Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera headlining the AHF World AIDS Day 2021 concert on December 1 in Los Angeles – Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentry
Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera headlining the AHF World AIDS Day 2021 concert on December 1 in Los Angeles
AHF Show at LA Forum hosted by artist Randy Rainbow with performances by stars Hudson, Aguilera and students from Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Senator Bernie Sanders to receive AHF Lifetime Achievement Award via video presentation
AIDS Health Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest AIDS organization and currently caring for people in 45 countries, returns with a special concert, The LA Revival, to commemorate World aids day, formally observed internationally every year on December 1. This year marks two milestones in the decades-long fight against HIV and AIDS: first, for the CDC’s first recognition of the virus that led to what is now called AIDS (40 years ago, in June 1981), and second, the launch of AHF (35 years ago).
In Los Angeles, at the Forum, the AHF will organize its free sold-out show World AIDS Day 2021 concert Wednesday December 1 featuring renowned artists, OSCAR?? and multi-GRAMMY?? winner Jennifer hudson and multi-GRAMMY?? winner Christina aguilera live, and multi-EMMY?? nominated comedian and internet sensation Randy Rainbow organization of the evening (8 p.m. to 10 p.m.; media registration at 6.30 p.m.). The concert will be produced with AHF’s longtime partner multi-EMMY?? and TONY?? winner Debbie Allen and will present a performance by young students from her Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).
US Senator Bernie sanders (Me, VT) will receive the AHF Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be accepted by his wife Jane sanders, accompanied by a special presentation video. While continuing to navigate the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the AHF will also recognize the progress made in the long-standing fight against HIV / AIDS and continue to raise awareness of the important work yet to be done. worldwide. Since the first cases were reported forty years ago, to date 33 million people have died of AIDS and more than 38 million people worldwide are now living with HIV, according to the CDC.
The AHF World AIDS Day 2021 concert will also raise funds for the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA). The AHF has raised a significant portion of the funds through generous donations from Wells fargo, National Bank of the City, Goldman Sachs and the Brotherhood Crusade.
A stimulating evening of entertainment and advocacy, AHF will hold its 2021 World AIDS Day commemoration concert at the Forum, with performances by Jennifer hudson and Christina aguilera, hosted by Randy Rainbow.
- WHAT: AHF World AIDS Day 2021 Concert
- WHEN: Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Doors open: 7:00 p.m., Show time: 8:00 p.m.
Media registration at 6.30 p.m.
- O: The Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
- REMARK: PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION IS REQUIRED to attend the concert and onsite PARKING is limited.
On AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): AHF is a global, non-profit organization that provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 1.6 million people in 45 countries around the world. We are currently the largest provider of HIV / AIDS medical care in the world. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.
Note: For media interviews prior to the event, please contact Syreta Oglesby ([email protected]) or Jacinda Chen ([email protected]).