Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

Ending the Usage of Indigenous Names + Logos in Sports

Episode Summary

Donnovan brings on ESPN's Kevin Blackistone to discuss his documentary 'Imagining the Indian', a film that examines the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond. He takes a look at multiple examples, including the recently changed names of the NFL's Washington Commanders, MLB's Cleveland Guardians, and the CFL's Edmonton Elks. Afterwards, TNT Sports Host/Reporter Nabil Karim discusses the rise of Canadian basketball on the international stage, and also weighs in on the latest edition of Dad Jury. To wrap up the week, the creator of the Going Deep intro, hip-hop artist Capital, stops by the studio for a quick freestyle. Documentary Link: https://imaginingtheindianfilm.org/ The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Episode Notes

Donnovan brings on ESPN's Kevin Blackistone to discuss his documentary 'Imagining the Indian', a film that examines the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond. He takes a look at multiple examples, including the recently changed names of the NFL's Washington Commanders, MLB's Cleveland Guardians, and the CFL's Edmonton Elks. Afterwards, TNT Sports Host/Reporter Nabil Karim discusses the rise of Canadian basketball on the international stage, and also weighs in on the latest edition of Dad Jury. To wrap up the week, the creator of the Going Deep intro, hip-hop artist Capital, stops by the studio for a quick freestyle.

Documentary Link: https://imaginingtheindianfilm.org/

 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.