Nelson Mandela is greeted at the airport by mayor Dinkins and other New York City officials who offer words of support for the South African leader.
Nelson and Winnie Mandela make remarks on stage about his struggles in prison, South Africa's struggles and the meaningfulness of the support of the USA
A variety of Christian faith leaders speak at Riverside Church, welcoming Nelson Mandela. Mandela does not appear in this particular clip.
B-roll footage of many different neighborhoods that were featured in the series, including ports, Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. High School, Chinatown, etc.
Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. High School students learn how to play and breakdance to Thelonius Monk's music in this program set up by the Thelonius Monk Foundation.
B-roll of ships in harbor and the Power Memorial Academy
B-roll footage of Chelsea and various fur shops in the area
B-roll footage along Bleecker, Thompson and Sullivan Streets in the East Village of various venues, apartments and people
B-roll footage of the neighborhood around Amsterdam Avenue in San Juan Hill
Children go to school, street vendors sell Rastafarian merchandise and people leave church in a predominantly Caribbean neighborhood.
Footage of people tending the Barretto Street Garden in the South Bronx, as well as footage of people walking around the neighborhood outside the garden.
Street scenes of Flatbush, highlighting Caribbean owned businesses, cultural events and the art and architecture of the area.
Footage of the Staten Island neighborhood around Spanish Lane, people performing repairs, enjoying the beach and visiting with their neighbors.
Topic of discussion is the lack of political representation in New York City politics, the reasons behind it and what can be done about it. Guests include representative from the Asian American Federation Jonathan Kim, Jenny Lam of the Chinese American Planning Council and former Republican City Council candidate Fred Teng. Hosted by Ti-hua Chang.
Topic of discussion is the treatment of mental illness and the prevalence of mental illness among the homeless population. Guests include D.J. Jaffe of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Dorothy Purnell from Fountain House and Norman Siegel from the New York Civil Liberties Union. Hosted by Ti-hua Chang.
Interview concerning women's health, entirely in Spanish without translation.
Interview about legalizing drug use, comparing it to alcohol prohibition. Interesting little detail about heroin users accidentally overdosing because they purchased heroin laced with fentanyl.
Interview with columnist James Revson about his experience of being outed as homosexual by Act Up and Out Week, despite never having publicly denied his sexual orientation.
Footage of Sylvia Bassoff in her apartment.
Concert in front of City Hall as part of El Fieston de Nueva York, a Latin cultural festival. Does not feature a press conference.
Diana and her partner stand in their new apartment that they were able to afford because of Pueblo Nuevo.
Interview about the programs available at the Realization Center to overcome substance abuse issues. White describes the cultural pressures on women who struggle with substance abuse.
Leslie describes her experience with substance abuse programs and her journey through recovery.
