NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus urge college sports boycott in South over voting rights

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus and NAACP on Tuesday urged pushback against GOP-led redistricting efforts in Southern states via college sports, including a boycott of public universities by athletes and supporters.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and fellow Congressional Black Caucus members blasted a bill that sets forth a national framework for college athletes’ compensation.

But the CBC’s backlash went beyond just the legislation — which was yanked from the House’s voting schedule this …

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