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Los Angeles, CA (November 6, 2009) — Girls Are Not for Sale is a national initiative from GEMS (Girls Educational and Mentoring Services), an anti-sex trafficking organization. The campaign aims to inspire one million Americans to take easy, effective actions to nurture and empower American girls who have been trafficked into the sex industry, and, to protect every girl from the dangers of commercial sexual exploitation. GEMS is using e-activism, live events, all-star artist collaborations and other initiatives to promote girls empowerment and education as critical tools in the fight against child traffickers and pimps who victimize between 100,000 and 300,000 American children and teens each year.

Kwanza Jones is one of the latest artists to help bring awareness to this issue, others already involved include Beyoncé Knowles, Halle Berry, Demi Moore, Sinead O’Connor and Mary J Blige. O’Connor and Blige recorded a remake of O’Connor’s song “This Is to Mother You.” In order to bring awareness to the issue of child sex trafficking, singer/actress/songwriter Kwanza Jones joined an all-star lineup including Daisy Fuentes to participate in the music video and public service announcement.

Jones, known for using her time, talent and energy to inspire others, says “I first heard about GEMS when I was approached to be in the music video for ‘This is to Mother You’. Being a part of this campaign is such a natural fit because two causes that are important to me are empowerment and education. Did you know the average age girls in the U.S. are trafficked into the sex trade is between 12 – 14? That’s appalling. GIRLS SHOULD BE CELEBRATED, NOT SOLD! All children should be. It’s really that simple. Human trafficking is not an issue that happens somewhere far away to people we don’t know. It could be your daughter, your sister, your friend. It’s local and it’s personal. I’m happy to add my voice to so many others who working to change this.”

“This Is to Mother You” will be released digitally on December 2nd. Proceeds of sales will go toward GEMS’ Girls Fund.

For more information on Kwanza Jones:
Contact Thristina Kanka or Ora Peatros at Innovation Entertainment || kwanzajones(at)innovationentertainment(dot)com || 310-494-6303.

About Kwanza Jones
Kwanza Jones is known for being powerful and bold. This singer/actress/songwriter is often compared to Tina Turner; they even share the same birthday. She wrote her first song at age six, grew up playing violin, flute and piano, sang in a cappella groups and gospel choirs while at Princeton, and taught herself guitar while in law school. Kwanza has been praised for her “fire and energy” by the production director of Walt Disney Concert Hall/Hollywood Bowl. She is also noted for her ingenuity and skill as an arranger with her version of The Doors “Light My Fire” and Ashford and Simpson’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” both available on the Naked 2:universal fire album she produced (inspired by her successful climb of the highest mountain in Africa). Kwanza committed to the making a difference. She lends her time, talent and funds to causes of education, empowerment and equality, including the United Way (Tocqueville Society) and Neighborhood Youth Association. Her music: the soundtrack to your life. Her style: unforgettable. Her energy: undeniable. www.KwanzaJones.com

About Girls Are Not For Sale
Girls Are Not for Sale is a national campaign with one goal: to inspire one million Americans to take easy, effective actions to nurture and empower American girls who have become victims of child sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, and, to protect all girls from the dangers of trafficking. Sparked by the overwhelming public response to the Showtime film ‘Very Young Girls’ and the survivors whose lives it chronicles, the Campaign brings the movement to protect and empower girls to cities across America through live events, grassroots action, ad campaigns, fundraising drives, film premieres, music recordings and much more. http://www.girlsarenotforsale.org and http://www.facebook.com/girlsarenotforsale

About GEMS
Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) is the nation’s largest non-profit organization specifically designed to empower American girls and young women, ages 12-21 who have experienced sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking to exit the commercial sex industry and develop to their full potential. GEMS is committed to ending commercial sexual exploitation and domestic trafficking of children by changing individual lives, transforming public perception, and the systems and policies that impact sexually exploited youth. In 2008, GEMS provided counseling, job training, access to health care and crisis housing to more than 280 young women; provided outreach to more than 1,500 youth; and trained 1,000 youth service workers. Aside from these programs, GEMS also provides a continuum of services including Youth-led facility outreach, street outreach, court advocacy and an Alternatives to Incarceration program, case management, education, recreational and therapeutic groups, youth employment and leadership training, transitional & crisis housing, and referral services. For more information visit http://www.gems-girls.org
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Los Angeles, CA (October 30, 2009) — Beginning Saturday, October 31st, Kwanza Jones’ alluring ballad “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” will hit 45 million households when it starts airing on CENTRIC (formerly BETJ). This is the first single from her upcoming album “Supercharged.”

The video displays the twists and turns that relationships sometimes endure, especially in this cellphone/Twitter/ always-connected era. In “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” Kwanza sings, with anguish and bold honesty, about what happens when the love has fizzled.

She exclaims, “Ladies… stop wasting your time! If you’re not happy and it’s obvious he’s not either then do something about it. Try to work it out but it shouldn’t take forever.  You know you can’t change him BUT you can change yourself and get up out of his life! It’s better to cut the rope now so that it won’t hang you later.”

View the music video for “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” here:

Innovation Entertainment singer/actress/songwriter Kwanza Jones has received airplay on the powerhouse Los Angeles radio station 102.3 FM KJLH, Washington, DC 96.3 FM WHUR and in other markets. Her music video for “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” was also highlighted on the main page of Yahoo Entertainment in the New Music Video section. Kwanza appeared on the home page along with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Lindsay Lohan Jordin, Sparks and Britney Spears.

Fans are encouraged to visit her interactive website at www.kwanzajones.com for artist bio, photos, videos and to join the neighborhood. The single “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” is currently available at iTunes.com, Amazon.com and direct download from her site.

For more information on Kwanza Jones:
Contact Thristina Kanka or Ora Peatros at Innovation Entertainment || kwanzajones(at)innovationentertainment(dot)com || 310-494-6303.

About Kwanza Jones
Kwanza Jones is known for being powerful and bold. This singer/actress/songwriter is often compared to Tina Turner; they even share the same birthday. She wrote her first song at age six, grew up playing violin, flute and piano, sang in a cappella groups and gospel choirs while at Princeton, and taught herself guitar while in law school. Kwanza has been praised for her “fire and energy” by the production director of Walt Disney Concert Hall/Hollywood Bowl. She is also noted for her ingenuity and skill as an arranger with her version of The Doors “Light My Fire” and Ashford and Simpson’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” both available on the Naked 2:universal fire album she produced (inspired by her successful climb of the highest mountain in Africa). Kwanza co-directed the video for Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy). She was recently cast in Tim Kelly’s film (shooting in the Cayman Islands early 2010). Her music: the soundtrack to your life. Her style: unforgettable. Her energy: undeniable. www.KwanzaJones.com

About Innovation Entertainment
Innovation Entertainment is a music, video and entertainment production company founded by Jose Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. Innovation is the company behind the Global Groove Music Festival, Lo-Budget Love Music Competition, Seek Something Beautiful Empowerment Campaign and numerous music video productions. More than entertainment, we create experiences. www.innovationentertainment.com

About CENTRIC
CENTRIC is BET Networks’, in partnership with MTV Networks, newest channel (both owned by Viacom). This 24-hour music and entertainment channel reaches over 45 million homes. It features artists, music, series, movies and reality programming that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today’s African-American and multicultural adult viewer. Its compelling content fuses a unique mix of music, culture and lifestyle programming that embodies the lives, tastes and aspirations of the CENTRIC viewer. All You. All Day. All Night. www.centrictv.com

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August 17, 2009

Los Angeles, CA (August 17, 2009) — After receiving airplay on the powerhouse Los Angeles radio station 102.3 FM KJLH, Washington, DC 96.3 FM WHUR and in other markets, singer/actress/songwriter Kwanza Jones’ music video for “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” is featured on the main page of Yahoo Entertainment. Kwanza’s video is one of only four videos highlighted in the New Music Video section. Jones appears on the Yahoo Entertainment page along with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears.

Having been unhappy with previous music video results, Kwanza Jones took matters into her own hands by producing and co-directing the video. This is in line with her belief that, “If you’re not happy it doesn’t mean you’re sad. Instead, it’s an opportunity to do something different.”

View the music video for “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” here:
http://www.youtube.com/kwanzajones

Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy) is the debut single off her upcoming release “Supercharged.” Fans are encouraged to visit her interactive website at www.kwanzajones.com for artist bio, photos, videos and to join the neighborhood.  The single “Everything Around You (I’m Not Happy)” is currently available at iTunes.com, Amazon.com and direct download from her site.

For more information on Kwanza Jones:
Contact Thristina Kanka or Ora Peatros at Innovation Entertainment || kwanzajones(at)innovationentertainment(dot)com || 310-494-6303.

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