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Bruce Springsteen Dedicates Harry Belafonte Social Justice Award to Minneapolis, L.A., Portland Citizens “Who Stood Against the Federal Invasion of Their Cities”
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Bruce Springsteen Dedicates Harry Belafonte Social Justice Award to Minneapolis, L.A., Portland Citizens “Who Stood Against the Federal Invasion of Their Cities”

The Hollywood Reporter·Hilary Lewis·about 10 hours ago
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Bruce Springsteen became the latest recipient of the Tribeca Festival’s Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award on Saturday. Ever humble, though, the legendary musician didn’t feel he was deserving of the honor, given to those who have used storytelling and the arts to enact change in their communities. “I don’t even really consider myself an activist,” he said during a talk with Bono as part of the award presentation. “I’m a little embarrassed to get this award tonight, because I feel like at best I’m a concerned citizen. And what do I do? I sing my songs; I say a few things and wish for the best; help folks out a little bit here and a little bit there. There’s so many people that do so much more than I do.” Luckily fellow musician and activist Bono, who said he was there presenting the award “as a fan pretending to be a friend,” and Tribeca co-founder Robert De Niro enthusiastically made their case for why Springsteen should receive this recognition, but more on that later.…

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