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VIDEO: KELLY ROWLAND PSA

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Kelly Rowland, the official 2008 Ambassador for the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, speaks out in support of Stand By What You Say, a joint campaign between MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation, SpinVox and Causes on Facebook, which encourages young people to speak openly about sex, sexual health and HIV/AIDS.

Stand By What You Say aims to empower young people to speak freely about sex, advocating that only by speaking only can the stigmas be erased and barriers broken. An open mind leads to open discussions which ultimately helps promote safe sex and lowers the risk of HIV and AIDS.

Callers are greeted by Kelly, who prompts them to leave a message. The voice messages are converted to text and posted on the website, www.standbywhatyousay.com. You can also join the cause on Facebook.

Campaign Telephone Numbers
US: 1513 729 6417
UK: 0151 266 7700
Canada: 1416 628 8501

Additional numbers are available on the website.

Staying Alive awards grants to young people who do HIV/AIDS work on a grassroots level helping to fight the epidemic. Check out the website for more information.

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29 Comments


1.

loso

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

shes pretty just need to work with the dream neyo tpain an call it a day like every body else cause it just not working for her muscally

2.

clarkthink

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

Damn Kelly, that’s what it come down to………Public Service Announcements… what’s next…..Dancing With the Stars.???

3.

Scorpiopooh19

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

I dont think there is anything wrong with her trying to educate the youth on the dangers of HIV and Aids. If anything I think it makes her a better artist and role model because she actually cares. To anyone who think this is a step down or beneath someone is just plain ignorant.

4.

*BAYAREA YAYAREA*

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

You Go Miss Kelly For Being Greatness!!

5.

ThatGirlLinda

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

It’s just as simple as that.
That’s good. Well, I know someone who has put her money where her mouth is and she wrote an excellent piece for CNN not to long ago as a matter of fact here’s the link :
http://www.cnn.com/2008/H...ndex.html?iref=newssearch

6.

Rake

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

#2 though I think the bit about “coming down” to PSA’s is crazy, I really do believe she’s going to be on Dancing With The Stars. Matthew got Mario on it and Kelly is friends with Mel B (Scary Spice) who still has ties to the show…I definitely think she’ll do it… it might be in the UK, though. Hey, Kelly just suffers from being eclipsed by the megastar in a group…it happens all the time. She could handle her solo ventures much better but she made wads of money off Beyonce’s appeal…she didn’t really lose IMO.

7.

NIC

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

I love me some Ms. Kelly. I’m proud of her for stepping up to the plate in trying to be an aid to the youth of the generation. She’s reaching out which is more than I can say for many other artists.

8.

Khalil

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

Once again, great job Kelly. You are really doing what most artist should be, educating their audiences! People still find something negative to say on a serious matter. Some people need to grow up. You might need to log on and educate yourself, if you still making immature comments about her success. She is talking about HIV/AIDS not music, you idiot! (# 1 & #2)

9.

dukesman2000

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

Speak openly about sex? OK Miss Rowland, I would like to fuck you…

10.

Miss March

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

I think more stars should try and educate the youth about hiv/aids. I mean some of them can reach millions of fans and really make them so how out of control this thing has gotten I think its great Kelly is using her status as a celeb to do something besides getting things for self like most of these stars do

and at #2 some of those stars get a lot of money from that show!!

11.

Crystal

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

Love to see positive black folks giving back and reaching out! Keep doing you Kelly.

12.

Art15t

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

I’m glad that Kelly is doing this. This is definitly a good cause. I think she had to think of something because she cant sell no records. I think musically, she needs to do what amerie did, leave Columbia Records. Then she needs to get with the good producers and make some good material.

13.

J. Dakar » Keep Talking

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

[...] was all brought on by Kelly’s video in support of the Stand By What You Say campaign, which empowers young people to speak freely [...]

14.

kmniles

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

LMFAO at #9…me next, lol!

Seriously…Stand for What You Say? I was expecting for someone to throw you-know-who in the conversation about being a Christian and all but I’m pleasantly surprised to see she’s absent.

Good look Kelly

15.

8baller

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

Leave it to ignorant black people to take away the importance of a ad like this. This post is not about what shape Kelly’s career is in. Its about promoting safe sex.

RAKE…go kill yourself.

…that is all.

16.

AriesRme

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

@2 I think your statement is mean and evil…Why can’t she be doing it because she believes in this particular cause. Why instead must it be viewed as “this is what it has come down to”.
Show some class about yourself instead of being rude…and get tested cause obviously you need to if all you can get out of this article is someones career is over. Damn people

17.

yungjahyw

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

yo life is so funny because normally there’s a post about MS.kelly it would have over a 100 hateful comments but since they saw aids is the main topic they didn’t even bother 2 enter.. but i still c sum of them had heart to show up.. plz give em a hand clap 4 hating harder..im kno 4 a fact Ms.kelly making mo money than u so stay out of her damn business.. Back to the story Congrats 2 MS.Kelly for using her superstar celeb status to educate young people about aids.. I think a few mo teens would believe that aids does exist after listening 2 Ms.kelly…Kelly keep on Educating the world.

18.

Ammon-Ra

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

This is a good look, nice to see a celebrity step to the plate and help educate the youth.

19.

Miss March

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

LoL @17 yo life is so funny because normally there’s a post about MS.kelly it would have over a 100 hateful comments but since they saw aids is the main topic they didn’t even bother 2 enter.. but i still c sum of them had heart to show up.. plz give em a hand clap 4 hating harder..

Funny!! I was thinking the same thing

20.

HOTMOMMA001

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 /

I’m proud of any artist that will give their time, energy, money, etc for a good cause and HIV/AIDS is a very important epidemic that is affecting our Black community more than any other race and it’s between the ages of 17-34 then WOMEN! C’mon people! Wake up.

My brother died from AIDS in 1996 due to his then wife knew she had the disease when they met in 1990 and she NEVER told him. What kind of person is that? So, with that said, I can appreciate Kelly and anyone else who will take a stand for this cause!

Keep it moving! RAP IT UP!

21.

RL

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

i wasn’t gonna post … because people were already being ignorant over a good cause … But i Still gotta show love 2 Kelly for doing something thoughtful … and any1 who makes fun of her for doing this lives a sad life

22.

ND

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

GO Kells!!!! UR A BEAUTY!!!

23.

Bouga

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

Way to go wifey. She was here last weekend, but unfortunately missed her show.

She is taking a public HIV test today in Kenya.

24.

Rake

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

#15 How ignorant was your comment when you can skip over a blatantly insulting comment ABOUT the PSA to point me out? If you had a bit of brain you’d know I began my comment by criticize the other user for scrutinizing her philanthropic act. Why can’t I address “other” things that are said in the topic, then? You should kill yourself for really really thinking you had something witty to say. SMH@losers.

25.

8baller

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

#24(RAKE)

When I said “ignorant black folks” I meant ALL that were discussing her next career move instead of the good she is doing by making this PSA, not just you. I just mention you at the end of my comment cause I thought your comment detured away from the subject of the post the most.

Here is your exact quote:

“I really do believe she’s going to be on Dancing With The Stars. Matthew got Mario on it and Kelly is friends with Mel B (Scary Spice) who still has ties to the show…I definitely think she’ll do it… it might be in the UK, though. Hey, Kelly just suffers from being eclipsed by the megastar in a group…it happens all the time. She could handle her solo ventures much better but she made wads of money off Beyonce’s appeal…she didn’t really lose IMO.”

WHAT DOES ANY OF THAT HAVE TO DUE WITH SAFE SEX?
I was right for calling you out…now get yourself together.
You werent criticizing a damn thing, you were feeding into their comments.

Now who is the real loser?

26.

JACK

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

IT”S A GOOD CAUSE

27.

Minority Report / Stereohyped

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

[...] • Meanwhile, Kelly Rowland encouraging kids to have an open dialog about safe sex and HIV/AIDS. [CL] [...]

28.

LWB - Living while black

Thursday, June 19, 2008 /

#3 well said, some people on here are so ignorant it’s unbelievable. It’s a message that needs to be repeated over and over, especially in the black community. Hearing it come from Kelly puts a nice twist on it, this shows she has dignity and class by standing for something that can help save a life. Keep doing positive things Kelly!

29.

Diamond1

Sunday, June 22, 2008 /

I AGREE WITH # 17….PEOPLE ALWAYS TALKIN $#*! ABOUT HER AND WHEN SHE DOES SOMETHING POSITIVE THERE ARE NO COMMENTS!!!..GO KELLY KEEP THA HATERS IN YOUR LIFE…JUST MAKES YOU LOOK BETTER….