Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey to Create Musical Collaboration to Celebrate the Power of People to Make Change in the World

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Feb 11, 2011, 02:20 ET

All-star cast from different music genres will come together during Grammy's to produce song

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jermaine Dupri announced today that he and Mariah Carey will lead an effort to produce a musical collaboration encouraging people to step forward and commit to action to strengthen and improve our nation and the world. The inspiration for the song comes from Points of Light Institute, the largest enabler of voluntary action in the nation, an organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world.

According to Dupri, music is a powerful vehicle to bring about togetherness and understanding, with an ability to reach people in ways that words alone cannot. "There's a lot happening in the world right now. We hope to create something special with other great musicians that moves people and can make them understand they CAN do something positive to make their lives and the world better."

Who:	Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey will co-write the song, performing it along with a host of other artists.
What:	A multi-genre coming together of musicians to create and produce a breakthrough song to create a sense of urgency that the time is now to step forward toward a renewal of spirit and commitment to action that makes our nation and world better.
When:	The collaboration will be produced during the Grammy's this weekend.
Where:	Various Los Angeles-based studios
Why:	Americans across the country are committing themselves to solving the problems that face our nation and the world. Dedicated individuals across the country are raising their hands and contributing to solutions in their communities through voluntary action. It is time to bring our nation's leaders and corporations together with its youth, artists, entertainers and all people to reignite the fire of the American spirit of service and express our connection with all people in the world.

About Points of Light Institute

Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. We are organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator. For more information, visit PointsofLight.org.

Points of Light Institute is the largest volunteer management organization in the world. Its mission began more than 20 years ago when President George H. W. Bush invoked the vision of a "thousand points of light" in his inaugural address, resulting in the founding of the Points of Light Foundation and a presidential commitment to the national ideal of volunteer service. This core commitment has continued under every administration since.