We want to urge the White House to make a law banning the use of racial slurs like 'Redskins' by organizations such as Washington's football team.
A Redskin is not a harmless name to cheer for, but an offensive racial slur against Native Americans. Hearing the term adds to the lack of positive and realistic images of Native Americans in culture. Without seeing Native Americans as they are today, its hard to talk about how modern issues affect their daily lives.
Maybe, if the community shows that they do not want to listen to racism it will put pressure on Dan Synder and Redskins management to consider their potential to become ambassadors for equality. As the capitol city, Washington has an obligation to model equality and tolerance from the country.