Redistricting's Achilles' Heel: The NAACP's Unorthodox Strategy to Protect Black Representation The recent Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana's congressional map has set off a gerrymandering frenzy in southern states, threatening decades of hard won gains in minority representation.
In response, the NAACP has launched an unorthodox campaign, "Out of Bounds," targeting one of the region's greatest weaknesses: its passion for college sports.
The NAACP is betting that the economic interests of state funded universities can be used against them by urging Black athletes and fans to boycott these institutions.