CREDIT: AP The next front in the fight against “Redskins” mascots: California. The California state assembly’s education committee last week unanimously approved legislation that would prohibit schools from using the nickname that has drawn controversy mostly for its use by Washington’s NFL team. The name has garnered scrutiny at the high school level across the nation too, as Native Americans have drawn attention to the fact that it is an offensive slur that perpetuates stereotypes and can have damaging effects on their communities.
California Committee Approves Legislation To End Use Of ‘redskins’ Mascots
Travis Waldron, Think Progress
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 5:53am
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