TheWrap: Could ‘Washington Bravehearts’ Solve the NFL’s Redskins Controversy?

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Could 'Washington Bravehearts' Solve the NFL's Redskins Controversy? Oct 28th 2013, 00:22, by Todd Cunningham The drumbeat of protests calling for the NFL's Washington Redskins to change their nickname because it is derogatory to Native Americans continued Sunday. Meanwhile, a report that a new name is under consideration further fueled the debate, despite denials by the team. Two Native American organizations, American Indian Movement Colorado and Idle No More Denver, rallied hundreds of people in Denver prior to the kickoff of Sunday’s game between the Broncos and Washington. They were hoping to convince team owner Dan Snyder to change his position and rename the team. Tessa McLean of the Ojibwe Nation said Redskins "is a term that was created for proof of Indian kill,” referencing the early-American sale of Indian scalps." Also read: Is ESPN Dropping the Ball by Using the Term ‘Redskins’ on ‘MNF?’ The movement is gaining momentum. Even President Barack Obama has said that were he the owner of the team, he would consider changing the name, and this week officials of the NFL will meet with the Oneida Indian Nation in New York City to discuss the subject. Numerous publications including Mother Jones, Slate and the New Republic have instituted policies against using the team name in their stories. Proponents of the change were cheered to hear last week that a neighbor of Snyder, Aris Mardirossian, had registered the name “Washington Bravehearts" for a patent license for “entertainment in the nature of football games," according to TMZ. And CBS Sports confirmed that Mardirossian also registered the domain WashingtonBravehearts.com. But a team spokesman told TheWrap on Friday that there was nothing to the report. Still, you have to wonder what Mel Gibson thinks of the idea. The post Could ‘Washington Bravehearts’ Solve the NFL’s Redskins Controversy? appeared first on TheWrap. Related stories from TheWrap: 40 Actresses Over 40 Who Are Still Conquering Hollywood (Photos) Mike Ditka, Former Chicago Bears Coach, Wishes He'd Run Against Obama Is ESPN Dropping the Ball by Using the Term 'Redskins' on 'MNF?' Media files: redskins.jpg

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