Native Americans

Of the nearly 60 schools in New York required to change their team names, mascots, and logos for containing Native American stereotypes, 12 are in the Capital Region.

For over a year now the Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has been asked to change their name to something different because it offends Native Americans. Two members of Congress plan to send a strong letter to commissioner  Rodger Goodell of the National Football League on Monday asking him to support changing the name of the Washington Redskins because it offends Native Americans and others...

The debate over the Washington Redskins name has gained steam over the last few weeks with individuals like Roger Goodell, President Obama and Bob Costas all giving credit to the Oneida Indian Nation show being offended by the 80 year old name.