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Porter, a member of the Bahá'í Faith, is also the Creative Director for Oneness, the non-profit organization he co-founded in 1999 with a mission of eliminating racism and promoting racial unity through the healing power of music and the arts. Since its launch, Carlos Santana, B. B. King, Macy Gray, Sarah McLachlan, Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Angélique Kidjo, Quincy Jones, Ricky Martin, DJ Khalil, Immortal Technique, JB Eckl, and Jimmy Jam are among the many who have already contributed their time and talents.
Oneness holds annual Power of Oneness awards, recognizing individuals who have fostered meaningful change in the area of race relations. 2002 winners included Edward James Olmos, Nancy Miller, Nile Rodgers, Jonathan Butler, Leila Steinberg, and Joy Enriquez. In 2003 winners included Michael Jackson, Ed Begley, Jr., The Jim Henson Company, Dr. Joy DeGruy and Brad Gluckstein for their contributions to Racial Harmony. The annual Songwriters' Summit for Oneness, typically held in Los Angeles, features the teaming of over 50 producer/songwriters at a one day event to create songs of social justice, racial unity and change.
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