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KCUR 89.3 Rushton Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Shawnee Mission changing their mascot along with Shawnee Mission North High School.
Shawnee Mission North was followed by three elementary schools this week in its decision to drop its Native American mascot, which was determined to be offensive under a new district policy.
Native Americans in Kansas are speaking out in support of Shawnee Mission North’s retirement of its long-time mascot, the Indians.
The high school announced Tuesday that it is now the home of the Bison, following a months-long process and vote by students.
In January, the Shawnee Mission school board approved a new policy that barred mascots deemed derogatory or offensive, following widespread criticism of their use of Native American imagery.
A small group of protesters rallied in Tampa, Florida, Sunday ahead of the Super Bowl to demand the Kansas City Chiefs change their name and urge fans to stop performing “chop” gestures in the stands.
The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl - and so is the controversy over the team's name kvia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kvia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.