NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
The NAACP has launched a campaign urging a boycott of athletic programs at public universities in states that are perceived to be restricting Black voting rights. This initiative, named 'Out of Bounds', targets states like Alabama, Florida, and Texas, where Black athletes are seen as vital to the success of college sports. The campaign aims to leverage the economic power of Black athletes to influence political change regarding voting representation.
- ▪The NAACP is calling for Black athletes and fans to boycott athletic programs in states limiting Black voting rights.
- ▪The 'Out of Bounds' campaign encourages withholding support from universities in states like Alabama, Florida, and Texas.
- ▪The boycott is a response to gerrymandering and redistricting efforts that threaten Black political representation.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rightsThe NAACP is calling on Black athletes, alumni, fans and the general public to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that aim to redistrict longtime Black lawmakersByMATT BROWN Associated PressMay 19, 2026, 10:55 AM1:28FILE - NAACP President Derrick Johnson arrives at the 57th NAACP Image Awards, Feb. 28, 2026, in Pasadena, Calif.
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