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Atlanta Braves Chop, Why the Tomahawk Chop is offensive
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Braves remove 'Chop On' sign, change slogan, but no call yet on plans to make fans end the chant
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Braves remove foam tomahawks from stadium - NBC Sports
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Atlanta Braves: Why it's Time to Get Rid of Tomahawk Chop
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Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change
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The Atlanta Braves tomahawk chop and name controversy involves the name and tomahawk chop tradition by the Atlanta Braves, an American Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. Native Americans have been questioning the
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Dehumanizing and racist' Native American leaders decry Braves' 'Tomahawk Chop' ahead of World Series game in Atlanta
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Atlanta Braves Will Not Change Nickname, Looking At 'Chop' Celebration
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Rob Manfred defends Braves' name, use of tomahawk chop; Native American group responds
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Braves could ditch 'Tomahawk Chop,' but won't change name - NBC Sports