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Indians’ removal of ‘Chief Wahoo’ logo reduces negative stereotype

The Cleveland Indians’ controversial logo will stop appearing on the team’s uniforms at the start of the 2019 season.

This decision – much like the logo itself – still causes controversy. For many Cleveland fans, Chief Wahoo has become an endearing symbol. However, many find the icon to be racist, insensitive and disrespectful, and it is hard to challenge those claims.

Photo via MLB.com

Just look at the logo: a face with crimson skin and a protruding nose, with a solid red feather sticking out of the top of his head.