In this discussion, watch the videos and read material about discriminatory mascots. Native Americans are not the only group that has been used as mascots. You will find that the issue is not really a sports issue at all.
Read the articles below and search on your own for more information. Be sure to cite any article or video you use for information. Be sure to actually read the articles and watch the videos and use them in your responses.
All forums/Discussions require 1 original post and at least 2 replies. Write one original post of at least 250 words and reply to at least 2 other students with 100 words each post. Remember to add word counts at the end of your posts.
Face to face classes do NOT need to write reply posts. Your grade for the reply postings will be from your attendance the week after the assignment is due online.
What is your experience with the “Indian Mascot” debate?
What are some of the most compelling arguments for and against the use of Indian imagery as sport teams mascots?
Has your perspective n the debate changed after exploring this topic? (Explain why or why not)
Redskins, Sambos, and Whities – Racism in Sports Mascots
15 Racist Brand Mascots And Logos That Make The Redskins Look Progressive
How ‘Indian’ mascots oppress
Timeline: A Century of Racist Sports Team Names
Sorry, Redskins fans: Native American mascots increase racial bias
Culturally Appropriate Chicago Blackhawks Logo by First Nations Artist Goes Viral
Psychology Today: The Native American Mascot: Tribute or Stereotype?
Nov 2020 – 11-year-old is driving force behind Native American mascot discussion
Adidas is paying schools to drop racist Native American mascots
The following is the Dahkota Brown video, “Missing the Point: The Real Impact of Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth”
Missing the Point: The Real Impact of Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth
