NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS COMMENDS ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION FOR ITS LEADERSHIP ON DEROGATORY MASCOTS

“The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) commends our partner the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) for its leadership in establishing a new criterion for the RWJF Sports Award excluding any sports team with derogatory mascots from award eligibility. A strong advocate for healthy communities, RWJF is standing on the right side of history as we work together to create healthier communities across the country through cultural awareness and understanding. Congratulations to RWJF on taking this important step into the future, and NCAI looks forward to our continued partnership.”