Though a significant moment in football history, the NFL is not the only organization that has been found guilty of perpetrating a stereotypical and racist representation of a Native American. For now, the team will go by the “Washington Football Team,” and their jerseys will reflect this name change. The professional football team has been rocked by backlash for its controversial name since 1971, yet team officials only decided to alter the name and mascot a few weeks ago, in the wake of racial injustice protests across the country, after facing pushback from its investors. On Monday, July 13, the National Football League (NFL) announced that the Washington Redskins will be changing its name due to its racist implications.
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