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NAACP Launches 'Out of Bounds' Campaign to Withhold Support from States Undermining Black Voting Power
politics8 days ago

NAACP Launches 'Out of Bounds' Campaign to Withhold Support from States Undermining Black Voting Power

The NAACP unveils the 'Out of Bounds' campaign, urging Black athletes, families, fans, and consumers to withhold commitments, tickets, and sponsorship from flagship public universities in eight states (Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia) that have moved to dilute Black voting power following a Supreme Court ruling. Recruits are asked to withhold commitments, current athletes to leverage their platforms and consider transfers, and fans to redirect spending to HBCUs. The campaign aims to pressure states to restore fair maps and meaningful Black representation and will continue until protections and redistricting reflect Black power.

via NAACP|
#black-athletes#college-athletics#naacp
NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Reconsider Florida Colleges Amid Anti-DEI Measures
civil-rights2 years ago

NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Reconsider Florida Colleges Amid Anti-DEI Measures

The NAACP has urged Black student athletes to reconsider playing for public colleges and universities in Florida due to the state's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The organization's leader, Derrick Johnson, called on Black NCAA prospects to boycott Florida universities, citing the state's anti-Black policies and Governor Ron DeSantis' devaluation of Black America. This comes in response to Florida's recent actions to limit public funding for DEI programs, with DeSantis declaring that "Florida is where DEI goes to die."

via Fox News|
#black-athletes#boycott#civil-rights
"Raising Awareness: The Risks Black Basketball Players Face After Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest"
sports2 years ago

"Raising Awareness: The Risks Black Basketball Players Face After Bronny James' Cardiac Arrest"

The sudden cardiac arrest of Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, has brought attention to the dangers faced by Black basketball players. A 2020 study found that Black male NCAA Division I basketball players had the highest incidence rate of sudden cardiac arrest and death among athletes aged 11 to 29. The study also revealed that nearly half of the cases were caused by cardiomyopathy, a chronic heart disease. The incidents involving Bronny James and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin highlight the need for immediate access to life-saving care and the importance of implementing measures such as increasing CPR training and providing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in sports facilities. The NOLA Network, founded by a mother who lost her son to sudden cardiac arrest, advocates for health care equity and prevention of sudden cardiac arrest.

via Andscape|
#black-athletes#bronny-james#health-care-equity
social-justice3 years ago

DOJ Settles with Delaware Lacrosse Team over Racially Biased Traffic Stop

The US Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office in Georgia after Delaware State University filed a civil rights complaint when the Black women's lacrosse team was stopped and searched while traveling. The sheriff's office will review its traffic stop and search policies and develop new data collection procedures. The Liberty County Sheriff, who is Black, denied racial profiling and said the search was conducted after a drug-sniffing dog signaled there could be drugs on the bus. The DOJ will work with the sheriff's office to eradicate any biased policing practices and facilitate a dialogue with the students involved in the incident.

via Yahoo Life|
#black-athletes#civil-rights#doj
The Power of Silence in Marketing Black Athletes.
sports3 years ago

The Power of Silence in Marketing Black Athletes.

The film "Air" tells the story of Nike's signing of Michael Jordan, but obscures his presence, with the basketball star uttering only three words in the entire film. The film's true power is its ability to convey an unnerving truth about the sneakers' mystique: Jordan's athletic ability was crucial to the success of Nike and Air Jordan; not so much his face – and definitely not his words. "Air" becomes the story of how a struggling company created one of the most successful brands in the world on the back of a Black body, a tale as old as the nation itself.

via Yahoo News|
#black-athletes#marketing#michael-jordan