Some good news in the Epidemiology Update from the DC HIV/AIDS Administration: “For the first time,” the report declares, “we can report that there is a decline in new AIDS cases in the District of Columbia.” However, the epidemic is still severe, with more than 3% of the population living with HIV/AIDS at the end of 2008. Read more in this Washington Post article.
“Where there is poverty and sickness, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. Our work is for freedom for all. After 90 years of life, it is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands now”.
(Nelson Mandela, Hyde Park, London, 2008)
The United Nations has declared July 18th as International Nelson Mandela Day. The central theme of the day is that everyone could give up 67 minutes of their time to help others, as Nelson Mandela says, it’s in our hands, to make a difference in our communities and beyond. The 67 minutes represents the 67 years that Nelson Mandela fought for social equality for all.
In the first of a series of events for this year’s Nelson Mandela Day, 30 young cyclists from Johannesburg set out on a 500km cycle. They left on Human Rights Day and travelled the same path as the Sharpeville Massacre. See: Nelson Mandela Foundation
Recent study shows upwards of 75% of American women do not know their HIV status. The number of infected women living in the US has tripled since 1985; and AIDS is now the No. 1 killer of black women between 18 and 34.
As President Obama recently said, “We often speak about AIDS as if it’s going on somewhere else. But often overlooked is the fact that we face a serious HIV-AIDS epidemic of our own. Right here in Washington, DC, and right here in the United States of America.”
The recent National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10 published programs in support of women seeking HIV counselling and testing. There are still events in some US locations until April 10th. See more here.
We can’t get enough of the 46664 Bangle bracelets on the red carpet! See Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary wearing the two special-edition 46664 bangle bracelets, designed by London jeweler, Sabine Roemer. Oscar video clip of 46664 Bangle
Want to own your own? Then check out Morgana Freeman (Morgan’s daughter) wearing the beautiful silver 46664 bangle. Help to raise funds, aspirations and skills by buying the ‘South African bracelet for hope’ on this site.
The 46664 Bangle project aims to raise $130 million over 12 years. More than 4,000 job opportunities (and stories of hope) will be created, whilst contributing funds to the 46664 Campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Gorgeous and Glamorous. Dashing and Debonair. At Hollywood’s most glittering and anticipated evening of the year, the Academy Awards®, there was an extra sparkle on the red carpet tonight. As celebrities showed off their couture outfits, sleek hairstyles and dazzling fashionable accessories, two particular items of jewelry attracted special attention.
The 46664 Bangle bracelet
s worn by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary caught the eye of many on the red carpet tonight because of their greater significance and meaningful positive impact. The bracelets are beautiful bling, but as they are engraved with Nelson Mandela’s prisoner number 46664, they also represent his humanitarian causes and the noble qualities for which he is adored around the world. The bracelets will be auctioned at a later date to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Aside from the custom-made bracelets made specially for Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary, the 46664 Bangles are available in platinum, gold, silver and copper. The bracelets are a powerful symbol of hope – creating employment where it’s so badly needed and supporting the 46664 Campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in the ongoing fight against HIV AIDS.
Anyone can be a superstar and support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own 46664 Bangle here – all the bracelets bear a digital imprint of Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.
The custom-made 46664 Bangle made its debut last night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as Morgan Freeman showed the custom-made 46664 Bangle which he’ll be wearing at the Oscars. All the bracelets bear a digital imprint of Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.
Morgan Freeman talks about the meaning of the 46664 Bangle, about Nelson Mandela, and his role in Invictus. Also on display was the silver 46664 Bangle which he wears regularly, the bracelet that anyone can buy and support the 46664 Bangle project. See Morgan Freeman’s bracelet and the full interview on NBC here
Speaking about the movie Invictus in the interview, did Nelson Mandela like the film? Freeman says, “We showed it to him at the Foundation … and I’m right next to him, watching him watch me be him. He smiled a lot and nodded and he seemed to like it.” But one of his greatest compliments came when Nelson Mandela’s long-time personal assistant heard Morgan Freeman talking on set – as Freeman says, “I got the best compliment … she thought when she came on the set first time, that Madiba was there”.
The official photographs of the special-edition, 46664 Bangles are in and we’re showing them off! The spectacular bracelets were designed by world-class jeweler, Sabine Roemer, for the 2010 Oscars. 
Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary will be wearing these 46664 Bangles on the red carpet at this weekend’s 82nd Annual Academy Awards!
They’re undeniably elegant, with a meaningful and positive impact, as the bangles will be auctioned at a later date to raise money for the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Anyone can support the 46664 Bangle project by buying their own 46664 Bangle. All the bracelets bear a digital imprint of Nelson Mandela’s hand, and are being referred to as the “South African Bracelet for Hope”.
See photos of Morgan Freeman’s bracelet and all the beautiful Bangles here: Official, Special Edition, 46664 Bangles for the 2010 Oscars
