Native American Group Issues Ultimatum: Change Washington Football Team's Name Back to 'Redskins' or Face National Boycott

The Native American Guardians Association Threatens National Boycott Against Washington Commanders

The Native American Guardians Association (NAGA) has issued a threat of a national boycott against the Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, unless the NFL team changes its name back to the Washington Redskins. NAGA, led by Founder and President Eunice Davidson, has sent a letter to the team's ownership and key leadership requesting that they revitalize their relationship with the Native American community by reverting to the old name.

NAGA Demands Name Change to Revitalize Relationship with Native American Community

The Native American Guardian's Association founder and president, Eunice Davidson, has sent a demand letter to the ownership and key leadership of the Washington "Commanders" team. In the letter, Davidson requests that the team revitalize its relationship with the American Indian community and make rightful changes.

Letter Addresses "Cancel Culture" and Native American History

The Native American Guardians Association has written a letter addressing what they refer to as "cancel culture" against Native Americans and the erasure of their important role in American history. They claim that Native Americans served as counselors to the Founding Fathers in the creation of the U.S. constitution.

History of the Washington Football Team and Connection to Native American Community

The letter discussed the history of the Washington football team and its connection to the Native American community. It mentioned that the team was originally named the Boston Redskins in 1933. The letter requested that the team reestablish its relationship with the Native American community by changing its name back to "The Redskins" to honor America's original inhabitants. It also suggested using the team's historical name and legacy to promote learning about the history of Native American tribes and their role in the founding of the United States.

Peaceful Boycott and Opposition to Oppression

The content provided is a statement suggesting the need for a national boycott similar to what happened with Anheuser Busch (Bud Light), which reportedly lost $27 billion. The statement emphasizes that this boycott would be peaceful, with no acts of violence or destruction.

Standing Against Oppression and Arbitrary Recognition of US History

A group has written a letter expressing their opposition to the oppression and arbitrary recognition of US history and Constitutional rights. They state that such actions are unacceptable in 2023 and emphasize the importance of acknowledging history to avoid repeating it. The group vows to stand their ground in the face of these issues.

Washington Football Team Name Change

In 2020, the Washington football team decided to change its name from the Redskins due to concerns about its racial insensitivity towards Native Americans. Two years later, the team announced its new name as the Washington Commanders. The decision to change the name was influenced by pressure from activists and public opinion following the death of George Floyd and the belief that the previous name was offensive.