Washington Redskins name controversy
CONTROVERSY INVOLVING THE NAME AND LOGO OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS NFL TEAM
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The Washington Redskins name controversy involved the name and logo previously used by the Washington Commanders, a National Football League (NFL) franchise located in the Washington metropolitan area. In the 1960s, the team's longtime name—the Redskins—and the associated logo began to draw criticism from Native American groups and individuals.