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Advocates Demand School District Defend Indigenous Mascots

9/3/2025

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A Native American advocacy group urges a Long Island school district to oppose New York's restrictions on indigenous imagery, citing cultural censorship.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Connetquot Central School District for potential civil rights violations related to the "Thunderbirds" mascot removal.
The district has a proposed settlement to keep its logos and name, with options for future legal adjustments.

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Story summary

A Native American advocacy group urges a Long Island school district to oppose New York's restrictions on indigenous imagery, citing cultural censorship.
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Connetquot Central School District for potential civil rights violations related to the "Thunderbirds" mascot removal.
The district has a proposed settlement to keep its logos and name, with options for future legal adjustments.