The New York Times – Sports:
The move comes amid a reckoning of the fraught history of team names across American sports. Potential new names include: “Ambassadors,” “Blue Fog,” “Revolutionaries” and “Sentinels.”
Category: Native Americans
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An Oklahoma Town’s Rescue Plan Has a Big Name: Reba McEntire
The New York Times – Music:
The country-music star is trying to revive her childhood home in Oklahoma with a restaurant, concert stage and lots of Reba memorabilia.
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Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial
The New York Times – Sports:
Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of violence against her romantic partner.
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How an Indigenous Architect Came Out of His Shell
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Chris Cornelius imparts the lessons of his Oneida heritage in the classroom and other territories.
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Delbert Anderson’s Mission: Putting ‘Native Sound Back Into Jazz’
The New York Times – Music:
The trumpeter’s trio takes inspiration from traditional Navajo songs. Its work has stirred up global interest, as well as conversations about the responsibilities of Indigenous artists.
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As Kansas City Chiefs Return to Super Bowl, So Too Will Tomahawk Chop
The New York Times – Sports:
The tomahawk chop has long been a feature of Chiefs games, but it has come under increased criticism from Native Americans.
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‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’: Safeguarding Spirit Mountain
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.
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Safeguarding Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada, ‘The Place Where Shamans Dream’
The New York Times – Travel:
Less than two hours from Las Vegas, the sacred creation site for Yuman-speaking Native Americans may soon become a national monument. It’s been a long time coming.