Quote (Robbie21 @ Oct 30 2021 12:38pm)
There are actually native American tribes (Cherokee) that have had their chief publicly say they are not offended at all by it and actually love the Braves and recognition they get.
ah, gotcha
During the series, St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher and Cherokee Nation member, Ryan Helsley was asked about the chop and chant. Helsley said he found the fans' chanting and arm-motions insulting and that the chop depicts natives "in this kind of caveman-type people way who aren't intellectual."[14] The relief pitcher's comments prompted the Braves to stop handing out foam tomahawks, playing the chop music or showing the chop graphic when the series returned to Atlanta for Game 5.[14] The Braves released a statement saying they would "continue to evaluate how we activate elements of our brand, as well as the overall in-game experience" and that they would continue a "dialogue with those in the Native American community after the postseason concludes."[14] The heads of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Cherokee Nation both condemned the chop and chant.[14]
[14] Edwards, Johnny (October 13, 2019). "Chiefs of Georgia native tribes call tomahawk chop 'inappropriate'". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
source is the AJC which is the only local paper here
but please, keep telling other people how they feel, it suits you well
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