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Initially changed to "The Red" for two years before changing to the current name in 1994. [39] Redmen St. John's University: New York City: 1995 Red Storm: Although the school's website indicated that the name did not originally refer to American Indians, but to the school color; some athletics logos used an Indian character as late as the 1980s.
In 2013, the Red Cloud Athletic Fund sent a letter to the Washington Post stating that "As an organization, Red Cloud Indian School has never—and will never—endorse the use of the name 'Redskins'. Like many Native American organizations across the country, members of our staff and extended community find the name offensive."
The rise of Indigenous rights movements has led to controversy regarding the continuation of practices rooted in colonialism. [3] Using Indigenous names and mascots, like the former Washington Football Team name, extends beyond racial insensitivity; it reinforces colonialism and erases Indigenous identity and land. [1]
On June 24, 2013, school board members of Port Townsend High School in Port Townsend, Washington, voted to replace its "Redskins" nickname, logo, and mascot (used since 1926) due to its divisive nature. [57] In April 2014 the students selected Red Hawks as their new team name. The next step will be to select new graphics to replace the old.
The Washington Redhawks was a culture jam created by a group of Native Americans to draw attention to the Washington Redskins name controversy. In 2020, the team retired the Redskins branding amidst the removal of many names and images as part of the George Floyd protests. The football team was renamed the Washington Commanders in 2022.
The Spirit Lake tribal members approved retaining the name, but the Standing Rock tribal council did not allow their members to vote on retaining the name. Therefore, UND selected "Fighting Hawks" as their new nickname in 2015. [183] The Florida State Seminoles of Florida State University use names and images associated with the Seminole people.
Atlanta Braves fans perform the 'tomahawk chop' during a playoff game in 2004. Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesIn October 1995, as the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves prepared to face off in the ...
Cleveland Indians name and logo controversy; L. List of Washington Redskins name change advocates; N. Native American mascot controversy;