The Native American Guardian's Association (NAGA) is cheering after a southern Pennsylvania school board voted Thursday to restore the district's mascot logo depicting a Native American warrior to go along with the “Susquehannock Warriors” name.
Despite cries of cultural insensitivity from woke critics, the Southern York County School District voted 7-2 to bring back the retired logo and keep the Susquehannock High School teams' name as the “Warriors.”
: Congratulations to the Susquehannock Warriors – the School Board is bringing back the Warrior logo! #educatenoteradicate 7-2! pic.twitter.com/cPSRTVOduw
— Association of Native American Guardians (@GuardiansNative) January 19, 2024
NAGA is a non-profit organization that urges learning institutes to “Educate NOT Eradicate”.
He advocates for “increased education about Native Americans, especially in public educational institutions, and greater recognition of Native American heritage through high-profile sports venues and other public platforms,” according to his web site.
The group gave a “one-hour presentation” at the district meeting, which included “a nearly two-hour public comment session,” according to Fox News Digital.
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“Several parents spoke out against reinstating the logo, saying the board lacked humanity and should focus on education. Some students also said the debate over the logo has increased racial harassment” , reports the medium. “Logo supporters cited the district's history and said many students and parents favor it, but are afraid of being called racist.”
“The result of their months of effort is a design that includes a respectful homage to the area's indigenous past, while allowing the warrior concept to expand beyond a tired, stereotypical representation of a male member of the Susquehannock Tribe,” said one parent. who spoke out against the withdrawn logo argued, according to News Local21.
But one NAGA member told the board, “What you're doing in my opinion is the right thing. And I totally agree. Why do you want to take out and hurt such a minority culture in this country?
NAGA members insisted they were not offended by the old mascot, arguing that it keeps its history alive and educates future generations.
“This school is built on Susquehannock Indian land. These Indians lived here,” said one community member. “We continue to honor the Native Americans who have lived in this area and keep our warrior.”
Feelings about the old mascot changed last November after five new members who included the Native American warrior in their campaign materials were elected to the school board.
AX, users celebrated NAGA's victory.
WOW!
— Scout8004by (@scout8004by1) January 19, 2024
Excellent news!
— Hokum & Such (@SEGardenGeek) January 19, 2024
Keep up the good work fighting for your heritage
— Sean Wiener (@morallystoned) January 19, 2024
“Let me get this straight. Are you a group of 'natives' and want the logo there?” a user asked NAGA. “If so, that's great!”
“90% of the natives love our names and images,” replied NAGA. “Eradication is insulting.”
90% of natives love our names and images. Eradication is insulting.
— Association of Native American Guardians (@GuardiansNative) January 19, 2024
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