New Utah state resolution calls for name changes of Native American mascots

Nov 25, 2020

BOUNTIFUL, Utah — On the steps in front of the entrance to Bountiful High School, around 15 people gathered for a press conference Tuesday.

Utah Rep. Elizabeth Weight (D-West Valley City) introduced the Native American Mascots and Equality in Public Schools Resolution or "N.A.M.E.S." Resolution.

The concurrent resolution aims to encourage schools with Native American mascots deemed offensive to retire them.

“This resolution basically calls on them to take the opportunity to consider: 'Is this how we really really want to be identified?'” Weight said.

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