Wahoo Debate

Juan Reyna, chairperson of the Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance, has already met with Indians owner, Richard Jacobson, on the mater of the “Chief Wahoo” Emblem. Mayor Michael White has also met with him in and talked to Jacobson about the controversy. During the playoffs and World Series, the Wahoo controversy received national coverage; on the Ontario Street sidewalk in front of Jacobs Field, before every playoff game, there were peaceful demonstrations in which protestors called for the removal of the name and logo of the Cleveland baseball team.

The feather on Chief Wahoo's head is a sacred symbol. The hook nose and the grinning buck teeth are caricatures of real people. As for the red skin, no Native Americans have red skin. The more realistic this cartoon character loo

"The logo is simply a caricature that has enjoyed decades of fan appeal in the Northeast Ohio area," stated the release.

The team name for Cleveland should be change to something less offensive to native Americans and any race or culture. It’s not the point of trying to be overly politically correct but the point of not being offensive to you neighbors.

According to a press release by the Indians regarding the name/logo issue, "The Cleveland Indians organization is very aware of the sensitivities involved in this issue. We have gone to great lengths to respect those sensitivities. In no way do we intend to demean any group, especially one as proud as Native Americans." The team believes that its logo is justified because Chief Wahoo is not animated or humanized and insensitive themes such as tomahawks, tepees and warriors on horseback are avoided.

The release also explained the history of the team name. The Cleveland baseball team in

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