Sociologist and activist Dr. Harry Edwards shared his views on the NAACP's recent call for Black high school athletes to boycott universities in states that have redrawn voting districts after the Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act.
Edwards, 83, noted that states including Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Louisiana have moved to eliminate majority-Black districts. He said the proposal targets places with strong ties to college football, where many athletes are Black. Edwards stated he is not opposed to the idea but stressed the need for careful planning and a broader political movement to support the athletes.
