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NAACP asks Black public university athletes in 7 states to boycott programs

The NAACP’s Out of Bounds campaign is urging Black student‑athletes at public universities in seven states to boycott their athletic programs.

Published May 19, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The NAACP is encouraging Black athletes at public universities in seven states to join its Out of Bounds campaign and boycott athletic programs. The call targets student‑athletes in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and South Carolina.