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Paper instructions:
In this discussion, watch the videos and read material about discriminatory mascots. Native Americans are not the only group that has been used as mascots. Read the articles below and search on your own for more information. Be sure to cite any article or video you use for information.
Write one original post of at least 200 words and
What is your experience with the “Indian Mascot” debate?
What are some of the most compelling arguments for and against the use of Indian imagery as sport teams mascots?
Has your perspective n the debate changed after exploring this topic? (Explain why or why not)
Redskins, Sambos, and Whities – Racism in Sports Mascots (https://changefromwithin.org/2010/12/10/redskins-sambos-and-whities-racism-in-sports-mascots/)
15 Racist Brand Mascots And Logos That Make The Redskins Look Progressive (http://www.businessinsider.com/15-racist-brand-mascots-and-logos-2014-6)
How 'Indian' mascots oppress (http://www.nativecircle.com/mascots.html)
Timeline: A Century of Racist Sports Team Names (http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/10/timeline-history-offensive-sports-mascots-redskins-snyder)
http://www.onenewspage.co.uk/n/Sports/755blwyhi/Adidas-is-paying-schools-to-drop-racist-Native.htm (Links to an external site.) (video)
Americana Indian - Nancy Marie Mithlo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdhWdgJI_ck)
The following is the Dahkota Brown video,
“Missing the Point: The Real Impact of Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxnW9B14pvA#t=49)
ADDED October 29, 2016:
Ohio cheerleaders display "trail of tears" banner before game with Native American mascot (https://mic.com/articles/157999/ohio-cheerleaders-display-trail-of-tears-banner-before-game-with-native-american-mascot?utm_source=policymicFB&utm_medium=sharkmouth&utm_campaign=CMfacebook#.6xOVZoG9Y)
