New calls emerge for the Chicago Blackhawks to change their controversial name
After years of dormancy following their official statement, the Chicago Blackhawks are once again facing calls for changes to their controversial team name.
When the Chicago Blackhawks became a team with the Original Six, joining the NHL in 1926. However, nobody from back then could have predicted that nearly 100 years later, the team name and logo would be under constant scrutiny.
What was intended to be a symbol of respect for Chief Black Hawk has been viewed more as a symbol of racism than representation. Team leadership released an official statement in 2020, hoping to assuage people's concerns and bring attention back to the figure at hand.
Despite their best efforts, the Chicago Blackhawks have been unable to avoid being part of the conversation of rebranding controversy. One popular and divisive sports reporter, Steve Maltepes, included the team in a list of those that did not rebrand over racism allegations. He concluded his post by claiming that doing any sports rebranding of this sort while others have not is ridiculous.
You know what you can call that.
F****** INSANE.."
Despite the general pushback against Chicago's team name, many sports fans understand the team's statement, drawing a clearer line between honoring and offending.
With the legacy behind the team name, it is unlikely that the Chicago Blackhawks will rebrand anytime soon. Hopefully, they will use this conversation as another opportunity to redirect people to the historical significance and consider ways of improving their public relations.
Source - Hawks Insider
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| Both | 14 | 7.9 % |
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