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Doc Rivers urges voters to honor civil rights struggles ahead of Election Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:18 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Doc Rivers urges voters to honor civil rights struggles ahead of Election Day
Summary

Doc Rivers, former Boston Celtics head coach, spoke out about the importance of voting during an interview with MS Now. Reflecting on his parents' experiences, he highlighted how they faced challenges to exercise their voting rights. Rivers emphasized the need for ongoing efforts to protect these rights, drawing parallels between the dedication required in sports and civic engagement. He warned against taking voting for granted, urging people to remain vigilant as Election Day approaches.

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  • •Doc Rivers addressed voting rights in an interview with MS Now.
  • •He shared personal stories about his parents voting despite challenges.
  • •Rivers warned against complacency in protecting voting rights.
  • •He likened the commitment to civic engagement to that required in sports.
  • •The remarks coincide with the approach of Election Day.
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  • 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics alum Doc Rivers exhorts us to vote, pointing to civil rights struggles
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"My mom stood in the rain, and my dad stood in the rain to vote (...)," said Rivers. "Because half their lifetime, they couldn't."

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