Alicia Keys is so passionate about HIV/AIDS awareness that, to date, her Keep a Child Alive foundation has raised nearly $3 million in funds for the treatment and care of people living with the disease.
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Jennifer Hudson
Hudson recently signed on to be a part of Alicia Keys’ “Buy Life” campaign to raise funds for HIV/AIDS programs. She has also lent her time to Bid 2 Beat AIDS.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph
After years of losing friends to AIDS, diva Sheryl Lee Ralph founded the annual DIVA’s Simply Singing fundraiser to honor those who’ve lost the battle and also raise money for HIV/AIDS awareness.
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Mary J. Blige
Blige’s FFAWN foundation has teamed up with BET’s Rap-it-Up campaign to educate young women about AIDS. She’s also worked with MAC Cosmetics’ Viva Glam HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.
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Magic and Cookie Johnson
Through the Magic Johnson Foundation, both Magic (who is HIV positive) and Cookie have worked tirelessly to create awareness the prevention surrounding HIV/AIDS.
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Serena Williams
Serena recently signed on to be a part of Alicia Keys’ “Buy Life” campaign to raise funds for HIV/AIDS programs.
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Malaak Compton-Rock
Malaak Compton-Rock has dedicated her life to community service. Her AngelRock Project recently took inner-city youth from New York City to South Africa for a cultural exchange and HIV/AIDS awareness.
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Jurnee Smollett
Aside from her acting duties, Jurnee Smollett is an HIV/AIDS activist and board member of Artists for a New South Africa, a non-profit dedicated to combating HIV/AIDS in Africa.
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Blair Underwood
An AIDS activist off-screen, actor Blair Underwood even has a free HIV/AIDS clinic named after him in Washington D.C. He has even participated in the AIDS Helthcare Foundations “Man Up” campaign to get more men tested for the disease.
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RuPaul
The flamboyant entertainer lends his time to several AIDS charities including Aid for AIDS, and the Ali Forney Center in New York City.
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Tom Joyner
The Tom Joyner Foundation has raised nearly $55 million for HBCU’s recently announcing plans to donate $500,000 to fund HIV/AIDS awareness initiatives at six historically Black colleges.
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Diddy
The music mogul with a big heart has supported several AIDS causes including LifeBeat, a non-profit that mobilizes the music industry to educate youth about the epidemic.
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Missy Elliot
Missy has been a spokeswoman for M.A.C.’ Viva Glam AIDS Awareness campaign.
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Janelle Monae
Janelle recently signed on to be a part of Alicia Keys’ “Buy Life” campaign to raise funds for HIV/AIDS programs.
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Usher
Usher has always supported Alicia Keys’ Keep a Child Alive foundation, and recently signed on to her “Buy Life” campaign to raise funds for HIV/AIDS programs.
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Swizz Beatz
Swizz recently signed on to be a part of his wife Alicia Keys’ “Buy Life” campaign to raise funds for HIV/AIDS programs.
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Kelly Rowland
Rowland has worked as an ambassador for MTV’s “Staying Alive” campaign. In 2008 she traveled throughout Africa and the United States meeting young people and educating them about HIV/AIDS.
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Lil’ Kim
The original “Queen Bee” Lil’ Kim has been a spokeswoman for M.A.C.’ Viva Glam AIDS Awareness campaign.