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Miami Herald - October 16, 2005
Juan Sagarbarria
J ADORE, which stands for "Just Another Day Of Real Emotions," is a group of five male singer/songwriters from Harlem who write catchy music that also delivers important messages to teens.
The group's song Mya talks about the decisions of a young girl who has sex with her boyfriend to make him happy, and ends up contracting AIDS.
"They are not your typical hip hop [group]," said Kamitha Sloan, publicist for Prince Charles Music Group, the band's record company. "Through their songs, they promote things for a greater cause. They want to promote healthiness. With fame comes a responsibility, and making others aware is theirs."
Wednesday, from 9 to 11 a.m., the band will be at the Phicol Williams Building, 951 SW 4th St. Homestead Mayor Roscoe Warren will also speak at the pep rally.
The group also will make stops at Miami Jackson Senior High School, 1751 NW 36th St., and Miami Lakes Educational Center, 5780 NW 158th St.
This will be J ADORE's second tour for a public awareness campaign. Their first was S.A.D.D (Students Against Destructive Decisions) in 2003-04, which focused on getting teens to stay in school.
"The group's goal is to make music that influences the world solely on their passion and drive towards music. They understand what it means to be humble; they're not trying to get to the top right away. They strive to touch people with their lyrics," Sloan said.
Jacquelyn White, an instructional supervisor with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, wants to increase awareness of HIV among teens through these events.
"We target an adolescent audience with a prevention initiative, so they can learn how to protect themselves," White said.
In addition to the musical performance at the pep rallies -- which are being held around the time of National Latino Aids Awareness Day -- educators and activists will be on hand to talk about sexually transmitted diseases.
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