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For Native American students, exposure to Native American mascots reduces self-esteem, their ability to imagine future ...

The Broadway League has announced the launch of “East to Broadway,” a new audience development initiative designed to welcome ...

Do Indigenous names mascots and images honor Native Americans or are they offensive? A proposed Illinois law could decide.

Supporters of Native mascots at schools say they are well-intended and don't cause harm. But several independent studies detail the adverse effects on Native Americans, particularly young people.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon launched a probe into New York State’s Education Department (NYSED) and the state Board of ...

President Donald Trump recently made clear his administration would not follow in Biden’s footsteps in recognizing Indigenous ...

Illinois House Bill 1237 stirs debate as it seeks to ban Native American school mascots; local communities rally in ...

ABC7 News is sharing stories that celebrate the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Kevin Schmidt, Rep. Amy Elik, Rep. David Freiss and State Sen. Erica Harriss join a protest against the proposed ban on Native American mascots in Illinois. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat ...

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer said Illinois’ name originates from the Illiniwek Indians and asked, “Are we going to change the name of our state?” He also defended the Native American-themed ...