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Reports that the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in the New York City was made repository to papers and materials of the black leader Malcolm X. Reasons why daughters of the leader have chosen the center as repository for belongings of Malcolm X; Comments of Howard Dodson, chief curator of the center on Malcolm X; Items included in collections.

Reports on the fundraising efforts undertaken by a group of former workers of the Brooklyn, New York City-based `City Sun' newspaper, in an effort to help the paper overcome its financial problems. When the paper published its last issue; What the workers hope to achieve; Form under which the fundraising will take.

Reports plan of New York City's Caribbean community to be well represented at the United Nations sponsored conference on women to be held in Beijing, China from August 30 to September 15, 1995. Comments of Yvonne J. Graham, executive director of the Caribbean Women's Health Association, about the plans of their delegation.

The article reports on the U.S. 2008 presidential primaries to be held in more than 20 states including New York on February 5, 2008. In New York City, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Most voters there will be using the same 7,000 lever voting machines that have been used for decades, but some voters will be utilizing Ballot Marking Devices or BMDs to assist them in marking their paper ballots. BMD language options other than English include Spanish Korean and Chinese for text.

The paper presents a response to an article published in the November 13, 2003, issue of the Amsterdam News on the opinion page by James C. McIntosh, managing director, that refers to the author. In the article McIntosh states that when a group of parents with children enrolled in the Harlem International Community School (HICS) came to the author's office requesting assistance he took the matter to attorney general Eliot Spitzer. This matter centered on HICS and the founder and principal, Wally Simpson and the lack of certification and charter for HICS from the New York State Department of Education.

Presents the author's experience of availing the opportunity to see Malcolm X's documents kept at the Schomburg Center in New York City. Reason why the center was chosen to house the material; Care with which caretaker Diana Lachatanere handled Malcolm's documents; Details pertaining to items contained in the crate bearing Malcolm's papers.

Reports on the repeated use of the picture of Blackman John Taylor on the published paper of the `New York Post' even after Taylor's innocence in the June 11, 2000 Central Park sex attacks was declared. Irresponsible journalism; Headlines and captions used by the Post; Personal background of Taylor; Racist words used by the Post; Relations of the Post with the New York Police Department.

Editorial. Comments on the `New York Post' newspaper's criticism of religious leader Al Sharpton's reaction to the inefficiency of the New York, New York government's campaign to recruit more minorities in the police force. Changes in the ownership of the paper; Accusation of fund solicitation against Sharpton.

After earning in excess of $200 million over a fight career spanning 20 years, reports have surfaced that boxer Mike Tyson's once-enormous fortune has dwindled to a mere $5,553 in the bank when he recently filed more papers with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York. According to court documents, Tyson, who originally sought bankruptcy Chapter 11 protection in August 2003, also had $174,000 in property and equipment and more than $10.2 million in liabilities by December 31st. Mike Tyson's former wife, Robin Givens, was driving her sport utility vehicle recently in Miami and struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian at a crosswalk.

There is a stunning exhibition called "Kenya Art" at the Brooklyn Public Library's central building at Grand Army Plaza in New York City. The art can be found in the Grand Lobby, the Lobby Gallery and on the second floor in six display cases in the hall. This artwork by several Kenyan artists includes acrylic on paper painting, woodcuts, photographs and comic strips. The works depict Kenyan natives at work as hunters and gathers, bent over and working hard selling fresh fruits in an open market, picking corn in the field and men discussing issues, all while wearing native dress. There are pieces which are full of hope and beauty, while others have despair, but all show clear emotions and scenes of everyday life.

Reports on the exhibition titled “Creatures,” at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning in Queens, New York, featuring the collage works of Nigerian-born artist Wangechi Mutu. Wangechi's work is angry, scary and passionate, but with a weird beauty and even a feral playfulness. The works, mostly untitled but gathered into series, are done mostly on Mylar or paper and confront the viewer with Western society's take on women, and especially women of color, as irrational, dangerous and, indeed, animalistic.

Reports on the comments made by minister of the Nation of Islam Organization Louis Farrakhan on a variety of subjects before the Black press on the afternoon of October 14, 2002 at the State Office Building in Harlem, New York. Farrakhan's opposition to President George W. Bush's administration; Opinion on the controversy over the movie 'Barbershop'; Problems faced by the Nation of Islam and its paper 'The Final Call.'

Reports the decision of 'New York Beacon' newspaper managing editor Hazel Smith to leave the paper in New York City. Preparedness in launching her theater ministry; Theatrical plays written by the editor; Editorial position previously held in the 'Forbes' magazine.

Reports the termination of Michael A. McPhee as security officer of Harlem Hospital Center in New York, New York. Views of McPhee about the termination; Efforts to get pay claims; Content of the termination paper given by hospital administration.

Focuses on developments in the publication of the periodical 'New York Amsterdam News.' Production of the first edition with the use of paper and a lead pencil; Change of the process for printing the newspaper; Selection of the tabloid size for readers on the go.

Reports on the difficulties of Bronx, New York City mother Donna Ramsey in getting her workers compensation benefit. Problems of the Workers Compensation Board with the papers of Ramsey; Ramsey's financial situation; Assistance provided by African Free Society's Edward Culvert to Ramsey.