Why schools are dropping 'redskins'

Published March 24, 2015 This content is archived.

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An opinion piece on CNN about the continuing controversy over using the term “Redskins” for sports teams and their mascots quotes Wendy Quinton, clinical assistant professor of psychology. People “are more likely to negatively stereotype other ethnic groups as well,” she said. The article appeared on CNN affiliates that include KHSB-TV in Arkansas, WICU-TV in Pennsylvania and WDSU-TV in New Orleans.

Read more:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/24/opinions/smith-redskins-name/

http://www.4029tv.com/national/smith-the-one-word-that-schools-are-dropping/31979782

http://www.erietvnews.com/story/28598658/the-one-word-that-schools-are-dropping

http://www.wdsu.com/national/smith-the-one-word-that-schools-are-dropping/31979782

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