Quincy Jones displays yet another heroic act on May 16th where he will launch an all-star celebrity concert to help children around the globe. While his first contribution of We Are the World achieved huge success, his current multi-concert We Are the Future should be even more successful.
Along with Jones, other famous voices such as Norah Jones, LL Cool J, Sting and Joss Stone are just a few celebrities from an impressive list who believe in Quincy Jones' cause. However, it is not just famous voices that will be involved. Leaders from Palestine, Israel, and the United states will all unite and share a common consciousness.
To demonstrate global awareness and involvement, over 2,000 children ages 5 thru 8 will holds hands in indigenous attire to form a line of unity and equality. Quincy Jones believes that this act will prove that the future is indeed in the hands of our children and that global awareness versus isolationism is a start to a better future.
Millions of viewers will tune into this concert on May 16th and, of those, thousands will be inspired by one man's devotion and faith in accomplishing the impossible -- a peaceful and just world.
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