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Algernone25 t1_j6grosg wrote

Reply to comment by Mk1Racer25 in TIL that St. John's University's sports teams formerly being called the Redmen actually referred to the team wearing red uniforms and not Native Americans as often interpreted. Regardless, the mascot name was changed to the Red Storm in the 90s. by J_S_M_K

That's different, as the Seminole Tribe of Florida has given FSU explicit permission to use the name, imagery, and mascot in the likeness of their members. Source

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Greigers t1_j6hop0g wrote

In addition to an actual tribe name being different than "Redmen", "Redskins", and the like.

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