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Schram on the Street: Say no to Indian mascots
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2003 "Contrary to what so-called 'traditionalists' say, I think white schools that long ago came up with a white notion of chief, tribe, squaw, or brave, wearing a loincloth, waving a tomahawk or outfitted in a feathered headdress, is simple stupidity thinly disguised. To try and call them "complimentary, inspirational symbols" is an adventure in double-speak. Want to compliment Indians? Quite making them into caricatures. Quit stereotyping them." Get the Story:
Ken Schram Commentary: Out With The Indian Mascots (KOMO 4 News 3/11) Related Stories:
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