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APRIL 20, 2001 In an editorial today, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader says the US Commission on Civil Rights made a "powerful statement" when it condemned the use of American Indians as macots. The paper says the Commission's statement will help contribute to debate on the issue. A number of local schools are considering if their portrayals and use of Indian stereotypes are offensive. Get the Story:
EDITORIAL: Civil Rights Commission contributes to debate (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 4/20) Relevant Links:
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EDITORIAL: Mascot statement powerful
Facebook TwitterAPRIL 20, 2001 In an editorial today, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader says the US Commission on Civil Rights made a "powerful statement" when it condemned the use of American Indians as macots. The paper says the Commission's statement will help contribute to debate on the issue. A number of local schools are considering if their portrayals and use of Indian stereotypes are offensive. Get the Story:
EDITORIAL: Civil Rights Commission contributes to debate (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 4/20) Relevant Links:
United States Commission on Civil Rights - http://www.usccr.gov Related Stories:
Action on mascots questioned (4/18)
Civil rights commission goes after mascots (4/16)
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