Redskins Controversy Reaches Grade School
Mascot controversies aren't limited to the football field. While the Washington Redskins are busy considering a name change due to criticism that their mascot is offensive to Native Americans, the PC police is also invading public schools.
The Anacostia Indians have been the nickname of Anacostia High School in the District of Columbia since 1937. But, political correctness is once again threatening tradition. Ward 5 Democratic Councilman Kenyan McDuffie introduced legislation to ban the Anacostia mascot, as well as four other racially based school nicknames in the district. The legislator called such terms "pejorative."
By Cortney O'Brien, Sept. 24, 2014, Townhall.com
Mascot controversies aren't limited to the football field. While the Washington Redskins are busy considering a name change due to criticism that their mascot is offensive to Native Americans, the PC police is also invading public schools.
The Anacostia Indians have been the nickname of Anacostia High School in the District of Columbia since 1937. But, political correctness is once again threatening tradition. Ward 5 Democratic Councilman Kenyan McDuffie introduced legislation to ban the Anacostia mascot, as well as four other racially based school nicknames in the district. The legislator called such terms "pejorative."
Read the full story: www.townhall.com
Follow Larry Elder on Twitter
"Like" Larry Elder on Facebook
