this is the way it is. we re proud of being arabs. coachella valley high school teams have been known as the arabs since the 1930s. the mascot s appearance has evolved but the american arab anti-discrimination committee says it is offensive. it is portraying these images. with the hook nose and the growling face coupled with the belly dancers and the murals on the wall really portrays stereotypical image that s are adverse. they promise to work to address the group s concerns. i understand what they re talking about. being raised in the deep south, i understand how thing can be taken as stereotypical. i definitely look forward to meeting with him to address his concerns. reporter: at the coachella valley history museum, there is an exhibit dedicated to the link