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23 HEALTH & SCIENCE Mr. Gibson is a visionary leader in the medical field, who understands the disparity in treatment for people of color in the U.S. is a serious crisis. Although Gibson has exponentially increased the assets of the historic Riverside General Hospital (formerly Riverside Negro Hospital), gentrification, land grabs and the desire for those resources may prove to be the greatest challenge yet.

8 A LOOK BACK IN HISTORY Born in Detroit, Nobel laureate and diplomat Ralph Bunche lived with his grandmother who was born into slavery and believed in humanity’s essential goodness. His ability to find peaceful solutions to global conflict is both legendary and unmatched.

12 EDUCATION + INNOVATION We celebrate young innovators of tomorrow as industry leaders share their journey with African-American and Latino students and inspire them to live out their dreams and explore pathways in STEM related fields.

48 BUSINESS + JOBS With the retirement of baby-boomers and increase in Energy production in the U.S., there are tens of thousands of high paying careers and jobs that are available now - but, only for those who know where to look and are prepared for the opportunity. Dr. Myron E. Cloyd connects with Industrial Welding Academy and inspires Boy Scout Troop 740 of the W.L. Davis — Sam Houston Area Council and opens the door for learning.

50 FASHION A movement is on the rise. The exclusion of people of color on the runways of top Fashion events around the world, is creating a wonderful niche industry.

Africa Fashion Week is benefitting models, photographers, manufacturers, designers and consumers in an extraordinary way.

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CONTENT B IG PICTURE 9 TRUTH BE TOLD

Is it possible for American officers to move from ’Police and Patrol’ to ’Protect and Serve’?

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Integration and declining standards within urban schools have many questioning the motives of leadership.

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27 MY BROTHER’S KEEPER Mayor Annise Parker and the Houston Health Department are committed to improving opportunities and outcomes for boys and young men of color and ensuring better lives for all.

”The crisis is not about education at all. It’s about power.” -James Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) Baldwin, an American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic.

Identify, understand and overcome the 5 key mistakes of local leadership.

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National Latino Press Secretary, Annette Raveneau, discusses wellness and healthcare options with Latinos and people of color in Houston.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 30 NOEL PINNOCK Leadership is in his DNA and we speak to Mr. Pinnock regarding his legacy, current leadership role and vision for the future.

36 RISING ABOVE THE TIDE

The Houston Health Department’s programs offer shelter and support during troubled times.

TECHNOLOGY 45 GADGETS AND GEAR

See the best innovation and creative products that are transforming our lives.

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EDUCATION: FAILURE BY DESIGN Beyond conspiracy, is it possible that individuals who vehemately opposed integration 50 years ago are still in positions to endorse policies (and candidates) that close urban schools and educate only the top 1%?

46 TECH GURU

Tech Guru Reggie Grant offers advice on technology and mistakes to avoid.

LIFE AND STYLE 56 CALENDAR Don’t miss our favorite pics. See more at thetremag.com/events.

59 TRAVEL

Get your passport ready. The world is yours and Tanzania is calling...

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CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

WELLNESS

ASWAD WALKER

#DARETODREAM “ Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.”

-Harriet Tubman

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

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s we look back on Tré, I can’t believe it has been five years! We are so fortunate as it has been both an amazing journey and a true labor of love.

know we could not be standing today, had it not been for your encouragement, love, support and belief in the vision. The odds aren’t always in our favor, but you give us a reason to perserve.

Growth is not easy and I feel so blessed to have shared this evolution with you; our readers and Tré family. You have taught me that success is not measured by money, awards and fame alone. It is also about humanity and the meaningful life moments that we share. You have seen our joys, hopes, struggles, mistakes and rebounds. Thank you for choosing to keep Tré in your homes, cars and businesses.

Thank you for sharing Tré with your children, family and community. Thank you for believing in us...even when we did not know our next steps.

Regardless of tomorrow, we are proud to be an extension of your voice and a platform for those issues that you value today. We are here to share simple daily joys; to live and love and dream and do.

You have placed Tré in airports and businesses around the country and we

This is our 5th Anniversary issue. Enjoy it, and don’t forget: you can add your voice to the conversation, online, onair, ontv, at www.tremag. com and via our new (free) mobile app!

Willowridge, UT and Emory University alum, Aswad Walker, is a lecturer in the UH African American Studies Program, pastor of the Shrine Christian Center of Houston; teacher at YES Prep North Forest; and author of three books—The 100th Monkey: Three Tales of Spiritual Revolution; Princes Shall Come Out of Egypt: A Comparative Study of the Theological and Ecclesiological Views of Marcus Garvey and Albert B. Cleage Jr.; and Weapons of Mass Distraction.

CONTACT Twitter: @Aswad60, Facebook: Aswad Walker, www.theyearofrestoration.org.

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WORLD AFFAIRS INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE The Summit focused on trade and investment in Africa and highlighted concrete ideas that deepen the partnership, stimulate growth, unlock opportunities, and create an enabling environment for the next generation.

ON THE MOVE

Obama unites with Africa to develop an effective plan.

FOCUSING ON THE NEXT GENERATION is at the core of a nation’s responsibility and work.

President Obama welcomed African leaders to DC for a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the first

such event of its kind and the largest event any U.S. President has held with African heads of state and government. Built on the President’s trip to Africa in the summer of 2013 and aimed to strengthen ties between the US and one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions.

ATTACKING THE MELANIN Debates over why some groups perished and others were cured, as well as the recent Tuskegee experiments, have many residents skeptical of the Ebola crisis.

GAME CHANGER

THE PEOPLE’S LAWYER Driven by the principles of fairness, equality, and justice, Loretta has striven to make a difference for the people she serves.

Loretta Elizabeth Lynch is the 83rd and current Attorney General of the United States FIERCELY COMMITTED TO JUSTICE Appointed to replace Eric Holder, one of the longest-serving Attorney Generals in US history, Lynch has sucessfully prosecuted the terrorists plot to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank and the New York City subway.

She has boldly gone after public corruption, bringing charges against public officials in both parties. She’s helped

secure billions in settlements from some of the world’s biggest banks accused of fraud, and jailed some of New York’s most violent and notorious mobsters and

gang members. She also ensured the civil rights prosecution of the officers involved in the brutal assault of the Haitian immigrant, Abner Louima.

CONTROVERSY OF THE MONTH EBOLA, ELECTIONS AND A LITTLE SLIGHT OF HAND. It seems that once the mid-term electons are over, the Ebola scare is too. Within days after the election, Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. David Lakey and Gov. Rick Perry insist that health care

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workers returning from Ebola-stricken areas can simply self-quarantine. The guidelines are recommended by the blue-ribbon task force, which Perry created after the nation’s first case of Ebola was diagnosed in Dallas, Texas and set forth nuanced “exposure” categories.

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LEGACY

RALPH JOSEPH BUNCHE American diplomat and recipient of the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for mediation during Arab-Israeli war.

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orn in Detroit, Michigan, in 1904, Bunche was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in Oslo, Norway for his successful mediation of a series of armistice agreements between the new nation of Israel and four Arab neighbors, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria i n 1950.

It was the first, and to date, it remains the only time that all the parties to the Middle East conflict signed armistice

agreements with Israel. In being awarded the Peace Prize, Bunche became the first person of color in the world to be so honored. (Other notable contenders for the prize that year included Winston Churchill, Harry S. Truman, Albert Schweitzer and George C. Marshall.)

Bunche entered the field of U.S. diplomacy while serving in the Office of Strategic Services and the State Department during the 1940s. In 1947, he was appointed to the United

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BELOW Ralph J. Bunche habla con President Makarios. Premio Nobel y diplomático Ralph Bunche creía en la bondad y la capacidad de encontrar soluciones pacíficas a los conflictos esenciales de la humanidad.

Nations and served as an aide on the U.N. Palestine Commission, a special committee formed to seek an end to the crisis over Israel’s movement toward independence.

When the chief U.N. mediator between Israel and its Arab opponents died in early 1949, Bunche was thrust into a leading role in the process and proved instrumental in the successful negotiation of a cease-fire between the warring parties. Bunche continued his important role at the U.N. and was noted for his expertise on colonial affairs and race relations. He died in 1971.

TRENDING

AGAINST THE ODDS RIGHT Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime or any wrongful act is held entirely or partially responsible for the harm that befell them.

A Fight for Survival: Native Americans call for help and brotherhood #nokxl

Without an understanding of history, how will children have the stength to perservere?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLICING AND PROTECTING? Is it fair to badger young males of color with the concept that if they stood, talked, walked or spoke a certain way, there would be less

policing? Is it true?

The Fugitive Slave Law was passed by the United States Congress on September 18, 1850. The law, which penalized officials who did not arrest Negros and rewarded those who seized a black person

fitting the description of any alleged runaway, laid the foundation for modern patroling and community policing. In addition, the federal goverment rewarded and paid ‘patrollers’ and court judges for every black person found guilty.

DID YOU KNOW? A lone NYC police officer faced the screen as her fellow officers turned their backs on Mayor de Blasio who spoke out against police brutality.

Credit Victor J. Blue for The New York Times.

Read the full story at cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com

THE TROUBLE WITH BROTHERHOOD Are black and brown officers lost in the middle? Aware of the glaring truth, are they able to uplift and protect their communities or will they be pressured to turn their back in protest against those looking to transform this glaring injustice? What would you do? Feeling #betrayed and #outraged citizens tweeted photos of police brutality @ #myNYPD

Barry Barnes bsquare100@yahoo.com

Pipelines break. They don’t break often, but when they do, the result can be catastrophic. Keystone opponents once again managed to stall the pipeline. Even if the

bill had passed the Senate, Obama would likely have vetoed it. Republicans have vowed to bring back the bill next year, at which point they will hold a solid majority in Congress and force Obama to make a deal.

Learn more and speak up www.nokxl.org #nokxl.

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VICTIM BLAMING

NATIVE AMERICANS VOW A LAST STAND TO PROTECT SACRED LAND FROM SAVAGES OF KXL

FAMILY & KIDS

WHAT A SHOT! ”In every conceivable manner, the family is the link to our past, and the bridge to our future.” Alex Haley, author of Roots

Only those who care for others know what it’s really like to care for others. That’s why AARP created a community with experts and other caregivers to help us better care for ourselves and for the ones we love.

aarp.org/caregiving or call 1-877-333-5885

GREAT IDEAS FOR FAMILY PICTURES. There is much more to being a family than simply staying together. If you are looking for offbeat and memorable

family picture ideas, themes that show families doing lots of fun stuff you can look for inspiration on the Internet. Now is the time to try something new; pose in casual

or colorful clothes or a stark combination of black and white.

Wear a costume, by a lake or in the rain.

Capture the moment, have fun and tell your story!

KIDS SEND US YOUR BEST PICTURE AND SHARE YOUR FAMILY STORY Look at some creative ideas for family pictures online and send us yourbest shot. Add props, wear costumes, celebrate daily moments and have fun! #yolo @thetremag

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RIGHT “A STEM movement is critical for not only preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s leadership, but to also increase their awareness about their future challenges.”

(Garland Burton, KBR Building Group’s Director of Community Affairs and Diversity)

“Opportunities exist for underrepresented minorities to take jobs in the energy field.

We just need to make sure they’re aware of it and prepared to take advantage of it. More than 50 percent of energy companies have labor shortages and the sector is ’struggling’ with solutions.”

John Watson Chevron Corp.

(NYSE: CVX) Chairman and CEO Jordan Blum, Reporter- Houston Business Journal

BEYOND WORK

THIS LIL’ LIGHT OF MINE

“Hay grandes problemas inminentes, incluido el aumento de la demanda de recursos básicos debido al crecimiento de la población que demanda la gente de ciencia - entrenados para idear soluciones del mañana.”

(Garland Burton)

BY ASWAD WALKER

The Chinese word for “crisis” (weiji) means both danger and opportunity— an apt description of S.T.E.M. education and people of color.

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ith its traditionally white and male workforce aging out, S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields are in a desperate search of qualified professionals.

expose students to the full gamut of STEM careers, adding art and research fields to the mix.

Modeled after TED Talks, though more interactive, SMART Talks engage participants in hands-on STRÉAM activities to envision themselves as STRÉAM leaders.

ENTER THE TRÉ STRÉAM

New jobs that did not exist 10-12 years ago require a new way of teaching. Tré S.T.R.É.A.M. (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)

With people of color set to be America’s majority by 2030, KBR Building Group and Tré Magazine have partnered to

CLOSING THE GAP

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RIGHT “Rams” from Kashmere High Shool and teacher, Adeeb Barqawi, founder of of ProUnitas, show school spirit and offer hope for the future after attending Tre STREAM’s SMART Talk lecture at Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC).

BELOW Generously supported by KBR, one of the world’s largest engineering construction firms and with partners such as Region IV, the largest educational learning center in Texas, Houston Museum of African American Culture, STRÉAM and Tré SMART Talks are growing the number of tomorrow’s future change agents.

is an academic program designed to address the ever-increasing demand for a diverse, mid-level, highly-skilled, techbased and innovative workforce. By focusing on historically underserved African-American and Latino communities, and with support from public and private partners, Tré STRÉAM is the bridge that provides inspiration and resources to equip middle- and high- school students to explore and pursue career pathways in science, mathematics, technology, and engineering industries.

ABOVE Con socios como la IV Región, el centro de aprendizaje educativo más grande de Texas, HMAAC y KBR, una de las empresas de construcción de ingeniería más grandes del mundo, Stream y Tré INTELIGENTES Las conversaciones están creando oportunidades y vías de acoplamiento, así como el crecimiento del número de cambios en el futuro de mañana agentes.

“As an independent program with ties to no one school or district, the program benefits all, saving schools money by providing transportation; providing businesses interested in reaching out with a consistent partner; and

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exposing students to STRÉAM innovators that look like them,” said Dr. Michon Benson.

According to KBR’s Garland Burton, engagement in STEM fields is a do-or-die issue.

RIGHT Garland Burton has a distinguished record in the development of strategic business relationships and in the implementation of programs designed to expand the inclusion of diverse populations in both public and private construction projects.

“With an aging white demographic, STEM must become this generation’s social movement, preparing our children to provide solutions to world problems that are growing in complexity,” said Burton.

BEYOND WORK

Burton is a passionate speaker and change agent with an indepth understanding of the complexities caused by centuries of institutional racism, the inherent challenges with implementation of fair hiring practices and core elements required to ensure implementation of effective affirmative action policy for contractors. Burton believes adults must do better preparing the next generation of leaders by increasing STEM college graduates. However, Burton also contends, no college, no problem.

“There’s a big shortage of skilled technical labor. You can go to trade school for a 1 ½ years for positions like computer repair technician, drafter, machine

operator. You don’t need a college degree to become an electrician.”

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Burton argues, that Blacks are thinking too small, focused more on buying apps rather than designing them—a STEM profession. He sees SMART Talks as critical.

WHAT’S THE WORD? SMART Talkstm is an outreach initiative of Tré STRÉAM and an international program designed to provide historical context and face-to-face opportunities with experts who are the innovators within today’s workforce. Through one-on-one interactions with industry leaders, middle- and high-school students, as well as college freshmen, will be inspired to successfully pursue STEM pathways.

Speaking on the Smart Talk series, Burton stated “I was blown away seeing so many students interested in science careers. We must secure the resources to help kids nurture their innate scientific curiosity.”

Tré has worked to diligently engage and allow students to learn not only of the opportunity for careers, but most meaningful, the pathway required to achive their goal.

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EDUCATION

RIGHT “Policies are the rules that allow malpractice among board members, miseducation for our children, and skewed accountability for all involved.” Charles X White

PEOPLE vs HISD

BY ASWAD WALKER

The saying, “Just because I’m paranoid, doesn’t mean I’m wrong” may be apropos when it comes to those who charge the Houston Independent School District (HISD) with less than honorable intentions toward Houston’s Black community.

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dvocate Charles X White argues, HISD has done irreparable harm to Black children and families, due to detrimental educational policies, coupled with Black elected officials rewarded for their silence.

The best example of this dangerous combination is what White calls the “malpractice, discrimination and theft” perpetrated by HISD via the closing of 77 schools over the years, 63 of which were in zip codes labeled vulnerable (i.e. Black and Latino).

“Not one elected official questioned the board policies that allowed the orchestrated death blow to specific neighborhoods,” stated White.

A partial list of schools closed includes elementary schools Grimes, Rose, and Fairchild. Ryan Middle School (now the Baylor College of Medicine at Ryan) and Jones High School (now Futures Acad-

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emy) were repurposed, which activist Travis McGee argues is the same thing as being closed. “There’s no guarantee kids from the community can get in, and they have to reapply,” said McGee. McGee says the reason given by the school board for the closings—low enrollment—doesn’t fly.

RIGHT WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Who is creating the policies that negatively impact urban education?

What are their motivations and core values?

“HISD stripped these schools of critical programs that parents wanted for their kids,” stated McGee. “Parents then sent their kids to the schools with the programs. So really, those schools were not lacking students; they were lacking programs.”

Furthering his point, McGee cited the closing of the only African American Montessori school in Texas, Dotson Elementary, due to a lack of enrollment, even though the school had an annual student waiting list that averaged over 200 students.

White is adamant that Houston’s educational inequalities could not occur without Black support. “Just look at the data, at who was in office, at the zip codes. Don’t argue with me; argue with the data,” said White. “I challenge any elected official to respond in documented debate to prove this fact incorrect.”

LEFT “Current board policies allow black and white administrators to mask their biases, while using a silent slave code to keep Black parents uninformed and misdirected away from matters that would afford their child a quality education.”

Charles X White

Problems and Solutions

WORDS FROM THE PEOPLE Many view HISD’s school closings in Black neighborhoods as part of a larger land-grab, equal in ruthlessness to the stealing of millions of acres of Black-owned farmland post-Slavery. What created this current reality, and what can be done to change it?

CORRUPT POLICIES Charles X White, founder of the People’s Political Action Party and plaintiff responsible for filing a lawsuit against HISD for Civil Rights violations, believes the problems are policy and people related.

“The policy that allows this egregious assault to take place is an easy fix, but of the past four different trustees for District II of the school board, not one of them offered a policy fix,” said White. “Policies are the rules that allow malpractice among board members, miseducation for our children, and skewed accountability for all involved.”

“Change all the policies connected that allow the [school] board and superintendent to close schools without going to the voters for approval,” asserted White.

EDUCATED VOTERS Travis McGee, the people education champion questions not only elected officials, but also the Houston electorate. “Most voters are neither informed nor engaged, and allow politicians and preachers to tell them what their children need,” shared McGee. ‘If they said it, it must be true.’

If voters continue to be naïve, then elected officials...will continue to do what they want.”

McGee believes one solution to business as usual is for Blacks and Latinos to stop voting for bonds. “Since 1998 over $4 billion has been allocated to HISD in bonds, but the schools are not being built.

Grimes and Rose (elementary schools) had bond money allocated.

They’re now closed.

Where is the return on our investment?”

5 KEY MISTAKES OF LOCAL LEADERSHIP

ENDLESS MARCHES VS PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT How far? Not far!

How long? Not long!

Since the civil rights bill has passed, why is there NEVER a viable blueprint or comprehensive strategic plan after a protest? Is the perpetual marching merely to redirect the peoples frustrations, rather than to address their simple request to develop competitive academic pathways,in order to build economically fair and self-sustaining communities?

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2 HAND-PICKED TO CATER TO OPPORTUNITY RATHER THAN THE PEOPLE In order to keep their position and funding, local leaders (seeking endorsement and financing) must ensure they are praised for their service and commitment to the prosperity of various groups, but they have very little measurable impact within their own community.

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t is impossible to look at the communities that they represent and the level of influence in which they weild and ignore the profound failure of local leadership to create a collaborative task-force for systematic improvement...or at least a plan. With the notion that ones culture, congregation and voting base will understand, local leadership often disappears for retreats or to ‘study the problem’

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ABOVE What other group has nationally ordained leaders? Why is it essential for only a few African American leaders to be allowed to own the stage, use the mic, translate the message and contain your voice?

and return with apologies and discussions of beaurocracy.

They spend more on banquet tables and opt for the demolition contract to destroy their former schools rather than supporting todays students. One can only work to ensure their shameful legacy will be clearly documented in history. For now, this guide is a tool to identify traits and help prevent the next generation from following in their footsteps.

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What is the Role of Black Leadership?

While their children watch, one must ask, ”Have they lost their backbone, sold out their people and set us back centuries? ” Moreover, if this is true, what must we do to make things right?

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3 BUILDING A DESERT; ONE COMPROMISE AT AT TIME On the back of other’s struggles, they are able to rise. By justifying the closing of schools, lobbying for transportation roadblocks, facilitating land grabs for profit or helping big business oppress local economy, they have been essential to aid the slow erosion of the civic pride and economic independence.

OTHER TRAITS TO LOOK OUT FOR

5 LOOKING BEYOND THE HORIZON Although their position allows them to see the big picture, they are often so consumed with maintaining status, they fail to provide resources to community or provide nurture to the grass-root groups that are healing the deep, ‘self-imposed’ wounds of the people their ‘leadership’ destroys.

FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY, AND STILL NOWHERE TO GO Their actions have allowed them to afford more than most, yet (minus a hideaway) they are relegated to live with the people they treat the worse. Because everyone knows what they do, they are relatively free until they step out of line. Once they are engulfed in public scandal, legal battles or economic ruin, they run back to their people for support, advocacy and help.

BACKROOM MEETINGS & TOP 10% QUEST

GALAS, MEMBERSHIPS AND PICS AT THE PARTY

PRESS CONFERENCES, LOGOS AND MEDIA

Everyone wants to be special and when intoxicated by their new power, many compromise their people for so little. If their greatest desire is crossover, acceptance and to be DuBoise’ 10%, beware; they may be misguided and leading you to an oppresive dead end.

More than pseudo-society pics, look for their legacy. If they have not created sustainable brick-and-morter institutions to employ, intellecually elevate or transforming their constituents and future generations; they may be lost and leading you astray.

The revolution of thought is very seldom televised. If every minimal social issue requires a billboard or press release, yet they are #vapor with critical issues such as school closings, brutality and economics, then be cautious; they may be on payroll and leading you nowhere.

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MONEY

150 150 Years of Progress

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Please take a moment this Juneteenth to visit emancipation Park at 3018 Dowling. in 1872, a group of visionary african-american Houstonians led by the rev. Jack yates, a Baptist minister and former slave, purchased the park for the community to celebrate Juneteenth and their freedom.

Today’s renovation of emancipation Park marks our city’s recommitment to their vision to make Houston a better place to live, work and raise all families.

HaPPY JuneteentH! Mayor annise Parker

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am proud to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth with my family and all Houstonians. i am also reminded that the struggle continues for equal treatment and equal opportunity for all.

POLICY

RIGHT Latinas have highest incidence of cervical cancer—a preventable disease. Using the coverage services would mean a lot of children would not have to lose their mothers. A lot of families would be able to stay intact.

UNITED FOR #MEDIDIGITECH

BY ASWAD WALKER

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ecunda Joseph’s paradigm-shifting business, Grass is Greener PR, specializes in social media campaigns that give voice and exposure to particular fields via the company’s primary PR vehicle, its quarterly #mondaymorningmediamadness events (#MMMM).

However, driven by a higher calling, Joseph pursues more than profits, and recently Grass is Greener partnered with Tre to host an event at Station Museum of Contemporary Art which focused on increasing healthcare access for Blacks and Latinos.

To do this, Joseph tapped into the

expertise of Annette Raveneau, National Latino Press Secretary and Regional Communications Director for Get Covered America, a nonprofit initiative focused on increasing healthcare enrollees.

BEYOND MYTHS & RUMORS Addressing community leaders, Raveneau dispelled myths about the Affordable Care Act and equipped participants to share with their constituents the process for getting enrolled.

losing coverage due to turning 26 or getting married or divorced.

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BELOW Enrollees through the Affordable Care Act have access to free preventive services (annual check-up, blood work, diabetes screening) that can make the difference between life or death for some.

“We want enrollment in health insurance to be as easy as getting enrolled in school,” shared Raveneau, whose greatest reward is seeing individuals who have gone without healthcare finally get covered.

As success grows nationally, the viability of “Obamacare” and of Raveneau’s grassroots work locally can be seen in Harris County’s dramatic 64% increase in individuals covered.

Enrollment period for 2016 plans runs from November 1, 2015 to January 13, 2016.

Raveneau also spoke about the 60 day special life-changing events pass that allows a person and their family to enroll even when enrollment is closed. Some of these events include having or adopting a child, becoming a US citizen, or

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EXCLUSIVE

Though the state closed their books on Earnest Gibson III, former CEO of Riverside Hospital, with his October 2014 conviction for compliance with Medicare fraud efforts, the 71 yr. old Worthing H.S. alumnus is still fighting to clear his name.

THE STRUGGLE FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY IN THE SOUTH “They don’t mind doing what they want to Blackfolk. But I’m old school, and never accepted their mistreatment. Never have; never will.”

(Earnest Gibson III)

RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL

BY ASWAD WALKER

EXCLUSIVE

EXPANDED LEGACY

RIGHT Opening ceremonies of the Houston Negro Hospital,(Riverside) Courtesy of Special Collections, MD Anderson Library, University of Houston)

NUMBERS DON’T LIE

A LEGACY OF DISPARITY GIBSON ASSERTS HIS CONVICTION WAS LESS ABOUT JUSTICE THAN ABOUT PAYBACK, PREJUDICE, LAND GRABS AND PROFITEERING.

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uring his three-decade tenure as head of Riverside, Gibson says he’s been investigated too many times to remember, though he can’t forget 1995 when he was charged with stealing $22 million from Medicare. However, after the legal smoke cleared, not only was Gibson found innocent, the state restored funding for 19 Riverside contracts, and it was discov-

Properties secured by Gibson for Riverside have increased exponentially under his leadership and include St. Elizabeth Hospital, The Casa Center (in the heart of Houston’s World Renowned Medical Center) and Southeast Memorial. Under Gibson’s leadership Riverside has acquired and maintained assets exceeding $100 million dollars.

LEFT Over the years, Gibson has used his own finance to carry Riverside through tough times. Last August, those currently running Riverside lobbied federal judges to allow for Gibson’s return to help save Riverside from foreclosure.

ered Medicare owed Riverside $72,000.

Judge Earl Corbitt even ruled Riverside was one of the primary reasons for Houston’s reduction in drug abuse and crime.

BELOW Proposed structure for the Edith Irby Jones wellness center spearheaded and financed under Gibson’s leadership.

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ever against the state, Gibson asserts, made him a marked man— along with his total dominance

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“To this day the government said I never received a penny.

So why take my life? Only because I’m a Black man with talent.” (Gibson) RIGHT Prior to leading Riverside, Gibson created Texas Southern University’s School of Allied Health—it’s first accredited program.

Sadly, due to the decades of fighting against unwarranted attacks, racially bias and slander, Gibson’s biggest regret—not being able to serve his community as he envisioned and once did.

over other contractors in winning grants for Riverside.

“White contractors hate me because I’m successful, talented, and no Uncle Tom,” said Gibson.

Gibson’s many accomplishments, including writing first of their kind proposals for brainwave therapy and acupuncture treatment for substance abusers; holding the country’s first Crack Cocaine summit; and securing numerous properties for Riverside, did not stop the 2012 federal investigation where Gibson was taken away at gunpoint in handcuffs, charged with conspiracy to defraud Medicare out of $158 million.

Amazingly, Gibson was again found to have stolen zero

dollars, yet he was convicted nonetheless, leading him to believe payback for 1995 was the impetus. That, and the desire to close Riverside for re-gentrification, and claim its holdings estimated by Gibson to be worth $100 million.

“Meanwhile, Riverside was in the final running for HMO contracts worth $250 million annually. Imagine what 3rd Ward would look like today had Riverside won those.

Certainly, re-gentrification would not have happened,” asserted Gibson.

Currently, Gibson awaits a Federal Claims Court ruling on whether his Civil Rights were violated during his legal ordeals. If necessary, he’s prepared to take his case to the Supreme Court and the World Criminal Court.

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THE FOUNDATION The MBK services and programs are designed to achieve the initiative’s six milestones.

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WELLNESS

MY BROTHERS KEEPER On February 27, 2014, President Barack Obama launched “My Brother’s Keeper” (MBK)—a national call to action to close opportunity gaps still faced by far too many young people of color, especially young males. Mayor Annise Parker answered that call for the Bayou City, and entrusted MBK’s efforts to the city’s division, with a long tradition of coordinating dynamic programs—the Houston Health Department.

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Leading the MBK charge, Houston Health Department director, Stephen Williams and division manager Noel Pinnock.

According to Judy Harris, Williams was selected as MBK leader because of his unparalleled successes with past initiatives, including alleviating much of the city’s homelessness.

“The City of Houston established a priority to address chronic homelessness in Houston,” said Judy Harris, Acting Chief of Staff of the Houston Health Department’s Director’s Office.

“Stephen Williams has been instrumental in contributing to this goal as former chair of the Houston Homeless Coalition Board and by securing funding to provide services to support permanent supportive housing for the homeless.”

ABOVE For more information on MBK, visit www. mbkhouston.com.

“MBK is necessary because of the challenges faced by Black and Latino communities,” said Pinnock, who mentioned among other things, high drop-out and unemployment rates, and a prison industry that targets minority communities by using illiteracy rates (not reading at grade level by 3rd grade) to choose where to build new cells.

“There is significant disparity in outcomes for boys and young

men of color, as opposed to their white counterparts. They are less likely to be insured, they are more likely to be suspended from school, more likely to be arrested and incarcerated, and more likely to be poor,” asserted Harris.

Pinnock also highlighted MBK’s ability to provide direction and structure for the many children who go unattended for hours, due to parents working multiple jobs, or those who are part of the city’s large undocumented population.

“Undocumented parents don’t often seek services that will help their children be successful in school. As a city we must be responsible for providing resources and programs to help close the academic and achievement gaps that exist,” said Pinnock.

BELOW Since Mayor Parker’s acceptance of the My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge in September 2014, MBK Houston has engaged over 300 individuals in discussions, focus groups, and working sessions.

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Those MBK services and programs are designed to achieve the initiative’s six milestones, which consist of having students entering school ready to learn, reading at grade level by 3rd grade, completing postsecondary

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education or training, successfully entering the workforce, and reducing crime and violence and providing a second chance. These milestones, according to Harris and Pinnock, are part of MBK’s cradleto-college-and-career action plan.

Additionally, MBK seeks to change the all-too common narrative that

says, help for Black and Latino youth only comes from persons or sources outside their own communities.

“If we give Black and Latino communities the tools available outside those communities, the successes are repeatable,” shared Pinnock. “This movement—

ABOVE MBK is a movement where community members own these services as well as the solutions to local problems, and are more personally invested.

MBK—is more of a community ownership movement where you own your own destiny.”

Of the many MBK efforts nationally, Houston’s is the largest. For more information on MBK, visit www.mbkhouston.com.

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A child of Sunnyside, in Houston Texas, Pinnock is inspired daily by his faith and the work ethic of his parents.

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Noel Pinnock’s professional excellence proudly offers an image of black male leadership and success.

A TRUE LEADER OF MEN Noel Pinnock was born to lead. Since 2nd grade, Pinnock has advocated for “the last, the least, and the lost.”

This inherent drive guided the transplant Texan to make his mark initially as an educator—first, with HISD 15 years, then with the City of Houston for nearly a decade, eventually being responsible for coordinating the education of all city employees.

THE FOUNDATION

The TSU alum who graduated in three years with a double major (biology and chemistry) enjoyed a homecoming of sorts when he joined the city’s Health and Human Services office. A graduate of the High School for Health Professions, Pinnock’s early aspirations of working in

health came to fruition, albeit in ways different than originally envisioned.

Recently, Pinnock was approached by Mayor Annise Parker to lead the city’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) efforts—the initiative founded by President Barack Obama in February 2014, to close opportunity gaps still faced by too many young people, particularly boys and young men of color. Pinnock has run with his new mission, readily imparting his mantra to MBK participants.

CORE VALUES

successful because they have something, but because they’re somewhere in their life where they can see things differently, or make a difference.”

Pinnock, an author, college professor, community advocate, husband, and father, is certainly in a place where he’s making a difference—doing what he was born to do.

CONTACT INFO

Learn more about Noel Pinnock and his two books at www.noelpinnock.com.

“Success is not something, it’s somewhere,” said Pinnock. “People aren’t

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One man. One step at a time. Guys we love you. Please enjoy our special health tribute and an informational and educational checklist recognizing men’s health as a specific social concern and committed to promoting issues affecting men’s health. This is your health at a glance. Learn more, talk to your family, find a caregiver and take care of youself!

PICK YOUR DOCTOR

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Did you know you can pick your wellness care program and doctor with the Affordable Care Act. Want a more holistic approach? Enroll today and find the progam thats right for you.

Do you need a nationwide network on agencies coordinating supportive services for adults over 60 year or their caregivers? Learn more about this amazing resource 832-393-4301 or 1800-213-8471.

LOOKING FORWARD Dr. Joseph Dollak began Visual Compassion to help people get the eye care and eyeglasses they need to lead healthy and productive lives. to attack poverty from a visual perspective. Learn more at www.infocusonline.org.

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WELLNESS

CULTURE

MALE HEALTH SCREENINGS

The Community Re-entry Network program now offers onsite male health screenings.

ON VIEW VAN TV host Affordable Care Act Enrollment Fair Healthcare is universal and all Americans deserve the opportunity to be well. The Houston Health Department joins forces with the Vietnamese Asian Health Fair and encourage enrollment in the ACA program. Over 800 people attended and many local officials and community leaders were in attendance.

IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S MEN’S HEALTH SERVICES, each male client is offered the opportunity to receive health screenings, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. They also receive health education, counseling and treatment and free condoms.

Research has shown that compared to women, men are more likely to put off routine checkups and also delay seeking a healthcare provider for symptoms of a health problem. Many of the health conditions and diseases that men face can be prevented

and treated. This is an opportunity for males to start taking better care of their health, educating them on the risk factors and helping them improve

their overall health.

Show love to the males in you life and community. Encourage them to get checked and stay well.

CELEBRATE HEALTHY LIVING

James Nielsen / Houston Chronicle

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Featured with Deputy Director Risha L. Jones of the Houston Health Department, Health and Human Services Secretary, Sylvia M. Burwell, announces approximately $5,189,830 in affordable Care Act funding to health center sites in Texas during a press conference on the Affordable Care Act at the Denver Harbor Community Health Center, in Houston.

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HEALTH FAIR Working together to keep our men healthy and strong.

Magnolia Multi-Service Center, in collaboration with Baylor School of Medicine, hosted a Men’s Health fair. One of the biggest tasks is to get the men into the building to be checked. A total of 30 men got their blood pressure and prostate checked, along with other test and about 50% of them needed to be

checked further. After all the tests were done, we moved to Mason Park for a soccer tournament where the patients participated in the game. Baylor had over $500 worth of prizes and handed them to the patients. We will continue to promote Men’s health.

HOME GROWN Last year, HHD Community gardens produced 8,500 pounds of produce at 12 garden sites.

DATING APPS WORRY HEALTH OFFICIALS Health professionals like Larry Prescott who works in the City of Houston’s STD prevention program and says patients have admitted that they contracted a disease after meeting someone through digital apps. Prescott states, “Phones makes the whole process of anonymous sex even easier. A lot of people will infect people by not knowing until something happens.”

DATING APPS 101 DATING APPS CONTRIBUTING TO SPREAD OF STDS A startling rise of STDs has been seen in a Larry Prescott report by the Rhode Health Professional Island Department of Health between 2013 and 2014, with a 30% increase in gonorrhea, 33% increase in HIV infections and an outrageous 79% increase in syphilis. The U.S. is facing an increase in the number of sexually transmitted diseases, while health officials point their finger at social media for easing the options for casual sex. Along with dating apps, they also blame promiscuity, drugs, alcohol and not using condoms. Anthony Hayes, managing director of public affairs and policy for the Gay Men’s Health Crisis, said that social media wasn’t to blame so much as “our failure to provide young people with comprehensive, effective sex education, access to condoms” and affordable medical care.

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RISING ABOVE THE TIDE The best kept secret in Houston just may be the Houston Health Department (HHD). Without fanfare, they are the powers behind some of the city’s most impactful programs.

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LEFT A Disaster Preparedness Guide provides residents with useful information as it relates to the various hazards and threats that might affect Houston. This includes information, and a map detailing evacuation routes and zones, as well as what you can do before, during and after a disaster. A more comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Guide can be found at houstonoem.org.

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he best kept secret in Houston just may be the Houston Health Department (HHD).

Without fanfare, they are the powers behind some of the city’s most impactful programs, including Hip Hop for Aids and the free vision and dental screenings offered to students which have led to better grades and improved quality of life.

More recently, these silent avengers were the behind-thescene heroes during Memorial Day weekend’s historic flooding.

Often, HHD workers were first on the scene, providing Houstonians with support critical for weathering the storm.

“From high waters, displaced citizens, and even fatalities, we saw a lot of destruction,” said Danny Corprew, HHD Division Manager, who was amazed by residents’ resilience, and relief efforts coordinated by the City.

BELOW HHD multi-service centers serve as hubs for public health services. However, in emergency situations these centers can be transformed to provide emergency services.

Along with making an emergency plan and discussing it regularly, Corprew suggested households build 2-3 emergency kits (a gobag for fleeing a disaster, stay-athome kit, and pet supply kit), stay informed using Emergency Alert System stations KUHF 88.7FM or KTRH 740 AM, and get to know their neighbors ahead of time—a potential great source of help.

“By knowing the people in your community ahead of time, you will be better prepared to work as a team when disasters occur.” said Stephen Williams, Director of the Houston Department of Health and Human Services.

ABOVE According to HHD Director, Stephen Williams, supplies that should be in homes yearround include first-aid supplies, prescription medications, flashlights, battery-operated or hand-crank radio, snacks, cash, and copies of important documents.

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MIND RIGHT Tiur sitatur, simincte lacessin eos adi quae quam faccaturi iducienisi cullore henduntia pore.

BELOW Studies prove that when we are focused, it is difficult to become distracted or agitated.

“When you feel stress, anger, or anxiety...remember to Relax-NBreathe.”-Rock Muhammad

HOW DO WE CREATE HAPPINESS?

BY ROCK MUHAMMAD

Do you know what makes you happy?

Is your happiness based on material or spiritual things? Is it based on what you do? Or what happens to you?

WHAT IS HAPPINESS The word Happiness is defined as a noun which means; a pleasant and contented mental state. So if Happiness is a state of mind, how do we influence that? Research suggests that up to 40% of happiness depends on our habits and activities (GGSC, 2014).

Therefore, happiness is the result of mental habits, as well as, the things we do.

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hese questions, can help us delve into the deeper meaning of our foundation for happiness, but the real question is, what is happiness?

Hip-Hop mogul, Russell Simmons spoke on meditation and illustrated happiness by referencing the initial excitement of a rapper getting a major record deal and buying an expensive car. But after they drove

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around the corner- that was it!

The excitement would be gone.

Why? Because we all have what scientists call a Happiness Set Point or Happiness Baseline (Shapiro, 2014). If you win the lottery, for example, you would have this huge blip of happiness, but a year later you would be back at your happiness baseline (Shapiro, 2014). The same goes for tragedy.

You may experience a huge dip, but in time you return to your baseline. (Shapiro, 2014).

In 2011, another study that used a Track Your Happiness app allowed people to chart their feelings on a momentby-moment basis. After collecting data from more than 15,000 people in 80 countries, representing a wide range of backgrounds they concluded that when people were mind-wandering, they reported feeling happy only 56% of the time. But when they were focused on the present moment, they reported feeling happy 66% of the time (Killingsworth, 2012).

Source: Shauna Shapiro: Mindfulness Meditation and the Brain Source: Matt Killingsworth/ TEDTalks

This is evidence that supports a fact that was rediscovered over 2,500 years ago; a still mind is conducive to happiness, as it was stated by The Buddha, “There’s nothing so conducive to happiness as a mind that has been tamed” (A.N. 1.31-40).

By nature, the mind can only focus on one thing at a time. In all, happiness is the result of our actions, not what we have or do not have. Material things only satisfy us for a short while, because once we have them, we return to our happiness baseline. Therefore, it’s important for us to be mindful of the present and focus on one task at a time through to completion, and avoid allowing our minds to wander.

Meditation is a way that can help us achieve a still mind that induces automatic happiness.

Find your joy and keep it. If you’re in the Houston area, you are invited to join the group every first Thursday at 7pm for a FREE Meditation class at Sunshine’s Health Food Store located at 4915 Martin Luther Kink Blvd. 77021 or visit relaxnbreathe.net

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THE BUSINESS OF CARE

later (March 28, 1969) from congestive heart failure. Some historians say this was the single most important medical case of the twentieth century because within the 24 hour period after the heart attack, Big Pharma manufactured a crisis, a founding myth and a ‘solution’ that escalated heart disease to the number one killer of Americans and made the pharmaceutical industry the number one industry globally.

Today in 2015, even with the healthier eating movement, lowering cholesterol consults and a family fitness frenzy, heart disease still reigns supreme (Hmmm); with cancer a close second and chronic respiratory disease a distant third. Matters not what age, demographic, culture or kind from Ritalin, Beta Blockers to Viagra, the Big Pharma has you covered.

Dr. Al Sears (AlSearsMD.com) wrote; on September 24, 1955 while playing golf at his Denver, Colorado home then President Dwight Eisenhower collapsed from, at that time a rare disease, his first heart attack.

Eisenhower died some 14 years

TRUTH is, there will never be a man-made cure for something God has created. Nature generates its own means of fortifying, sustaining and healing the human body. The rest is up to you!

ome say, “A family that PRAYs together, STAYs together”.

Well, “A family that thinks right, eats right and is physically active together will LIVE LONGER.

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Big Pharma is the nickname given to the conspiring medical establishment (in general) and pharmaceutical industry when discussing how and why they abuse, terrorize and induce sickness, disease and death.

Corporate executives who contrive to bleed the pockets of the sick and dying. Or, companies creating a state of hypochondria then feeding on weaker minds…How about this one, inventing new maladies or renaming old ones in an effort to sell more drugs (Legally??).

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SPIRIT

FAITH BASE 101 Buddhism is a way of finding peace within oneself. It is a religion that helps one find personal happiness and contentment.

WHAT IS BUDDHISM At the core of Buddhism is the belief that all ones problems and suffering arise from confused and negative states of mind (anger, jealousy and ignorance), and that all happiness and good fortune arise from peaceful and positive states of mind (love, compassion and wisdom).

DAILY GOOD DEEDS Buddhists practice a step by step path to inner peace, kindness, and

wisdom through both their daily practice and by living peacefully and gently without harm to others. They share their experience with others and work towards the ultimate goal of pure and lasting happiness for all living beings.

CORE BELIEFS The definite relationship between actions and their effects is known as the ‘law of karma’. An understanding of the law of karma is the basis of Buddhist morality.

MEDITATION Meditation is at the heart of the Buddhist way of life. It is a method for understanding and working on ones own mind.

The Power of Meditation and Prayer

THE SPIRITUAL PATH Having attained enlightenment, one shall have all the necessary qualities – universal love and compassion, omniscient wisdom and boundless spiritual power – to lead all living beings to the same exalted state. This is the ultimate aim of Mahayana Buddhism.

VOCAB WHEEL OF LIFE

TINA TURNER

BUDDHISM comes from ‘budhi’, ‘to awaken’. It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was himself awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35.

TINA TURNER FINDS PEACE AND HER SPIRITUALITY Born Anna Mae Bullock (November 26, 1939), and known by her stage name Tina Turner; she is a globally celebrated, legendary singer, dancer, actress, and author, whose career has spanned more than

half a century. Turner considers herself a “Buddhist-Baptist” and states she still prays in the traditional Baptist sense, while also meditating and chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Born and raised in the Southeastern United States, she is now a Swiss citizen.

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MEN:

Get It Checked.

Checkup and Screening Guidelines for Men

Checkups and Screenings

When?

Physical Exam

Every 3 years Every 2 years Every year

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Should be done on occasion of exposure or suggestive symptoms at direction of physician. Some occupations may require more frequent testing for public health indications.

Every 5 years

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Blood Tests & Urinalysis

Every 3 years Every 2 years Every year

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EKG

Baseline Every 2 years Every year

Age 30

Every 10 years

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Review overall health status, perform a thorough physical exam, and discuss health related topics.

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (hypertension) has no symptoms, but can cause permanent damage to body organs.

TB Skin Test

Screens for various illnesses and diseases (such as cholesterol, diabetes, kidney or thyroid dysfunction) before symptoms occur.

Electrocardiogram screens for heart abnormalities.

Tetanus Booster Prevents lockjaw.

Rectal Exam

Screens for hemorrhoids, lower rectal problems, colon and prostate cancer (see PSA Blood Test, below).

PSA Blood Test

Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) is produced by the prostate. Levels rise when there is an abnormality such as an infection, enlargement or cancer. Testing should be done in collaboration with your physician.

Ages

20-39 40-49 50+

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*Some medical associations recommend that men speak to their health care providers about a baseline PSA blood test at age 40. Men at high risk, including African Americans, should consider an annual prostate exam beginning at age 40.

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Screens the stool for microscopic amounts of blood that can be the first indication of polyps or colon cancer.

Colorectal Health

A flexible scope examines the rectum, sigmoid and descending colon for cancer at its earliest and treatable stages. It also detects polyps, which are benign growths that can progress to cancer if not found early.

Every 3-4 Years

Chest X-Ray

Discuss with a physician

Bone Health

Discuss with a physician

Should be considered in smokers over the age of 45. The usefulness of this test on a yearly basis is debatable due to poor cure rates of lung cancer.

Bone mineral density test. Testing is best done under the supervision of your physician.

Self Exams

Testicle: To find lumps in their earliest sages. Skin: To look for signs of changing moles, freckles, or early skin cancer.

Oral: To look for signs of cancerous lesions in the mouth. Breast: To find abnormal lumps in their earliest stages.

Testosterone Screening

Monthly by self

Low testosterone symptoms include low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, fatigue and depression. Initial screening for symptoms with a questionnaire followed by a simple blood test.

Discuss with a physician

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Under physician supervision

Sexually active adults who consider themselves at risk for STDs should be screened for syphilis, chlamydia, HIV, and other STDs.

Men’s Health Network does not provide medical services but provides this maintenance schedule as a reminder of your need to take responsibility for safeguarding your health.

Regular checkups and age-appropriate screenings CAN improve your health and reduce premature death and disability. You should consult your health care provider to determine if these screenings are right for you and about the benefits of earlier screenings, especially if you are a member of a high risk group or have a family history of disease.

For more information about men’s health, contact: Men’s Health Network: 202-543-MHN-1, www.menshealthnetwork.org

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ELEVATION LEFT Located at 5110 MLK Blvd, SEHAH is just down the street from Sunshine’s Health Food Store & Vegetarian Deli and the Shrine of the Black Madonna.

BELOW Baba Shango is the founder and director of Sehah Youth and Fitness Center.

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SEHAH CELEBRATING AFRICA AT HOME & ABROAD

BY ASWAD WALKER

With an unapologetic focus on celebrating and living African culture, and values, SEHAH Youth and Fitness is teaching history and uplifting a nation.

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t has been widely proven that martial arts is not only incredible exercise, but a powerful esteem and confidence builder, especially for youth. But few are aware of the African origins of many of the martial arts. This fact is something Baba Shango, founder and director of SEHAH, has used to help young and old alike find not only a tool for self-defense, but a vehicle for self-discovery.

SEHAH is part of an international collective of practitioners of African-centered martial arts

called Kupigana Ngumi Kusini.

Though martial arts is SEHAH’s calling card, the center offers other programs and classes for all members of the family.

AT A GLANCE Annually, SEHAH participates and/or organizes four major activities, including a martial arts tournament and summer program.

As part of Houston’s Citywide Kwanzaa Committee, SEHAH is an active participant and annual host to one of the seven days of Kwanzaa. Lastly, the center offers an annual international trip, with

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past participants visiting Belize, Cuba, Brazil, Kemet (Egypt), Ghana, Mali, and St. Thomas.

build a strong body and a strong mind for myself, my family and my community.

EACH ONE TEACH ONE This summer’s destination is Tanzania (August 7 – 19). But don’t call it a vacation.

Nation building is also central to why Shango views the annual international trips as critical.

“When I choose a destination, it’s part of the Pan African diaspora, and I identify important historical sites that we’ll visit. “At SEHAH, culture is at the center of everything we do,” said Sundiata Shango, Baba’s son and the center’s lead teacher.

Along with SEHAH’s four main program offerings, the center also is home to a homeschool, after school program, and “Open Gym,” where members can train or lift weights any day of the week.

DISPELLING MYTHS “People say Africans don’t like us. These trips dispel that myth,” said Shango, alluding to the warm welcome he receives during every trip.

“These trips also help build young people’s confidence, and relationships with their cousins across the Atlantic,” added Sundiata.

SEHAH was founded in 1991

by Shango to give more focus to his specialty—youth and martial arts.

SPONSORSHIP & SUPPORT This unique offering is changing lives and giving young people access to a new world, emerging with a global perspective and cultural grounding thanks to SEHAH, which is in the process of raising funds for this year’s trip.

These values, which include nation building, are made evident by the “prayer” Shango has his students say before each meal: I must eat all of my food to

Those interested in helping to sponsor students for SEHAH’s Africa trip can stop by the center, or donate via PayPal by visiting www.sehah.org.

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TRANSPARENCY “If you act like you’re the minority, you’re going to stay in the minority,” “We’ve gotta challenge them [Obama] on every single bill and challenge them on every single campaign.”said Keven McCarthy, with Frank Luntz, regarding newly elected Pres. Obama Quoted by Draper. 2010

URBAN TRUTHS 6 Conspiracy Theories against the Black male that turned out to be true.

Words of wisdom and facts you should know.

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new national poll finds that many Americans still question conspiracy theories that deny justice to African-Americans. Meanwhile, recent events have gained believers, such as the ideas that the Justice System was biasly targeting and mistreating men of color or that U.S. leverages Black leadership to discourage ‘Ebonics’, foreign language or any ‘code speak’.

MEDICAL GENOCIDE The U.S. Public Health Service lied about infecting black men with syphilis for more than 40 years. Hoping to justify a treatment program, the U.S. government collaborated to create the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro

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Male in 1932. Slated to last only six months, the secretly funded experiment continued until in 1972 when an AP article prompted investigation.

MISEDUCATION Urban Schools are failing 2 its students. Fearing that black literacy would prove a threat to the slave system, which relied on blacks’ dependence on masters . Many colonies instituted laws forbidding slaves to learn to read or write and making it a crime for others to teach them.

This tradition is still unresolved.

WAR ON DRUGS The U.S. engaged in the 3 rise of black gangs and the crack cocaine massacures August 23, 1987, police murdered

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two teenage boys who witnessed a police-protected drug drop near Little Rock. The Mena operation was lead by DEA supported smuggler, turned informant, Barry Seal, who helped finance the Nicaraguan Contras.

August 1996, “Dark Alliance” by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Gary Webb was published.

A 20,000 word, three-part investigative series showing how Nicaraguan drug traffickers sold and distributed crack cocaine to Los Angeles gangs during the 1980s.

JUDICIAL BIAS: SLAVERY Fueled by kick-backs, 4 to court leaders and bias policing, the lucrative prison industrial complex has legalized slavery. It provides an abusive opportunity for near-free labor to industry and with an unregulated profit-perinmate model, it is the primary revenue and basis for economy in many US cities.

BELOW President Woodrow Wilson is quoted in support of the KKK in the racially-charged film “Birth of A Nation”

PROPOGANDA AND FEAR The U.S. leverages 5 myths in the media to validate racist policies.

Endorsed by President Woodrow Wilson with West Point engineers providing technical advice on the battle scenes, the film Birth of A Nation used propganda, black face characters and stereotypes to infuse fear and justify racist policies and laws.

ONE MAN AGAINST MANY U.S. officials conspire 6 and unite against first Black President Republican strategist Frank Luntz organized a four hour lunch session with Keven McCarthy and key U.S. officials within 24 hours of Pres.

Obama election, to implement a comprehensive and united plan to enforce unyielding opposition to the President’s initiatives, vehimately block any economic policies and consistently release negative ads against vulnerable Democratic members of Congress.

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DESIGNED TO TELL MORE THAN TIME Samsung S expands the smartphone experience to the wrist. samsung.com

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TECH TALK

THE FUTURE OF HARD DRIVES WHAT IS A SOLID-STATE HYBRID HARD DRIVE (SSHD)?

Solid-state hybrid drives (SSHDs) are emerging as the future of mass storage. Combining the blazing speed of flash memory with the low cost of traditional magnetic media, SSHDs provide significant performance improvements that ordinary laptop and desktop users can afford.

Unlike a traditional hard drive, which uses spinning magnetic platters, an

SSD drive has no moving parts. And they’re fast.

The “problem” with SSD technology is that it’s more expensive per gigabyte than a standard hard drive.

So enter the hybrid. Solid-state hybrid drives combine magnetic mass storage with the speed of solid-state memory, plus a little software magic, to strike a beautiful compromise.

“Remember, don’t wait for service, or you just might have to wait” MicroCare Computer Service Reggie Grant 281 704-7103 reggie@mccsservice.com http://www.mccsservice.com

REGGIE GRANT OWNER OF MICROCARE COMPUTER SERVICE, Reggie Grant, has been in business for 12 years ( been in the field over 20 years).

MicroCare is a

network consulting company that works with small businesses, only in networking their office and getting clients to get the best use out of what they have.

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Areas of expertise include: Computer networking, network trouble shooting ( for existing networks), remote access, multiple office connection, disaster recovery planning and also video surveillance installation).

Reggie also host Tech Talk a fast paced talk show that offers callers and listeners free problem solving and troubleshooting tips live on the air (Saturday 11a-12p www.kcohradio.com).

8 MISTAKES MADE WHEN PURCHASING A LAPTOP MISTAKE #1 THE MORE RAM THE BETTER- Truth be told, you rarely need more than 4GB of RAM. Of course, there are exceptions MISTAKE #2: THINKING SIZE DOESN’T MATTER Size matters, especially when it comes to a laptop. A laptop’s size often also determines the size of the keyboard and trackpad, meaning you’ll likely be more cramped and tight on space when opting for a laptop measuring less than 13 inches. Whereas a bigger display allows for an expansive viewing experience, it also cuts into the portability factor.

MISTAKE #3: NOT TRYING BEFORE BUYING Always ensure to give the laptop you’re considering on buying a proper test before purchasing it.

MISTAKE #4: OPTING FOR HIGHEST AVAILABLE RESOLUTION- It’s a good selling point, sure, but consumers often only look at the spec sheet instead of the whole picture. A device boasting a resolution exceeding 1080p is certainly worth more than a cursory glance, but its not always the right choice given may laptops have yet to master properly scaling anything over 200 pixels per inch. Highresolution laptops often yield a smaller picture because operating systems such as Windows render dimensions in pixel size.

MISTAKE #5: OVERLOOKING PORT OPTIONS Not all laptops include the ports you depend on. Need a card reader? How about

three USB ports? You might be out of luck. The current ultrabook trend is sending ports into extinction. Standard laptops had three USB ports, an Ethernet, and an audio jack with a variety of other ports.

Today many manufactures are offering more streamlined chassis. Consider which ports you need, then go from there.

MISTAKE #6: BUYING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY Minus, user damage, it’s highly unlikely new laptops will malfunction during the duration of an extended warranty, and given the cost of most warranties, paying out of pocket in the event of something actually happening might even save you money.

There are some exceptions, however, particularly if you’re a frequent flyer and desire theft or damage coverage.

MISTAKE #7: COMPROMISING WITH A CONVERTIBLE The tablet convertibles, many of which feature displays that easily detach or fold on top of the keyboard for increased usability. However, devices functioning as both a tablets and a laptops haven’t quite come into their own (yet).

The devices can serve both purposes, but they don’t excel in either the way a dedicated device does. What’s more, no hybrid operating system as of yet delivers a terrific user experience, regardless of whether using the device as a laptop or tablet.

MISTAKE #8: BUYING THE CHEAPEST AVAILABLE MODEL The cheapest computer may have all the features you need, but chances are, it lacks the longevity you want.

WELLNESS

BELOW JONATHAN COOK Radio One Houston, Promotions Director

RADIO-ONE USES ENTERTAINMENT TO EDUCATE

BY PAUL QUEEN, FOUNDER QUALITY WELLNESS

The ultimate in Fun, Music and Fitness, Houston’s Family Fit Festival 2015 (HFFFF) uses the power of radio, the city’s elite trainers and experts along with the hottest recording artists to highlight the importance of family-health and wellness.

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FFF 2015 event and concert organizers made a conscience effort to ensure ALL festival goers received health information, were made aware of community health issues and were encouraged to participate in the several workouts and fitness demonstrations provided via the interactive physical activity programming entitled ‘Club FIT’.

“We are educating families through entertainment”.

“Educating our communities about stress and stroke prevention, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and cancer is paramount”, stated Radio-One Houston’s Marketing and Promotions Director, Jonathon Cook.

“Knowing better is doing better”, he continued. Thousands of Houstonians were also treated between musical acts, via MinuteMaid Park’s enormous jumbo-tron, to insightful health Information about engaging the body, optimizing your advantage, strengthening your infrastructure and more.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know there are 3 phases of fitness; stabilization, strength and power? And, did you know there are 7-components that need to be understood before even starting physical activity?

First the body must become stabile enough to handle getting stronger… and then strong enough to handle moving to endless levels of your fitness goals.

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Participants learned we should always have a fitness goal! Once your body is stabile enough, there are lots of ways to strengthen the body and to implement cardio and physical (resistance/functional/ flexibility) training into your lifestyle. Some

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rules when engaging in physical activities are to breath properly, ignite your core area and utilize proper posture while training.

Most importantly, the amount and content level of our drinking water and the nutritional value (vitamins, minerals) of the food we consume are all systematic in BEing FIT. To learn more of the seven components, visit QualityWellnessGlobal. org or contact Quality Wellness Director, Paul Queen to learn more!

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CONCRETE STAIRS Tiur sitatur, simincte lacessin eos adi quae quam faccaturi iducienisi cullore henduntia pore.

GIVING O BACK PHOTOS BY LEX ENTWISTLE

Scouts Fuse Fun & Future Fortune Welding is defined as the fusing of two or more pieces of metal together. If things are built out metal, most likely some welding is required. Just think about it, our infrastructure, industry, homes, cars and more would not exist without skilled welders.

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n December 22, 2014 the Industrial Welding Academy (IWA) hosted a Welding Merit Badge class for the scouts of Troop 740, Aquila District of the Sam Houston Area Council. Merit badges are a core component of the Boy Scouts of America’s program. The merit badge courses provide scouts with in depth knowledge, and experience, in a variety of subjects including sports, crafts, science, business, trades and careers. There are over 130 different merit badges and one of the most in demand, and most difficult to obtain, is the Welding Merit Badge. With that said, it is easy to understand why the scouts of Troop 740 were excited about the opportunity provided to them by

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the Industrial Welding Academy (IWA).

The scouts learned about welding safety, the principles of welding, and the science of welding and how important math skills are to welding. They also learned about a myriad of career opportunities

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in the field of welding. These career opportunities are lucrative, plentiful and encompass a broad section of industries. The scouts learned that there are many well paying jobs for welders locally, nationally and internationally. Beginning welders earn around $17/ hr, while highly skilled welder can earn more than $50/hr. Welding can also be a great income source for students working their way through college.

Representatives from the American Welding Society (AWS) were also present and shared additional information about the field of welding. The AWS offers scholarships to students pursing

welding certifications. The IWA was founded by Andre Horne and provides a variety of welding certifications and offers several classes scheduled to meet the needs of all potential students.

Jackson Cloyd, an Eagle Scout, who has earned over 50 merit badges stated, “This merit badge was the most fun out of all the badges I have earned, including rifle shooting. I want to do more welding.” Thanks to Andre Horn, the Industrial Welding Academy Family, the American Society of Welders, Troop 740, Tré Nation and the Pinnacle Foundation for providing the scouts with this unique opportunity.

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AFRICA FASHION REVOLUTION Life began in Africa. Now, the joy, culture, fashion and impact of this great land is being celebrated and making its second migration around the world.

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n 2009 Adiree See www.Adiree.com/ about, founded the concept of hosting international Africa Fashion Weeks (in fashion capitals), to place structure around Africa’s fashion industry and promote international economic partnerships while promoting brands from

Africa on a global scale.

In 2009, the concept began with the birth of Africa Fashion Week in New York (AFWNY) , the premier capital for Fashion, Entertainment, and Lifestyle brands with plans of Africa Fashion Week | Miami | LA | London | Paris |Milan | Berlin| Tokyo...and inspiring a movement for cities around the world.

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WELDING 101 Under the leadership of Scout Master, Dr. Myron E. Cloyd, Troop 740 learns the basics (and earns a merit badge) with the Industrial Welding Academy, one of America’s premiere welding school.

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SMART TALK Hosted at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, students experienced industry leaders and explored STEM career pathways.

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TRACI CLOYD INTERVIEW News Goddess and celebrated Miami Radio personality, Traci Cloyd has a great time with the cast of Empire. Read more thetremag.com

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SATURDAY MORNING SCIENCE Experience an exciting community outreach program sponsored by the office of Dr. James L. Phillips. The program is aimed to motivate students, to reach their highest potential. We emphasize the importance of a good, solid education and expose them to summer enrichment programs and careers in the biosciences.

Our main goal is to reinforce the idea that college is not an option, but an obligation.

ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED. For more information, visit https://www.bcm.edu

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DESIGN

THE VISION DMJ Studio creates storytelling through art, words and experience.

MIDDLE DETROIT CREATE FOR CREATION SAKE

“DMJStudio has given many others and myself the freedom of self-expression. It has given me courage to know that making the world better is not something you say, it is something that you can do.” states Jackson.

Detroit-based DMJ Studio is committed to its mission to: Change the World through Creative Collaboration DMJStudio creates exhibits and projects that people can enjoy.

Jackson’s works inspire people to take time and learn about others, while taking part in the process of creating something that has the potential of making the world a better place.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME BELOW DMJ Studio is committed to becoming a worldwide workshop of creative collaboration.

DMJStudio is working to acquire and a refurbished fire station as its new headquarters, with a goal of developing several hubs throughout Detroit, Houston, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Toronto and London by 2018.

To lend your voice to the movement, visit dmjstudio.com and middledetroit.com.

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MJ Studio is the visionary creative workshop of renowned visual artist, designer and brand specialist Donna Jackson.

Using fine art, multi-media, social collaboration and public spaces,

Current projects include Middle Detroit; an oral archive of local stories untold by traditional media, Door of Opportunity; a collection of doors transformed into art by artists and community members that focus on collaboration and opportunity and Colorful Women; paintings, illustrations and stories of the colorful nuisances of all women and the beauty of women of color.

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LIFE + STYLE

Season 2 of the smash hit Fox hip-hop drama will premiere in the US on Wednesday, Sept 23, 2015 at 9 PM ET/PT. RIGHT Despite pre-launch predictions of a 1.8 rating in the coveted 18-to-49 demographic, the hip-hop-themed drama bowed to a 3.8 in early January — and has grown more than 50 percent during the eight weeks since, a greater increase than any other new broadcast series in a decade. Empire’s March 4 episode notched a staggering 5.8 rating (14.3 million total viewers), making Empire the top-rated drama on broadcast television.

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DESTINATION

THE BEAUTY OF TANZANIA

NATIVE TONGUE Swahili (Kiswahili) is the first language of the Swahili people.

A SHARED VOICE Tanzania is a multilingual country and there are over 129 spoken languages. Most languages spoken locally belong to two language families: Niger-Congo (Bantu branch) and Nilo-Saharan (Nilotic branch). Tanzania’s various ethnic groups typically speak their mother tongues within their own communities. Although no one

language is spoken natively by a majority, Swahili, a Bantu language, is considered the official language and according to the official national linguistic policy in 2015, the governement announced that it would discontinue the use of English as a language of education, as part of an overhaul of the Tanzanian schools system.

Experience beauty beyond your wildest dreams. Tanzania is amazing to visit and a great place to call home.

A WORLD OF WONDER Ignoring the negative sterotypes of online searches and media and explore the extraordinary beauty of Tanzania; the 13th largest country in Africa and the 31st largest in the world.

Located on the eastern coast of Africa and composed of numerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups, the country is the site of Africa’s highest and lowest points: Mount Kilimanjaro, at 19,341 ft above sea level, and the floor of Lake Tanganyika, at 1,155 ft below sea level, respectively.

Amazingly, three of Africa’s Great Lakes are partly within Tanzania; Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, Lake Tanganyika, the continent’s deepest lake, known for its unique species of fish and Lake Nyasa.

Grab you passport today and experience the Kalambo water falls which are the second highest uninterrupted fall in Africa. With a 44.9 million people, you are certain to make friends and meet family along the way.

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SUNSHINE’S

BY ASWAD WALKER

During any given afternoon, Sunshine’s Health Food Store & Vegetarian Deli is packed with an eclectic mix of Houston’s health-conscious who refuse to sacrifice taste for sound bodies, minds, and spirits.

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Houston 77021, Sunshine’s is a family-owned business, passed down from founder and father, Vergis “Sunshine” Bourgeois, to daughter, Arga. For more than two decades, Sunshine’s has served up not only healthy, tasty food, but a myriad of workshops and events designed to empower participants from the inside out. But don’t look for any get skinny

quick diet seminars. With Arga, as with her father, Sunshine’s is about living and eating healthy—western media body images be damned.

community staple. As such, Sunshine’s regularly plays host to young at heart professionals attracted by the menu, workshops or progressive vibe.

FROM THE BEGINNING

“Yes, we’re vegan and vegetarian, here, but my goal is to reach folk who don’t eat vegetables,” said Arga. “On MLK there’s nothing but fried foods. I want to provide a different option and let folk know vegetables can taste good.”

“When my mother passed from diabetes, I was on a mission to find a healthier lifestyle,” shared the senior Bourgeois.

That journey led to Sunshine’s, now a

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BRILLIANCE

PHILLIP STARK

Round 42 will feature photography, video, textile, text-based and sculptural installation.

MOODY NOLAN ARCHITECTS

Crafting provocative spaces built on the idea that architecture should be responsive to an organization’s needs.

ON VIEW Nathaniel Donnett at Project Row Houses in Houston March 28 – June 21, 2015.

Bringing together the work of artists based in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Europe, curator Sally Frater organizes Round 42: The One and the Many: A Self-portrait in Seven Parts, which both responds to the mission of Project Row Houses and is reflective of her time spent in residency at PRH, the Third Ward and Houston. Participating artists include Alexandre Arrechea, Erika DeFreitas, Delio Delgado, Nathaniel Donnett, Kenya Evans, Ayanna Jolivet Mccloud, and Nicole Miller.

CURTIS J. MOODY is the visionary leader behind Moody Nolan Architects, which is more than an agency, but rather a team of creative problem solvers. Moody Nolan teamed with EEK Architects to revitalize Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1870, as the Preparatory High School for Colored Youth, the school began in a church basement and is the first and only D.C. public school to receive LEED Platinum certification and earn the title: The “Greenest” New School in the World.

DESIGN INNOVATION Dunbar Senior High School is a modern environment with architecture that supports every aspect of the learning community.

“The new Dunbar Senior High School is built upon a historic legacy of excellence that demonstrates how schools anchor our communities [and] speaks volumes about how the community values spaces that enhance students

ability to learn,” said Rick Fedrizzi, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “Dunbar is using this highperforming building to create a highperforming future, and we are grateful for their leadership.”

CELEBRATE LIVING HISTORY HISTORIC LEGACY The museum, which was started in 1964, was originally located at the Frederick Douglass House in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN ART is an African art museum located in Washington, D.C., United States. The museum is one of nineteen under the wing of the Smithsonian Institution. http://africa.si.edu/.

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FOOD & DRINK

BASIL

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The healing power of Basil goes back centuries and is reflected in hundreds of therapeutic applications.

RESEARCH STUDIES ON BASIL have shown unique health-protecting effects in two basic areas: Basil’s flavonoids and volatile oils.

Basil, which is a common name for the culinary herb Ocimum basilicum, has more than

60 varieties, all of which differ somewhat in appearance and taste. The warming, aromatic constituents of Basil help to calm the nervous system, settle the stomach, clear the mind and fight off coughs, colds, flu and allergies.

BOOK

American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America is a book published by First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. In American Grown, Mrs. Obama tells the story of the White House Kitchen Garden, celebrates the bounty of gardens across our nation, and reminds us all of what we can grow together.

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