In order for Dublin to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, it must push back against the structural racism, Monmita Chakrabarti writes.
, after years of public pressure and social unrest. Their name and caricatured mascot were protested by Native American groups for decades.
Though the name change in Dublin would not be an identical feat to that of the beloved baseball team, there will undoubtedly be pushback from those who claim the name is integral to Dublin’s history, or that it is tradition, but “Indian Run” does not paint a flattering picture of Dublin’s past and it is best to follow the Guardian’s example and look to the future.
By getting rid of this longstanding symbol of white supremacy, Dublin has the opportunity to take a step towards inclusion as it expands. If Dublin genuinely wants to present itself as a welcoming metropolis, I urge the city’s legislators to get rid of the name “Indian Run” on all public land. A poll could be sent out to residents to choose a new name, which might be a figure who was historically or is currently important to Dublin’s community.
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