DATE: April 22, 2005
   
FOR RELEASE: Immediate
   
CONTACT: JoAnne Ruscio    (609) 777-3993
e-mail - jruscio@njn.org
   

Images/Imagenes
On NJN Public Television
Thursdays at 6:30 pm ; Sundays at 8 am

STATEWIDE – For over three decades, Images/Imagenes has examined the critical issues of New Jersey 's Hispanic population. Images can be seen on NJN on Thursdays at 6:30 pm and Sundays at 8 am , and is web streamed and archived on the NJN web site at njn.net. The program can be seen on NJN JerseyVision and on Time Warner Cable on channel 750 in New York .

LATINAS: WOMEN OF VALOR IN NEW JERSEY
Thursday, May 5, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, May 8, at 8 am
Latinas: Women of Valor in New Jersey pays tribute to the outstanding contributions Latinas have made to the Garden State . This program features the story of Maria De Castro Blake – a humble, passionate and determined woman who never took "no" for an answer. During the 1960s and 70s she opened the closed doors of higher education for Latino students at Rutgers University in Newark .                                

OUTSTANDING PERUVIANS
Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, May 15, at 8 am
Peruvians ventured to Paterson in search of work but instead found that their talents in soccer would open the doors for a large migration of athletes from their country. As their numbers grew, the Peruvians won championships and revitalized Paterson and the neighboring cities of Clifton and Passaic . Their South American flair, devotion to culture, business and family traditions became symbols of pride. Tune in to capture the true essence and spirit of the Peruvian community in New Jersey .

THE MUSIC OF BRAZIL
Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, May 22, at 8 am
To honor our South American neighbor, Images features The Music of Brazil with a look at the famous songs and musicians who have circled the globe as ambassadors of Brazilian art and culture.

Featured on this program is the world's number one guitar duo, the Assad Brothers. Born in Brazil , Sergio and Odair Assad have played a major role in reviving contemporary music for guitar in the United States , Europe and Japan . These Latin Grammy winners are sure to delight our NJN audience with outstanding songs and masterful guitar work.

RX 4 NJ: THE ROAD TO BETTER HEALTH CARE
Thursday, May 26, at 6:30 pm; rebroadcast Sunday, May 29, at 8 am
An innovative program is now available that can save patients hundreds of dollars in prescription medicines. Viewers can learn how to qualify for free and low-cost medicines in New Jersey . Stop suffering in silence and obtain greater understanding of the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry. Join Images for a discussion on the road to better health care.


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