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States that a report released by the New York State Spanish Domestic Violence Hotline Advisory Committee shows Latino women have limited access to services for victims of domestic violence. Increase in instances of domestic violence in 1995; Aim of the Hotline; Why Latino women have limited access to services for victims of domestic violence.

Presents information related to various aspects of education in the United States. Information on Camp Diversity workshop which was designed to aid minority children; Details on Wangu Njoroge Kinuthia of Harlem, New York who died in February, 1997.

Focuses on the state of hunger which is being experienced in New York state, while highlighting a report compiled by the New York City Coalition Against Hunger and referencing the status of the stock exchange rates. Indications of the report; Factors which attribute to the conditions being experienced.

Presents information on Parks Commissioner Henry Stern who celebrated the bicentennial of the Amiable Child Monument passed on July 15, 1997. Details on the monument; Why the monument was erected; Information on sponsorship for the event; Where the monument is located; Date for the next memorial of the Amiable Child site.

Reports that the opening of a fire hydrant on 123rd Street in New York City, marked the beginning of the Police Athletic League's (PAL) summer programs while highlighting the Playstreet program for children. Purpose of this program; Information on PAL Playstreet sites; Comments by John Ryan, executive director of PAL; Where further information can be obtained about PAL.

Presents information on a visit to the Children's Aid Society in Harlem, New York by baseball player Lance Johnson, of the New York Mets. Comments by Johnson; Questions asked by the children; What did the children received after the speech.

Informs of an African-American Website listed as www.webcom.com/bright/AfricanAmericanChallenge. Features of the site; What is offered on the site; What is its main focus; indications of challenging and entertaining fun.

Provides information on the protest march `March For Our Lives' sponsored by the Kensington Welfare Rights Union (KWRU) against welfare reform starting in Philadelphia. How long was the march; Comments from Barbara Burns, social work student at the University of Buffalo; Who took participation in the march; Where to receive further information on the KWRU.

Focuses on a national discussion of race which was proposed by President Bill Clinton called "Operation Understanding" in Washington D.C. which is based on elimination of the stereotypes between Blacks and Jews consisting of Black and Jewish high school students combined. Comments from OU's founder, Karen Kalish; Effects of the program on the learning capabilities of the children involved.

Announces the June 20th, 1997 opening of the Science Playground of the New York Hall of Science, in the Queens section of New York City. Features of the playground; Events to be sponsored by the Hall of Science; Contact information.

Presents information on the Women & Technology Conference at NYNEX headquarters in Manhattan, New York City, sponsored by the Asian American Business Development Center. Topics addressed at the discussion forum; Importance of small minority businesses in New York City; Featured speaker at the event; Contact information.

Focuses on the New York City performance of the Restoration Dance Theatre at the Riverside State Park. Type of dance performed; Detailed information on the group's program; Number of countries already toured by the group.

Profiles newspaper columnist, Sadie Feddoes, who was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Wesley McDonald Holder Regular Democratic Club on June 19th, 1997. Period for which Feddoes worked at the `New York Amsterdam News'; Highlights of Feddoes' career in journalism; Aims of the club; Biographical information on Feddoes.

Presents information on the 125th Street Business Improvement District's (BID) fourth annual meeting on June 10, 1997 in Harlem, New York. Comments from the chairman of the board of directors; When the BID was established; Details on the BID; Reference to the BID's goals.

Presents information on the opening of Harvest Information and Technical Center, by the Black United Fund. Where the center is located; Where the profits will be going; What are the services available to the public.

Presents information relating to New York's Governor Pataki's proposal of increasing the tuition of the State University of New York (SUNY). Comments on the matter from state assembly representative Edward C. Sullivan; Reaction of to the proposed increase; Comments from others on the matter.

Presents information on the Mother Jones/Leica Photography Awards hosted by the New York Historical Society. Information on the LifeTime Achievement Award presentation; Comments from Peter Magubane, South African photojournalist; Background information on the Mother Jones Photofund.

Focuses on the continued support for Doctor Betty Shabazz, with reference to Columbia University's blood drive for her. Circumstances surrounding Shabazz's health; Information on Shabazz's association with Columbia University; Comments from Larry Dais, assistant vice president for public affairs, at the university; Information on a resolution passed for Shabazz.

Reports on the blood drive for Doctor Betty Shabazz, wife of slain activist Malcolm X, at the Carver Federal Saving Bank, in New York. Information on the number of persons who supported the drive; Circumstances surrounding the blood drive; Comments from Thomas Clark, president and chief executive officer of the Carver Federal Savings Bank.

Presents a public opinion section on the tragic incident involving doctor Betty Shabazz widow of Malcom X, who was allegedly set on fire by her grandson Malcom Shabazz.

Reports on the arraignment of Malcom Shabazz, grandson of doctor Betty Shabazz, which is scheduled for June 6, 1997. Circumstances surrounding his arrest; Who are the co-counsel of Malcom Shabazz; Malcom's reaction during the hearing.

Reports on the Racial Justice Day rally held in New York City Hall Park during April 1997. Estimated amount of persons who attended this rally; Reason for this rally; Information on the speakers at this event; What many at the demonstration lay the blame for police brutality on.

Reports that members of the Student Liberation Action Movement (SLAM) held a demonstration at City Hall on March 27, 1997 to protest budget cuts to the City University of New York (CUNY). Estimated number of students at the demonstration; Comments from Barbara Bowen, a CUNY professor nd union member; Information on how tuition increase of New York's Tuition Assistance Program affects CUNY students.

Reports that the Independent Arts Gallery at Queens Independent Living Center held its opening reception for its annual exhibition of artists with disabilities, entitled `An Odyssey,' in New York City. Date and venue of the reception; Number of people who attended the exhibit; Sarahlynn D. Lewis' display of her sculpture `Trees Do Talk, Don't They?'; Information on some of the other exhibitors; Contact information.

Focuses on the construction of a mural dedicated to Dr. John Henrik Clarke and Dr. Yoses Ben Jochannan from the Francis family. What the facade of the building was covered with; Who painted the mural; Comments from Verna Francis.

Details the writing of the book `I Was a Slave' by Donna Wyant Howell. Compilation of the actual accounts of former slaves as written by interviewers working for the Works Project Administration; Use of actual texts and dialects; Contact information.

Reports on a number of persons lobbied and demonstrated at the State Capitol in Albany. Number of sessions held; Speeches given by Scott Stringer and other persons; Number of persons at the demonstrations; Information on `Our Bill'.