Tag: Offensive Mascots

• Via CPR.org: In Rural Eaton, Students Takes Lead on Whether to Remove Indian Mascot

  An excerpt: Like most students, Eaton High School senior Karalee Kothe had never thought about her school’s mascot — the Fightin’ Reds — really deeply. Then last year, she heard about state lawmakers who were pushing a bill that would have created a committee to review the use of potentially offensive Indian mascots. If the committee – or a tribe –…

  April 18, 2016

  Article, Discussion

  American Indian Mascots, Colorado Governor’s Commission on Indian Representation, Eaton Colorado, Eaton High School, Fightin’ Reds, Governor John Hickenlooper, Karalee Kothe, Native American Mascots, Offensive Mascots, Racism, Red Ink, Sand Creek Massacre

• Via Change.org: Change the Onteora Mascot

  As proud students, faculty, and community members of the Onteora Central School District, it is our opinion that the Onteora Indian is no longer a suitable mascot for our school. For many of us, the mascot represents antiquated stereotypes of Native American people and culture. As a public school, it is our duty to provide…

  December 1, 2015

  Article

  Adidas Mascot Change Program, Indian Mascots, Offensive Mascots, Onteora Central School District, Onteora Mascot