Tag: #R-word

• Via The Denver Post: Guest Commentary: Why use “r–skin” word at all?

  An excerpt: By Kristen Carpenter and Carla Fredericks The Denver Post recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding the National Football League’s team in Washington, D.C. The Post wrote, “Although the Redskins name ought to be retired, it shouldn’t occur at the expense of the First Amendment.” We believe the case was decided properly, in…

  November 16, 2015

  Article

  #R-word, Blackhorse v Pro-Football Inc, Carla Fredericks, Kristen Carpenter, NFL, Sand Creek Massacre

• Via Turtle Talk: Goshen, IN Schools Drop R-Name Nickname

  Here are several news stories, some detailing the involvement of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians: “Redskins mascot no more in Goshen: School board votes 5-2 to drop name” “THE END OF GOSHEN ‘REDSKINS’: So, where do we go from here?” “Goshen Redskins mascot to be retired Jan. 1, 2016″

  August 5, 2015

  Announcement, Article

  #R-word, Goshen, IN, Indiana, Mascot, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, TurtleTalk