Changing Native American Names As Mascots
Racist names and actions should end
The owner of the NFL team in Washington, D.C., who purchased the franchise in 1999, made an announcement on July 3, 2020, that the mascot name and logo will be retired and changed. After adamantly declaring for years that he would NEVER (put it in caps he said) change the name, he has succumbed to pressure. Money talks so he had to make a decision after sponsors such as FedEx, Nike, and PepsiCo were asked by investors and shareholders to terminate their relationship with the team unless they changed the name. They will be known as “The Washington Football Team” for the time being.
When I was living in Washington, D.C., I became friends with Native Americans who were trying to get the name of the Washington team mascot changed. That name was offensive to Native Americans and was considered to be a racial slur. The name is not being changed to appease them, but it is being done to keep the financial support for the team coming. At least, the name IS being changed at long last even if not for reasons of sensitivity and caring for Native American people. It was an injustice to keep disregarding the feelings of Native Americans.
There are some people who still oppose changing the name, including fans who have said they will stop going to games. Although they may not…
