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