Linda McMahon, President Trump's former Secretary of Education, is advocating for Massapequa High School to retain its Native American mascot, 'Chiefs,' claiming that New York's ban endangers civil rights under Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act. During her visit to the school, she emphasized the importance of the mascot to local identity and criticized the state's decision as inconsistent, pointing out that other cultural mascots remain. However, state officials defended the ban, arguing it ignores the history of Indigenous displacement and perpetuates stereotypes, highlighting inaccuracies in the local representation of Native culture.
McMahon asserted that the New York Board of Regents' 2023 decision to ban the 'Chiefs' nickname violates Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act.
She indicated the state's decision is part of a broader issue, noting how names like 'Vikings' or 'Dutchmen' are preserved while Indigenous names are targeted, raising questions about consistency.
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