Native American Mascots in Sports Teams: Cultural Appropriation or a Symbol of Honor?

Native American Mascots in Sports Teams: Cultural Appropriation or a Symbol of Honor?

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Whether it be stereotypical, savage-looking images, prejudiced names, or how stadiums fill up with fans with red-painted faces participating in gestures related to hostility, Native American mascots in sports teams are still around – and some don’t look to be going anywhere anytime soon.  Since the 1960s, the use of….

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Native American Mascot Watch: Who’s Made the Change and Who Hasn’t?

Native American Mascot Watch: Who’s Made the Change and Who Hasn’t?

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Native American mascots have long been a hot-button issue, but the subject seems to be reaching a tipping point—if it hasn’t already.  The Native American mascot controversy dates back several decades. Professional, semi-pro, college, and high school teams across the country have adopted names, logos, and imagery that portray Native….

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