Washington Redskins, to Change Team Name and Logo.The NFL franchise made the announcement on Monday.[The] review has begun in earnest … Today we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review, Washington Redskins, via statement.Coach Ron Rivera and owner Daniel Snyder have yet to reveal the team’s new name.[Snyder and Rivera] are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition-rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years, Washington Redskins, via statement.According to ‘The Washington Post,’ Snyder had previously said he would never change the 87-year-old name, which is racist against Native Americans.But Snyder, like many other organizations and individuals, has since adopted a new approach in regards to racial inequality following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.Earlier this month, FedEx, PepsiCo, Nike, Bank of America and other sponsors demanded the team change its name or lose sponsorship
Washington Redskins to Change Team Name and Logo
Washington Redskins, to Change Team Name and Logo.The NFL franchise made the announcement on Monday.[The] review has begun in earnest … Today we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review, Washington Redskins, via statement.Coach Ron Rivera and owner Daniel Snyder have yet to reveal the team’s new name.[Snyder and Rivera] are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition-rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years, Washington Redskins, via statement.According to ‘The Washington Post,’ Snyder had previously said he would never change the 87-year-old name, which is racist against Native Americans.But Snyder, like many other organizations and individuals, has since adopted a new approach in regards to racial inequality following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.Earlier this month, FedEx, PepsiCo, Nike, Bank of America and other sponsors demanded the team change its name or lose sponsorship