While checking out the latest Rude Pundit smackdown of Ann Coulter, ran across this link to Bono's acceptance speech for the 2007 NAACP Image Awards Chairman's Award.
http://www.youtube.com/...
If you have about 5 minutes to watch, check it out. His remarks on human rights and poverty were moving and brought the audience to its feet.
I'm not usually one who gives a lot of thought to heritage or ethnic identity but Bono stirs up a bit of Irish pride.
And on a side note, if you are a U2 fan and have never heard 'Silver and Gold' live version, turn in your membership right now!
Ok, here is a rough transcript below, I've left out the opening pleasantries where Bono thanks the presenters and jokes around with Tyra Banks a bit.
Watch it if you can, the text dosen't do it justice.
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