NAACP Urges Boycotts of College Athletic Programs in States with Alleged Voter Suppression

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has called on black athletes and fans to boycott public college athletic programs in states they alleged have violated voting rights.

Titled “Out of Bounds,” the NAACP’s campaign set its sights on eight southern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Prominent athletic programs include Auburn, Ole Miss, Clemson, and LSU.

“The campaign follows the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which civil rights groups say further weakened protections under the Voting Rights Act and led several Southern states to revisit their congressional district maps,” per CBS Sports.

“The NAACP is encouraging football and basketball recruits to consider alternatives to the targeted schools, including historically Black colleges and universities,” it added. “Current athletes are also being asked to speak publicly about voting rights issues and evaluate options available through the transfer portal.”

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