Title : "We will choose an identity that unequivocally departs from any use of or approximate linkage to Native American imagery."
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"We will choose an identity that unequivocally departs from any use of or approximate linkage to Native American imagery."
Said Jason Wright, president of the Washington Football Team (the erstwhile "Redskins"), quoted in "WFT’s new name won’t be ‘Warriors’ or include any Native American imagery, Jason Wright says" (WaPo).
“One might look at this name [Warriors] as a natural, and even harmless transition considering that it does not necessarily or specifically carry a negative connotation,” Wright wrote on the team’s website. “But as we learned through our research and engagement with various groups, ‘context matters’ and that makes it a ‘slippery slope.’ ”...
“We recognize that not everyone is in favor of this change,” he added. “And even the Native American community offers a range of opinions about both our past and path forward. But in these moments, it is important to prioritize the views of those who have been hurt by our historical use of Native American language, iconography and imagery."...
The team has been working with Code and Theory, a creative agency, to pore over 40,000 fan submissions, hold focus groups, send out fan surveys and talk with local and national leaders to narrow the list....
How would you like to work at Code and Theory, the creative agency? Here's their page discussing their work with the Washington Football team. Sample text:
In 2020, we learned to distance in new ways, and we also learned to unite in new ways. We called for change, kneeled for change, marched for change—and hurtled change forward. And for Washington D.C.’s NFL team, a nearly 100-year-old institution, change was necessary.
Having debuted a new, interim name — Washington Football Team — they called Code and Theory to help usher in a new era of inclusivity, transparency, respect and shared passion. To bring to life the 360° rebrand, we quickly assembled our own team with intention, bringing in a diversity of expertise, experience, cultural identity and football fluency.
In a sea of symbols, we put the focus on home turf and team pride. We realized a team doesn’t need a rocket ship or a roaring beast to express patriotism or show power. Those things are inside, beating in the hearts and veins of everyone who works to unite a team.
The Washington Circulatory System...
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