Story perspectives

NAACP, Black Caucus Urge Athlete Boycott of Southern Universities

6/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus launched “Out of Bounds” campaign.
It urges Black athletes to withhold labor and dollars from Southern universities profiting from Black talent.
It cites Louisiana v. Callais decision weakening Section 2 of Voting Rights Act and calls it a “hypocritical contract” that rewards Black athletes and suppresses Black voters.
LSU’s football roster is over 75 % Black and adds $117.6 million and $1.65 billion to the economy, showing the stakes.

History

Historical Context

In 1966 Don Haskins led Texas Western (now UTEP) to a 72–65 NCAA title over an all-white Kentucky team, finishing the season 28–1 and proving that five Black starters could win. The victory is cited by the NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus as precedent for today’s athlete-boycott campaign at LSU and other Southern schools.

1 of 2

Story summary

NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus launched “Out of Bounds” campaign.
It urges Black athletes to withhold labor and dollars from Southern universities profiting from Black talent.
It cites Louisiana v. Callais decision weakening Section 2 of Voting Rights Act and calls it a “hypocritical contract” that rewards Black athletes and suppresses Black voters.
LSU’s football roster is over 75 % Black and adds $117.6 million and $1.65 billion to the economy, showing the stakes.

1 / 2