NAACP calls for athlete boycott of southern universities over voting rights

The NAACP has initiated a boycott targeting Black athletes and fans against public universities in Southern states, following a Supreme Court ruling that undermines the Voting Rights Act. The “Out of Bounds” campaign urges these groups to withdraw support from schools in states like Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, which have enacted redistricting that weakens Black voting power. NAACP President Derrick Johnson emphasized the economic impact of Black athletes on college sports and criticized the exploitation of their contributions amid political disenfranchisement.

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