Live 8
Today, July 2, 2005, I had a pretty amazing day. I slept late for the first time in two weeks... no getting up at 5 a.m. this morning for me. I met up with a group of folks and we decided to go to Live 8. Live 8 was concert that occured in order to improve the economical state of Africa. The mission of the concert was to end poverty. And what's really cool was that it was a free concert... they did not want our money but they wanted our voices. The goal was to create a united front that demands to be heard and to have a voice in the decisions that are being made; and these are decisions that will not only affect us but our posterity.
Live 8 is a series of concerts and events across the world which are being staged to highlight the problem of global poverty. It's a chance for ordinary people to call on world leaders at this year's G8 summit, which is the leaders of the group of eight industrialized countries ( Great Britain, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia), and tell them to put a stop to the needless deaths of 30,000 children every single day.
The concert took place in 10 different countries around the world; Philly was the only city in the that sponsored Live 8 and how divine of a blessing it was that I just so happen to be in Philly. Some of the other countries were Italy, England, France, Canada, and Japan.
"We don't want your money," said Live 8 banners . "We want you."
It was an awesome cause and a tremendous effort was put forth. Will Smith, Destiny's Child, Jay-Z, Sarah McLachlan, Maroon 5, Black-Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and Likin Park were a few of the performers. After leaving such a great event in which over millions attended, we decided to see more of Philadelphia and then settle on a movie (War of Worlds with Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning). I arrived back to Broad Street at approximately 11:45 p.m. Although I am in much earlier than I was last night, a night in which a large group of folks went bar hopping and topped the night off in a club dancing until 3: 00 a.m., I am still very content with my evening.
Life, as always, continues to fall into place. I could really see myself being a Philly/Jersey girl for a while.
Live 8 is a series of concerts and events across the world which are being staged to highlight the problem of global poverty. It's a chance for ordinary people to call on world leaders at this year's G8 summit, which is the leaders of the group of eight industrialized countries ( Great Britain, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia), and tell them to put a stop to the needless deaths of 30,000 children every single day.
The concert took place in 10 different countries around the world; Philly was the only city in the that sponsored Live 8 and how divine of a blessing it was that I just so happen to be in Philly. Some of the other countries were Italy, England, France, Canada, and Japan.
"We don't want your money," said Live 8 banners . "We want you."
It was an awesome cause and a tremendous effort was put forth. Will Smith, Destiny's Child, Jay-Z, Sarah McLachlan, Maroon 5, Black-Eyed Peas, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and Likin Park were a few of the performers. After leaving such a great event in which over millions attended, we decided to see more of Philadelphia and then settle on a movie (War of Worlds with Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning). I arrived back to Broad Street at approximately 11:45 p.m. Although I am in much earlier than I was last night, a night in which a large group of folks went bar hopping and topped the night off in a club dancing until 3: 00 a.m., I am still very content with my evening.
Life, as always, continues to fall into place. I could really see myself being a Philly/Jersey girl for a while.
posted by Alleviation at 11:59 PM
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