Alicia Keys News : 'Girl On Fire' Singer Shows Support For World AIDS Day

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Alicia Keys news reported how the "Girl On Fire" singer showed support for World AIDS Day.

According to a report from Design and Trend, the pregnant singer even spoke to the United Nations in line with the said worldwide event held last December 1.

The singer spoke to the United Nations about her HIV and AIDS related initiatives during the worldwide event on December 1. Among the Grammy winner's initiatives is her advocacy group called We Are Here Movement. The organization finances therapy for victims of AIDS and supports orphanages for HIV positive children.

Another initiative of Alicia Keys that has made news is her Keep a Child Alive foundation. The organization looks after children of HIV positive parents who cannot take care of their sons and/or daughters.

The CEO of Keep A Child Alive, Peter Twyman, told MSNBC: "Alicia realized early in her career that her extraordinary talent and her growing celebrity could be a powerful force for good."

He continued: "And for over a decade now, she's been a tireless fighter for the rights of those living with HIV and AIDS, her efforts having a real, positive impact on lives hanging in the balance."

"That kind of dedication is a rare and beautiful thing," Peter Twyman added about the R&B star.

Always one to speak up about current affairs, recent Alicia Keys news reported how she posted a simple but powerful Instagram message following the Ferguson Grand Jury.

According to a report from The Guardian, the award-winning singer stood out among all the supporters of Michael Brown.

The R&B star's post stood out amid rants and defensive explanations about the riot that ensued after the verdict. Alicia Keys uploaded on Instagram a simple image that read "MIKE BROWN" in big, bold, white letters against a plain black background.

Aside from the said Alicia Keys news, other musicians who took to social media to express their dismay over the verdict were Beyonce, her sister Solange Knowles, and rappers Killer Mike, Talib Kweli, Q-Tip, and Macklemore.

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