Good morning! SPORTS TEAMS AND NAMES Given the justified effort to the eliminate racist names and imagery that perpetuates stereotypes (e.g., Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima), it’s time we revisit offensive names and of sports teams. Most of these are names associated with Native Americans. If there is a “number one” on the list of offensive names, can anyone top the Washington Redskins? How they have gotten away for years with a name that actually employs a pejorative?
#108 Musings from the Bunker 6/29/20
#108 Musings from the Bunker 6/29/20
#108 Musings from the Bunker 6/29/20
Good morning! SPORTS TEAMS AND NAMES Given the justified effort to the eliminate racist names and imagery that perpetuates stereotypes (e.g., Uncle Ben and Aunt Jemima), it’s time we revisit offensive names and of sports teams. Most of these are names associated with Native Americans. If there is a “number one” on the list of offensive names, can anyone top the Washington Redskins? How they have gotten away for years with a name that actually employs a pejorative?