I too, am a Proud Centennial Apache and who agrees that the issue of labeling is important. While I still have feathers in my heart, we must consider and understand how a group can be disparaged by labels.
I am not sure how many of you Apaches out there, have placed “tongue in cheek” and wondered how Compton can yet have a “Tarbabe” mascot. Systematically, I believe we have taught that it is acceptable to mock our culture, while also pretending to honor it; as represented by the…
ContinueAdded by Constance Townsend-Jordan on April 22, 2014 at 3:43pm — No Comments
One of the most precious titles I have been called in my life is the title "Centennial Apache" Seeing the profile of that Native American in that Head Dress still makes me well up with pride.
But lately there have seen discussions regarding the Native American mascots as insulst to America's original people.
With the pressure to change the name of the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indian's names and mascots, I can't be blind to the fact that my beloved school may need to…
ContinueAdded by Gordon Marble on April 21, 2014 at 10:57am — 8 Comments
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