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Why the protests against Chief Wahoo never work.
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Native Americans renew protests of Kansas City Chiefs mascot
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Poll: Are the Cleveland Indians' name and mascot offensive?
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Chief Wahoo protesters more reliable - and hardy - than Cleveland Indians: Mark Naymik
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Native Americans protest Chief Wahoo logo at Cleveland Indians home opener, MLB
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Redskins not only team targeted for Indian nickname
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AP Interview: Indians owner says name won't change in 2021
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It's time for Major League Baseball to take a stand on Chief Wahoo - NBC Sports
Tensions run high as Chief Wahoo debate continues at Indians home opener
Coming to terms with Chief Wahoo, the Indians and history
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Retiring Chief Wahoo is just another way for sports to utilize racism for profit
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Is Cleveland Indians' Chief Wahoo mascot an honor or an insult? – Press Enterprise
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Chief Wahoo protesters more reliable - and hardy - than Cleveland Indians: Mark Naymik