Bono, lead singer for the musical U2, humanitarian and activist, received one of The King Center's highest honors during its annual Salute To Greatness Awards Dinner on January 17. "We are fortunate this year to honor Bono for exemplifying many of the qualities that my husband, Martin, indicated were imperative to moving our society into the Beloved Community of which he so … [Read more...] about Bono Honored by MLK Center
April May 2004 Issue
Rose Festival Saved
The future of the Rose of Tralee Festival, which features girls of Irish ancestry from around the world competing for the festival crown, was in grave doubt at the end of 2003, when Siobhán Hanley, the event's chief executive admitted that they needed to raise Euro250,000 to save the annual event. The Irish government refused to bail out the festival, saying that Euro500,000 … [Read more...] about Rose Festival Saved