No more racist Indian mascots


Native American Stereotypes & Truths


Essays

Reflections of a Former Methacton “Warrior” – Why I Believe American Indian Mascots Should Be Retired
by Ellen J. Staurowsky

Much Ado about Mascots
by Dr. Ellen J. Staurowsky and Shelly Wilson

White Privilege Shapes The U.S.
by Robert Jensen, PhD

Why Educators Can’t Ignore Indian Mascots
by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy

Playing Indian at Halftime – The Controversy over American Indian Mascots, Logos, and Nicknames in School-Related Events
by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy

Let's Spread the "Fun" Around – The Issue of Sports Team Names and Mascots
by Ward Churchill

Logos and Mascots
by Dennis Banks

"Indians" and Animals: A Comparative Essay
by David P. Rider, Ph.D.

Stereotypes/Discrimination/Identity
by David P. Rider, Ph.D.

The Truth about American Indian Mascots
by Dr. Chris Kraatz

Tolerance.org – FIRST PERSON: Not for Sport
by Barbara Munson

Chief Illiniwek: Dignified or Damaging?
by Joseph P. Gone

Of Polls and Race Prejudice – Sports Illustrated "Errant 'Indian Wars'"
by G. Richard King, Ellen J. Staurowsky, Lawrence Baca, Laurel R. Davis, Cornel Pewewardy

Related link: Mascot supporters insult Native peoples
by Rebecca Adamson (Indian Country Today)

"Indian" Sport Mascots and Logos: Looking Forward to Their History
D. Anthony Tyeeme Clark (Meskwaki), University of Illinois

American Indians and Crime [PDF]
U.S. Department of Justice

Psychological Considerations
American Indian Sports Team Mascots

The Harm of Native Stereotyping
Peace Party/Bluecorncomics.com

Indian People as Mascots
by Carter Camp

Discourses of Heroes and Savages
by Charlene Teters

Erasing Native American Stereotypes
Anthropology Outreach Office, Smithsonian Institution

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
by Peggy McIntosh

Do We Honor When We Use Native American Indian Images and Mascots?
About.com (Race relations)

Note to Congress: Stop shielding 'Indian' mascots and start defending Indian people
by Suzan Shown Harjo

The NCAA is learning what it's like to be Indian
by Suzan Shown Harjo

Washington Chief-Making and the R-Word
by Suzan Shown Harjo

Illiniwek fans missed the Indians for the 'Chief'
by Suzan Shown Harjo


Articles

Columbus Day: Celebrating the Invasion of America
by Peter J. Sanfaçon

Tosa East to stay Red Raiders; High school will keep nickname
by Georgia Pabst

Reflections on Indian Mascots and White Rage
by Tim Wise

Salesian to replace 'offensive' mascot
by Kimberly S. Wetzel (Contra Costa Times)

Related link: Mascot Position Statement
Tim Chambers, Principal, Salesian High School, Richmond, CA

Chief Illiniwek a caricature whose time has passed
by Judy Emerson (Rockford Register Star)

Chief Illiniwek Likely To Be Dropped As Mascot
Associated Press

No Peace Pipe for 'Racist' Sports Mascots
Campus Report

Profiles of Controversial Mascots
by Jennae Wallace (CourtTV News)

Protesters prepare for battle against Cleveland police
by Matt Bean (CourtTV News)

Related link: The True Story of Cleveland Baseball

What's In a Name?
by Kelley R. Taylor

Mascots — an honor? American Indian caricatures, symbols, and wacky names demean cultures
by David McGrath

The Great Divide – The idea and reality of Native American mascots
by Dana Goldstein

What to Tell Your Child About Prejudice and Discrimination
Anti-Defamation League

It's a White Man's Game: Racism, Native American Mascots, And The NCAA
by C. Richard King

KTWU Sunflower Journeys 1705C - Indian Mascots
KTWU Channel 11, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas

What's in a Name? - some ethnic groups find team and mascot names offensive
Current Events

People of color urged to join fight against offensive mascots
United Methodist News Service

Burmaster repeats request for school districts to drop Indian names, mascots
Wisconsin Education Association Council

'Red Face' Does Not Honor Us
by H. Mathew Barkhausen III

Education Department to mull use of American Indians as school symbols
by Andrew Tutino

GUEST COLUMN (1 of 3): Redskins game offers American Indian writer peek into seventh circle
by George Benge

GUEST COLUMN (2 of 3): Illiniwek creates a climate of hostility on University campus
by George Benge

GUEST COLUMN (3 of 3): Warrior statue still casts dark shadow over idyllic mountain setting at Erwin High
by George Benge

Hank Aaron Steps Up to the Plate on the use of Native American Names and Mascots in Sport
Northeastern University


A Letter from the President of the NCAA
Myles Brand


List of sports team names and mascots derived from Indigenous peoples
Wikipedia

List of company and product names derived from Indigenous peoples
Wikipedia


Read these books ("Don't be afraid to learn something")

Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy
by Vine Deloria (Foreword), C. Richard King (Editor), Charles Fruehling Springwood (Editor)

Dancing at Halftime: Sports and the Controversy over American Indian Mascots
by Carol Spindel


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