STATEWIDE - The Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz, talks about her life, the music industry and her fans in an exclusive interview from 1986 on the story behind the star. Join us as fans and friends remember the world's most famous female Salsa singer, the charming, graceful and modest super star, Celia Cruz, who died July 16, 2003. The program airs Thursday, October 30, at 6:30 pm on NJN; rebroadcast dates Sunday, November 2, at noon.

Ms. Cruz provided NJN's Images/Imagenes a candid interview in 1986 that stands today as monument to the insight and thoughts of a super star on a mission to thank her fans for the wonderful career they gave her in the entertainment business. What makes this television special unique is a quiz testing the audience's knowledge of Celia Cruz. Questions will appear on the television screen with follow-up answers. This will be an opportunity for Celia Cruz fans to test their knowledge of the Queen of Salsa.

Stay tuned to Images/Imagenes for programs about Latino issues. Coming up this season:

LATINOS & DIABETES
Thursday, October 23, at 6:30 pm
Over two million Hispanics suffer from diabetes, a disease reaching epidemic levels on a worldwide scale. Many Hispanics are in the high-risk category due to social and economic factors, lack of insurance, inadequate medical care and a family history of diabetes. Learn about the contributing factors that lead to diabetes and how to survive the disease with a change in life style.

THE ISLAND OF ENCHANTMENT
Thursday, November 20, at 6:30 pm
On November 19, 1493, Christopher Columbus landed on a Caribbean island. He named it San Juan Bautista in honor of Saint John the Baptist. Original inhabitants, Taino Indians, called the island "Boriken," land of the brave Lord. On November 19, 2003, Puerto Rico will be celebrating its 510th anniversary. This documentary takes a look at the history of this tropical island paradise.

IMAGES' ROAD TO STARDOM 2003
Thursday, November 27, at 6:30 pm
Three talent vocalists, searching for stardom in the entertainment world, take their first step towards fame in a highly competitive talent extravaganza. The contestants will be asked to sing in both Spanish and English while viewers at home vote by E-mail for their favorite performer. Don't miss this opportunity to vote for the next super star.

SHINING STARS OF THE NJN HISPANIC YOUTH SHOWCASE
Thursday, December 18, at 6:30 pm
Meet some of the past winners of the NJN Hispanic Youth Showcase as they look at themselves 8 and 10 years later. Where are they today? What are they doing? This program takes you back to the outstanding vocal, dance and instrumental performances of young people who promised to make a difference in this world.