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International News Canada: Alicia Keys, Stephen Lewis Push for AIDS AwarenessDecember 1, 2004 On Monday, singer Alicia Keys took part in Toronto's first Urban AIDS concert and awareness campaign. "I've seen it. It's changed my life completely," Keys said of the suffering she witnessed on a recent trip to visit children with AIDS in Africa. Flanked by Stephen Lewis, UN special envoy for AIDS in Africa, at a pre-concert press conference, Keys said she hopes her involvement will raise funds for women and children with AIDS. The concert included Canadian urban-music stars Nelly Furtado, Swollen Members, K-OS and Keshia Chante. Guelph Mercury 11.30.04; Canadian Press This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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