U2's Bono was awarded the 2007 Liberty Media on Philadelphia's Independence Mall this week.
The U2 singer earned the award for his work to help combat poverty in poor countries.The Liberty Medal is granted annually by the National Constitution Center.
In an editorial today in the Philadelphia Enquirer, it was written "Bono's humanitarian work has become impossible to ignore because of its inescapable moral force and because he is a "front man" who truly knows his subject. Since his memorable 10-day tour of Africa with Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill in 2002, the sunglassed-one has become nearly as well known for his antipoverty crusade as for being the lead singer of U2. He's done it by promoting a relentless message of economic justice and compassion".
The Liberty Medal is given annually to people who advance the cause of liberty around the world. Bono forces us to confront the reality that liberation from poverty and disease is an unmet basic human need.'
Meanwhile, Bono and The Edge attended the UK premiere of the movie 'Across The Universe'.
Bono has a part in The Beatles inspired movie playing the part of Dr. Robert and singing the Beatle classic 'I Am The Walrus'.
Bono and The Edge also recorded 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' for the soundtrack. Their version plays over the film's closing credits.
