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July 13, 2020

Washington Redskins to Change Name; Will the Chiefs Be Next? 
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In sports news, the Washington Redskins NFL franchise will change its
racist name, which it's held since 1933. ESPN reports the team hasn't
yet decided on a new mascot but will include the military in its new
name. Indigenous campaigners celebrated the move as long overdue and are
calling for the Kansas City NFL franchise to follow suit. Navajo Nation
activist Amanda Blackhorse tweeted, "It's time for the Chiefs to defuse
the cultural offenses they enable and reflect  #Not Your Chief."


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