The Massapequa Chiefs school board has appealed to President Trump for assistance in retaining their Native American mascot after a judge denied their legal challenge against a state mandate. The state Board of Regents has mandated the removal of such imagery in New York public schools. Board members assert that the identity of their students is tied to the logo, which would also incur significant rebranding costs. Other Long Island towns are similarly affected, and some residents express strong opposition to the ruling.
Changing the name doesn't have any good effect on our kids. This is their identity, this is who they are - they are Chiefs.
'Warrior' is not a name that solely belongs to the Native Americans. He's well-aware of Long Island; he'd come in and help us.
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