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Kaepernick and Springsteen Honored for Courage | Washington DC News
Colin Kaepernick and Bruce Springsteen just received the ACLU’s new Ralph Ellison Award — a powerful honor recognizing civil rights champions across sports, arts, and beyond. Kaepernick, whose 2016 anthem protests ignited national debate and cost him his NFL career, spoke at the ceremony about the urgent need for action over empty words. ACLU President Deborah Archer praised his courage and the personal sacrifice he made standing up to systemic injustice. Springsteen, a longtime activist through his music, was also celebrated. Hosted by Laverne Cox, the event spotlighted how diverse voices…
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