Taconic High School in Pittsfield retires its Native American mascot
Community members have 10 semifinalist choices to pick from, including "Astros" and "Timberwolves."
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Community members have 10 semifinalist choices to pick from, including "Astros" and "Timberwolves."
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NORTH BROOKFIELD — Months after the local School Committee voted to ditch the school's Indian mascot, voters in a non-binding referendum said they want to adopt the "American Indian Chief" as a symbol for the entire town. Late last year, the School Committee spent hours listening to testimony from indigenous people who said that despite assertions that the mascot honored Native Americans, they found it offensive and hurtful. The committee agreed to develop a new mascot. Monday's town-wide vote resulted in 401 supporting the symbol, with 168 opposed. The removal of Native American masco...