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What's Wrong With "Chief Illiniwek"? |
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by Demian Kogan
Email: dakogan (nospam) uiuc.edu (unverified!) |
19 Sep 2003
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"In Whose Honor?: American Indian Mascots in Sports"
An Award Winning Documentary by Jay Rosenstein
Monday, September 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
Allen Residence Hall, South Rec Room
1005 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana
(the South Rec Room is in the basement)
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH "CHIEF ILLINIWEK"?
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Have you ever wondered what was wrong with U of I’s racist mascot? Do you think the “Chief” is racist but you’re not sure why? Are you undecided on the issue of our race-based symbol? Are you looking for a comprehensive explanation about “Chief Illiniwek” and why he’s racist? Now is your chance! The Progressive Resource/Action Cooperative presents:
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"In Whose Honor?: American Indian Mascots in Sports"
An Award Winning Documentary by Jay Rosenstein
Monday, September 22nd, 7:00 p.m.
Allen Residence Hall, South Rec Room
1005 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana
(the South Rec Room is in the basement)
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In Whose Honor? takes a critical look at the long-running practice of
"honoring" American Indians by using them as mascots and nicknames in
sports. In Whose Honor? examines the issues of race, stereotypes,
minority representation and the powerful effects of mass media
imagery. This award-winning documentary aired nationally on the PBS
series Point of View in 1997 and was recognized by the Columbia
University Graduate School of Journalism as one of the most
outstanding programs on race in American television in 1997-1998.
For more information, contact the PRC at (217) 352-8721, or email us
at prc (at) prairienet.org. Visit the PRC's website at
www.prairienet.org/prc.
The PRC is a program of the Illinois Disciples Foundation
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