Redskins protest brings out pro, con viewpoints
Carmelita Herder attended the Arizona v. Washington football game with her family on Sunday and made signs in the support of Washington’s mascot. (Special to the Times – Shine Salt)
ABOVE: Carmelita Herder attended the Arizona v. Washington football game with her family on Sunday and made signs in the support of Washington’s mascot. (Special to the Times – Shine Salt)
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Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly and first lady Martha Shelly are shown in this photo wearing Redskins hats and sitting next to Washington’s team owner Dan Snyder in a private suite during the Redskins vs. Cardinals game Sunday in Glendale, Ariz. (Special to the Times – Alysa Landry)
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PHOENIX
Before her grandmother passed on, Amanda Blackhorse explained to her what the “R-word” meant and why it is a racial slur.
Her grandma’s response in Navajo was asking why the name was as so and why they are giving out such names.
On Saturday, thousands gathered at the University of Phoenix Stadium for the Cardinals vs. Redskins game, but not all were cheering for football.
Others gathered in protest against the Native logo and others who gathered in support.
“A lot of mascots and names were created during the Bureau of Indian Affairs, it was decades ago. No one questioned them because they think that’s the norm,” said Blackhorse.
“We’re getting at a point of time where Native Americans are starting to realize the power we have.
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