Tag: mascots

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….

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….

The Face of Racism Chief Wahoo – 1932 – 2018 – Marty Two Bulls Disclaimer The views expressed in the editorial cartoon are not necessarily that of PowWows.com. PowWows.com publishes these editorial cartoons weekly to highlight issues in Indian Country.  We hope these cartoons will help start conversations about these….

Big news from the Cleveland Indians today! Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced today that the Cleveland Indians will remove the “Chief Wahoo” logo from their uniforms, effective with the 2019 season. The announcement comes following thoughtful and productive discussions between Major League Baseball and the Indians. “Major League Baseball….

This evening, the Washington Redskins of the NFL (National Football League) tried posting a Thanksgiving meme with their team logo to their twitter page and it was immediately taken down.  “The tweet has garnered numerous angry responses ranging from bashing the team’s social media and public relations teams to urging….