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Image via Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland Indians End Use Of Offensive Native American Logo On Field It’s pretty pathetic that in 2018 we have to celebrate the demise of something that has been so egregious and overtly offensive for decades. According to VOANews , the MLB’s Cleveland Indians have finally acquiesced to angry Native Americans who are sick and tired of seeing their people exploited for the entertainment of the white man. Here’s what Commissioner of the league had to say: “Over the past year, we encouraged dialogue with the Indians organization about the club’s use of the Chief Wahoo logo,” Manfred said. “During our constructive conversations, Paul Dolan made clear that there are fans who have a longstanding attachment to the logo and its place in the history of the team. “Nonetheless, the club ultimately agreed with my position that the logo is no longer appropriate for on-field use in Major League Baseball, and I appreciate Mr. Dolan’s acknowledgement that removing it from the on-field uniform by the start of the 2019 season is the right course.” Cleveland will drop Wahoo in 2019. No ban on selling Wahoo gear, name stays. They can keep cashing in on nostalgic racism & claim decency. pic.twitter.com/kDKDcS7MQT — tara houska (@zhaabowekwe) January 29, 2018 Just like the Washington Redskins, the Indians organization argues that fans still have an “emotional attachment” to the logo. That said, paraphernalia with Chief Wahoo on it will still be sold and fans will still be allowed to wear it, but the mascot will not appear on the field. The “victory” feels a bit tainted, but we guess Native Americans have to take what they get for now. Still don’t nothin’ move but the money. SMH. Continue reading →