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D.R., 10/24: stereotypes are harmful to all children. And we, the adults charged with caring for and teaching children, should---in good conscience---be active in pointing them out...

NCAA Report calls for
"Review of Mascot Choice"

On October 14th, the NCAA Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee (MOIC) issued a report on "American Indian mascots, nicknames and imagery", the result of an 18- month study.

Some excerpts (emphasis added):

"..the MOIC believes that the tradition of using American Indian mascots ought to be retired; however, the committee realizes and supports member institutions' rights..."

"...aspects of mascot use or behaviors associated with mascots that the review finds to be offensive would have to be eliminated in order to comply with the NCAA's principles of cultural diversity and gender equity, sportsmanship and ethical conduct and nondiscrimination."

The full text of the report is here.