NAACP urges pro athletes not to sign with teams in Texas over abortion and voting laws
"Until the legislation is overturned, Texas isn't safe for anyone," the letter reads.
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"Until the legislation is overturned, Texas isn't safe for anyone," the letter reads.
Raymond Boyd/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The NAACP on Thursday called on members of the NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL and MLB to consider not signing with teams in Texas as
On Thursday, the NAACP called on athletes in the NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB urging them to consider not signing with teams in Texas to protest against the state’s
"Texas is not safe for you," the NAACP told pro athletes about new laws targeting abortion and voting rights. "Look elsewhere."
A leading civil rights organization has called upon professional athletes to avoid moving to Texas and signing with Texas sports teams in response to a series... 28.10.2021, Sputnik International