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CSR Community Lecture: Dr. John Low

Color Headshot Photo Image of Dr. John Low, Department of Comparative Studies Faculty
October 26, 2018
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mendenhall Lab, Room 100

The Ohio State University Center for the Study of Religion presents

"Religions of the World: Past and Present," a Community Lecture Series (2018-2019)

Dr. John Low, "Race, Representation & Power: American Indian Sports Mascots"

Abstract:

For more than 100 years, high school, college and professional sports teams have used some aspect of American Indian caricature as mascots. In fact, Ohio has the most high school sports programs with race based American Indian sports mascots in the nation. For several decades, the use of such mascots have been criticized by increasing numbers of Native and non-Natives alike. However, in 2017 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Washington "Redskins" football team name and logo did not violate federal trademark law prohibiting the trademarking of words or images that "disparage others."  What is the controversy about American Indian sports mascots? Why  do some people revere their mascots with such fervor while others are deeply saddened and hurt by their continued use?  Is there any middle ground and room for compromise?

Admission to this event is free and open to the public. For any questions, please contact (614) 688-8010.

Parking for this event is available at the Union South Garage, which can be accessed from High Street or from College Road S. Metered parking is also available along W. 11th Avenue west of High Street, and on W. 12th Avenue across from Hale Hall.