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The @naacp on Tuesday called on Black athletes, fans, and alumni to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states that are weakening Black political representation in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that gutted the Voting Rights Act.

“What these states have done is not a policy disagreement,” @derricknaacp said. “It is a sprint to erase Black political power.”

The civil rights org’s new “Out of Bounds” campaign specifically calls out Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia, as well as a number of athletic programs that produce some $100 million in revenue each year.

The House of Representatives pulled the SCORE Act — a once-bipartisan college athletics bill — from the floor Tuesday morning, the second time in a year it’s failed to advance. This followed a statement from the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday that opposed the bill amid silence from institutions “while Black voting rights and Black political power are being systematically dismantled across the South.”

The @naacp on Tuesday called on Black athletes, fans, and alumni to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states that are weakening Black political representation in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that gutted the Voting Rights Act.

“What these states have done is not a policy disagreement,” @derricknaacp said. “It is a sprint to erase Black political power.”

The civil rights org’s new “Out of Bounds” campaign specifically calls out Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia, as well as a number of athletic programs that produce some $100 million in revenue each year.

The House of Representatives pulled the SCORE Act — a once-bipartisan college athletics bill — from the floor Tuesday morning, the second time in a year it’s failed to advance. This followed a statement from the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday that opposed the bill amid silence from institutions “while Black voting rights and Black political power are being systematically dismantled across the South.”

The @naacp on Tuesday called on Black athletes, fans, and alumni to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states that are weakening Black political representation in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling last month that gutted the Voting Rights Act.

“What these states have done is not a policy disagreement,” @derricknaacp said. “It is a sprint to erase Black political power.”

The civil rights org’s new “Out of Bounds” campaign specifically calls out Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Georgia, as well as a number of athletic programs that produce some $100 million in revenue each year.

The House of Representatives pulled the SCORE Act — a once-bipartisan college athletics bill — from the floor Tuesday morning, the second time in a year it’s failed to advance. This followed a statement from the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday that opposed the bill amid silence from institutions “while Black voting rights and Black political power are being systematically dismantled across the South.”

Black athletes are expected to bring in the wins, the money, the culture, and the attention. But when it comes to protecting Black communities and Black political power? Suddenly, the support disappears.

That’s exactly why we’re launching #OutofBounds. A campaign calling out the hypocrisy of states and institutions profiting off Black talent while actively working against Black communities.

We’re inviting athletes, fans, alumni, and allies to join us in this movement, to use their platforms not just for the game, but for the communities that make the game possible. Take action now at the link in our bio.

Black athletes are expected to bring in the wins, the money, the culture, and the attention. But when it comes to protecting Black communities and Black political power? Suddenly, the support disappears.

That’s exactly why we’re launching #OutofBounds. A campaign calling out the hypocrisy of states and institutions profiting off Black talent while actively working against Black communities.

We’re inviting athletes, fans, alumni, and allies to join us in this movement, to use their platforms not just for the game, but for the communities that make the game possible. Take action now at the link in our bio.

Black athletes are expected to bring in the wins, the money, the culture, and the attention. But when it comes to protecting Black communities and Black political power? Suddenly, the support disappears.

That’s exactly why we’re launching #OutofBounds. A campaign calling out the hypocrisy of states and institutions profiting off Black talent while actively working against Black communities.

We’re inviting athletes, fans, alumni, and allies to join us in this movement, to use their platforms not just for the game, but for the communities that make the game possible. Take action now at the link in our bio.

Black athletes are expected to bring in the wins, the money, the culture, and the attention. But when it comes to protecting Black communities and Black political power? Suddenly, the support disappears.

That’s exactly why we’re launching #OutofBounds. A campaign calling out the hypocrisy of states and institutions profiting off Black talent while actively working against Black communities.

We’re inviting athletes, fans, alumni, and allies to join us in this movement, to use their platforms not just for the game, but for the communities that make the game possible. Take action now at the link in our bio.

Black athletes are expected to bring in the wins, the money, the culture, and the attention. But when it comes to protecting Black communities and Black political power? Suddenly, the support disappears.

That’s exactly why we’re launching #OutofBounds. A campaign calling out the hypocrisy of states and institutions profiting off Black talent while actively working against Black communities.

We’re inviting athletes, fans, alumni, and allies to join us in this movement, to use their platforms not just for the game, but for the communities that make the game possible. Take action now at the link in our bio.

BREAKING: The NAACP has just launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign, a national call for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni, and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states attacking Black voting representation.

Learn more about the campaign via the NAACP.

BREAKING: The NAACP has just launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign, a national call for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni, and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states attacking Black voting representation.

Learn more about the campaign via the NAACP.

BREAKING: The NAACP has just launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign, a national call for Black athletes, families, fans, alumni, and consumers to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in states attacking Black voting representation.

Learn more about the campaign via the NAACP.

Three albums in one day 👀 we thought we’d join the convo…

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Three albums in one day 👀 we thought we’d join the convo…

Here's something else worth tuning into. Visit the link in bio to get involved.

Three albums in one day 👀 we thought we’d join the convo…

Here's something else worth tuning into. Visit the link in bio to get involved.

Across the South, lawmakers are moving to weaken our votes.

Not on our watch.

We’re joining the Mississippi Fights Back! Rally for Voting Rights in Jackson, MS. Will you be there, too? RSVP today at the link in bio.

Across the South, lawmakers are moving to weaken our votes.

Not on our watch.

We’re joining the Mississippi Fights Back! Rally for Voting Rights in Jackson, MS. Will you be there, too? RSVP today at the link in bio.

All Roads Lead to the South. I'm on the ground in Alabamatoday for a nationwide mobilization in defense of our voting rights. Follow along, stay tuned!

Our right to vote is facing new threats, but we are standing our ground.

Following the Supreme Court's Callais decision, NAACP is uniting with over 90 organizations to defend fair representation across the South. We are organizing, mobilizing, and building power for the road ahead.

Tune in live at the link in our bio for All Roads Lead to the South TOMORROW, May 16, at 1 p.m. ET.

Your voice matters. Your vote matters.

Don’t let anyone tell you that voting and politics don’t matter.

Our vote gives us agency over our future.

🎥: @keithboykin

This past weekend, Black & Viral, in collaboration with @thewebbyawards brought together a powerful community of Black creatives, including shaping culture across digital spaces.

From storytelling to strategy, the event highlighted the innovation, impact, and influence driving how we show up online and who gets seen doing it.

Pictured: @jordana_jarrett (The Webby Awards), @anania00, @allyiahsface, @vanessanonnie(NAACP), and @noordinarynoire

This past weekend, Black & Viral, in collaboration with @thewebbyawards brought together a powerful community of Black creatives, including shaping culture across digital spaces.

From storytelling to strategy, the event highlighted the innovation, impact, and influence driving how we show up online and who gets seen doing it.

Pictured: @jordana_jarrett (The Webby Awards), @anania00, @allyiahsface, @vanessanonnie(NAACP), and @noordinarynoire

This past weekend, Black & Viral, in collaboration with @thewebbyawards brought together a powerful community of Black creatives, including shaping culture across digital spaces.

From storytelling to strategy, the event highlighted the innovation, impact, and influence driving how we show up online and who gets seen doing it.

Pictured: @jordana_jarrett (The Webby Awards), @anania00, @allyiahsface, @vanessanonnie(NAACP), and @noordinarynoire

This past weekend, Black & Viral, in collaboration with @thewebbyawards brought together a powerful community of Black creatives, including shaping culture across digital spaces.

From storytelling to strategy, the event highlighted the innovation, impact, and influence driving how we show up online and who gets seen doing it.

Pictured: @jordana_jarrett (The Webby Awards), @anania00, @allyiahsface, @vanessanonnie(NAACP), and @noordinarynoire

@KristenClarke, NAACP General Counsel, recently spoke with @CNN's @thelauracoates about how the NAACP is leading the charge to protect voting rights in the face of steep challenges.

Through creative litigation strategies and legal advocacy, the NAACP is committed to ensuring that all Americans, especially Black Americans, can exercise their right to vote.

Watch the full interview at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

We’re challenging the Virginia Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the results of the redistricting referendum in a blatant attempt to overrule the will of Virginia voters.

Read our full statement with @naacp at the link in our bio.

Today, the NAACP, alongside the NAACP Tennessee State Conference and a coalition of civil rights and community organizations, filed a federal lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s newly enacted congressional map.

The lawsuit argues the map dismantles the state’s only majority-Black district and weakens the voting power of Black Tennesseans.

“Tennessee lawmakers made a deliberate choice to silence Black voters by dismantling a district that has long ensured representation for one of the state’s largest Black populations.” @derricknaacp

We’re continuing the fight to protect our voting rights and ensure our communities are fairly represented.