by Jessie Atkin | Nov 19, 2020 | Breaking News
“As a part of our evolution into a franchise of the future, the Washington Football Team’s new leadership is reviewing our philanthropic strategy,” the team said in its statement. “As part of this review, the Washington Football Team will focus its...
by Jessie Atkin | Nov 12, 2020 | Breaking News
National Native American Veterans Memorial now open in Washington, DC.
by Jessie Atkin | Nov 12, 2020 | Breaking News
Join us and KVIE PBS on the occasion of Native American Heritage Month for a sneak peek screening of the work in progress of our upcoming documentary, “Imagining the Indian” on November 15. Registration is now open!
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...
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