1.   Black politicians and community leaders who opposed needle exchanges claimed the programme was racist and genocidal.

2.   Community leaders agreed to take joint action on scientific, social and environmental issues.

3.   Community leaders and those involved in faith organizations met to discuss what could be done about the recent disturbances.

4.   Community leaders in the area are widely regarded as police stooges.

5.   Community leaders meet regularly to discuss local problems.

6.   Community leaders met to discuss the proposed golf course.

7.   Community leaders met with city officials to discuss the proposed golf course.

8.   Community leaders were quick to denounce the police for reacting too violently to the disturbances.