Chicago Blackhawks Logos

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In most recent discussion of the Chicago Blackhawks logo of the Native American head, one controversial issue has been that the Native American head is not racist. On the other hand, multiple resources argue that the logo is racist because it promotes a poor understanding of Native American cultures and negative stereotypes. I believe that the logo is not racist because it is remembering and honoring the Native American named Blackhawk. The Chicago Blackhawks were founded in 1926. The Blackhawks were founded by Major Frederic McLaughlin. McLaughlin named the team after the Blackhawk division, which was a unit he helped lead as an officer in the Army. The Blackhawk division was formed during World War I. The unit was named for a Sauk and Fox American Indian leader who fought against the United States government in the War of 1812 and in 1832. The Chicago Blackhawks logo represents a war …show more content…

The NCAA, National Collegiate Athletic Association, declared 10 years ago that using native imagery to promote sports teams is hostile and offensive and put 18 schools on a notice that a change would be required to participate in the NCAA. The Washington Redskins also face several protests, political stress, and legal involvement over their logo but the Chicago Blackhawks are unbothered. There is no doubt that the Chicago Blackhawks logo is one of the most recognizable logos in America. It is unfair that other organizations have had to change their logos or are under the process of changing their logos and the Blackhawks have not. However, some people need to realize how costly it would be to change the logo. It would approximately cost 9 million dollars to reproduce a new logo. The Blackhawks' logo was named the best logo in hockey, it would be too costly and complex to

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