When they announced they were changing their team name, other nominees included the Quakes, the Skeeters, and the Gorillas.
I understand that red wolves are a rare species indigenous to that region. But given some of the other unique suggestions ... it was pretty weak sauce.
How far will this nonsense go?
How about the Red Tatorskins.
Well...why now? Didn't the NFL Washington franchise have "Redskins" as their nickname during the obummer years? During Bill Clinton's tenure? Carter's? Haven't there been Dem majorities in Congress during the past, oh, 40+ years?
What about Aunt Jemima syrup? Uncle Ben's rice?
Yeah, uh huh....that's the nonsense some folks are referring to. Why NOW?
That's really a rhetorical question...
The Redskins has always been a racist name. The Trademark Office has refused to register the mark many times because it was disparaging.
Corporations have finally started to show signs that they are going to make more of an effort to stop being agents for racism.
Would this have happened without George Floyd, BLM movement and Trump’s antagonism? Probably not today. Definitely should have happened a long time ago, but better late than never.
Agreed on the "Redskins" name. But not enough "racist" to cause any real issues when obummer et al was in charge.
And that single word, "Trump" is the reason for all the fuss.
But, funny thing, history will record that the VERY RACIST name survived obummer's tenure, but couldn't survive our gallant leader's tenure. TRUMP is the reason that little indiscretion has finally been corrected. Yes sir! chalk up another accomplishment for President Trump! Well done, sir!
I don't consider everything "racist." You apparently do. Just about anything these days can be considered "offensive" by someone. It has become absurd.
I would hate if the "nostalgia" TV networks stopped showing TAGS, GP, GA, etc., because a few found their comedy "offensive" to rural or southern people. I'm not offended by the Beverly Hillbillies. Even Seinfeld pokes fun at Southerners. It doesn't bother me. You probably think that is different but that is where we are headed.
As most "liberals" you appear short sighted. "activists" seem to focus on single issues while ignoring the ramifications.
Washington has a temporary name...... Washington Football Team.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29524343/washington-nfl-team-use-washington-football-team-now-sources-say
I think that's a reasonable and common reaction.
Here is another name change that will probably change and from what I know probably needs to be. At least, if what is displayed in the movie Glory Road is anything close to the truth.
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29525237/some-kentucky-faculty-want-name-arena-named-former-basketball-coach-adolph-rupp-changed