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COMMENTARY
Sandra Bland’s Only Crime: Driving While Black
Jesse Jackson
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n July 9, Sandra Bland drove to Prairie View, Texas from Chicago, eager for a job interview at Prairie View A&M, the historically black college that was her alma mater. The 28-yearold woman, described as smart and generous had expressed solidarity with BlackLivesMatter and the growing movement against mass incarceration and racially biased policing. Then she took a big risk: she was driving while black. Four days later, she was found dead in a county jail cell. She was pulled over on July 10 by a white police officer, officially for failing to signal a lane change. She asked why he had pulled her over. He told her to put out her cigarette. When she questioned why, he demanded she get out of the car, threatened her with a stun gun, reached in to pull her out of
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the car and handcuffed her, pushing her down to the ground when she resisted and complained. She was driven to the county jail in Hempstead, a jail run by Sheriff R. Glenn Smith. A decade ago, the New York Times reports, Smith was sued by the only full-time black officer on the force for dismissing him after he complained about his supervisor’s racial slurs. He was suspended in 2007 for pushing a black man he said had spit on him. He was fired in 2008 after complaints about intrusive searches of African Americans in public. He was elected sheriff months later. Pulled over for not signaling a lane change, Bland was charged with a felony for assaulting a police officer and hit with a $5,000 bond. She spent three days in jail, finally arranging the money needed for a bondsman. She was found dead in her cell. Her death was ruled a suicide, a finding that her family disputes. How could a young woman, excited by the prospect of a new job, finally arranging to get out of that cell, choose to hang herself? Waller County, an hour out of Houston, has an infamous history of racism. The Times reports on a study by the Equal Justice Initiative that found blacks were lynched after Reconstruction more frequently than in almost any other county in the state. No official is defending the
trooper’s behavior when he pulled Sandra Bland over. He has been placed on administrative leave with pay while an inquiry goes forth. The Hempstead mayor says he was “very, very upset” with what he saw on the videotape of the incident that was captured by a camera in the trooper’s car. U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch noted that Sandra Bland’s death highlights the fears of African Americans when they come into contact with the police. “Many minority communities,” she said, “for so long have felt that law enforcement was coming in to essentially enforce laws against them, not to protect them.” Over 300,000 have signed a national petition calling on an independent Justice Department investigation of Sandra Bland’s death. The fears Lynch alluded to are well founded. Sandra Bland’s is only the latest death. Across the country, more than two dozen others have died in police custody this year. As of July 26, police have killed, according to the Guardian, 657 people this year in the U.S. Nearly six of 10 (58 percent) were people of color. As William Boardman notes, U.S. police killed 59 people in the first 24 days of 2015, compared to the police of England and Wales, who killed 55 people in the last 24 years. Texas trails only California for the number of
police killings. We d o n ’ t s i m p l y n e e d new cameras on police; we need a fundamental change of culture. Police forces should look like the communities they patrol. Police officers should live in those communities. Training must not only instruct police in the use of firearms, but in the mores of the community. And police cannot not be put in the position of an occupying force in desperately impoverished neighborhoods with massive unemployment and little hope. Sandra Bland changed lanes without signaling. But that wasn’t her crime. Her crime was driving while black. The institutionalized prejudices and distorted practices that led to her death are unacceptable in a nation of equal justice under the law. Unacceptable and unaccepted. 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.
HPD Headquarters Named for City’s First African American Cop
Burt Levine, Political Writer
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dward Thomas fought against Nazi Germany’s genocide, for America’s security in Africa and Europe and at The Battle of the Bulge. Since 1948 Thomas served as one of Houston’s first African American police officers. He fought against crime on the streets of Houston while dutifully at the same time fighting racism from within. Because of his fight and dedication to the job, Houston Police Department Headquarters (HPD HQ) was named in honored of Thomas this past Monday. Hundreds of wellwishers, family, friends and Edward Thomas fellow police officers that stood with Thomas during his 67year career withstood near 100 degree “This event is more than naming temperatures to celebrate with him. of a building for Mr. Thomas but it is a Pride could be seen on their faces as they celebration of a man that protected the recognized a department that has gone public that would not care at the time from a time when African American to protect him. This ceremony is for me officers had to patrol on foot because about looking back and looking forward. they were not allowed patrol cars to At a time when there is increasing today when the department is headed by friction between the public and the its third black chief and is more than 53 police Mr. Thomas is an extraordinary percent minority. man and extraordinary police officer Houston Mayor Annise Parker but also a dedicated public servant that credited Thomas as a man that stood in put his pledge to the public above all,” the racial gap when no one else would Parker said about the 95-year-old in his to make the city better for all its citizens.
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dark suit and beret she described as the Jackie Robinson of HPD. “He lived the pledge he took to protect our country in the U.S. Army in World War II and then to protect our city as the longest serving Houston police officer,” she said. HPD Chief Charles McClelland said Thomas was a mentor to him and generations of officers. “Years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat Mr. Thomas was a police officer when he wasn’t allowed to dine with white
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officers or drink from the same water fountain. He treated everyone with professional respect no matter who they were. Mr. Thomas wouldn’t let me do a retirement party for him though many officers asked me to do that but today we celebrate him as a soldier, police officer and citizen,” McClelland said. Rev. William Lawson, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church pastor emeritus, praised Houston for doing what he said he believes no other city has done in honoring an officer for his life’s work. “I’m proud of this city today for recognizing the public service of a black police officer that spent his career walking our streets personally looking out for us and our families,” said Lawson, who recalled knowing Thomas from when he (Lawson) first came to Houston. “He was known for bringing children skipping school back to school and not jail. He did and does care,” Lawson said. Share this story online at www. stylemagazine.com.
BOOK REVIEW By Terri
A Higher Standard
Schichenmeyer, Literary Writer
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ou’d like to think of your business as a well-oiled machine. Your team members march together to get their work done. They execute tasks efficiently and every product your clients get is made with military-like precision. You’d like to think of your business like that, but there’s room for improvement – and it starts with you. In the new book “A Higher Standard” by General Ann Dunwoody, US Army, Ret. (with Tomago Collins), you’ll learn leadership tips from on the battlefield, and off. When Second Lieutenant Ann Dunwoody reported for duty at Fort Sill in June, 1976, she’d decided that her stint in the military would be a two-year thing on the way to a career in teaching or coaching. As a “sports omnivore,” she was physically fit for the job and, because she was an Army brat, she understood what her immediate future would be like. First, the Army, she thought. Then she’d continue with the rest of her life. Thirty two years later, after she’d enjoyed success in the long military career she didn’t initially foresee, President George W. Bush recommended Dunwoody as the country’s first female four-star general.
In the beginning as a 2LT, Dunwoody learned lessons of leadership: from her first platoon sergeant, she learned the benefits of inclusion and that one should “never walk by a mistake.” If something – anything – is wrong in a product or method, leaving it only sets “a new, lower standard.” A high standard, she says, is “the difference between the leaders who excel and the leaders who fail.” The Army teaches soldiers to “meet the standard… but that’s simply a starting point.” To get the best from people, “train them to succeed.” Know your weaknesses, and be willing to ask for help. Pay attention to who advocates for you, who detracts from you, and who runs behind your back. Use diversity to your advantage, but encourage “female-only sessions.” And finally, although it’s sometimes difficult, learn to “recognize when it is time to step aside.” If you picked up “A Higher Standard” and paged through it quickly, you could certainly be forgiven for thinking that it’s a biography – and you’d be close. Author and retired General Ann Dunwoody (with Tomago Collins) shares her life and her accomplishments with readers but if you look closer, you’ll find a wealth of advice perfectly fit for business. That’s a unique method with
by General Ann Dunwoody, US Army, Ret. with Tomago Collins Foreword by Sheryl Sandberg
which to impart leadership lessons, and I rather liked it: Dunwoody’s story is empowering and entertaining, and instructive to civilians unfamiliar with Army life, on one hand; on the other, we become privy to the challenges of military leadership, which puts into perspective much of her subtle advice. I also appreciated her balance, in which issues and problems are not glossed-over. There’s enough biography here to satisfy readers of the genre, and anyone aspiring for leadership will find that as well, in quiet abundance. If those are important things to you, or if you’re curious about the life of a history-maker, then put “A Higher Standard” at your service. Share this story online at www. stylemagazine.com.
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Hundreds of Houston Students Receive Backpacks and School Supplies
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apital One Bank and community volunteers distributed backpacks and school supplies to about 600 AKA Volunteers elementary and middle school students. The distribution is part of the “Read Fulton Read” initiative aimed at cultivating a love of reading among students in the Near Northside Fulton neighborhood. It is a spin-off of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD’s) citywide Read Houston Read literacy program. Read Fulton Read is presented by Capital One Bank. Read Fulton Read encouraged students from C. Martinez Elementary to complete 15 books over the summer. Marshall Middle School students participated in that campus’ Summer Academy to help them catch up or get ahead academically. Read Fulton Read is a partnership between Capital One Bank and partners including: HISD; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter; Houston Public Library; Avenue CDC; METRO; Comcast; and BARC. For more information, visit www.stylemagazine.com.
outh Union m a k e s strides in the fight against obesity and food deserts with the Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods Pyburns ribbon cutting ceremony. The 19,704-square-foot grocery store is the City of Houston’s first public/private economic development project designed to bring both nutritious food and jobs to low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. In addition to fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, a diverse meat market and a café area for readyto-eat lunches and dinners, Pyburn’s also Pyburns brings economic development to the area, creating 25 full-time permanent jobs. Currently, Pyburn’s has 47 total employees, 95% of whom live within a two-mile radius of the store. For more information, visit www.houstontx.gov/housing.
Tax Free Weekend Set for August 7 – August 9th
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New Pyburns’s Store Brings Fresh Food and Jobs to Low-Income Neighborhood Near Third Ward Sen. Rodney Ellis
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tate Senator Rodney Ellis is encouraging all shoppers to take advantage of back-to-school saving during tax
free weekend on August 7-9th. He is further issuing a charge for shoppers to demand more savings by contacting legislators to expand the holiday. Ellis, who authored the tax-free bill in 1999, says families are deserving of this especially in our area where the tax rate for the city is higher than the state tax of 6.25 percent. According to the Texas Comptroller’s Office, Texans are expected to save $87 million this year. For more information, visit www.TexasTaxHoliday.org and www.rodneyellis.com.
Change Happens! Holds Children’s Health Day Event
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h a n g e Happens! will hold its 15th Annual Children’s Health Day Event at Almeda Mall 12200 Gulf Fwy, Leslie Smith Houston, TX 77075 beginning at 10:00 am on August 1, 2015. For over 25 years this local non-profit has been helping children and families in and around the Houston area. With over 50 vendors registered to participate; Children’s Health Day will feature immunizations, live entertainment, health screenings, Skecher’s shoe giveaway, door prizes, school supplies, health and safety information and much more. Children’s Health Day is a free event open to the community. We encourage families to come out and enjoy the festivities and access services that will be provided on-site. Sponsors for this event include: Capital One Bank, CVS, Frost Bank and Metro PCS. For more information, visit www. changehappenstx.org.
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FEATURE By Jo-Carolyn
On Pointe with Misty Copeland in Houston
Goode, Managing Editor
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f you didn’t know her story you would never guess it by looking at her. Misty Copeland is a pillar of grace, poise, humbleness, courage and strength. Viewing her with a naïve eye it is hard to see that behind her curved well defined frame are years of training and performing through injuries and pain. Years of constantly trying to prove herself to others that she belonged, was capable, and was a ballerina. Years of fighting the naysayers and those meaning her harm instead of good. One would never know that Copeland’s strength is more than just physical but it is also mental and spiritual wrapped into one. Coming from an environment that wasn’t the ideal training ground for a prima ballerina coupled with the late start into ballet at 13, it is astonishing at the monumental fetes that she has accomplished in 15 years. Some that has taken the most seasoned professional a lot longer to do. And though there have been other gifted and talented African American ballerinas before such as Arthur Mitchell, who broke the ballet color line in 1962 with the New
course there times that she wanted to quit but her sense of responsibility to the next generation and to herself would not allow her to do so. Now she continues her mission of not only inspiring the next generation of African American dancers but also educating the public on all those on which shoulders she now stands on. She brought her message to a packed crowd in Houston recently in a live Q&A session sponsored by H-E-B. In the audience the future of ballet was certainly present dressed to the part in tutus and tiaras hanging on to Copeland’s every word. “I feel like I am championing so many young African American dancers,” said Copeland in her talk. And a champion she is. “There were comments made to me from people that said you know there has never been a black woman that has gone beyond soloist,” Copeland recalled in her days when she was rising through ABT. “It took an understanding and a fight and knowing that this is what I want to do. I am going to do what I need to do in the healthiest way that I can and get my body to look the way that it needs to look. And I am going to dance harder than everyone around me.” Copeland
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York Ballet and Houston’s own Lauren Anderson, the first African American Principal Dancer for any major dance company, they have been scarce and few in number. So Copeland had few models to look emulate as she pioneered into the European art form that has a lily-white history. But through it all she pressed on and educated herself about her predecessors. She trained and pushed her way to the top to make history as the first African American Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), a first in the company’s 75-year history. Copeland has described the feeling of achieving this lifelong goal as a distinct honor for which she is humbled to have been the recipient of. Getting to such a level as this was not an easy road for Copeland. Of
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was determined. That determination paid off on June 30, 2015, when she was officially named Principal Dancer for ABT. Her road to principal dancer took dancing her first major role on a strain tibia that had 6 stress fractured in “The Firebird” and dancing the lead in a role mainly for white ballerinas in “Swan Lake.”” “When you see a ballerina you think of someone white and fluffy and never one of us are white and fluffy,” said Anderson. She joined Copeland on stage for her presentation in Houston. As Copeland utilizes her broader platform to touch those coming after her she continues to honors those who came before her. She credits Anderson as one of her biggest inspiration. “There aren’t many people like me. There aren’t many brown faces out there in the classical
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ballet world and to find out that there “Don’t worry so much. Work really are people like Lauren who have created hard but don’t get caught up in the this path for me. That is what inspires small things in what people think or say me,” said Copeland as she held back about you.” Noting that the lesson of not tears. allowing distractions to disrupt what is Copeland is using her platform happening on the inside as one that is on more than just the stages that ABT life saving for any career goal. has her on. She is the author of a both It was an honor to be in the a children’s book and best selling presence of this living legend and hear autobiography and has added actress to her inspiring words. As a nation we all her resume. Beginning next month she must do our part to open our eyes to not challenges herself by using her dancing only embrace change but also welcome talents and her vocal skills. Even though it, especially when it has an overall Copeland has never sung publically benefit to the welfare of our country. she seems ready for her latest test to Copeland’s victory is one that is bigger make her Broadway debut in “On the than her because it allows our young Town” for two weeks starting August girls, especially our African American 25th. Copeland plays the lead role of girls, to know and see that anything and Ivy Smith, a beauty pageant winner everything is possible when fueled by that steals the heart of three sailors on the power within. 24-hour shore leave in New York City, For more information according to reports. And that is not about Misty Copeland, visit www. all. It is all rumored that Copeland is mistycopeland.com. working on a possible television show. Photos by Mike Munoz and Vicky Pink Copeland is helping to usher in what she calls what ballet should be in this day and age. Something that is open to anyone and everyone. “I think it is about changing the perception and so it is important to have this next generation behind us to keep this art form growing and to be an example of what beauty is,” Copeland said. S h e o ff e r e d t h i s advice to the future of the Lauren Anderson and Misty Copeland ballet world,
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Good Vision Helps Children Excel in School
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ith children heading back to school soon, parents’ to-do lists keep getting longer – shopping for clothes, shoes and supplies, going to the doctor for yearly physicals or checkups, and making appointments at the dentist, among other things. What is easily forgotten or put off is a yearly eye exam. According to a survey conducted by KRC Research on behalf of Think About Your Eyes, about 60 percent of parents do not consider eye exams as a necessary part of children’s health checkup schedule. However, skipping these exams means children run the risk of being unprepared for school with an undiagnosed vision problem or eye disease. While a cough or hurt ankle might trigger you to take your child to the doctor without hesitation, eye problems are difficult to notice without proactive measures. In fact, 84 percent of parents in the same survey admitted they wait for a child to complain of a vision issue before taking them in for an eye exam. Children, however, especially those who have had vision problems for an extended amount of time, aren’t always able to recognize the problem themselves. Although some schools perform yearly vision screenings, it is important for parents to know that these tests only gauge a child’s ability to see at a distance. A full vision screening from an eye care professional is needed to evaluate how well a child’s eyes function and how well they focus on items closer to the face. With increased up-close reading, such as that required when using a computer, this information is becoming more critical. The American Optometric Association estimates that as much as 80 percent of what children learn – reading, writing, computer work and day-to-day observation – happens through sight, so it’s more important now than ever to have children tested by an optometrist. According to the American Optometric Association, by age six (before they start school), children should receive at least three eye exams. If you find that your child does need glasses, the experts at Essilor offer these tips for selecting the right eyeglass lenses: Bright reflections and glare can cause irritation, eye strain, discomfort and damage to your child’s eyes. In addition to the right prescription, it is important to purchase lenses that protect against these visual distractions. Lenses such as Crizal Kids UV lenses offer protection from glare caused by sunlight, whiteboards, fluorescent lights, computer screens and video games. Skin isn’t the only part of the body that needs protection from the sun’s harsh UV rays. Choose lenses that shield the eye from UV exposure, in addition to taking other preventative measures against sun exposure. Just like anything else you buy for your child, glasses need to stand up to the test of time. Sturdy frames are important, but the lenses inside your child’s frames are vulnerable and need protection as well. Lenses that are scratch and impact resistant will help ensure a clear line of sight. Some lenses for children, such as Crizal Kids UV No-Glare lenses, also help repel water and smudges, making it easier PERFECT FOR to weather everyday wear FATHER’S DAY! and tear. With the variety of options available, you can easily find the right Plus get lenses for your child’s The Favorite Gift 4 more vision needs. Visit www. 2 (5 oz.) Filet Mignons Burgers Crizal.com to find an eye 2 (5 oz.) Top Sirloins care professional and give 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops your child a boost in the classroom this school 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers year. 4 Stuffed Baked Potatoes For more 4 Caramel Apple Tartlets information, visit www. $ 99 49377FJX Reg. $164.00 | Now Only Crizal.com.
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Houston – Area Finalist Announced for H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best Competition
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ix local food artisans have been named as finalists in the H-E-B Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best search for new Lone Star State products. The second annual competition, which launched in February, received more than 400 submissions representing 74 towns from across the state. H-E-B Business Development Managers have now selected the top 25 finalists to compete for cash prizes and consideration for coveted space on H-E-B shelves. “We had a fantastic group of locally sourced entries this year and are excited to welcome the top 25 to the final round,” said James Harris, Director, Diversity & Inclusion and Supplier Diversity, H-E-B. “Quest for Texas Best is a phenomenal opportunity for Texans to get their products on the shelves for all to enjoy.” Contest finalists include six product makers from the Houston area; five from the San Antonio and West Texas area; seven from the Dallas area; four from Austin and three from the Rio Grande Valley.
ingredients and the diverse food cultures of Texas, Blackbird Foods’ pies are diverse and feature small, fried Cajun Pies, meal-size pies and hand pies. Jacqui Francis’ Jacqui’s Jamaican Rum Cake - Made with dried fruits, flavorful rum and spices, a Jamaican rum cake made from Jacqui is a unique alternative to a traditional cake. Scott French’s Mister French’s Gourmet Bakery, Inc. Gourmet Cookies - These innovative cookie creations include the Greeting Card Cookie, the Cookie Puzzle and the Cookie Bon Bon. Jill Butler’s Monster PBJ’s Spice Spice Baby, Hot Ziggety and Zest for Life PBJ Spreads - The Monster PBJ Fusion Spreads are sophisticated, yet playful and the perfect combination for any pairing. Flavors include Spice Spice Baby, Hot Ziggety and Zest for Life. Purnima Nabar’s Natura Treats Inc. Multigrain Roti, Sweet Corn and Spinach Parathas - Purnima’s parathas are authentic Indian style Houston area finalists include: Angela Rowley’s Blackbird unleavened flat breads made with Foods’ Cajun Pies, Sausage Rolls, herbs, spices, vegetables and different Tikka Masala Pies - Inspired by local T:5”cheeses, often paired with chutney,
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pickle or raita (yogurt sauce). Sarah Zapien’s Tavola Pasta’s Gourmet Dry Pasta - Tavola Pasta’s artisan pastas are comparable to Italy’s best, using all locally-sourced ingredients. During the deciding round August 12 and 13 at the Houston Food Bank, a panel of expert judges will critique the makers of the finalist products to vet their potential as retail suppliers. In the process, they
will examine each item’s quality, marketability and readiness for production. The top product selected and Grand Prize winner will receive $25,000 and be named a “Texas Best” Primo Pick; the first place winner will receive $20,000; the second place winner will receive $15,000; and the third place winner will receive $10,000. Additionally, these Texas-based suppliers must also create, produce or co-pack the products in Texas. The Quest for Texas Best is a signature program of H-E-B Primo Picks. H-E-B Primo Picks invites customers to enjoy products that are unique, delicious and possibly new to their palates. Selections represent the best of what is in stores, such as H-E-B MooTopia®, H-E-B Queso Poblano Chicken Sausage and H-E-B That Green Sauce. For more information, visit www.heb.com.
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By Raegan Allen Boutte, Arts & Entertainment Writer
Ashley Tamar Davis Returned Home to Star in the Hit “Motown The Musical”
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shley Tamar Davis is a Houstonian, HSPVA alum and Grammy nominee artist that returned home to Houston to star in the phenomenal hit “Motown the Musical.” Motown the Musical is celebrating its oneyear anniversary on the road with its first national tour. The show ran at Houston’s Hobby Center on July 21-26, 2015. I was lucky Ashley Tamar Davis enough to grab a ticket to Motown the Musical’s sold out first night and hear Davis’s powerful vocal performance in the hit show. It was TRUELY AMAZING. I, along with the rest of the Houston audience, was blown away. The Hobby Center stage was not the only place that Davis shared her vocals while in Houston. She made additional stops to Fleming Middle School for the Northeast Cultural Council Summer Arts in School, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s 52nd National Convention and conducted numerous media interviews, of course. She also shared that she would not leave Houston without making visits to get some good ole’ Frenchy’s chicken and Pappadeaux’s. I got a chance to chat it up with this superstar, powerhouse vocalist, and dear friend of mind and it was a true blessing. 1. Now I hear your playing quite a few characters from the show including Esther Gordy and music icons Gladys Knight and Diana Ross. Who’s been your favorite singer to portray in the show so far? I do play Ester Gordy, Stevie Wonder’s mother and Gladys knight and at any given time I can play Diana Ross and I’m so hoping to play that role. All the parts are amazing to play none of them are better than the other. All of the parts are fun to play and this show features a lot of great singing, great talent and great acting. 2. You have had quite the career and I’ve known you from beginning. What has been your most memorable and proudest moment? I am a family girl especially a daddy’s girl and my brothers and now my nieces and nephews those are really the joys of my life. Getting prepared for Houston is very emotional for me. I think for me that this is my moment. I think it’s mainly because my entire family will be there and this will be the serious moment in my life. I have traveled and performed so many places but performing in Houston will be huge for me. I am a family girl and my proudest moment will be when my entire family comes and sees me in my hometown. 3. Anything special that you are working on for your fans? In the process of this show and traveling and working with Tyler Perry has open so many doors for me especially with this new generation. Being here in Memphis I can’t go anywhere, I have been stopped several times with supporters and fans which I call them “TAM faM” because my fans are family. I also found that a lot of young people want to get in this business, but they have no idea what it takes and what it involves and what job opportunities are there. So I launched the Tamar Academy -its a master class where I partner up with non-profit organizations and we go into the schools and expose kids to the right skills. The curriculum is pretty intense, and I just want to share what I learned- I came out of HSPVA and that experience was mind blowing. Read the interview with Davis online at stylemagazine.com. Join the TAM FAM and follow Ashley Tamar Davis on twitter @thetamardavis for updates on her performances and future projects. For more information regarding her music and her Tamar Academy go to www.tamardavis.com.
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MACY’S GALLERIA HOUSTON, TEXAS
Macy’s Delta Sigma Theta Shopping Party Photography by Vicky Pink
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n Friday, July 24, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at Macy’s Galleria Houston for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Shopping Party sponsored by Macy’s. The red and white affair was in recognition of the sorority’s 52nd National Convention being held in Houston, TX. Macy’s hosted the ladies to an afternoon of fashion, food, and fun. Three hundred attendees received a fierce red leather tote bag and others enjoyed special savings and complimentary refreshments. Several members of Delta Sigma Theta (DST) were featured in the fashion show. After the show attendees got spoiled at the complimentary mani and bumping stations as well as in the cosmetics department for brow and lash services. Some in attendance were Macy’s Kristyn Page and DST’s Tina Jones.
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With competition in the for industry The Houston Independent School District will receive bids from contractors parkingwe lot are in Middle need ofSchool. a Clerical with modifications and landscape improvements to Revere TheAssistant work includes, Blinds excellent Organizational but Horizontal is not limited & to, Vertical site grading, paving and striping, asphaltComputer; pavement repair, new curbing, skills to and landscaping. Bids are due no later than 12:00Communication; noon on Tuesday,and Aprilpeople 12, 2011, at 4400 help grow our business efficiently and West 18th Street, Office of Board Services, Level 1, Houston, Texas 77092. Revere Middle Houston Window Fashions is School is located at 10502 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77042. reduce the workload.
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The bid package, includes plans and specifications, will be available beginning Monday, Louver Blindswhich (RFP # 15-06-01) JOB DESCRIPTION: March 21, 2011, and may be obtained from A&E The Graphics Complex, 4235 Richmond for the Houston – Performing entry and Avenue, Houston, TexasIndependent 77027, telephone (713) 621-0022. Alldata information willcorresponbe available electronically upon request to vault@aecomplex.com. are also available from School District. dence Documents through on-line based program A&E on disk in pdf format or printed for a deposit– ofMaintaining $50.00. Deposit checks should be made customers confidence payable to HISD. Any questions regarding bid documents are tooperations be addressed CLARK and protecting bytokeeping We are looking for possible CONDON ASSOCIATES, INC., attn:M/ Beth Clark, e-mail: bclark@clarkcondon.com, Information confidential. 10401 WBELink subcontractors to provide Stella Road, Houston, Texas 77025, office 713-871-1414, fax 713-871-0888.
theCompetitive following and/or The Bidproducts process will be utilized as authorized in Senate Bill 669, Section 44.040 DUTIES ARE: 1” aluminum ofservices: the Texas Education Code. blinds, Handling Phone Calls, Responding to vertical installation. Bids will beblinds opened and and the amounts read aloud atrelated 2:00 PM on the&due date. M/WBE forms, emails Communicating with schedules and statements, as required by the project manual the and team in accordance leader. with the Office of Business Assistance,in willthis be received If you are interested op- at 2:00 PM., on the due date at 4400 West 18th Street, Office of Board Services, Level 1, Houston,IfTexas 77092. Proposals submitted withyou are interested in this position portunity, please contact Eric out M/WBE Forms, properly completed, will be considered non-compliant. please send your Résumé immediately Land, no later than Tuesday, to: jswilly009@outlook.com A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Revere July 28th, 2015. Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, Texas 77042. For additional information regarding this project, please contact Mr. Elvis Eaglin, at 713-7468256, or eeaglin@houstonisd.org. Sweetwater Pools, Inc. is looking for
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• Project 11-03-07 - RFP - Food – Bakery Products – Bread (Food Services) – with a deadline of 10 A.M. April 13, 2011. The pre-proposal conference for this project will be in Room 2NE32 at the above stated address on March 28, 2011 at 2 P.M. • Project 11-03-08 - RFP – Food – Baked Products – Breakfast Items, Chips, Snacks, & Related Items (Food Services) – with a deadline of 10 A.M. April 13, 2011. The pre-proposal conference for this project will be in Room 2NE32 at the above stated address on March 28, 2011 at 10 A.M.
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• Project 11-03-09 - RFP – Food – Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - Produce (Food Services) – with a deadline of 10 A.M. April 13, 2011. The pre-proposal conference for this project will be in Room 2NE32 at the above stated address on March 28, 2011 at 2 P.M. • Project 11-03-11 –RFP– Electric Supply Requirements – with a deadline of 3:00 P.M. April 8, 2011. There will be no preproposal conference for this project. Proposals are available on the HISD web-site at www.houstonisd.org. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or, to accept the proposal that is most advantageous to the District. The District sells obsolete assets on-line at www.PublicSuprlus.com.
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The Rose’s 2nd Annual Night at the Theatre Photography by Vicky Pink
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n Friday, July 17, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at The Ensemble Theatre for the 2nd Annual Night at the Theatre hosted by The Rose. As the leader in Southeast Texas’ breast health care, The Rose has provided access to care in 35 counties since 1986. The night at the theatre event benefitted the organization to allow them to provide 300 mammograms for African American women. Last year’s overwhelming success provided funds for 200 mammograms to the uninsured. The second annual event included a performance of Trav’lin, a humorous, heart-warming story of three couples playing the game of love in 1930’s Harlem. Prior to the performance there was a champagne reception with light bites. Some in attendance were Kim Roxie, Karen Franklin, Bridgette Joe, Robert Ross, Ashley Small, Dorothy Gibbons, Chris Noble, Thelma Scott, and Chanyse Johnson.
UH ALUMNI CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS
2015 Change Happens! Kids’ University Commencement Photography by Vicky Pink
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n Friday, July 17, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on hand at the University of Houston Alumni Center for the 2015 Change Happens! Kids’ University Commencement. Kids’ University is a program for children ages 6-17 that affords them a simulated college experience. The graduation exercise is the culminating event for the program. This year’s commencement speaker was Patrick Pollan, principal of Pollan Hausman. Program sponsors included Comcast, University of Houston, Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, CVS Caremark, and Bennie Ferrell Catering. Some in attendance were Change Happens! Founder and CEO Rev. Leslie Smith II, Kendra Robinson, Vanessa Reed, Dr. Elwyn Lee, Stephen Smith, Fuzion Duo, Jaelyn Linton, Jonyha Brown, Roderick Brown, Katilyn and Katsidy McElroy.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Comcast Expands Fiber Network for High-Speed Internet Speed in Houston
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omcast Houston customers now can have more speed when it comes to their Internet provider. Comcast has announced the launch of high-speed Internet in the Houston area for the first time in the state of Texas. This will be a slow introduction as this new service will only be available in The Groves by Crescent Communities in Houston. Since expanding their fiber optic network, residents will be able to have Internet speeds of 250 megabits per second and higher. Comcast has plans to expand further in the Houston area. For more information, visit www.xfinity.com.
H&R Block Holds Free Workshops for Financial Recovery for Houston Flood Victims
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axes are not high on the to-do list for those impacted by the Houston area flooding, but tax breaks can play a part in the rebuilding process. H&R Block will conduct a series of free tax talk workshops in the greater Houston area to help explain the tax relief option and provide assistance to help taxpayers recover. Workshops will be held at various locations, dates, and times from July 29 – September 16, 2015 throughout the Houston and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.stylemagazine.com or www.hrblock.com.
FDA Bans Some Cilantro from Mexico Due to Human Feces in Field
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he U.S. has banned some cilantro grown in Mexico after discovering unsanitary growing conditions at several cilantro farms in Puebla where human feces and toilet paper were found. The growing conditions led to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis that sickened over 300 people in the U.S. last year, mostly in Texas. The FDA will not allow fresh cilantro from Mexico grown outside of Puebla to enter the U.S. from April 1 through August 31 without proper growing documents. For more information, visit www.latinoloop.com or www. cnn.com.
Massive Jobs Cuts in Houston at Chevron Corp.
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ver 900 employees based in Houston will lose their job from the Chevron Corp. as the company makes massive cuts. A decrease in crude oil prices is to blame for the lay offs as Chevron pushes to reduce their expenses by $1 billion. Over 1,000 more cuts are planned for their corporate hires, international hires and contract hires. All layoffs are expected to be completed by November 2015 according to reports. For more information, visit www.houstonbusinessjournal. com.
Valero Contributing Major Funding to Support San Antonio Area Parks
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alero loves green spaces, especially in San Antonio. They are investing $1 million in the preservation and enhancement of San Antonio area parks through their philanthropic arm of Valero Energy Corp. to the San Antonio Parks Foundation. Funds will support the Lila Cockrell Endowment Fund for the Parks. This gift will honor Cockrell as the former mayor of San Antonio who is extremely active on the parks foundation board and provide long-term financial support according to the San Antonio Business Journal. For more information, visit www.SanAntonioBusinessJournal.com.
Houston Fire Department and Popeyes Present Area Students with Scholarships
Snapchat Replaces Yahoo, Warner Music with BuzzFeed, iHeartRadio
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napchat has added BuzzFeed and iHeartRadio to its Discover portal, which lets publishers share up to 20 stories a day on the social mobile app and Yahoo and Warner Music Group’s channels on the portal have been deleted according to Adweek. But the reasons for those moves are a little unclear. Snapchat launched Discover six months ago with a dozen publishers, including Daily Mail, CNN, People, ESPN and Vice, on board. This is just another way to reach more new users to the social media app. For more information, visit www. adweek.com.
Univision Communications Launches New Network
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gain the Popeye’s Houston-are franchisees donated a portion of their recent restaurant sales towards scholarships for aspiring Houston fighters through the HFD C.A.S.E.Y. Club. The purpose of the C.A.S.E.Y. (Cultivate, Advise, Support, Empower, Youth) Club is to create and foster a career path to become a firefighter/EMT in high school sophomores, juniors and seniors and for these students to start a career with the Houston Fire Department. The three scholarship recipients were Lorenzo Morris from North Forest High School, Bennie Nolley form North Forest High School and Mark Gonzales from Middle College High School Felix Fraga Campas. The scholarships will allow the students to obtain fire certification and EMT training at community colleges. For more information, visit www.houstonfire.org.
Memorial Hermann Announces Sr. VP and CEO for New Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
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emorial Hermann announced the appointment of Mario Garner, Ed.D., FACHE, as the first Sr. Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital. Garner, who was recently named the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year by the American College of Healthcare Executives, will join Memorial Hermann on August 17. Garner said, “I’m now sincerely honored to be able to serve the community of Pearland and excited for the growth that lies ahead. This is a chance to make a real difference because we’re not just building a hospital; we also have the opportunity to build a culture of service in our community.” For more information, visit www. breakingnewgroundproject.org
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