The Changemakers: 10 Celebrity Black Philanthropists
Alicia Keys
Known for her multi-platinum album sales and Grammy Awards, singer, musician and actress Alicia Keys is most proud of her charitable efforts involving children, famine, education, and environmental issues. Keys is the co-founder and Global Ambassador of Keep A Child Alive which provides medicine to families with HIV/AIDS in Africa; shehas donated to Frum the Ground Up, a non-profit organization that awards children with scholarships; and performed as part of the worldwide Live 8 concert to raise awareness of the poverty issues in Africa.