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California Bans ‘Redskins’ Team Name

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Statewide ban starts 2017.

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California has become the first U.S. state to ban its public schools from using the name “Redskins” for team names and mascots. The legislation, which was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, will take effect in 2017. Only four California schools are currently using the name.

Read it at The Sacramento Bee

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