New York education officials have decided not to revoke their ban on Native American mascots despite threats from the Trump administration concerning federal funding. They suggested to the U.S. Department of Education that the scope of the ban might expand to include offensive names from other racial or ethnic groups. The federal agency found the ban discriminatory under Title VI, as it allowed other potentially problematic names. The state officials are open to dialogue for a resolution, signaling ongoing tensions regarding the issue.
The federal agency last week determined New York violated Title VI of the federal civil rights law by issuing a statewide ban on the use of Native American mascots and logos.
Morton-Bentley noted that the federal government's current stance in support of keeping Native American team names runs counter to previous positions by tribal leaders and professional organizations.
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