BillsNYC Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Brave Stance The NCAA has asked the University of North Carolina at Pembroke to stop calling its sports teams the "Braves,“ saying the nickname is racially offensive to Native Americans. But it turns out the university was founded exclusively for American Indians, who called themselves the Braves. UNC Pembroke is still 20 percent Native American and the school's Athletic Director says they plan to keep the name as a tribute to their heritage. Meanwhile, the head of the region's Lumbee tribe tells the NCAA, "We don't have to have you tell us what's offensive." http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,150090,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Brave Stance The NCAA has asked the University of North Carolina at Pembroke to stop calling its sports teams the "Braves,“ saying the nickname is racially offensive to Native Americans. But it turns out the university was founded exclusively for American Indians, who called themselves the Braves. UNC Pembroke is still 20 percent Native American and the school's Athletic Director says they plan to keep the name as a tribute to their heritage. Meanwhile, the head of the region's Lumbee tribe tells the NCAA, "We don't have to have you tell us what's offensive." http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,150083,00.html 270809[/snapback] Don't worry. The ACLU will step in and bring some sense to the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Being called brave is really offensive. Now redskin is another matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I'm organizing a protest up at Notre Dame if anyonw wants to join in: "Fighting Irish" indeed. We are a peace loving people...until you get a few pints in us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I'm organizing a protest up at Notre Dame if anyonw wants to join in: "Fighting Irish" indeed. We are a peace loving people...until you get a few pints in us. 271570[/snapback] And On the 8th Day God Created Alcohol So The Irish Wouldn't Take Over The World... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 If anyone ever decides to name their team the "Fighting Polocks" or even just the "Polocks" I will buy a hat, jersey, t-shirt, sweatshirt, socks, and Zubaz pants. I swear. I'd love to see a Polish version of Chief Wahoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 If anyone ever decides to name their team the "Fighting Polocks" or even just the "Polocks" I will buy a hat, jersey, t-shirt, sweatshirt, socks, and Zubaz pants. I swear. I'd love to see a Polish version of Chief Wahoo. 271575[/snapback] Yeah, what he said! I'm considering renaming our bowling team that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 And On the 8th Day God Created Alcohol So The Irish Wouldn't Take Over The World... 271573[/snapback] How many Irish does it take to change a lightbulb? Ten. One to hold on to the bulb and nine to drink until the room spins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I'm organizing a protest up at Notre Dame if anyonw wants to join in: "Fighting Irish" indeed. We are a peace loving people...until you get a few pints in us. 271570[/snapback] I won't be joining you. I'm proud that someone decided to give us our due! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I won't be joining you. I'm proud that someone decided to give us our due! 271717[/snapback] Sláinte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Sláinte 271733[/snapback] Back atcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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