'This is a moment we believe that we're finally seeing the principles that this country is built upon it — equality, racial and social justice,' said Fawn Sharp, president of the National Congress of American Indians.
Of all the recent victories, scrapping the Washington team name might be the most high profile. The name, changed from the Braves in 1933 when the team was still in Boston, had an ancient legacy by pro sports standards.
that found 9 out of 10 Native American respondents were"not bothered" by the term. Even now, many are expressing their outrage on social media over the team's decision."It's a day to celebrate," Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green told NBC News on Monday."It's a word that we wouldn't want if the shoe was on the other foot. It's part of this tapestry of pain and events in actions that took place in this country for many years.
"We celebrate the chance to move forward," said Green, who is currently working with Centene Corp., a health care company, to assess the impact of COVID-19 on racial minorities and underserved communities across the U.S.
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