ANCESTORS IN THE AMERICAS, the first in-depth television series to present the untold history of early Asian immigrants to the Americas, from the 1700s to the 1900s airs nationally on PBS on Fridays, March 23 and 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings). ANCESTORS brings to life a largely unexplored past, not found in standard textbooks, and invites a new understanding of American history. Acclaimed filmmaker Loni Ding offers a global perspective of U.S. history. Many public television stations will also broadcast the series in May. RISING WATERS: GLOBAL WARMING AND THE FATE OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS, produced by Andrea Torrice, will be presented on public television stations on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22 (check local listings). RISING WATERS puts a human face on the international climate change debate that effects 7 million people living on thousands of islands scattered across the Pacific. Combining stunning photography of the tropical Pacific Islands along with the latest scientific evidence, RISING WATERS takes viewers to some of the most pristine and beautiful places in the world. Contact Cara White, CaraMar Media, Inc., 843-881-1480 or email carapub@aol.com.

The Black World Today (www.tbwt.com), the Net's leading African American news and information portal, honored Black History Month 2001 with an interactive module dedicated to acknowledging the past, present and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This module combines accurate historical information with expert contemporary advice and cutting-edge multimedia features. This year's module includes: A series of essays written by prominent journalists exploring the history, the memories and the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities; an interactive Historically Black Colleges and Universities trivia quiz; a photo quiz featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities alums; a historical photo essay. Multimedia content includes timelines, graphics, quizzes, photos, links and Real Audio. Contact Don Rojas, 410-539-6547 or visit www.tbwt.com.

Priority Staffing Solutions, Inc. founded by Deborah Wainstein is a temporary and permanent employment agency, which helps businesses staff for peak periods and special projects. Deborah Wainstein, at age 27, is probably the youngest staffing agency president in New York City and most likely the only Hispanic President of such a firm. Deborah was recognized by Crain's New York Business, in their prestigious "40 under 40" special issue of rising stars. Her company has grown in just two years from a one-person operation to the 2 floor- 8-person 24-hour operation that it is today. In this time of a tight labor market, Ms. Wainstein's company is providing an invaluable service to New York City employers in providing much-needed bilingual employees. Ms. Wainstein, a native New Yorker who is Hispanic and fluent in Spanish, understands the needs of a diverse New York and the employers in this market. Contact Deborah Wainstein, 212-213-2244 or email dwainstein@prioritystaff.com.

MarketResearch.com is the leading resource of global business intelligence. Our demographic line of research studies includes specifics on consumer behavior, preference, motivation and buying trends of ethnic, age/gender-specific and special interest groups. With over 350 publishers, MarketResearch.com provides instant access to more than 200 broad industry categories of market research products that empower our customers to make effective business decisions. MarketReseach.com revolutionizes the way business intelligence is attained with our sophisticated search technology, customized segmentation and online delivery. Be confident in your strategies. Visit www.MarketResearch.com today for more information on market segments like these: Older Americans Single Female Consumers, Tweens, Urban Youth, The Internet Generation, American Latinos, Asian Americans, African Americans, Gays & Lesbians, Women Consumers. Contact Stephanie Maher, 212-807-2649 or email smaher@marketresearch.com.

This highly researched conference and workshops will offer you the opportunity to gain many new insights from blue-chip brand marketers and seasoned experts from research, advertising, online marketing, direct marketing, public relations and strategic planning. Our experts will bring you the most up-to-date research and statistics available. You'll gain a clear understanding of, not only the buying habits, cultural nuances, and media preferences of these demographics, but also the latest marketing trends, innovative and grassroots campaigns, how to forge strategic partnerships, gain organizational buy-in, and much more! Participating companies include Frito-Lay, Charles Schwab & Co., Allstate Insurance, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Ford Motor Company, SBC Communications, State Farm, plus many more. April 23-25, 2001, Los Angeles, CA. Call 1-888-362-7400 or 312-362-9100, or register online at www.aliconferences.com. Contact Tammy Johnson at 312-362-9100, ext. 18, tammy@aliconferences.com.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. And DMIND Announce E-Business Alliance: Relationship Extends DMIND's Global Reach and Attracts Investor Attention
Mitsui & Co., Ltd., one of Japan's largest trading conglomerates and a major force in international business development, announced a strategic alliance to provision e-business solutions for Mitsui with DMIND Corporation, a leading provider of e-business software and solutions. One of Japan's premier IT infrastructure companies, Mitsui also made a substantial investment in DMIND. Ken Yamamoto, General Manager of Mitsui & Co.'s IT Solution Department, said, "We believe DMIND's mix of human capital and product deployment is the right formula for success in the global e-business marketplace." DMIND Corporation will help Mitsui strengthen its Japanese portfolio of companies. The initial projects include BSI Co., Ltd., one of Japan's premier Internet, software and systems integration companies, specializing in wireless solutions. "Our strategic alliance with Mitsui is significant, as is their investment in us," stated Thomas C. Kwon, DMIND's CEO/chairman. "It confirms the DMIND business model, which has evolved over the past four years." Contact Vickery Eckhoff, veckhoff@dmind.com or call 212-487-7400 x256.

The Film Society presents a myriad of multi-cultural programming on a yearly basis at its own Walter Reade Theater at Lincoln Center. Annual series include "Rendez-vous with French Cinema Today" every March and "Spanish Cinema Now" every December. In addition, we present a significant number of Latin American programs, Iranian, Chinese (both new and classics) and films from the former Soviet Union. In March 2001, we will be presenting new Chinese cinema; new British cinema in April; April into May, Argentinian cinema; new Italian cinema in June; a major survey of Latin American cinema in August and a tribute to Argentinian filmmaker Leonardo Favio during the 39th New York Film Festival in September and October. Film programs range from two to four weeks in duration. Corporate sponsorships, starting at $10,000 offer major visibility opportunities and benefits to reach our upscale, professional, multicultural audience of moviegoers. Contact Claudia Bonn, 212-875-5623.

The National Association of Women Business Owners- NYC Chapter will hold its 9th annual awards dinner on March 20th, 2001 from 6-10 pm at the Roosevelt Hotel on West 45th Street. This year the award has been renamed "The Signature Awards" and honors 3 New York City women business owners who have achieved business success in under 5 years; 5-10 years, and 10 + years. This year's award winners are Wanla Cheng, Principal, Asian Link Consulting Group; Di-Ann Eisnor, Eisnor Interactive, Inc.; Lois Benjamin Bohn, Shlepper, Moving & Storage, Inc. The name acknowledges the uniqueness of each woman's business just as each signature is unique. The name also recognizes the responsibility that each business owner undertakes as that signature is applied to everything from incorporation documents, office leases, business contracts, paychecks, etc. To register, call 212-768-4470.

Market research tools and techniques have undergone a revolution. New global marketplaces have developed and, in the United States, ethnic markets have emerged as strong forces in the consumer market. Plus, the Internet has revolutionized the way research is conducted - and only a few firms have maximized online techniques. Learn about the revolution in market research strategy in IIR's two April events: the International Market Research Forum and the Multicultural Market Research Forum, co-located at the Omni Colonnade in Coral Gables, Florida, on April 25-27, 2001. Registration for one event gives you full access to the other as well. Join Pfizer, Cisco Systems, Procter & Gamble, and the USCensus for presentations and case studies. Also, don't miss our Online Research, Domestic Multicultural Web Marketing, and Ethnographic/Anthropological Workshops. For more information or to register, call 888-670-8200 or visit www.iir-ny.com.

E-Marketing to U.S. Hispanics and Latin America Conference and Workshop on March 12-13, 2001 in Miami Beach. Featuring Allstate, Gateway, Haagen Dazs, MasterCard, Procter & Gamble, Kraft. Keynotes by Omar Wasow, (NBC Internet Analyst), George Munoz (globalization expert) and Lucas Graves (Jupiter Research). Landmark conference on Marketing to Asian Pacific Americans at the Nikko Hotel, San Francisco on May 7-8, 2001. Featuring General Motors, MetLife, Best Foods, Pacific Bell, Verizon, Edison Enterprises, San Jose Mercury News plus New U.S. Census data. Marketing to African-Americans and Urban Consumers featuring Levi, Charles Schwab, Colgate, Nike, Keith T. Clinkscales and more. Contact Rupa Ranganathan, 212-967-0095x252 or rranganathan@srinstitute.com or visit www.srinstitute.com/cm347.

KSCI-TV, founded in 1976, is the pre-eminent Asian language TV station in the US, providing news, sports, dramas and entertainment in 14 languages including Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Tagalog. The station delivers upscale Asian families for advertisers such as AT&T, Colgate-Palmolive, Toyota, McDonald's, Metropolitan Life and Disneyland. The station's numerous community awards, including the Organization of Chinese Americans' Image Award and the Korean American Coalition's Community Service Award, shows its commitment to viewers. KSCI-TV was the first Asian-language station in LA to win an Emmy for its series, "U.S. Citizenship: A Dream Come True." Contact Gannon Gray, General Sales Manager, 310-478-1818.

Gov. Gray Davis gave the keynote address at The New California Media (NCM) EXPO on the "hows" and "whats" of communicating with California's fastest growing markets. The EXPO took place on Feb. 15, in San Francisco. "The latest Census figures document the remarkable growth of California's new multiethnic majority and explain why this state is now Ground Zero for the country's burgeoning ethnic news media," says Sandy Close, founder and Executive Director of New California Media. "Having Governor Davis give the keynote, speaks to the historic recognition of the new influence of ethnic media in California." Over 2000 guests -- advertisers and advertising agency executives, leaders of mainstream and online media, government agencies, foundations, PR and marketing firms, national non profits, interested citizens attended a day of exhibits, panels, consulting sessions, networking and recruiting possibilities showcasing ethnic media. Davis spoke of the immigrant spirit that is California's economic engine, referring to their "reservoir of passion and staying power." "What drives productivity and economic wealth is the strong immigrant drive resulting in economic gain and productivity," he said. There is no longer a majority ethnicity, he noted. Davis said he wanted to "honor media for all segments of California society, and recognize the diversity that exists in California, America's other Ellis Island." For more information about New California Media, visit www.ncmonline.com or call 415-438-4755.