Pure Passion: UN Global Leadership Award Dinner
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Whether you agree or disagree with Bono about the African crisis, you cannot deny that he is passionate and has interesting ideas and things to say about it. At the UN Global Leadership Award Dinner last week, Bono had much to say about Africa, the United States, and the people who have the power to effect change in Africa. Because we were unable to fit all of Bono’s comments and all the photos we captured into one article (see The Business of Miracles), we offer the following for additional insight into Bono’s fight for Africa.
The Business of Miracles
An eclectic group of business leaders, government officials, activists, and one certified rock star gathered for the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Global Leadership Award Dinner in New York Wednesday night. UNA-USA and the Business Council for the United Nations (BCUN) honored those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
Ruth Barohn reports for U2log.com with Tasha Hindman
No Band Bigger Nor Music Better
U2log.com’s Patrick Lynch reports on the Special Olympics opening ceremony.
7.05pm – 10, 9, 8, 7…After much rehearsal and Mexican wave practise, the 2003 Special Olympic Games went live on air from Dublin. Irish comedian and TV host Patrick Kielty welcomed a capacity crowd that included more than 7,000 special needs athletes from all corners of the globe, their family, friends, coaches, crews, and minders.
American to Introduce U2 at Special Olympics
Katie Meade from Des Moines, Iowa will introduce U2′s performance at the opening ceremony for the Special Olympics tomorrow. Katie is an athlete participating in the events of swimming and gymnastics, as well as an international global messenger for the Special Olympics. In her role as a global messenger, Katie hopes to break down barriers that keep people from participating in Special Olympics by educating the public on the benefits of participating in Special Olympics.
Photo Essay: U2 Fan Celebration
U2log.com asked U2 fan Maggie Huber to capture the U2 fan celebration in Cleveland last weekend in photos. Here’s what she saw…
American Ireland Fund Honors Bono
Saint Patrick and Bono have a few things in common. Both are strongly connected to Ireland; Saint Patrick as the country’s patron saint, and Bono as a member of the country’s most successful and celebrated rock and roll band, U2. Both took new names; Saint Patrick was born Maewyn, and Bono, Paul Hewson. Both can be called missionaries; Saint Patrick converted Ireland’s population to Christianity, thus ridding the island of paganism, and Bono converted the world’s indifference over Africa into action, thus helping to rid the continent of AIDS, debt, and unfair trade practices. This year both were celebrated on March 17th; Saint Patrick, all around the world, and Bono, in Washington D.C. at the American Ireland Fund’s (AIF) 11th Annual National Gala, as the organization’s 2003 International Humanitarian Award recipient.
Ruth Barohn reports for U2log.com with Melanne Civic.
BonoTalks
Bono appeared at City University in New York on Sunday afternoon for TimesTalks, an event sponsored by the New York Times that brought “celebrated talents” to the Big Apple for “compelling conversations.”
Bono offered an intimate, compelling conversation to an audience of approximately 400 people. U2log.com sent Ruth Barohn to photograph and report on the event. Because Ruth has a St. Paddy’s Day assignment, U2log.com will publish her full report and additional photos tomorrow. In the meantime, we offer a few of Ruth’s photos from the TimesTalks event.
U2 at 2003 Meteor Awards
“I’D LIKE TO THANK PAUL McGUINNESS and U2 for their patience… Without U2 I’d be a crank in the pub. In fact, with U2 I am a crank in the pub!”
These were Bono’s words in his acceptance speech for the Humanitarian Award at the 2003 Meteor Awards, which took place at The Point Depot in Dublin on Monday evening.
Patrick Lynch reports for U2log.com.
Inside the MusiCares Person of the Year Award Ceremony
“A person of integrity” — President Bill Clinton describes Bono
“Almost a saint, but an inspired sinner” — The Edge describes Bono
Actors, musicians, supermodels, politicians, and a U.S. president all turned out to pay tribute to Bono Friday evening at the MusiCares Foundation annual Person of the Year ceremony in New York City.
Khelia Johnson reports on the night’s events for U2log.com.
Bono and Edge Film Today Show Appearance
This morning around 11 a.m., Bono and Edge arrived at NBC Studios with Paul McGuinness and Dallas Schoo to film an appearance on the TODAY show. After a brief interview with both Matt Lauer and Katie Couric, Bono and Edge performed “The Hands That Built America” several times. After the filming was completed, Bono and Edge posed for photos with NBC staff before they left around 12:45 p.m.
Speaking to fans outside NBC Studios, Dallas said that the band have been working hard on the new album, which has a working title. “But the title escapes me at the moment,” Dallas teased.
Bono and Edge’s performance and interview will air on the TODAY show on February 26.
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