Thursday, May 17, 2012

Oregon bans Native American mascots in schools – USATODAY.com

Oregon bans Native American mascots in schools – USATODAY.com

Students and teachers from schools with Native American nicknames packed two public hearings on the topic. Some suggested they be allowed to keep their Indian nicknames if nearby tribes consent. The board rejected that idea, with board member Artemio Paz describing it as a "search for acceptable levels of racism."

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