[SBR Tony]

The Atlanta Braves said in an email to season-ticket holders Sunday that they will not be changing their nickname but will take a further look at the future of the tomahawk chop.


The email was shared on Twitter by Paul Lukas, who received it from a Braves season-ticket holder. The Braves confirmed the contents of the email when contacted by ESPN.


"The Atlanta Braves honors, respects and values the Native American community," the letter says in part. "As an organization, we have always drawn strength from our diversity and respect for everyone. That will never change.


"We have had an active and supportive relationship with the Native American community for many years. Last fall, we furthered this relationship and pledged to meet and listen to Native American and tribal leaders from many areas, including the Eastern Band of the Cherokees (EBCI) in North Carolina. As a result, we formed a cultural working relationship with the EBCI and have also formed a Native American Working Group with a diverse collection of other tribal leaders to collaborate on matters related to culture, education, outreach, and recognition on an on-going basis.


"Through our conversations, changing the name of the Braves is not under consideration or deemed necessary. We have great respect and reverence for our name and the Native American communities that have held meaningful relationships with us do as well. We will always be the Atlanta Braves.


"As it relates to the fan experience, including the chop, it is one of the many issues that we are working through with the advisory group."


The Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians are among the most high-profile teams considering a name change.


The Redskins appear likely to change their name amid a nationwide movement to erase racially insensitive symbols, given the national focus on human rights and social justice after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.


Amazon joined Nike, Walmart, Target and Dick's Sporting Goods among companies to remove Redskins merchandise for sale online while the team reviews its nickname.


FedEx, which has naming rights to the team's stadium under a $205 million deal that runs until 2025, was among several sponsors to request last week that the team change its name.


The Indians released a statement saying the organization is "committed to engaging our community and appropriate stakeholders to determine the best path forward with regard to our team name."


The Chicago Blackhawks join the Braves in saying they will continue to use their team name because it honors a Native American leader who has been an inspiration to generations.


"The Chicago Blackhawks name and logo symbolizes an important and historic person, Black Hawk of Illinois' Sac & Fox Nation, whose leadership and life has inspired generations of Native Americans, veterans and the public," the NHL team said in a statement Tuesday.

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[clockwise1965]

Good!

[RudyRuetigger]

Republican state


(though probably not in 2020)

[pavyracer]

I have too many Braves hats and jerseys. Not ready to buy new ones. But the team should be called Cobb Braves because they cut ties with Atlanta.

[jjgold]

good

fuk BLM

[THE HITMAN]

Just rename the tomahawk chop to tomahawk chaz..........then .everything will be ok

[TATUMUS]

Braves are deflecting the issue hoping things settle down by next year when there are actual fans in the stands to DO the tomahawk chop.

How are they going to ban the chop? It's not run by the team. It's the fans! Will they throw their own fans out of the stadium if they do the tomahawk chop? Won't matter this year anyway, because there will be no fans.

[Gmen30]

Another useless thread

[SBR Tony]

Another useless thread

Gmen30= white old liberal

[Mr KLC]

I'd get with local Native American chapters to not only get their backing, but maybe help them develop a new logo that their community would be proud of. Get them positively involved, and you calm the waves.

[juicername]

I'd get with local Native American chapters to not only get their backing, but maybe help them develop a new logo that their community would be proud of. Get them positively involved, and you calm the waves.

Good idea. I'm not sure it's the Native American who have a problem though, it's woke Siena being offended on their behalf.

Tbh, the only native American inspired teamname I can see being interpreted as derogatory is the Redskins. Don't understand what the fuss is about regarding the others. Even the NA inspired logos are fine in my world.

[Mr KLC]

Good idea. I'm not sure it's the Native American who have a problem though, it's woke Siena being offended on their behalf.

Tbh, the only native American inspired teamname I can see being interpreted as derogatory is the Redskins. Don't understand what the fuss is about regarding the others. Even the NA inspired logos are fine in my world.

I agree with you. I don't think Native Americans are that disturbed with it, but if you get them involved directly, you can quiet the woke crowd,

[Mr KLC]

A wooden sculpture that featured a tomahawk and the phrase “Chop On” has been removed from outside Truist Park in Atlanta. Jeff Schultz of The Athletic noticed that the area where the sculpture used to sit near the third base entrance of the stadium is now vacant.