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The Cleveland Major League Baseball team is removing the disturbing “Chief Wahoo” logo from team uniforms and ballpark banners starting next year. The recent action is part of the team’s announced plan to distance itself from the offensive mascot. Native organizations and mascot activists cheered the move that comes after decades of criticism, protests and even lawsuits. It’s a win for Native Americans. But the team didn’t quite hit a home run. Fans will still be able to buy hats and other gear with the image that’s been the official team logo for 70 years.
Guests:
Sundance (Muskogee) – executive director of the Cleveland American Indian Movement
Charlene Teters (Spokane) – academic dean at Institute of American Indian Arts
Ray Cook (Mohawk) – producer of soon-to-be-launched blog called Indigenous People’s Perspective and Native American Commentary and former editor for Indian Country Media Network
Break Music: Rebel Music (song) Quese Imc (artist) Bluelight (album)
