Washington Redskins To Undergo ‘Thorough Review’ Of Team’s Name
On Friday, it was announced that the Washington Redskins will conduct a “thorough review” of its name following pressure to change it over racial connotations.
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In a statement released this morning, the organization explained: “In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team’s name. This review formalizes the initial discussions the team has been having with the league in recent weeks.”
Daniel Snyder, the NFL team’s owner also weighed in on the move: “This process allows the team to take into account not only the proud tradition and history of the franchise but also input from our alumni, the organization, sponsors, the National Football League and the local community it is proud to represent on and off the field.”
Meanwhile, Redskins coach Ron Rivera said the issue was in “personal importance:”“This issue is of personal importance to me and I look forward to working closely with Dan Snyder to make sure we continue the mission of honoring and supporting Native Americans and our Military,” the coach said.
As we previously reported, several brands announced they would be changing or ending names to avoid controversial or racist overtones. Nestlé said it would rebrand its Red Skins and Chicos sweets, while Quaker Oats said it would retire the Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging it was based on a racial stereotype. This all comes amid nationwide protests following the recent police killing of George Floyd. It sparked discussions on police brutality, racial inequality and racism.
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