THE ESSEX FILES: The NAACP’s War on Southern Football Is a Betrayal of Black Achievement
The NAACP has initiated an 'Out of Bounds' campaign urging Black athletes to boycott flagship public universities in several Southern states. This campaign is in response to concerns over redistricting and voting rights, which the NAACP argues limit Black political representation. Critics of the campaign suggest it undermines the progress made in college sports and ignores the robust participation of Black voters in these states.
- ▪The NAACP's campaign targets Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and South Carolina.
- ▪The organization claims that the athletic programs in these states rely heavily on Black talent and should advocate for Black political interests.
- ▪Despite the NAACP's claims, Black voter registration and participation in these Southern states have remained strong.
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THE ESSEX FILES: The NAACP’s War on Southern Football Is a Betrayal of Black Achievement By Brad Essex | 6:00 AM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File At a time when college sports are providing more upward mobility for Black athletes than ever before, the NAACP wants to burn the bridge while players are still standing on it. The NAACP has launched an "Out of Bounds" campaign urging Black athletes, fans, and alumni to withhold support from flagship public universities in several Southern states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
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