Obama Center features Native American dance following criticized land acknowledgment
Obama Presidential Center’s Opening Weekend Features Native American Performances CHICAGO — The opening weekend of the Barack Obama Presidential Center began on a contentious note with a “Land Acknowledgment,” an effort to recognize the Native Americans whose land the center occupies. This statement drew criticism from some who felt it catered too much to politically […]
Archaeologists Discover Way of Life of Native Americans at Cape Canaveral
Archaeology Students Explore Indigenous History at Cape Canaveral Students and faculty from the University of Central Florida are delving into the history of indigenous peoples over 2,000 years ago, right near the famous Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, a site known for its modern space launches. The excavation site, which dates back to the Malabar […]
College removes professor’s name from building after he disturbed Native American burial site
Swarthmore College Removes Professor’s Name Over Controversial Past In Pennsylvania, a liberal arts college has decided to strip the name of a former professor from one of its buildings due to his involvement in disturbing a Native American burial site. Critics have labeled this action as an attempt at revisionism. Swarthmore College took down Spencer […]
Judge Gives Life Sentence to Native American Actor Nathan Chasing Horse in Sexual Assault Case
Nevada Judge Sentences Actor Nathan Chasing Horse to Life in Prison for Sexual Assault A Nevada judge has sentenced Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in “Dances with Wolves,” to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of Native American women and girls. Judge Jessica Peterson delivered the sentence on Monday after a jury found […]
Native American groups reject new ‘harmful’ spear logo for the Washington Commanders, stating, ‘We are not your mascot’
Washington Commanders Unveil Controversial New Logo After a long history of debate surrounding its name and emblem, the Washington Commanders introduced a new logo that has stirred further controversy. The latest design features a spear, seemingly reminiscent of the former Redskins logo and name. “It’s crucial to break this cycle and heed the voices of […]
Massapequa seeks to counteract House member advocating for a ban on Native American-themed logos
Massapequa School Board Stands Firm on “Chiefs” Mascot A school on Long Island is making a bold effort to maintain its Chiefs team name and mascot while pushing back against lawmakers aiming to prohibit Native American-themed logos across the nation. The Massapequa School Board has accused Representative Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) of proposing a resolution that […]
Long Island school retains Native American mascot for another year as battle against state prohibition goes on
Long Island School District Gets Extension on Mascot Name The Long Island School District has been granted an additional year to keep the “Warriors” name as it challenges a state prohibition on Native American imagery in its mascots and logos. According to a letter sent to parents on Tuesday, the district now has until June […]
Billie Eilish’s attempt to show support backfires as a native tribe claims her $3M mansion is on their ancestral land.
Billie Eilish’s Grammy Remarks Spark Controversy Pop sensation Billie Eilish stirred the pot at the recent Grammy Awards with her political remarks. During the event, the 24-year-old artist declared to her peers in Hollywood, “No one trespasses on stolen land.” This bold statement garnered enthusiastic applause from the audience, known for its liberal leanings. The […]
New York State criticizes Trump’s administration for opposing the ban on Native American mascots, impacting a Long Island school.
State education officials are criticizing the Trump administration’s strict position on a Long Island school’s decision to rebrand its Native American mascot, arguing that the federal government is trivializing civil rights laws. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education flagged the Connetquot Central School District for violating civil rights after the school board made a minimal […]
School instructed to bring back Native American mascot by Trump administration
Long Island School District Pressured to Reconsider Team Name Federal authorities are urging the Long Island School District to revert to a Native American-themed team name, which the school had previously altered to comply with a state mandate. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education stated that the Connetquot Central School District breached Title VI […]