The Buzz: The Washington Football Team: Making Big Changes for Justice
After 87 years, the Washington NFL team has changed their name. This news comes after years of backlash about the team’s name and logo, both of which have been said to be both racist and insensitive. Over the years, activists have placed pressure on the team to make the much-needed change. There have also been decades of disapproval and frustration from Native Americans, many of whom have repeatedly brought it to the team’s attention that its former name is a racial slur.
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