The Atlanta Braves. Kansas City Chiefs. Washington Redskins. Cleveland Indians. Native American Indian nicknames have been used in sports for years. So what’s wrong?
“In Whose Honor?” takes a critical look at the long-running practice of “honoring” Native American Indians by using them as mascots and nicknames in sports. In this moving and award-winning documentary, Native Americans speak out about the hurtful and harmful effects of stereotyped sports images on both Natives and non-Natives alike.
The program follows the remarkable story of Charlene Teters, a Spokane Indian and mother of two, and her impassioned transformation from a graduate student into a leader of a national movement. Along the way she is spit upon, threatened, even assaulted, yet she never wavers in her mission to protect and preserve her cultural identity for her children. Her commitment earns her enough respect from her community to be called by some “the Rosa Parks of American Indians.”
The Arizona Anti-Defamation league continues its Many Faces of Hate Film Series with a showing of In Whose Honor? Screening will be followed by a discussion session moderated by Andy Harvey of 12 News.
Wednesday January 18, 2012 6:30-8:30
Scottsdale Community College Campus, Turquoise Room
Free
For more information call (602) 274-0991 or visit www.adl.org
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