To avoid racist perceptions and connotations in sports the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) became the Washington Commanders, while the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB) became the Cleveland Guardians. The Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Chiefs are musing over their respective monikers as well, but the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) remain steadfast, with reasoning and stated justification, in their longtime team designation.
Omitting Indigenous Emissions
Omitting Indigenous Emissions
Omitting Indigenous Emissions
To avoid racist perceptions and connotations in sports the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) became the Washington Commanders, while the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB) became the Cleveland Guardians. The Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Chiefs are musing over their respective monikers as well, but the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League (NHL) remain steadfast, with reasoning and stated justification, in their longtime team designation.