It's an honor, they say, but not to many Native Americans who see the portrayals throughout high school, collegiate and professional sports. The depictions can affect the psyches of younger Native Americans and create the image of a monolith that doesn't exist, advocates say. Attempts in other states to govern the use of Native American mascots have failed in recent years. At the college level, Native American mascots seen as “hostile and abusive” have been banned in championship play since 2005. Carl Moore of Peaceful Advocates for Native Dialogue and Organizing Support said real change won't come without the school educating students about Native American history.

Source: Fox News August 09, 2020 15:11 UTC