Washington Governor Signs Ban On Native American Names, Mascots in Schools

Washington Governor Signs Ban On Native American Names, Mascots in Schools
A group of protesters demonstrate against the Cleveland Indians mascot prior to the Opening Day game between the Cleveland Indians and the Kansas City Royals in Cleveland, Ohio. on July 24, 2020. Jason Miller/Getty Images
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee on Monday signed into law a measure banning Native American-themed team names or mascots at public schools in the state.

Under the new law, Washington schools with mascots, logos, or sports team names such as Chiefs, Braves, or Indians have until this year’s end to either phase out those “inappropriate” symbols or seek approval from the nearest federally recognized tribe.
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