Woke or joke?: White House visit sparks woke Atlanta BRAVES names change talk

none of that mentions the WH wanting the name changed

 

Exactly this. I can understand changing the name Redskins and getting rid of the Chief Wahoo caricature, but as far as names like the Indians and Braves, so what? Team names are chosen because what they are named after are held in high regard, not the opposite. Erasing all references to Native American names in sports harms that culture, it doesn't help it.

 

I'm not in a position to say whether the Atlanta Braves is offensive. That's up to the Native American community. And btw that is all the WH said.


But your point doesn't make much sense to me. I doubt many Americans learned much about Native American cultures because the Atlanta Braves exist.

 

Exactly. Keep the name, ditch the cartoony crap

 

Ok? Did Native Americans own the Redskins? Your thread and what’s in the video still don’t align making it fake news.

 

I don't think they wanted their culture to endure that way. I mean, I get their perspective - the culture that wiped out your ancestors and way of life now use their image as a mascot to a sports team.

I mean, I'm trying to think of an analogy but there really isn't one.

Personally I really could care less if a team is called the redskins or commanders. Or the Braves and all their stuff. I'm just glad I'm not a Braves fan and always hated that team. I mean, it's the name of a sports team.

 

I haven't seen She Hulk - is it that bad?

 

If I remember this correctly - the reason wasn't driven by any group but because the owner felt it made other cities look down at DC

 

im still not seeing where the white house called for the braves to change their name. i see that you changed the thread title, but this one even seems off-base as you are saying that the white house visit is what sparked the name change talk, but it sounds like its been a topic of discussion for awhile.

three strikes...youre out!

 

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