The “Redskins” Controversy May Not Now Seem to Be a Life and Death Issue, but, from a Cultural and Historical Perspective, It Is Fundamentally Just That Sort of Issue

Even if the name “Redskins” is offensive, one can at least argue that the image featured in the team logo is rather dignified. The same cannot be said for the Cleveland Indians mascot’s appearance or name– Chief Wahoo: Interestingly, Chief Wahoo’s skin color less resembles that of a Native American than that of a very…