It’s the NAACP vs. the NCAA, and in the Process, the Black Rights Organization Battles Common Sense
The NAACP has launched a campaign urging Black student-athletes to boycott schools in southern states due to concerns over redistricting and voting rights. The organization claims that recent legislative actions threaten Black political power, although no voting rights have been lost. Critics argue that the NAACP's approach lacks clarity and practicality in addressing these issues.
- ▪The NAACP has initiated the #OutofBounds campaign to encourage Black athletes to avoid schools in states like Alabama and Florida.
- ▪The organization claims that redistricting efforts in these states are aimed at erasing Black voting representation.
- ▪Critics point out that the NAACP's plan may not effectively address the actual voting rights situation.
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It’s the NAACP vs. the NCAA, and in the Process, the Black Rights Organization Battles Common Sense By Brad Slager | 12:05 PM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. It is bound to happen within any activist group: A perceived offense arises that fits perfectly into the cause matrix of your organization. Emotional fervor wells up, and the desire to do something is instinctive. Next, you hatch a plan, but your desire for results is so ardent that pragmatism has no room for a berth. As a result, you forge ahead with your intentions, delivered with passionate, prolix speeches that sound credible.
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