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By Walter Greene

Singer Dionne Warwick is the center of a new initiative called `Cover
Girls For Change 46664 Campaign.' Dionne, who is the US Ambassador for
the 46664 Mandela Foundation (that was the number of Mandela's prison
cell in South Africa) teamed up with celebrity photographers Mike Ruiz
and Nigel Barker, legendary 70s iconic fashion model Pat Cleveland and
a high profiled cadre' of fashion models for the first press tier of
the campaign, to bring awareness to woman's rights and the fight
against HIV/AIDS globally. The historic photo shoot took place at Beaver Studios in New York City.

Dionne and the principals has joined forces with Thuli Dumakude,
founder of the Thembalethu Beaders of South Africa, popular model Maria
McDonald, founder of Cover Girls For Change and supporters from the
celebrity fashion and film community to showcase the work of the
Thembalethu Beaders, for a series of iconic photo shoots. The Glam
Squad behind the images include: Emmy nominated make-up artist Murrel
Hollis and Byron Barnes, Cosmetics expert and Creative Director of Iman
Cosmetics.

Cover Girls For Change is a platform supporting the Beauty, Fashion and
Film Industries with the global initiative for social transformation
through charitable contributions and innovative events. This recent
photo shoot will be the catalyst to a global human rights campaign for
economic stability, health reform and women's rights. Proceeds from the
campaign will benefit the Thembalethu Beaders.

CAPTION:
Dionne Warwick surrounded by participants in Cover Girl For Change
campaign; Pat Cleveland, Sessilee Lopez, Nykhore Paul, Drielle
Caleretto, Hilda Lee, Maria McDonald and Sandi Bass. Male participants
in picture are photographer Mike Ruiz (front center) and publicist
Richard Phelzer (top right, back row). Photo by Ciano Clerjuste.

Tags: Ambassador Mandela Foundation, celebrity Nigel Barker, Dionne Warwick singer, fight against HIV/AIDS, Mike Ruiz photographer, women's rights advocacy


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