NAACP urges athletes to boycott southern US universities over voting rights
Summary
The NAACP has asked Black athletes, their families, alumni, and fans to boycott public universities in Southern U.S. states that have changed voting district lines to reduce Black voting power. This campaign aims to withhold support from college sports programs in states where redistricting is seen to weaken Black political influence.Key Facts
- The NAACP launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign to oppose redistricting that reduces Black voting representation.
- The boycott targets major public universities in Southern states like Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and South Carolina.
- These states have changed voting district maps after a recent Supreme Court ruling that limited a key part of the Voting Rights Act.
- The Voting Rights Act was created in 1965 to stop racist laws that kept Black voters from voting.
- Black voters mainly support the Democratic Party, while Republican-led state legislatures have pushed the new maps.
- College football and basketball teams in these states rely heavily on Black athletes who generate large revenues.
- NAACP President Derrick Johnson said Black athletes should not support institutions that reduce the political power of Black communities.
- Some states have delayed primary elections to redraw voting maps, and more changes may come after November’s midterm elections.
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