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NEWS: Chicago Blackhawks to Keep Name and Logo

While other teams, the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians specifically, consider changing their name and logo, the Chicago Blackhawks have decided to stand by theirs.

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July 7, 2020

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The Chicago Blackhawks will keep their name and Black Hawk logo.

The organization released a statement Tuesday evening explaining their decision.

Chicago Blackhawks’ statement on their team name and logo pic.twitter.com/h4hWDL0apQ
— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) July 7, 2020

While other teams across the four major American sports, specifically the Washington Redskins and Cleveland Indians, consider the meaning and message portrayed by their name and logo, the Blackhawks have also taken time to examine their name and logo.

The Blackhawks have chosen to make no changes, stating the team name and logo will be used to, “…celebrate Black Hawk’s legacy by offering ongoing reverent examples of Native American culture, traditions and contributions…”