Will Washington ever change Redskins name? | CBC Sports - Action News
Home WebMail Saturday, November 23, 2024, 08:22 AM | Calgary | -12.1°C | Regions Advertise Login | Our platform is in maintenance mode. Some URLs may not be available. |
SportsVideo

Will Washington ever change Redskins name?

The pressure is on to ditch the "R" word. Some native groups, football fans and even the White House say Washington D.C.'s NFL team name, Redskins, is racist. But CBC News foreign correspondent Paul Hunter finds out why many are still attached to the name.

Opposing groups say team name is offensive

The "R" Word

55 years ago
The "R" Word

The pressure is on to ditch the "R" word from Washington.

Some native groups, football fans and even the White House sayWashington D.C.'s NFL team name, Redskins, is racist.

But CBC News foreign correspondent Paul Hunter finds out why many are still attached to the name.

Watch the video above for the full feature.