Bruce Springsteen received the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Festival and engaged in a lengthy conversation with Bono about democracy, activism, and human connection.

Tribeca Festival, New York, U.S.

Who

Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Patti Smith, Tony Shanahan

What

When

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:46:04 GMT · 3h 8m ago

Where

Tribeca Festival, New York, U.S. ·

Why

Springsteen dedicated his accolade to the people of Minneapolis, Portland, and Los Angeles who have "stood against the federal invasion of their cities this year," acknowledging his role as a "concerned citizen" who uses his music to advocate for social justice.

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How this affects you

Bruce Springsteen's receipt of a social justice award and his discussion with Bono at a major festival highlight the ongoing role of prominent artists in political discourse and activism, reflecting a broader societal engagement with issues of democracy and human rights.

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Bruce Springsteen received the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Festival, followed by a conversation with Bono.
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Bruce Springsteen received the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Festival on June 13, engaging in a lengthy conversation with Bono about democracy, activism, and human connection.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyolson/2026/06/14/bruce-springsteen-receives-social-justice-award-sits-down-with-bono-at-tribeca-fest/
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