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Pennsylvania School District Could Be Forced To Ax Controversial Mascot

For decades, sports teams in the Neshaminy School District in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, have been represented by a Native American mascot and called the “Redskins.” But after a weeklong public hearing, the district could be forced to retire the mascot and nickname, which many consider to be racist. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with WHYY’s Aaron Moselle (@awmoselle).

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