Bruce Springsteen honored alongside Colin Kaepernick by ACLU
Musician Bruce Springsteen and athlete Colin Kaepernick have received civil rights honors from the ACLU in Washington, D.C.
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Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick were both honored at the ACLU Biennial Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. Springsteen accepted his award with a tribute to everyday Americans and performed live at the event.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
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The ACLU honored Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick during its Biennial Leadership Conference. During the event, Springsteen performed 'Streets of Minneapolis' and accepted the award with a tribute to everyday Americans.
Coverage from Yahoo, USA Today, and People.com emphasizes that Kaepernick received the newly-minted honor ten years after his NFL protest. People.com also notes the presence of other figures, including Charli XCX, at the awards.
Reports from parade.com indicate that Springsteen stated others deserve the honor more, while the event's focus remains on the leadership recognized by the ACLU.
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Quick answers
Where did the ACLU awards take place?
The awards were held in Washington, D.C.
What did Bruce Springsteen perform at the conference?
Springsteen performed 'Streets of Minneapolis'.
What is the context regarding Colin Kaepernick's award?
Kaepernick was awarded a newly-minted ACLU honor a decade after his historic NFL protest.
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ACLU Kaepernick goSkagit · 92d ago
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