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September 23, 2020

New push to retire Native team names

OLYMPIA (AP) — The first Native American woman elected to the Washington state House of Representatives says she is drafting legislation to remove Native-themed mascots and team names at public schools. This has been a goal of Native American leaders, but has new-found momentum after the Washington, DC, NFL football team's name change.

Around two dozen high schools in Washington state currently use Native American-related mascots or nicknames — most commonly Indians, Warriors and Braves, the Northwest News Network reported.


 
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