The future of 'Redskins'

Redskin – racist slur or loyal football fan? That’s the question this season, as everyone from Bob Costas to President Obama has weighed in on whether the team should change its name. So, should the Washington Redskins switch to something different? What about other teams with Native American mascots and imagery? We’ll talk to Native Americans and fans about the future of “Redskins” at 7:30pmET.

On this episode of The Stream, we'll speak to:

Dave Zirin @edgeofsports
Sports Editor, The Nation
EdgeofSports.com

Mike Richman @Skins_Historian
Redskins Historian and fan
redskinshistorian.com    

Suzan Harjo
President, Morning Star Institute

Regina Zuni
Former Tribal Councilwoman and Redskins Fan  

What do you think? Record a video comment or leave your thoughts in the comments below. 

Some Native American groups are campaigning against use of the Redskins name. The Oneida Indian Nation, who are leading the fight against the Redskins' name with their Change the Mascot effort, thanked their supporters in honor of Thanksgiving.