The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced that musician Bruce Springsteen and former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Colin Kaepernick will receive the newly established Ralph Ellison Award, recognizing their contributions to civil rights and civil liberties through the arts and sports. The award ceremony is scheduled for July 24 in Washington, D.C.
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