Washington Redskins May Drop Team Name Under Pressure From Sponsors

In 2014, the National Congress of American Indians launched a campaign to change the NFL Washington Redskins' name, considered a racial slur against Native Americans. Despite resistance from team owner Dan Schneider, corporate sponsors like FedEx, Nike, and PepsiCo pressured for a name change. FedEx, a major sponsor, demanded the change, and Nike removed the team's apparel from its website. This corporate response followed years of advocacy by tribal coalitions, including the Oneida Indian Nation and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, who highlighted the harmful effects of the name. Recent actions include the removal of a statue of the team's original owner, George Preston Marshall, who was the last NFL owner to integrate black players.

What was the primary goal of the 2014 campaign by the National Congress of American Indians?

• To promote Native American culture

• To support Dan Schneider

• To increase NFL viewership

• To change the Washington Redskins' team name

Which company was a major sponsor that pressured the Washington Redskins to change their name?

• Coca-Cola

• Amazon

• Apple

• FedEx

What action did Nike take in response to the controversy over the Redskins' name?

• Released a new line of merchandise

• Pulled the team's apparel from its website

• Increased sponsorship

• Sponsored a new stadium

Which tribal coalition was involved in the campaign to change the Redskins' name?

• Oneida Indian Nation of New York

• Sioux Nation

• Cherokee Nation

• Navajo Nation

Who was George Preston Marshall in the context of the Washington Redskins?

• The NFL commissioner

• A famous player

• The team's original owner

• The current team owner