Former First Ladies @MichelleObama and @LauraWBush appeared on One World: #TogetherAtHome to stand in solidarity with @WHO and the incredible health care workers defending our communities against COVID-19. Do your part to fight this crisis at https://t.co/26xVXSb0qy. pic.twitter.com/yTxjQfGE1Y
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) April 19, 2020
“You’re the fabric of our country and your strength will carry us through this crisis,” Bush said. Obama ended their message."
The coming days will not be easy, but this global family of ours is strong," she said. “We will continue to be here for one another and we will get through this crisis. Together.”
⭕️We’re LIVE! Tune in to One World: #TogetherAtHome for performances from some of the world’s biggest artists, stories from frontline workers, and insights from health experts. It's all in support of the @WHO’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Watch now: https://t.co/Yu68OWPvHG
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) April 18, 2020
The more than 8 hour broadcast also featured performances by John Legend and Sam Smith, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones (each from their own location).
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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