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MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name - BBC News
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MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name - BBC News
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Changing the Indians team name would recognize both the name's racist history and how a plurality of Native Americans see it
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It's time for Cleveland Indians to make statement by changing nickname
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With the Redskins' name change on the way, attention now turns to Indians and Braves
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Washington Commanders and 14 Other Sports Teams That Dumped Racist Names and Mascots (Photos) - TheWrap
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Washington Redskins - Ten - Image 1 from 10 Sports Team Names That Caused Controversy
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Cleveland's baseball team will drop its 'Indians' team name
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Why Aren't More People Talking About the Cleveland Indians' Racist Logo? A Native American Activist's View – The Hollywood Reporter
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Native American-related teams faced pressure to change their names. Here's what's happened since.
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MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name - BBC News
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MLB's Cleveland Indians drop controversial name - BBC News