Mrs. Hagmann's Ace Debate

They are proud of their culture but Native Americans are not proud of how they are being compared to Animals. “Native American Mascots Devalues Culture” Mr.Cooper- a full-blooded American Indian

Abel Cooper said, “We’re tired of being part of that category and more and more of us are starting to stand up.”

School mascots are called the redskins which can be offencive to Native Americans and is considered racist.

“The term redskin is particularly offensive, as it refers to the scalps of Native Americans, which

early settlers would sell and trade along with the pelts of animals.” Says “Native American Mascots Devalues Culture” Mr.Cooper- a full-blooded American Indian

“It’s not just about Indian culture,” Mr. Robertson said. “ When you demoralize any culture, it’s horrible.” By having Native Americans as sports teams mascots it ruins the culture and offends Indians.

Andrea Pierce, who works with the Michigan Coalition against Racism in Sports, another panel

member, called the use of these mascots “ legalized racism.”

A high school in Idaho will change its longtime Redskins nickname, logo and mascot to show respect for Native Americans. Dr. Quartey told the crowd he had a Redskins cap when he was living in the Washington, D.C.,

area. “I cut the logo off” after he learned of the term’s meaning, he said.

Once Dr. Quartey learned what the meaning of the logo he cut the logo off his hat because he was ashamed that they ruined the culture. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/12/teton-redskins-logo n3430496.html

They say that having Native Americans as mascots makes Indians look up to their chief and other people but really it is offensive and makes them sad that they compare their culture to animals. Mr.Cooper said, “We’re tired of being part of that category and more and more of us are starting to stand up.” “Cheerleader came running onto the field wearing what looked like a Native American headdress and buckskin clothing. Abel Cooper said “his daughter became so offended her eyes filled with tears” Therefore, Native Americans should not be sports teams mascots.

Dr. Quartey told the crowd he had a Redskins cap when he was living in the Washington, D.C.,

area. “I cut the logo off” after he learned of the term’s meaning, he said.

Once Dr. Quartey learned what the meaning of the logo he cut the logo off his hat because he was ashamed that they ruined the culture.

Having a mascot be the Redskins or Native Americans ruins the culture and values of them. “It’s not just about Indian culture,” Mr. Robertson said. “ When you demoralize any culture, it’s horrible.”