EVENT: Nelson Mandela Endows His Birthday Celebration with a Purpose

This year for the first time a Mandela Day concert was held in New York. It was a birthday party and fund-raiser for 46664, Mr. Mandelas AIDS organization. "Happy 91st, Mr. Mandela," Aretha Franklin announced at Radio City Music Hall on Saturday night, celebrating Nelson Mandelas birthday. She was among the dozens of musicians at Mandela Day, a benefit concert for 46664, Mr. Mandelas organization for AIDS and H.I.V. prevention. It is named for his prisoner number during his 27 years in jail f...

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