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Finally somebody stands up to the cancel mob.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 7/8/20 at 9:41 pm
Port Neches-Groves HS, near Beaumont, gets a cancel request from Cherokee tribe. Superintendent shows his big brass pair in his response...
Links to tribe’s letter and district’s response in article.
ETA the statement for those too lazy to click...
"It seems that recently our school district has been repeatedly challenged by natural and manmade disasters," Gonzales said in the statement. "I'm also certain that many are aware of the recent strides and efforts of individuals to create tolerance and acceptance within our country and society. The irony behind those efforts is that the Port Neches Groves Independent School District has received them in the form of written and verbal attacks."
He says in the letter that PNG schools belong to the community and any future decisions will also involve the community.
"It seems that our students, staff and community have come under criticism and ridicule for the 1925 decision to choose the Indian as a mascot," the statement continues. "After many years as the Indians, the Cherokee Nations certified and recognized Port Neches-Groves as "Ambassadors of Goodwill".
LINK
Links to tribe’s letter and district’s response in article.
ETA the statement for those too lazy to click...
"It seems that recently our school district has been repeatedly challenged by natural and manmade disasters," Gonzales said in the statement. "I'm also certain that many are aware of the recent strides and efforts of individuals to create tolerance and acceptance within our country and society. The irony behind those efforts is that the Port Neches Groves Independent School District has received them in the form of written and verbal attacks."
He says in the letter that PNG schools belong to the community and any future decisions will also involve the community.
"It seems that our students, staff and community have come under criticism and ridicule for the 1925 decision to choose the Indian as a mascot," the statement continues. "After many years as the Indians, the Cherokee Nations certified and recognized Port Neches-Groves as "Ambassadors of Goodwill".
LINK
This post was edited on 7/8/20 at 9:59 pm
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Posted on 7/8/20 at 9:50 pm to LCLa
We lived in groves when I was younger my older brother went to PNG
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:01 pm to LCLa
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Speaking of perpetuating stereotypes. I think there’s a name for this.
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This letter serves as official notice that Cherokee Nation formally withdraws any support of Port Neches-Grove’s use of Cherokee Nation’s name and use of any Native American culture, practices, or imagery in the name of supporting school traditions. This specifically includes revocation of the October 1979 “Ambassador of Goodwill” certificate,"
Speaking of perpetuating stereotypes. I think there’s a name for this.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:19 pm to swamie
I regret that I have but one upvote to give!
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:25 pm to swamie
The school district should give in to the Cherokee demand then rename the mascot after a rival tribe that warred against the Cherokee.
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:28 pm to Tiger Prawn
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The school district should give in to the Cherokee demand then rename the mascot after a rival tribe that warred against the Cherokee
Oooooooo... that's good!
Posted on 7/8/20 at 10:47 pm to LCLa
Lol this is really funny
Posted on 7/9/20 at 3:06 am to swamie
Seinfeld..I think you all know what.i mean.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 4:26 am to LCLa
I'm an Indian outlaw, half Cherokee and Choctaw ...
I really do have Cherokee and Creek blood.
I really do have Cherokee and Creek blood.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 4:49 am to swamie
The letter was signed by, Chief Irony Evades Him.
Posted on 7/9/20 at 5:08 am to Crimson Wraith
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I really do have Cherokee and Creek blood
If course you do honky...
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