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Why the protests against Chief Wahoo never work.
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Cleveland Indians play final game with grinning Native American caricature “Chief Wahoo” logo.
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It's Not Racist! And Other Responses to Wahoo Protesters at Home Opener, Cleveland News, Cleveland
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The Conversation: Sorry but 'Chief Wahoo' isn't going anywhere soon
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Decision To Retire 'Chief Wahoo' Draws Mixed Reaction From Cleveland Indians Fans
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United Church Of Christ Calls Foul On Chief Wahoo, Redskins
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Native Americans protest Chief Wahoo logo at Cleveland Indians home opener, MLB
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Chief Wahoo protesters more reliable - and hardy - than Cleveland Indians: Mark Naymik
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Chief Wahoo isn't on the field anymore for the Indians, but he's as visible as ever in Cleveland
It's not just Chief Wahoo. Why American Indian images became potent, cartoonish advertising symbols - Los Angeles Times
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Fans react to news that Cleveland Indians will no longer wear Chief Wahoo logo in 2019