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NAACP, Black Caucus Call Boycott of Southern College Sports

5/24/2026

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NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus launched “Out of Bounds” on May 19, urging Black athletes and fans to boycott Southern university sports as states limit voting rights.
The boycott targets universities in seven Southern states, threatening SEC and ACC rosters that rely on Black athletes, while Division I transfer portals stay closed until 2027.
Congressional Black Caucus opposed the SCORE Act without redistricting reforms, leading to its removal from the House committee schedule.

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NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus launched “Out of Bounds” on May 19, urging Black athletes and fans to boycott Southern university sports as states limit voting rights.
The boycott targets universities in seven Southern states, threatening SEC and ACC rosters that rely on Black athletes, while Division I transfer portals stay closed until 2027.
Congressional Black Caucus opposed the SCORE Act without redistricting reforms, leading to its removal from the House committee schedule.