The Chicago Blackhawks will keep their name and logo, but are committed to “expand awareness” of Native American people.
The team’s statement Tuesday comes four days after the NFL’s Washington Redskins and MLB’s Cleveland Indians announced they’d review their Native American-based names and logos. On Saturday, the MLB’s Atlanta Braves gave no indication they were considering making a similar change, according to The Associated Press.
The Blackhawks’ statement can be read in full below, courtesy of Scott Powers of The Athletic:
“The Chicago Blackhawks name and logo symbolizes an important and historic person, Black Hawk of Illinois’ Sac & Fox Nation, whose leadership and life has inspired generations of Native Americans, veterans and the public.