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November 17, 2023 | 6:07 PM

Berks County school district sued over club that’s trying to end use of mascot

A high school student from a Berks County school district is involved in a First Amendment rights lawsuit against her school. The complaint alleges that Twin Valley School District is refusing to officially recognize a school club advocating for the removal of a school mascot that is based on a stereotype of a Native American person.

By Gabriela Martínez/WITF

August 10, 2020 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk Tuesday: How Pa. benefits from Great American Outdoors Act; Offensive mascots?

By Scott LaMar/WITF

July 10, 2020 | 9:45 AM

As Washington reviews its NFL team name, what will Neshaminy schools do?

The school board president doesn’t believe the name is a racist slur and sees it as conferring pride in the region’s history by honoring Native Americans.

By Zachariah Hughes/WHYY

January 22, 2020 | 6:50 PM

Flyers mascot Gritty is under investigation for alleged assault

Police say Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty is under investigation for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy during a photo shoot.

By The Associated Press

January 11, 2019 | 6:28 AM

Bucks County parent details violent origin of controversial school mascot

“It was used to describe body parts taken for bounty – bounty that was paid to white settlers.”

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY

January 8, 2019 | 6:34 AM

Defense expert: Neshaminy School District mascot reflects ‘living tradition’

“It’s really unfortunate in this case that they’re being disparaged as racists.”

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY

January 7, 2019 | 6:48 AM

Pa. commission could ax controversial Neshaminy school mascot

“It’s not only racial and insensitive, it’s polarizing.” -- Chad Dion Lassiter, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission executive director.

By Aaron Moselle/WHYY

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