After February 2, we will finally be able to lay this controversy to rest. Finally. You will recall that the issue had been percolating for years, until I got involved. After that, the team owner quickly caved. And here we are!Jan 4 (Reuters) - The National Football League's Washington Football Team said on Tuesday they will reveal their new name on Feb. 2 after a lengthy review on how to replace an original name that was widely seen as a racial slur against Native Americans.
The club, which had long said they would never change the Redskins name, softened their stance in mid-2020 after a naming rights sponsor to their suburban stadium in Landover, Maryland urged the NFL team to rebrand.
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Although this is good news, I can't help but be disappointed that they did not send me the new name in advance to approve.