After years of controversy over the name and logo of the Washington, D.C., professional football team, its newest version was revealed on Wednesday to even more controversy.
The team adapted its Washington Commanders logo to include a spear running through it, apparently in reference to the previous Redskins logo and name.
‘It is time to stop repeating this cycle and listen to Native Peoples who have been clear, consistent, and unwavering on this issue: We are not your mascot.’
“Spear and W interweave at their centers, a powerful joining of past and present,” reads a post from the team on social media. “A design that captures the forward-focused spirit of the Commander, a leader of warriors.”
The Association on American Indian Affairs released a statement to USA Today opposing
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