NAACP reacts to Ted Cruz on ESPN, says Protect College Sports Act dangerous to ‘Black athletes’
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Key Points:
- Senator Ted Cruz faced jeers during his appearance on ESPN’s “College Football GameDay,” sparking controversy for the sports network and its parent company, Disney.
- The NAACP has requested equal airtime, proposing that NAACP President Derrick Johnson appear on the show ahead of the Ole Miss vs. LSU game to discuss concerns about the Protect College Sports Act.
- The NAACP criticized ESPN for giving Cruz a platform, highlighting the potential negative impact of the legislation on Black athletes and the Black community.
- The Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Cruz and Senator Maria Cantwell, has supporters including Pat McAfee and Nick Saban, despite opposition from groups like the NAACP.
- The FCC’s Equal Time rule, which requires broadcasters to provide equal airtime to political candidates, does not apply to cable networks such as ESPN.
