Bono on Poverty & God

Musician and activist Bono will receive NAACP Chairman's Award which will be presented to him during the March 2, 2007 live broadcast of the 38th NAACP Image Awards on FOX (8p.m. ET/PT),
it was announced today by Vicangelo Bulluck, executive producer of the telecast.
The Chairman's Award, chosen by NAACP Board Chairman Julian Bond, is bestowed in recognition
of special achievement and distinguished public service.
"Bono has been an inspiration to many people around the world through his music and humanitarian
efforts," said Bond. "We are delighted to honor him with this award in recognition of the difference
he has made and to acknowledge his ongoing campaigning to actively engage Americans from all
walks of life in the fight against extreme poverty and the global AIDS pandemic."
"The Chairman's Award is one of three special NAACP Image Awards that will be presented this
year," stated NAACP Image Awards' Chairman Clayola Brown. "The other previously announced
honors include the Hall of Fame Award to be presented to Bill Cosby and the President's Award
being given to Soledad O'Brien. I think our honorees this year are diverse and inspiring. It should
make for a very exciting and culturally informative show."

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[ZebrasFirst]

Excellent, superb, acceptance speech by Bono.