Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify language around the research. The U.S. Department of Education is investigating New York’s state education department for its enforcement of ...

But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school's mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

But as the Chickasaw Nation member grew up and learned about his Indigenous roots, he came to see the school‘s mascot — a stereotypical Native American man wearing a headdress — as problematic.

Eric Emery of Rosebud said. “This isn’t about erasing anybody. It’s about recognizing Native Americans and being the first people in this region.” South Dakota was the first state to ...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. — The Illinois Senate is currently considering a bill that would ban the use of Native American names and logos as mascots. It’s already passed the Illinois House.