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New research shows how Native American mascots reinforce stereotypes

  • Written by Justin Angle, Assistant Professor of Marketing, The University of Montana

For years, many have said that sports teams with Native American mascots – the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Blackhawks and Florida State Seminoles, to name a few – perpetuate stereotypes against Native people. Others have argued that these mascots are harmless; if anything, they symbolize reverence and respect, while honoring the history...

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