Beyond the Mascot, Behind the Moniker: A Thematic Contextualization and IST Analysis of NAGA v. Washington Commanders
Abstract
Explored here are the strengths and weaknesses of NAGA's and Washington's arguments, potential outcomes and implications of the suit on the relationship of Indigenous communities and sports culture, as well as an introduction to libel law history.
Keywords:
Journalism, Indigenous, mascots, libel, NFL
Status
Undergraduate
Department
Journalism
College
Honors Tutorial College
Campus
Athens
Faculty Mentor
Edmondson, Aimee
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Beyond the Mascot, Behind the Moniker: A Thematic Contextualization and IST Analysis of NAGA v. Washington Commanders
Explored here are the strengths and weaknesses of NAGA's and Washington's arguments, potential outcomes and implications of the suit on the relationship of Indigenous communities and sports culture, as well as an introduction to libel law history.