Arrr, the Redskins be gettin' a ticking off from Native American leaders fer callin' 'em a "fake group!"
2023-08-29
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs o' the Native American Guardians Association, who be leadin' a petition t' reclaim the historic Redskins name fer the Washington Commanders, be dubbed as naught but a pack o' landlubber impostors!
The Native American Guardians Association (NAGA), a nonprofit organization, has been leading a viral petition to bring back the historic Redskins name for the Washington Commanders. The team representative referred to NAGA as a "fake group," which angered and motivated the tribal-enrolled members of NAGA. Eunice Davidson, co-founder and president of NAGA, emphasized that they are not fake and are members from tribes across the United States. The petition has gained traction, with over 128,000 signatures. NAGA is determined to see this through and win their cause. The disagreement between NAGA and the team representative started with a text conversation between a former luxury-suite season ticket holder and Matthew Laux, the premium-seat sales manager for the Commanders and FedEx Field. Laux called NAGA a fake group, which further fueled their determination to reclaim the Redskins name. NAGA believes that the pressure to remove Native American names and imagery from sports is led by "racist White woke" college professors and academics. They argue that it is discrimination to target one culture in this manner. They also claim that this effort is driven by "toxic ignorance" from professors and academics who refuse to listen to their perspective. The original Redskins name and logo were inspired by 17th-century Lenni Lenape chief Tamanend and hold a deep historical significance. The Redskins name is still popular among longtime fans and Native Americans alike. The controversy surrounding the name change has caused division among fans and provoked a passionate defense of the traditional name and image. NAGA and their supporters are not backing down and are committed to preserving the cultural significance of the Redskins name.