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The popularity of stereotypical representations of American Indians in global culture has led to a number of teams in Europe also adopting team names derived from Native Americans. While there are team names in North America derived from other ethnic groups, such as the Boston Celtics, the New York Yankees, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Notre ...
Defenders of the current usage often state their intention to honor Native Americans by referring to positive traits, such as fighting spirit and being aggressive, brave, stoic, dedicated, and proud; while opponents see these traits as being based upon stereotypes of Native Americans as savages. [4]
Many African Americans use their own or their children's names as a symbol of solidarity within their culture. Prior to the 1950s and 1960s, most African-American names closely resembled those used within European American culture. With the rise of the civil rights movement, there was a dramatic rise in names of various origins.
Some schools still ask children to pick a "Native American name" as a part of their classwork, and one Native American mom is explaining why it's a problem. Educator: Why ‘Native American Name ...
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The decision was to retain the name but add Native American studies to the curriculum, and create a Native American student scholarship and/or a teacher grant. [170] Marengo Community High School, Marengo, Illinois; Maricopa High School, Maricopa, California; Marietta High School, Marietta, Oklahoma; Marked Tree High School, Marked Tree, Arkansas
In January 2021 a bill was introduced in the state legislature "prohibiting the inappropriate use of Native American names, symbols, or images as public school mascots, logos, or team names". [145] The bill was initiated by Rep. Debra Lekanoff a member of the Tlingit tribe and the only Native American member of the legislature.
Based on such research showing negative effects, more than 115 professional organizations representing civil rights, educational, athletic, and scientific experts, have adopted resolutions stating that such use of Native American names and symbols by non-native sports teams is a form of ethnic stereotyping; it promotes misunderstanding and ...