Controversy Continues Over Washington Redskins Name

A leading U.S. newspaper said a prominent civil rights group, after months of trying, has failed to convince the owner of the Washington Redskins football team to meet with Native Americans who find the team's name offensive. The Washington Post reported Monday the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which works with the National Football League to promote diversity, tried to talk with Daniel Snyder and the National Football League leadership about concerns over the team's name. However,...

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