed tech editor of conservative site Breitbart, from its platform. Yiannopoulos, who had more than 350,000 followers, has been a provocative and unapologetic voice on the platform. He’s been vocal in the contentious movement known as GamerGate, which claims to promote ethics in gaming journalism but has been condemned for its treatment of women. And most recently he was seen as an instigator for the hate spewed at Jones. She called him out on Twitter Monday evening and separately criticized the platform for its inability to filter hateful content. Shortly after that, Twitter CEO and founder Jack Dorsey tweeted at Jones to direct message him to discuss the issue. Roughly 24 hours later, Yiannopoulos received a notification, obtained by CNNMoney, that his account had been “permanently suspended.”
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5 Tips for Your Summer Family Cookout Courtesy of Family Features
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re your backyard barbecues feeling humdrum? Spice up your summer cookout with fun-filled games, grilled treats and more. With these five ideas, you can turn your backyard into a summer bonanza for the entire family: 1. A d d ambiance to your evening. Take your cookout into the sunset and light it up to continue your gathering into the evening. String some whimsical lights around tree branches, place along the picnic tables or wrap along the back fence. With some summer jams playing and an added glow to your space, you’ll make family memories throughout the night. 2. Cook out in style. Grill your meat and veggies in style by piecing all your favorite items together to build scrumptious kabobs. Grab some pineapple chunks, veggies and meat, and have the kids help piece together their own kabobs for the cookout. 3. Take S’mores beyond the campfire. What better way to celebrate summer than to combine smooth Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars, crunchy graham crackers and sweet marshmallows to create a delicious taste experience for the entire family? You can even make them right on the grill. Or, if you’re in the mood to try something different, whip up S’mores Dip and share your creation using the hashtag #HelloHershey. 4. Make sweet table weights. Fill mason jars with Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates for an easy DIY solution to hold down the corners on your tablecloths. You can even give them away as favors for your guests to take home. 5. Bring back childhood games. Challenge the kids to an old favorite, like kickball, tag or even a water gun fight. Bring everyone outside by hosting a competition for the whole neighborhood. With all of the delicious food coming off the grill, a game is a great way to get everyone moving after dinner. For more gooey, chocolatey recipes and fun summer ideas, visit Hersheys.com. S’mores Dip Prep time: 6 minutes Makes: 1 cup 3 H e r s h e y ’s M i l k Chocolate Bars (1.55 ounces) 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1/2-3/4 c u p m i n i a t u r e marshmallows graham crackers, for serving Heat oven to 350 F. Remove wrappers from chocolate bars; break into pieces. Place chocolate pieces and heavy cream in microwave-safe and ovenproof ramekin or cassolette. Microwave 30 seconds on medium; stir. If necessary, microwave 10 seconds more and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cover surface of chocolate mixture with marshmallows. Heat in oven 10-12 minutes, or until marshmallows are puffed and just beginning to brown. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes. Serve with graham cracker pieces.
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Note: Recipe amounts can be increased or decreased. Each chocolate bar used will require 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
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THE HOBBY CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS
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aymond John from ABC’s “Shark Tank” and Miller Lite were taking care of business D by helping budding entrepreneurs take their business concepts from a dream to reality. Houston was the 4th stop of the tour where five teams of entrepreneurs got
the opportunity of a lifetime to pitch their business idea for a chance to win $20,000 for their business. The event, part of the Miller Lite #TaptheFuture business plan competition, was hosted by Lifestyle Specialist Kenny Burns and featured John with MillerCoors’ National Community Affairs Steve Canal and former MillerCoors’ grant winners and owners of WeDidIt Su Sanni and Ben Lamson. In addition, three lucky audience members were randomly selected to pitch their business on the spot for a chance to win $500and expert advice.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS GM Posts Record Earnings and Promises Better Times ahead CNN
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he good times are rolling at General Motors, as the once troubled automaker reported record profits Thursday. GM, the nation’s largest automaker, reported $2.9 billion in profit in the second quarter. That was more than double what it made a year ago. Strong sales in both the United States and China lifted sales and earnings. And the company said it expects good times to continue, even as some analysts have worried that U.S. car sales may have topped out in recent months, industry-wide. GM gave a rosier outlook for 2016 following its quarterly results. Shares of GM jumped more than 5% in premarket trading on the news. Shares had been down 7% so far this year through Wednesday’s close, on worries about conditions in the industry. Houston Rappers Support Unity National Bank CW 39
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PRC 2 is reporting that Krispy Kreme and Cheerwine - two southern classics - have teamed up to create a doughnut soda called Cheerwine Kreme. According to a statement from Krispy Kreme, Cheerwine - which has a distinct cherry flavor - now has “the perfect hint of Krispy Kreme’s original glazed flavor.” For now, the soda is only available in North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Georgia at grocery stores, convenience stores and Krispy Kreme stores. Unilever Buys Dollar Shave Club for $1 Billion KPRC 2
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nilever is buying Dollar Shave Club in a deal worth about $1 billion. The multinational consumer goods company is acquiring the directto-consumer razor business to get a leg up on the competition, according to a news release. “We plan to leverage the global strength of Unilever to support Dollar Shave Club in achieving its full potential in terms of offering and reach,” said Kees Kruythoff, president of Unilever North America. Since Michael Dubin founded the company four years ago, Dollar Shave Club has attracted 3.2 million members to its mail-order service, which ships disposable razors for a flat monthly fee. Southwest Airlines System Issue Causes Delays Across Country KPRC 2
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ouston rappers came together this week to open accounts at Unity National Bank, the only blackowned bank in the state of Texas. Hip Hop artists in Houston flexed their financial muscle as they opened accounts at the black-owned, Unity National Bank. Artists present included Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Willie D, and Trae The Truth. Willie D says this group’s mission is to stop the violence, but also to “create an atmosphere of respect instead of discontent with our law enforcement. Pokemon Go May Boost Apple More Than Nintendo CNN
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outhwest Airlines planes were grounded at Hobby Airport and across the country on Wednesday. The trouble started when a “system outage” led to a nationwide ground stop for all Southwest flights that lasted more than an hour. A visit to the Southwest Airlines website Wednesday afternoon was turning up what the airline called a “waiting room” page where visitors weren’t able to book flights. A message told visitors to not refresh browsers and that visitors would be automatically transferred to Southwest.com as soon as possible. On the airline’s official Twitter page, Southwest tweeted: “We are aware and investigating current issues with our systems. We will keep you posted as we have more information to share.” The airline also tweeted that it’s “working hard on a fix” to the waiting room page problem. AT&T to Award $50,000 to Most Agile Small Business in America Black Enterprise
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AT&T has narrowed it down to the top 10 finalists. Winners will be announced August 1. Voting is open to the public. You can cast your vote online for your favorite agile business; voting ends July 26. More information on the Agility Challenge, as well as other tools and resources for entrepreneurs, can be found at AT&T’s Business Circle hub. Fox Without the $2.3 Billion Man Will Be a Challenge CNN
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ust how important is Roger Ailes to 21st Century Fox? Well, let’s just say that you could call him “The $2.3 Billion Man.” Twenty-First Ailes Century Fox does not break down revenue for individual cable channels in its financial reports. But research firm SNL Kagan estimates that Fox News generated $2.3 billion in sales last year, an increase of 14% from 2014. That amounts to about 8% of Fox’s total sales in its latest fiscal year. What’s more, Fox News revenue grew more rapidly than both of its main rivals. CNN revenues were up 6% while MSNBC’s rose 3%, according to SNL Kagan. What’s more, Fox News is insanely profitable. Pivotal Research analyst Brian Wieser wrote in a report Wednesday that the estimated operating profit of $1.6 billion for the network works out to nearly a quarter of Fox’s overall operating profit. Cicis Pizza Announces Data Breach ABC 13
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f you’ve been to a Cicis restaurant recently, you may want to check your bank account and credit statements. The Coppell, Te x a s - b a s e d c h a i n announced its systems were impacted by malware back in early March. The company says it received reports from several restaurants that point-of-sale systems were not working properly. After an investigation, malware was found on some of the cash register software. Stores impacted include several across the Houston-area and state of Texas. Cicis says the data breach started in March and those threats were eliminated on a storeby-store basis through this month. City of Houston Launches Loaned Executive Program Style Newswire
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enterPoint E n e r g y will be the first local company to participate in th e C it y o f Houston’s new Loaned Executive Program (LEP). The LEP provides the City senior level private sector expertise at no cost to the City. CenterPoint will loan Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications Floyd LeBlanc. LeBlanc will be assigned to the Houston Department of Public Works and Engineering to serve as the City’s Community Planning and Emergency Preparedness Advisor. The City, CenterPoint and many others share a common right of way in delivering services to our community.
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