No more racist Indian mascots


Official statements and commentary by The United Methodist Church on the use of Native American culture and symbolism as nicknames, logos, and mascots for sports teams

1996: The Book of Resolutions of the United Methodist Church

1996: United Methodist General Conference

SPRING 2001: The Indigenous People, The First Americans, Continue the Struggle for Respect

MARCH 2001: Commentary: Mascot issue raises specters of racism, idolatry

APRIL 2004: Racially Demeaning Team Names and Mascots



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