The NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athlete | Howard Bryant
The NAACP has called for Black athletes to boycott programs in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in response to ongoing racial discrimination. This movement aims to leverage the influence of Black athletes in a culturally significant arena to address broader social and political issues. The NAACP believes that a coordinated effort could significantly impact both sports and political landscapes in the United States.
- ▪The NAACP's boycott targets the SEC, a major college football conference.
- ▪The call to action comes amid increasing racial discrimination against Black Americans.
- ▪Black athletes are seen as influential figures who can mobilize support for social change.
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The NAACP has called on Black athletes to boycott programs in the SEC, arguably the most powerful football conference in the country. Photograph: Kevin C Cox/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe NAACP has called on Black athletes to boycott programs in the SEC, arguably the most powerful football conference in the country. Photograph: Kevin C Cox/Getty ImagesCollege sportsThe NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athleteHoward BryantIn a country where their rights are being attacked from all sides, it’s time for Black college athletes to utilize their powerFri 22 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 22 May 2026 08.01 EDTShareSix years after the nation underwent a so-called “racial reckoning”, Black America is under comprehensive assault.The assault comes…
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