I saw a commercial for an awesome program on TV. It is called Imagine Afrika. It is a reality television show where a group of young Africans from all over the continent compete in challenges related to fighting HIV/AIDS. They have a flashy but decidedly non-informative website here.
This show is the result of cooperation between a few groups who have a grand vision of creating an “AIDS-free generation.” On more than a few occasions, I’ve wished for and tried to envision reality television tackling social ills. I think there have even been some forays into this, following volunteers with various projects. This show is a stellar example of exactly the type of shows I would like to see. It’s positive, it’s hip, and it will hopefully change lives for the better. Remember when they thought TV would be a tool for empowering and educating people?