by Jessie Atkin | Oct 12, 2020 | Breaking News
A Maine high school is getting a new mascot to replace the controversial Native American one it retired last year. The Skowhegan Area High School will adopt the Skowhegan RiverHawks mascot after the school board voted 15-5 on Thursday in favor of the new name, MSAD 54...
by Jessie Atkin | Sep 23, 2020 | Breaking News
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is getting a new name: Ben’s Original. Parent firm Mars Inc. unveiled the change Wednesday for the 70-year-old brand, the latest company to drop a logo criticized as a racial stereotype. Packaging with the new name will hit stores next year....
by Jessie Atkin | Sep 16, 2020 | Breaking News
The Chiefs have taken steps to address concerns over the use of Native American imagery. They banned Native headdresses and face paint at the stadium and changed the way the cheerleaders lead the chop, doing it with a closed fist instead of an open palm. Chiefs fans...
by Jessie Atkin | Aug 25, 2020 | Breaking News
After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically with respect to Squaw Valley, outreach to Native American groups, including the local Washoe Tribe, and outreach to the local and extended community, company...
by Jessie Atkin | Aug 20, 2020 | Breaking News
A new statement from the Kansas City Chiefs has been released detailing new policies, including prohibiting headdresses being worn in the stadium.
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