With the Iraq war in it’s fifth year, economic meltdowns of depression proportions, environmental destruction at new heights, racial, cultural and religious tensions rising and historic civil rights laws overturned, the world watched on in hope as the United States voted for change, historically electing its first African American President, Barack Obama.

This event marked what many believe and hope will be a major turning point, not only in U.S. history, but the world over. A chance for a new beginning where we will find a new way to reconnect and respect each other, regardless of color, faith or belief.

In that same ballot, California voted on marriage for same sex couples - a civil rights battle as powerfully and hotly debated as when the law against white and black marriages was challenged and that fundamental right to freedom, love and security was legalized in 1948. Unexpectedly, they voted to remove these most basic and fundamental rights.

These two events clashing represent a major turning point and the first of many challenges to change, not only in the U.S. but the world over. Change that ushers in a new beginning, where we must find new ways to reconnect and respect each other, regardless of faith, race, belief or orientation - an eternal dream, brought into narrow focus at this new dawn when our voices and our actions will count the most.

At this pivotal time in history Minna moved from London to Los Angeles and was inspired to write Love Shines, an anthem for equality, peace, love and hope for our new future - a powerful and uplifting reminder that when we open our hearts, we truly can change the world. With a phenomenal team behind her, Love Shines launches now to over 50 million people and with your help, will inspire the world.

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Let us not look back and say we lacked the inspiration, courage and belief to try.


My mind can’t make sense of it
No truth can be revealed
Why my brothers and sisters are treated differently
Because of how they feel

And just because he prays differently
Doesn’t mean he should die
Be the guardian of your own heart
Don’t speak someone else’s mind

We can choose love today
Or fight for our lives
When we open up our minds
Love Shines on the other side

We’re all in this together
And in death may not part
Our judgements make us blind
And fight who we are

Don’t settle for anger
Find peace today
And one day we will all stand together
In a loving way

We can choose to love today
Or fight for our lives
When we open up our minds
Love Shines on the other side

Are you thinking?
Or do you just buy it?
Asking questions?
Or turn away and deny it?

We can choose love today
Or fight for our lives
When we open up our minds
Love Shines on the other side

Love Shines has been made possible with the phenomenal support of an incredible list of wonderful individuals including...

“Love Shines” Song by Minna with Ken Cummings, Mattias Gustafsson, Lee Groves. Produced by Bob Cutarella, Ken Cummings, Mattias Gustafsson. Engineered by Trevor Gililland, Studio City Sound Recording Studio. Jenny Karr’s backing vocals recorded and produced by Sidh Solanki. Mixed and Mastered by Steve Genewick, Capitol Studios Hollywood. "Love Shines" Video written and Directed by Scott Walker, Happydog Entertainment. Produced by Scott Walker, Angela Sostre. Shot at Panavision Woodland Hills on Genesis by Mike Dallatorre. Archive Footage and Images supplied by Corbis. Editor / Animation FX Artist Jess Bushyhead. 1st AD Archie Hernandez. Set PA/ Runner Sue Ryan. Set PA/ Videographer Marc Birch. Grip/ Electric Mitch Gulbin. Grip/ Electric Joel Henry. Sound Mixer Sam Hammer. Make up Deborah LaMia Denaver, Bill Myer. Hair by Peter Tothpal. Stylist Minna. Choreographer Tiffany Boyd. Still Photographer Kimo Easterwood