NAACP urges athletes to avoid signing with teams in Texas
The NAACP is asking professional athletes to reconsider signing with teams in Texas, which recently passed laws that restrict voting and abortion rights.
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The NAACP is asking professional athletes to reconsider signing with teams in Texas, which recently passed laws that restrict voting and abortion rights.
The reasoning behind the letter is due to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and his recent decision-making regarding voting rights and reproductive care.
Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents.
Player organizations in the NBA, NHL, NFL, WNBA and MLB were sent an open letter by the organization's national and state presidents.
The NAACP is urging athletes to boycott Texas teams due to the state's restrictive abortion and voting laws.