The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is making a change to its cartoon mascot, Herbie Husker, to eliminate confusion about the meaning of a hand gesture he does that has been connected to white supremacy, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).
Originally, the mascot made an "OK" sign with his left hand. The mascot's index finger and thumb formed a closed circle, which some hate groups have used as a sign for white power in recent years.
The mascot now makes a "We're No. 1" gesture with his index finger raised, per the Associated Press.
Chris CreamerThe Nebraska Cornhuskers are updating their "Herbie Husker" logo to avoid an alleged white supremacist gesture.