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When did the Redskins change their name? Revisiting 2020 decision to move away from controversial nickname
The franchise moved to Washington in 1937 and retained its team name, becoming the Washington Redskins. The name stood for ...
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In their words: 12 Native Americans talk about the furor over the Redskins name
and he later wielded influence among Native American and white society. But if Walker’s ancestor served as a bridge between two worlds, Walker said the name of Washington’s football team is a ...
What did the Washington Commanders used to be called? Why did they change their name?
The Washington Commanders switched to their current identity only recently, having had three other names prior to that.
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Will Commanders bring back Redskins nickname? Why some think Washington's football team could change its name
The Commanders are one win away from the Super Bowl. If you said that to someone five years ago, they would have absolutely ...
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Washington NFL team bans fans from wearing Native American dress
The Washington Football Team, which dropped the controversial name Redskins last year, has now banned fans from wearing Native American headdresses and face paint at its home stadium. The new ...
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Why Did The Washington Commanders’ Change Their Name? Exploring The Reason Behind The Name Change
Here's the reason why Washington Commanders changed their name back in 2022. Also, know the history of franchise.
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Ending the Use of Racist Mascots and Images
As the Washington football team navigates its way forward ... To read more on the impact of Native American team names and mascots, see Kevin Gover’s commentary “Dear Dan Snyder: Don’t ...
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Redskins Logo Edited Out of NFL Commanders Game Sparks Fury
The Washington Commanders defeated ... logo reignites debate surrounding the team's decision to retire the name and logo, a reference to Native Americans, in 2020, amid broader discussions on ...