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The Cleveland Indians changed their team name – what's holding
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Time to change Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves nicknames?
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Braves plan to discuss tomahawk chop with American Indians
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Dehumanizing' and 'racist.' Native leaders decry Braves' 'Tomahawk
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Braves' 'tomahawk chop' in the World Series spotlight in Atlanta
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Atlanta Braves name change, views on tomahawk chop and chant are
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Three reasons why the Atlanta Braves will maintain their nickname
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The Atlanta Braves need to stop the tomahawk chop
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Inspired by a t-shirt the team is selling in Cherokee Syllabary
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The Cleveland Indians Will Change Their Name. The Braves, Chiefs