“While the Washington Football Team’s NFC East championship and team owner Dan Snyder’s decision to rename the franchise (though only after succumbing to political and investor pressure) are major victories in the fight for dismantling harmful stereotypes, the organization’s underlying sexist culture must still be addressed.”
Aviva Kempner and Jessie Atkin explore the intersection of racism and sexism in the world of popular culture and professional sports for The Wrap
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