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Native American groups ask NFL to force Redskins name change
AP ^ | 07/06/2020 | By STEPHEN WHYNO

Posted on 07/07/2020 10:35:27 AM PDT by Red Badger

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a dozen Native American leaders and organizations sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday calling for the league to force Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to change the team name immediately.

The letter was signed by 15 Native American advocates and obtained by The Associated Press. It demands the team and the NFL cease the use of Native American names, imagery and logos — with specific importance put on Washington, which last week launched a “ thorough review ” of its name.

The letter was delivered on the same day that President Donald Trump voiced his opposition to any name change by the team. Several team sponsors have come out in favor of change recently and Snyder showed his first indication of willingness to do so amid a nationwide movement to erase racially insensitive symbols.

According to their letter, the groups “expect the NFL to engage in a robust, meaningful reconciliation process with Native American movement leaders, tribes, and organizations to repair the decades of emotional violence and other serious harms this racist team name has caused to Native Peoples.”

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To: Cautious Optimism

Football teams have changed their names over the years when they move:

Dallas Texans became the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cleveland Browns [original] became the Baltimore Ravens.

Houston Oilers became the Tennessee Titans.

The NFL also likes to RECYCLE Names from old teams.

Recycled names:

Cowboys, Giants, Browns, Titans, Panthers.

So, if the Redskins change their name, it will probably get a recycled name, like:

Tornadoes

Bulldogs

All-Americans

Tigers

Rangers

Reds

Wolverines

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41 posted on 07/07/2020 11:29:44 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: Red Badger

Just make them the “Reds”.


42 posted on 07/07/2020 11:30:18 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: brownsfan

I have heard that before as well. Your average Native American doesn’t really give a rats ass about the name of the team as they don’t care about football or have no problem with it, it is just a Very vocal minority of race hustlers that always appear, similar to Jackson and Sharpton.


43 posted on 07/07/2020 11:30:22 AM PDT by matt04
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To: PGR88

Washington IV Skins?
Someone had to type it! Weird G.


44 posted on 07/07/2020 11:30:25 AM PDT by GOYAKLA (Winning not whining!)
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To: dfwgator

Yes, that has occurred to me. And it would be a recycled name, which the NFL likes to do................


45 posted on 07/07/2020 11:31:08 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: GOYAKLA

So what happens when they rename “Washington” to “Barryton” in honor of Marion Barry?

The Barryton Bitches?


46 posted on 07/07/2020 11:32:04 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: dfwgator

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds_(NFL)


47 posted on 07/07/2020 11:32:20 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: Red Badger

Giants and Cardinals are both in MLB and the NFL.


48 posted on 07/07/2020 11:33:45 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Paine in the Neck
Under his June 5th blog entry, coach Wyatt had Lone Star as his quiz. You'd love coach's site!

http://www.coachwyatt.com/news.html

49 posted on 07/07/2020 11:37:49 AM PDT by spankalib
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To: dfwgator

Yes, the Cardinals were originally the Chicago Cardinals, then moved to St. Louis then finally to Phoenix..........


50 posted on 07/07/2020 11:42:14 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: Red Badger

The Washington Snowflakes

The Washington Cherry Blossoms

The Washington Hyenas (or Jackals, or Vultures)


51 posted on 07/07/2020 11:46:18 AM PDT by Cecily
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To: Red Badger

I don’t give two shakes for the NFL any longer.
They can call themselves the Washington Pink Tassels for all I care.
Next they will demand the name be changed from Washington - if they haven’t already.


52 posted on 07/07/2020 11:46:34 AM PDT by servo1969
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To: Red Badger

A few years ago, Dan Snyder had issued a copyright on the name Bravehearts. There was speculation that this would be their new team name (although it still uses the “Brave” Indian moniker.

Personally, I would call them the Foreskins in honor of Jewish Americans /s.


53 posted on 07/07/2020 11:49:22 AM PDT by Flavious_Maximus
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To: Cecily

The Washington Taxers.......................


54 posted on 07/07/2020 11:51:17 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: brownsfan

Are they doing everything they can to remove Native Americans from the culture of the United States?


55 posted on 07/07/2020 11:51:26 AM PDT by ActresponsiblyinVA
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To: Red Badger
The only race that really gets "red skin" are caucasians. Yes, the Naturals get sunburn, but it doesn't really appear as red as white.


56 posted on 07/07/2020 11:51:58 AM PDT by GrandJediMasterYoda (As long as Hillary Clinton remains free equal justice under the law will never exist in the USA)
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To: Flavious_Maximus

Bravehearts?

Would the team uniform be kilts?..................


57 posted on 07/07/2020 11:52:04 AM PDT by Red Badger (To a liberal, 9-11 was 'illegal fireworks activity'..........................)
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To: Cecily

Washington Deep Staters?


58 posted on 07/07/2020 11:56:35 AM PDT by urbanpovertylawcenter (the law and poverty collide in an urban setting and sparks fly)
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To: Red Badger

Washington Red Diaper Babies


59 posted on 07/07/2020 12:06:24 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Joe Biden- "First thing I'd do is repeal those Trump tax cuts." (May 4th, 2019))
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To: dfwgator
Washington Swamp Dwellers
60 posted on 07/07/2020 12:19:20 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( #wwg1wga #Godwins)
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