After spending a month last year in Africa filming a documentary on the HIV and AIDS virus devastating the people of Africa, last night on American Idol a clip of the musician/humanitarians documentary "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland" debuted.
"Everyone who visits Africa is changed by the experience, but not everyone can afford to go to Africa," says Keys. "Come with me on my journey and learn as I learn. Let's start a virus to stop a virus- send the film to everyone you know. Let's change this nightmare into our generation's greatest success story."
The entire film will then be available on the documentary's official website.
Just because the documentary is focused primarily on the AIDS and the HIV virus in Africa, people must realize that is an issue that effects everyone globally. In the United States alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at the end of 2003, an estimated 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 persons in the United States were living with HIV/AIDS, with 24-27% undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection are a big issue that effects everyone even in the U.S.
To help out with controlling, preventing and treating the AIDS/HIV virus support here.
With that said, lets see where the 2008 Presidential Candidates stand on the issue of HIV/AIDS
Sen. Barrack Obama:
- Supports HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
Sen. Hillary Clinton:
- Supports HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
Sen. John McCain:
- Opposes HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
A news clip of Alicia in Africa. The quality is a little bad but sums up a lot.
