No small accomplishment.
According to the Washington Post, a British lieutenant colonel translated a letter from Chief Mosquito, referring to other Native Americans as "redskins.". Several poll respondents told AP that they were unaware of the ongoing debate. After the Super Bowl victory against the Miami Dolphins in 1983, I was among a half-million fans celebrating in downtown D.C., whooping it up with Chief Zee, singing that fight song with reckless abandon.
You want a bird? Latest Poll Results: 404 Votes - 90.52% are OffendedSpread the Word https://t.co/7y5PfZ8xzO #IAmNativeIWasNotAsked pic.twitter.com/OV98JFoL5H, Some people find "redskin" offensive, but did they know the term may have come from a Native American? The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning. “That’s who they’ve been forever. Only 11 percent think it should be changed, while 8 percent weren’t sure and 2 percent didn’t answer. Among football fans, 11 percent said the name should be changed — the same as among non-fans. It’s bad,” said Pamela Rogal, 56, a writer from Boston. You want warriors for mascots, we’ve got every branch of the military to draw on right in our own backyard. The team’s fans and owner want to keep the name because it’s a traditional name of a proud franchise.
Numerous colleges and universities have changed names that reference Native Americans. That’s because Snyder has pretty much tried everything he knows. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Discussion of news topics with a point of view, including narratives by individuals regarding their own experiences, have a chance to be crowned WNBA champions, Local newsletters: Local headlines (8 a.m.) |. I can’t get past the fact that it’s a racial slur,” Strange said. No offense intended then, either, in his view.
But those who think the name should be changed say the word is obviously derogatory. Now FedEx has … By continuing to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
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Weldwerks to release Prost Malone! The Washington football team has been in slow decline for nearly three decades. Changed everything — except himself and the name of the team. In March, a three-judge panel heard arguments from a group of five Native American petitioners that the team shouldn’t have federal trademark protection, which could force owner Daniel Snyder into a change by weakening him financially. The "Change the Mascot" campaign has been working for YEARS to get the controversial Redskins namesake removed from American culture.
The Washington football team is “starting over” after firing Coach Jay Gruden, a Post sports headline read Monday, “but in what direction are they headed?”, That’s the eighth coach gone since Dan Snyder bought the team 20 years ago. Opponents have launched a legal challenge intended to deny the team federal trademark protection.
Screw PC!!! Marco Rubio: Redskins' Owner Shouldn't be 'Forced' to Change Team Name. There’s precedent for a Washington team changing its name because of cultural sensitivities. Then, 89 percent said the name should not be changed, and 7 percent said it should. And, as another Post headline put it, “his successor is already destined to fail.”. The days of our region being unified by it are over.
“There is nothing that we feel is offensive,” Allen said. Several poll respondents told The AP that they did not consider the name offensive and cited tradition in arguing that it shouldn’t change. “He was hoping we would reach a deal, and this was his insulting way of suggesting job well done,” recalled the former mayor, who publicly criticized Cooke after the incident as a “bully billionaire.”. WASHINGTON — It’s been a rough offseason for the Washington Redskins, and not just because of the knee injury to star quarterback Robert Griffin III. A decision isn’t expected for up to a year, and the Redskins are sure to appeal if it doesn’t go their way. Numbers don't lie when it comes to the amount of Native Americans who find "redskins" offensive.