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ANOTHER MASS SHOOTING IN UVALDE, TEXAS Publisher Francis Page, Jr. fpagejr@stylemagazine.com Associate Publisher Lisa Valadez lisa@stylemagazine.com Managing Editor Jo-Carolyn Goode editorial@stylemagazine.com Social Media Editor/Videographer Reginald Dominique reggiedominique@me.com Sports Editor Brian Barefield
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America Now Has a President Who Will Call Evil By Its Name:
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Joe Biden on last weeks mass shooting in #UvaldeTX: "Don't tell me we can't have an impact on this carnage...When we passed the assault weapons ban, mass shootings went down. When the law expired, mass shootings tripled. The idea that an 18-year-old kid can walk into a gun store and buy 2 assault weapons—It's just wrong."
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COMMENTARY
GUNS AND THE DEMOCRATS' REPLACEMENT THEORY By Jesse Jackson, National Political Writer
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t happened again. This time it was a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, of 19 second-, third- and fourth -grade students, along with two teachers, killed by a teenager who had just turned 18 and bought himself a gift of two high-powered military weapons designed to kill people in war and 375 rounds of ammunition for $3,500, which he used to shoot down his mostly young victims like rabid dogs. For an event to be considered a mass shooting it requires that at least four people are killed or wounded. Anything less is not considered a mass shooting. So far this year we are at 214 mass shootings, an average of about 10 per week. The red and blue teams immediately jumped to their customary positions. The red team in the past blamed young people for watching too many violent video games. Now mental illness seems to be the red team’s dominant rationale. And their solutions range from arming teachers to hardening schools and many other ideas in between. What’s the red team’s strategy? Look over here! Look over there at any shiny object other than that we live in a country where citizens own more than 400 million guns in a population of 330 million with a long history of violence growing out of an ideology of white supremacy over racial minorities - Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. Many whites are now advocating, expecting or preparing for another civil war much of it based on a racist “white replacement theory.” The blue team un-politically mostly advocates for H.R. 8 a fairly comprehensive common sense gun reg-
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A young girl lays flowers on a make-shift monument to the fallen children of Uvalde, Texas ulation bill passed in the House but sitting on Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer’s desk because Republicans are universally opposed -- possibly along with the usual suspect Democrats Joe Manchin and Kristen Sinema -- and because it requires 60 votes or an end to the filibuster. It will never pass in this Congress. Democrats are being un-political because they are still trying to persuade Republicans to support common sense gun legislation through moral persuasion and rational arguments. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans are not interested. The only replacement theory Democrats should be advancing is replacing members of the red team with members of the blue team. This group of congressional Republicans is about power not being moral or rational. They have to be taken
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on and taken out politically -- defeated and replaced. What should be the Democrat’s strategy? There will likely be many motivating events and issues that should inspire Democrats to go to the polls for the November 8 mid-term elections. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court may play a big part in this regard as early as June. The Robert’s Court may overturn Roe v. Wade and galvanize women voters. It may upend or weaken affirmative action and activate racial minorities and women to rush to the voting booth. It likely will declare a New York gun law unconstitutional leading to a national policy of “open carry” awakening common sense gun regulation advocates to vote in record numbers. But to make sure greater gun safety and common sense gun laws supported by anywhere from 70 percent
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to 90 percent of the American people are on the ballot in November Democrats must do the following. Break up the dozen or more individual parts of a comprehensive package of gun safety legislation - e.g., an assault weapons ban, background checks, Red Flag law and more - and make the House and the Senate members vote on them individually. There should be coordination between Pelosi in the House and Schumer in the Senate. The House should vote on Tuesday and the Senate on Thursday on one issue at a time, one a week, week-after-week all the way to November. There is the possibility that one of them may actually pass. That would be good news and start us down a path of greater gun safety. But strategically put it at the beginning so that the closer we get to November 8 voters will mostly remember all the “No” votes cast by Republicans on common sense gun laws that would make the American people safer. Democrats must stop being naive about negotiating with Republicans over guns because their strategy is to delay, divert, deny and defeat Democrats in November. Democrats must flip the table.
(You can write to the Rev. Jesse Jackson in care of this newspaper or by email at: jjackson@rainbowpush.org. Follow him on Twitter: @RevJJackson
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adillac revealed full details surrounding the 2023 Escalade-V — the industry’s most powerful full-size SUV. It is the first-ever Cadillac V-Series SUV — an elevation of design, performance and technology and the purest expression of the passion that exists at the core of Cadillac. Boasting a potent blend of refinement, power and technology, Escalade-V features performance-inspired styling and an unmistakable sound that combine for a head-turning street presence. With these distinctive attributes, the Escalade-V expands the V-Series lineup, now in its fourth generation, which offers more levels of performance while preserving the lineage of the original lineup introduced in 2004. “Customers and enthusiasts have asked for an Escalade-V, and we’re thrilled to bring this high-performance SUV to market in the year of Cadillac’s 120th anniversary,” said Global Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey. “We do not deploy the V-Series designation lightly. The arrival of the 2023 Escalade-V is the result of a rigorous development program that allows this highly anticipated model to meet the criteria and capability thresholds established by nearly two decades of inspired V-Series performance.” At the heart of the Escalade-V is a supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine rated at 682 horsepower (508 kilowatts) and 653 lb-ft of torque (885 Nm). Standard performance elements include a 10-speed automatic transmission calibrated for Escalade-V, full-time active all-wheel-drive system and exclusive suspension hardware and software calibrations. An Escalade-V ESV version is also available. The Escalade further earns its V-Series designation with: Unique V-Series front and
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rear fascias Quad exhaust outlets Exclusive Six-Piston Brembo® front brakes Edge Red brake calipers Unique 22-inch aluminum wheels Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, with uniquely tuned rear air springs and damper hardware, as well as V-Series specific software calibrations Selectable V-Mode with driver-customizable performance driving settings, lowered suspension and active exhaust valves that control the throaty V-8 growl V-Series badging on the driver and front passenger doors, liftgate and throughout the interior, including the steering wheel Platinum trim interior featuring Zebra Wood decor with semi-aniline leather on all three rows, and heated/ventilated and massaging1 front seats Escalade’s signature curved OLED with 38 inches of total diagonal display AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker audio system Available Super Cruise2 hands-free drivera s s i s t a n c e t e c h n o l o g y, including trailering and automatic lane change capabilities (late availability).
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Unique Suspension Calibrations and V-Mode Along with the full-time active all-wheel-drive system, standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension and exclusive Escalade-V suspension hardware complement the Escalade-V’s responsive driving experience. Together, they form the foundation of a heightened feeling of driver control, without sacrificing the isolated precision ride comfort for which the Escalade is renowned. Adjustments available with V-Mode include:
Suspension settings: Tour or Sport Steering: Tour or Sport, which feature unique steering calibrations Brake pedal feel: Tour or Sport Engine sound: Stealth, Tour or Sport AWD: Tour, Sport or Snow/Ice Engine performance: Tour, Sport or Snow/Ice.
Super Cruise is the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance technology. It uses real-time cameras, sensors, and GPS, paired with detailed LiDAR map data, to give drivers confidence while driving completely hands-free on more than 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada. On Sale This Summer The 2023 Escalade-V goes on sale late this summer, with a starting MSRP of $149,990 (including destination charge)7. Details are available at:
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n preparation for their 20-year anniversary, Houston’s leading Automotive Customization Shop – 713 Motoring, partnered with GM Motors and Houston-Based Film/ Creative Company IYO Agency, to mentor and provide opportunities within the automotive space for young inner-city males that are experiencing tough times. Through the Automotive Customization Skills Trade Program, the young men learned the ins and out of the automotive industry and participated in hands-on experience restoring a vintage Box Chevy, which they revealed to the public, friends, and family during the 713 Motoring 20-year anniversary celebration over Memorial Day Weekend at the lavish Astorian. 713 Motoring CEO, Ashworth Barnes, who was also celebrating his 40th birthday, aimed to share his special night with the gentlemen from the program assuring their hard work and efforts received all the love and attention. 4 of the 6 young men in the program attended in all-black classic suits. They hit the red carpet and were able to interact with notables who attended in support of the initiative such as Houston Rap legend, Slim Thug, Actor Kendrick Sampson of HBO’s Insecure, Chef Bowie of new Houston restaurant Rare, and Marvin Pierre Co-Founder of Houston Non-profit Eight Million Stories. Before the unveiling of the vehicle, Barnes was congratulated for the success of his Automotive Customization Skills Trade Program with a proclamation from U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee proclaiming Friday, May 27, 2022, as the official 713 Motoring Day! The recognition didn’t stop there as IYO Agency CEO, Isaac Yowman, took to the stage to thank partners GM Motors and 713 Motoring and spoke briefly about the process and drive behind the trade program and the importance of mentoring youth. He then presented each young man of the program with a certificate of completion. Each participant exuberating such joy of completion as they took to the stage to receive their certificate. 713 Motoring 9296 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063 713-309-9000
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MYRA JOLIVET
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Myra Jolivet was a kid with an overactive imagination, and it has carved the path of her life journey. She imagined herself as many things and became them.
Secrets, Spells and Snake Eyes
Title: Secrets, Spells and Snake Eyes Series: Sarah Doucette Jean-Louis Mysteries #2 Published by: Pushed Times Publishing Release Date: May 18, 2017 Pages: 168 ISBN13: 978-0990803218 Buy the Book: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound
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Back home from a Godforsaken Louisiana family reunion, Sarah Doucette Jean-Louis jumps heart first into a murder investigation with her hot and sexy former attorney, Manuel. It’s a new life for the Oakland family therapist post-scandal. Manuel’s client is charged with murder and he wants Sarah to use her gift of visions to help his investigator find the real killer. In her unique and humorous style, Sarah brings her head-spinning psychic intuition, large vodka bottles and a few other surprises to the case. Yadira Lopez’s stepson is the accused, but Sarah feels there’s something spine chilling and eerie about Yadira. Sarah props up her visions with help from some unbelievable sources. And if the case weren’t complicated and odd enough, Sarah’s life long nemesis, cousin Stacy, shows up in California. Her year will be mysterious and murderous with a touch of crazy! Life remains a contrast of contemporary northern California and old-world Louisiana Creole traditions for Sarah. She is a trained family therapist with volatile relationships. Her background of science and logic is defiled by persistent visions into the future. And while it is Creole tradition for a woman to marry, Sarah has had many loves but no husband. In Secrets, Spells and Snake Eyes, Sarah’s second journey, she learns to handle her mystical second sight and prepares to fall in love—again. We laugh and feel a bit tipsy from all of the action and the Sunday martini brunches with her girlfriends. Laissez les bon temp rouler, mon cher!
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Preparedness is the key to protecting Harris County residents.
he 2022 Hurricane Season begins June 1. The Harris County Flood Control District encourages Harris County residents to take the time to prepare for their families and homes for hurricanes and related impacts. “Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive natural disasters that we face. It only takes one to change your life. While we can never prevent flooding entirely, the Flood Control District offers several interactive tools that are packed with valuable information about area bayous and streams. Knowing what tools are available to you before a disaster will enable you and your family to make the best choices during a hurricane,” said Tina Petersen, Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director. “The Harris County Flood Control District’s Flood Operations team will monitor rainfall trends and check the gages that measure rainfall amounts and water levels in bayous and creeks during severe weather. Residents need to be prepared, by creating and a hurricane kit and stocking with supplies, having a plan of what you and your family will do if a storm threatens, and frequently monitoring trusted weather sources throughout hurricane season,” said Jeff Lindner, Harris County Flood Control District Meteorologist. Preparedness is the key to protecting Harris County residents and property. By doing so, residents ensure that they will minimize damages as much as possible if a hurricane threatens the area. Get Prepared: As the storm approaches, it is often too late to get ready. Before hurricane season:
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County residents become informed about their flood risk and have flood insurance no matter where they reside in Harris County. Flood insurance accelerates the rebuilding and replacement of personal property and fosters community resiliency, as a whole. For information on flood insurance, visit the National Flood Insurance Program website or call 1-888-3799531. · Sign up for FWS alerts. T h e Flood Warning System offers an alert feature that allows residents to subscribe to receive email and/or text alerts that report near real-time rainfall and water levels. Residents can customize alerts and notifications for bayous and tributaries in their areas of interest. Sign up for the Alert Notification System at fwsalerts.org. · Know your home’s risk of flooding. You can view a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM or floodplain map) at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Map Service Center. View the Harris County Flood Control District Storm Center to view the District Hurricane Guide, information on Flood Insurance and more at:
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H Houston Style Magazine Salutes The High School, "Too many of us think it is impossible," he said. "Too many think it unreal. But that is a dangerous, defeatist
belief. It leads to the conclusion that war is inevitable — that mankind is doomed — that we are gripped by forces we cannot control." Our job is not to accept that, he urged. "Our problems are manmade — therefore, they can be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants," – John F. Kennedy, At American University In 1963
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College and Grad-School Graduates of 2022 H "Whatever your dream is right now, if you don't achieve it, you haven't failed, and you're not some loser. Life is an improvisation. You have no idea what's going to happen next and you are mostly just making things up as you go along. But just as importantly — and this is the part I may not get right and you may not listen to — if you do get your dream, you are not a winner," he said. – Stephen Colbert, At Northwestern In 2011
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STATE: UVALDE FUNERALS CONTINUE AS TIMELINE OF THE TERROR SHIFTS 19-Children and 2-Teachers Kil ed In Uvalde, Texas
HISD Seniors Celebrate Success & Perseverance At Graduations June 1st-12th
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Lamar High School’s valedictorian Alex Koong and salutatorian Lauren Koong are twins.
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ith more funerals and visitations scheduled Wednesday for victims of the deadliest US school shooting in nearly 10 years, more changes in authorities’ narrative of how the May 24 massacre unfolded in the South Texas city of Uvalde are emerging. The Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, now says the door the shooter used to access Robb Elementary was closed, though not locked, when he entered before killing 21 people there. That’s a change from last week, when DPS Director Col. Steven McCraw said a teacher had propped the back door open and left it that way. On Tuesday, department spokesperson Travis Considine told the Associated Press the teacher did prop the door open but closed it once she realized a shooter was on campus, and the door did not lock. The department’s press secretary confirmed Tuesday to CNN the AP report was accurate. Nineteen children and two teachers were killed after an 18-yearold gunman entered adjoining classrooms and opened fire. Tu e s d a y ’s c l a r i f i c a t i o n about the door represents just one of the shifts in authorities› explanation of the massacre›s timeline. They face mounting questions over why 80 minutes elapsed from the time officers were first called to the moment a tactical team entered the locked classrooms and killed the gunman. Meanwhile, families and friends have begun burying their loved ones, and the community continues to cope. In Uvalde’s sun-drenched town square, a park fountain is the centerpiece of a growing memorial honoring those lost. Hundreds of flower bouquets ring the fountain, stacked alongside toys, stuffed animals, candles and letters
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in memory of the 21 killed. Framed posters show smiling faces, leaning against walls covered with hearts drawn and names written in chalk. On a pathway leading to the square, visitors slowly walk past a row of crosses, stopping to pray or reflect on the devastating tragedy. Each cross -several feet tall and draped with flowers, balloons and messages of remembrance -- carries the name of someone killed. Ryan Ramirez, the father of Alithia Ramirez, said he waited for nearly 12 hours before learning she was killed. He described his 10-year-old daughter as “very lovable and kind.” “She was just there for anybody that needed anything. And that was one thing that we all loved about her,” he told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Tuesday. Alithia “loved drawing,” her father said, and when he met with President Joe Biden during his Uvalde visit on Sunday, Biden told him that he would have one of Alithia’s drawings displayed at the White House. She “always had a crayon in hand, just going to town,” Ramirez said. The slaughter ended Robb Elementary’s school year a few days early, and students and staff “will not be returning” to that campus, the district’s superintendent said Wednesday. Superintendent Hal Harrell’s statement did not elaborate on the building’s future; a state senator has suggested the school may be razed. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday asked the state›s lieutenant governor and the state House speaker to convene special legislative committees to make «legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety and more.»
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Abbott also directed the Texas School Safety Center, an official research center at Texas State University, to conduct “comprehensive school safety reviews” and make sure all school districts’ safety and security committees meet before the new academic year to discuss needs, review procedures and ensure all appropriate staff are trained on safety procedures, according to a news release from the governor’s office. The governor said the center must provide a progress report by October 1. Three people injured by the gunman remained hospitalized Tuesday at University Hospital San Antonio. The gunman’s 66-year-old grandmother, who was shot in the face before the attack on the school, is in good condition; a 9-year-old girl is in good condition; and a 10-year-old girl is in serious condition, the hospital said.
SCHOOLS POLICE CHIEF SAYS. . . HE’S IN TOUCH WITH AUTHORITIES Meanwhile, the Uvalde school district police chief who was the incident commander during the shooting told CNN exclusively Wednesday he is in touch daily with the Texas Department of Public Safety but declined to answer further questions about the massacre.
CNN's Andy Rose, Aaron Cooper, Shimon Prokupecz, Omar Jimenez, Eric Levenson, Christina Maxouris, Amanda Watts, Mark Morales, Rebekah Riess, Alaa Elassar, Raja Razek, Joe Sutton, Jeremy Grisham and Virginia Langmaid contributed to this report.
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he Houston Independent School District will hold graduation ceremonies June 1 through June 12 for the Class of 2022. Thousands of HISD seniors will walk across the stage at Barnett, Butler, Delmar Fieldhouses, and other venues. “This is a proud moment for HISD parents, partners, educators and staff who have continuously adapted and overcome every challenge thrown their way,” said Superintendent Millard House II. “We join our graduates in celebrating this milestone knowing that they are now more equipped than ever to succeed in the next phase of their lives.” This year’s graduating class at Lamar High School also marks the end of a unique journey. Some of the seniors are completing their educational circle with Principal Rita Graves who they started kindergarten with at Roberts Elementary School then followed to Pin Oak Middle School. “Our graduating class of seniors come from a variety of backgrounds, and each have had their own unique journey to the finish line,” said Principal Rita Graves. “Seeing them reach this milestone, whether they started with me as preschoolers or met me for the first time this year, drives my passion as an educator and excites me for all the things I know they will accomplish.” Lamar High School’s valedictorian Alex Koong and salutatorian Lauren Koong are twins whose grade point averages are only narrowly separated. Times and locations vary for each school, so be sure and check the full schedule at:
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LOCAL: Mayor Turner and our Houston Police Department Announce Decrease In Homicide Rates By StyleMagazine.com – Newswire
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ayor Sylvester Turner and the Houston Police Department announced today that for the first time in more than a year, Houston’s homicide rate is showing a decline. As of today, there is an unofficial number of 187 homicides in Houston thus far in 2022 compared to 192 homicides at this time last year. The nearly 3% decline in the city’s homicide rate is an indication of the efficacy of the One Safe Houston initiative, a comprehensive public safety plan aimed at holistically addressing and in some cases rebuilding the public safety ecosystem in Houston. “I commend HPD for the work it is doing,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “We have put more officers on the streets through overtime and cadet classes. There is still too much gun violence in our city and too many guns in the hands of dangerous and violent individuals, but our work and that of the Houston Police Department is making
hard-working men and women of HPD and our fellow law enforcement officers in this region, thank you for doing what you are doing. Collectively, we are making a difference.” One Safe Houston is a $50 million investment funded by the American Rescue Plan and focuses on four key areas:
Violence Reduction and Crime Prevention • Crisis Intervention, Response and Recovery • Youth Outreach Opportunities • Key Community Partnerships •
#OneSafeHouston – Overall Violent Crime and Homicide Numbers Are Trending Down for the First Five Months of 2022 a difference.” As of this morning, HPD is showing decreases in all 4 major violent crime categories. The reported number of robberies are down about 14%, while reported rapes have decreased by 33% and aggravated assaults have lowered
by more than 9%.” “Thank you to our citizens for your continued support. We need you to help us solve violent crimes and that increased interaction with our citizens is working,” said Executive Chief Assistant Matt Slinkard. “To the
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The City of Houston plans to launch a gun buyback program in July and in partnership with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ office. For more information on the One Safe Houston initiative, please visit:
www.HoustonTX.gov/OneSafeHouston
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LOCAL: Dedication: Conversations with George
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis H Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Sculpture By Adrienne Rison-Isom H Donated By Dannette K. Davis H Held At Tom Bass Park
4th Of July: SHELL Freedom Over Texas – In-Person Allen Parkway
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know we are all heartbroken and outraged by the shooting massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas that killed 19 children and their two teachers. No parent should experience this heartache and worry about whether their child will make it home safe from school. As you’ll read below, we are committed to preventing gun violence with every tool available, but we need political leaders in Austin and Washington, D.C. to find the moral courage to do what’s right. That means protecting our children and keeping our communities safe from gun violence instead of defending the gun lobby. This is a moment for us to reflect on what it truly means to be safe and secure and work together to stop violence in all forms. It’s even more horrifying that this act of violence took place on the eve of the second anniversary of George Floyd losing his life in a horrific act of police brutality. George Floyd, a Houston native, became a rallying cry for dismantling an oppressive criminal justice system and sparked a broader awakening to the clarion call for racial justice that has long echoed throughout our nation’s history. People took to the streets and halls of power to demand our nation’s unrealized promise of justice, equality, and freedom finally be delivered to Black people and all people of color so that we can know real safety and true justice in our lives. We have lost generations to the violence of mass incarceration; health disparities that shorten our lives; environmental injustices that poison our bodies; and rampant economic and social inequalities that rob people of color of our lives, our freedom, our health, and our opportunity every single day. We also face the resurgence of racial terror like the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y. by a self-professed white supremacist. Meanwhile, politicians try to deceive and divide us over safety and justice reform to keep locking people up in cages and blocking progress. But we will not be deterred by extremists and opponents of justice who use scare tactics, disinformation, race baiting, and outright acts of racial terror to deny our reckoning and hold on to power. Nor will we lose sight of what it means to be truly safe as a people and secure in the knowledge that our lives are valued, and our rights are protected. In Harris County, we carry George Floyd’s legacy with us in the work we’re doing to make our communities safer and our society more just:
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Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods: We are cleaning up areas that have not received the investments they deserve and making them safer by installing streetlights, cleaning up vacant lots, and making common spaces accessible for neighbors. This approach has reduced crime in in other cities, and Harris County is now bringing these strategies to our community.
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Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund: The Youth Justice Community Reinvestment Fund exemplifies the kind of investment we need in Harris County. For too long we’ve unjustly criminalized and incarcerated our young people, especially children of color, and we’re no safer for it. Instead of connecting at-risk kids to the prison pipeline, this Fund will connect them to the community-based resources and services they need to overcome obstacles and succeed. . This is our civil rights movement. We must rededicate ourselves to answering the call for equity and justice, and truly making all communities safer and healthier.
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his year’s Freedom Over Texas will return to an in-person event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along Allen Parkway. Freedom Over Texas will feature local, regional, and national entertainment and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale. This event has become Houston’s annual signature July 4th celebration with an average of 50,000 people in attendance and is televised live in Houston. The event will solicit television affiliates from across the state of Texas to simulcast a portion of the event. Freedom Over Texas will feature a unique non-profit component that joins forces with the Houston Food Bank to help fill an extraordinary demand in our regional community. The event will donate a percentage of food and beverage sales to the Houston Food Bank. We look forward to enjoying a fun, engaging, and safe event for our nation’s birthday. This year, guests will celebrate more than America’s Freedom at the city’s signature Independence Day event, as this year marks the 60th anniversary of NASA Johnson Space Center’s presence in Houston. Shell Freedom Over Texas has partnered with Johnson Space Center, to bring an exclusive Space City Experience featuring its storied history and upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. The signature area will include an opportunity to be up close and personal with NASA astronauts, robotic demonstrations, virtual reality fieldtrips to the International Space Station, the Space Exploration Vehicle, Destination Station trailer, and other NASA exhibits and activities. Come explore the next giant leap with us – which starts here in Space City!
STATE: HOUSTON TEXANS Donate $400K To The Robb School Memorial Fund In Uvalde, Texas Texans Players and Staff to "Wear Orange" on Friday, June 3rd For National Violence Awareness Day By StyleMagazine.com – Newswire
In support of the Uvalde community and to take part in the 8th National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Texans players and staff will wear orange on Friday, June 3. Wear Orange originated on June 2, 2015, on what would have been Hadiya Pendleton’s 18th birthday. Pendleton was a high school student from Chicago who was shot and killed on a local playground. Her friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. The Texans are encouraging Houstonians to join them in wearing orange on Friday.
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the donation effort, coming together to give $200,000 for monetary aid and wellness support through the local fund. In support of the players’ and football operations staff’s generosity, the organization is matching their gift. “Texans care about Texans, especially in times of triumph and tragedy,” Houston Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair said. “I’m so proud of our players for championing this effort and was inspired to support our neighbors in Uvalde alongside them. I also know we have a great responsibility to lend our voices to important and meaningful conversations that bring awareness to senseless gun violence.”
Fans interested in contributing to the Robb School Memorial Fund can donate directly with First State Bank of Uvalde by check through the mail (payable to the «Robb School Memorial Fund») or through Zelle to: robbschoolmemorialfund@gmail.com. To learn more about Wear Orange, visit www.WearOrange.org.
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“Juneteenth Culinary Celebration” hosted by Chefs Tarsha Gary and Sheri Raleigh and Community Artists Collective will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 11:00 am-2:00 pm at 2015 Berry Street in Houston’s historic Third Ward. Admission to the event is $100.00, and tickets are available through Eventbrite. This event is ticketed for indoor participation, but the outdoor market and exhibits will be open and complimentary to the community. In addition to curated food and drink tastings, guests will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, including ng African drumming ceremony, quilt expands, market, place, and ticketed guests receive unique swag bags. Chefs Gary & Raleigh collaborated to present
an afternoon of African American programming to raise funds for community educational programming, including St. Charles Urban Community Garden, Community Kids Cook with Chef Tarsha, and the Lawrence J. & Viola M. Raleigh Hospitality Education Fund. The event will feature an exclusive Bari Jenks art exhibit, spoken word by “Blacqwildflowr” and Jazz Saxophonist Dean James. Jenks is known for her African-inspired mixed media with a contemporary twist. “Our food tells a beautiful soulful story, says Chef Sheri.” “The contributions of Black women are a rich part of America’s culinary palette.” As a fourth-generation Creole, Sheri aims to enlighten and inspire others to try Creole cuisines. Chef Gary adds, “Historically,
Black chefs were not recognized, and their recipes and cooking were passed off without recognition. With every bite, the flavor of our culture presents new excitement, while ingredient profiles remind us of our rich culinary past. Event attendees will be treated to curated tastings with that in mind.” Gary is the Founder of Ecotone World and Crave Gourmet Bakery & Catered Café. Raleigh is the Founder of Cast Iron Skillet Culinaire, LLC. and Gifts from The Ancestors. Cast Iron Skillet Culinaire, LLC specializes in creole culinary techniques and offers catering and cooking classes. For more information, visit www.castironskilletculinaire.com. Ecotone is an urban sustainability model advocating urban agriculture
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