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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
Hey LTF, question for you since you've been a, wait for it....longtime fan. Back in the 50s, 60s, 70s; was there the same amount of buzz about the name? Were people clamoring for a change back then?
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Absolutely not.
However, during the 60's the NCAI, Nations Congress of American Indians created a campaign to eliminate negative stereotyping of Native American people. They have long been opposed to mascots that portray Indians in a negative light. Names like Redskins, Braves, and Seminoles are believed to demean their native traditions.
The saga has continued to the highest court in the land finally making a ruling. I look for it to be an issue of contention as long as there's an ear to hear.
Supreme Court won't rule on racist NFL team name