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NEWS - U2's Bono Marks World AIDS Day In Nebraska
(12/03/02, 10 a.m. ET) - U2's Bono helped mark World AIDS Day on Sunday (December 1) with an appearance in Lincoln, Nebraska to urge Americans to call on lawmakers to dedicate more funds to fight against AIDS in Africa and forgive debts owed by African nations. There are more than 42 million HIV positive people in the world, with 75 percent of them in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the United Nations.
"It's not about charity, it's about justice and equality," Bono told a crowd of approximately 2,300, according to AP. "I'm not here to lecture, and even though it's Sunday I'm not here to preach."
The Irish rock star was joined by actress Ashley Judd and world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong at the event. The Lincoln appearance was the first in several heartland states in the coming days.
"There is a moral compass in this part of the country that reads clearly when it knows the facts," Bono said.
In his World AIDS Day proclamation, President Bush praised those who have addressed the worldwide plight. "By working together, we can provide hope and comfort to all those affected by the devastating disease," he said.
--Neal Weiss, Los Angeles
NEWS - U2's Bono Marks World AIDS Day In Nebraska
(12/03/02, 10 a.m. ET) - U2's Bono helped mark World AIDS Day on Sunday (December 1) with an appearance in Lincoln, Nebraska to urge Americans to call on lawmakers to dedicate more funds to fight against AIDS in Africa and forgive debts owed by African nations. There are more than 42 million HIV positive people in the world, with 75 percent of them in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the United Nations.
"It's not about charity, it's about justice and equality," Bono told a crowd of approximately 2,300, according to AP. "I'm not here to lecture, and even though it's Sunday I'm not here to preach."
The Irish rock star was joined by actress Ashley Judd and world champion cyclist Lance Armstrong at the event. The Lincoln appearance was the first in several heartland states in the coming days.
"There is a moral compass in this part of the country that reads clearly when it knows the facts," Bono said.
In his World AIDS Day proclamation, President Bush praised those who have addressed the worldwide plight. "By working together, we can provide hope and comfort to all those affected by the devastating disease," he said.
--Neal Weiss, Los Angeles
