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Washington Should Avoid ‘Warriors’ or ‘Red Tails’ for New Team Name, ‘Imagining the Indian’ Directors Say

by Jessie Atkin | Jul 16, 2020 | Press Coverage

“I hope that it’s done responsibly. I think some of the names being kicked around right now are problematic, and anything including ‘Red’ in it, we need to start with a clean slate here, not try to hang onto any of the holdover from previous names and imagery,” West,...

WTOP – DC’s NFL team needs to get away from red and apologize

by Jessie Atkin | Jul 16, 2020 | Press Coverage

Blackstone, one of the co-producers’ of a documentary film in production called “Imagining the Indian” about the movement to eradicate Native American names, logos and mascots in the world of sports and beyond, applauds the name change decision, but there is concern...

The Kojo Nnamdi Show – After Decades Of Pushback, The Washington Football Team Is Retiring Its Name

by Jessie Atkin | Jul 16, 2020 | Press Coverage

A discussion of the latest news in the football team’s name change and how indigenous communities have been stereotyped with Kevin Blackstone, Ray Halbritter and Tom Sherwood.

The Wrap – Washington Should Avoid ‘Warriors’ or ‘Red Tails’ for New Team Name, ‘Imagining the Indian’ Directors Say

by Jessie Atkin | Jul 15, 2020 | Press Coverage

Directors Aviva Kempner and Ben West, whose film focuses on the fight to change the team name, told TheWrap that team owner Dan Snyder’s decision retire the name is a huge step in the right direction, but they hope the team will start from scratch in picking a new...

WTOP – DC’s NFL team needs to get away from red and apologize

by Jessie Atkin | Jul 14, 2020 | Press Coverage

Blackistone is one of the co-producers’ of a documentary film in production called “Imagining the Indian” about the movement to eradicate Native American names, logos and mascots in the world of sports and beyond. While Blackistone and the other filmmakers behind...

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Washington Should Avoid ‘Warriors’ or ‘Red Tails’ for New Team Name, ‘Imagining the Indian’ Directors Say

WTOP – DC’s NFL team needs to get away from red and apologize

The Kojo Nnamdi Show – After Decades Of Pushback, The Washington Football Team Is Retiring Its Name

The Wrap – Washington Should Avoid ‘Warriors’ or ‘Red Tails’ for New Team Name, ‘Imagining the Indian’ Directors Say

WTOP – DC’s NFL team needs to get away from red and apologize

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