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Another View, an NJN series program that looks at a variety of issues vital to the African American comunity in NJ today. The following episodes are just a few of Another Views available for purchase through NJN video.

#1209 - 1/12/99 - MLK/Civil Rights - One man gives his very earnest view of civil rights and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with thoughts on what has, or has not, been accomplished both in the past and presently. Guests - Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People’s Organization for Progress.

#1301 - 10/26/99 - Ghana - This program chronicles executive producer Linda Coles’ visit to Ghana, West Africa for the fifth African-African American Summit. Led by the Reverend Leon Sullivan, these summits address issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare. And the ultimate goal is to strengthen the relationship between Africans and African Americans. Included are highlights from the actual summit, a visit to a Ghanaian pre-school, and an eye clinic struggling to provide quality healthcare. Coles also joins the host in the studio to further discuss her experience. Guests - H. E. Koby Koonsom, Ambassador of the Republic of Ghana - Michael Brown, Ronald H. Brown Foundation - Dynna Gorham, General Manager, F.P.I. - Reverend Leon Sullivan, founder/Chairman, O.I.C. International - Sharpe James, Newark Mayor - Dr. James Clarke, Ophthalmologist, Emmanuel Eye Center - Felicity Annoff, Owner/Manager, The Haven - Safoa Okai, Teacher, The Haven

#1311 - 1/11/00 - Civil Rights - A panel of local and national experts got together at Drew University to talk about civil rights, where we’ve been, and where we’re headed. Highlights from that panel discussion are the basis for this program. Panelists give their views on, and experiences with, civil rights, and raise questions about this country’s continuing need to address this issue. Guests - Raymond Brown, Former Vice-Chair, Commission on Civil Disorders - Tom Kean, Former NJ Governor - Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, President Emeritus, Notre Dame/Former Chair, Civil Rights Commission - Juan Williams, Writer/ Political Analyst, Washington Post