This November 7th, 2010 the Freedom Awards will celebrate heroes of the anti-slavery movement. The awards are open to organizations and individuals working to eradicate human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Nominations come from the U.S. and around the world, and winners are selected by independent international committees.
In attendance will be a number of celebrities and diplomats coming together to celebrate freedom and raise awareness of modern slavery. Here is the short list of celebs who will be attending and the list is growing daily.
Jason Mraz
Award winning musician and artist Jason Mraz will be performing at the 2010 Freedom Awards. He traveled with Free the Slaves this summer to do field work in Ghana. Read the full story and watch his interview.
Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher
This celeb husband and wife super duo are also the co-founders of the Demi & Ashton Foundation, which fights human trafficking.
Sir Ken Robinson
Entertaining Creativity Expert and host of the 2010 Freedom Awards
Camilla Belle
Actress- Push, 10,000 B.C
Vincent Kartheiser
Actor - Angel, Mad Men
Ryan Devlin
Actor- Brothers & Sisters, Cougar Town, Grey's Anatomy. He will be hosting the after-party event.
Rickie Byars Beckwith & the Agape International Choir
Meredith Artley
Digital Guru, VP VS EVP Managing Editor CNN.com
Rocky Dawuni
Ghana’s international music star and champion for social causes.
Dr. Kevin Bales
President of Free the Slaves, acclaimed speaker and author of numerous books.
String Theory
A truly unique blend of music, dance, sonic sculpture, performance ensemble.
Gina Bianchini
CEO of Ning.com
Luc and the Lovingtons
Musical group and creators of "The Freedom Song".
Lisa Kristine
The Freedom Awards VIP pre-event reception and Freedom Rocks After Party will feature the world-premiere exhibit of slave portraits by renowned photographer Lisa Kristine.
You can learn more about the 2010 Freedom Awards and Free The Slaves at their website www.freetheslaves.net.
