Washington NFL Team Urged To Change Name Amid Protests

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Dan Snyder has been adamant that he won't change the name of the team.

Over the years, the nickname of Washington's NFL team has received a ton of scrutiny, justifiably so. Many are appalled by the name while some feel as though it is a none issue. Those who feel the latter, are those not personally affected by the name. Meanwhile, those who have an issue with it or those who feel targeted by the slur, as well as those who fight and stand up for racial injustice on a daily basis.

Washington owner Dan Snyder has repeatedly said that he won't change the name of the team although the time is now to do something about it. In fact, the editorial board of the Washington Post recently penned a piece urging Snyder to take action. With racial injustice protests raging on throughout the country, the time is now to do something.

Washington NFL Team Urged To Change Name Amid Protests
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“This should be an easy call. Mr. Snyder — or, if Mr. Snyder refuses to back down from his declaration of “NEVER,” the NFL — should take advantage of this singular moment in history to get on the right side of history,” the Washington Post explained. “Change the name. NOW.”

At this point, Snyder seems adamant about keeping things the same although hopefully, he has a change of heart, sooner rather than later.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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