NAACP’s moronic ‘voting rights’ boycott will only hurt black teen athletes
The NAACP's recent call for a boycott of athletic programs at southern universities is criticized for potentially harming black teen athletes. The campaign, which targets schools in states with new redistricting plans, is seen as misguided and ineffective. Critics argue that the boycott sacrifices the futures of young athletes for a political statement that may not address the real issues at hand.
- ▪The NAACP's 'Out of Bounds' campaign encourages a boycott of southern universities to protest perceived threats to black voting rights.
- ▪Critics claim the campaign will harm black teen athletes who rely on opportunities at these universities.
- ▪The targeted states have no direct connection to the Supreme Court's ruling on redistricting, making the boycott's rationale questionable.
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Opinion editorial NAACP’s moronic ‘voting rights’ boycott will only hurt black teen athletes By Post Editorial Board Published May 20, 2026, 7:49 p.m. ET Todd Cox, Associate Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, testifies during a Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution on implementing the Supreme Court's ruling on racial gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, May 19, 2026. REUTERS See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google When it comes to moronic political stunts, the NAACP’s call for a black boycott of athletic programs at southern universities is hard to beat.
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