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Teams say Indian names show respect, history says otherwise

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to drop “Indians“ — first adopted in 1915 — from its name.“But we’re hoping,” Hunt added, “this will be a blueprint for professional teams like the (Atlanta) Braves, Kansas City Chiefs, (Chicago) Blackhawks and all the thousands of public schools that this is what happens when you take the time to actually listen to indigenous people.”By now, because of pressure from activists, the public or their corporate sponsors, most sports teams have shed overtly racist names of the past.

More than a dozen major college or pro sports teams made the move over the last 50 years.But a few have clung to Native American names and imagery, arguing they reflect honor and respect.

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