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The Term ‘Redskins’ Now Referred To As ‘The R-Word’ By Oneida Indian Nation
The term "redskins" is so offensive to members of the Oneida Indian Nation that it's now omitting the word from official communications.
Change The name?
In May 2013 ten members of Congress sent a letter to Dan Snyder (Redskins owner) and the NFL Commissioner requesting that the "Redskins" name be changed since it is offensive to Native Americans. Dan Snyder responded that the name will never change, and in June 2013 Roger Goodell cited the nickname's origins and traditions and polls that support its popularity. The Oneida Indian Nation o