PROTEST HISTORY
Oct. 19, 1991: Hundreds of people rally outside the Metrodome for Game 1 of the World Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves to protest the use of the "tomahawk chop" gesture by Atlanta fans. Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser expresses "solidarity" with protesters.
Jan. 26, 1992: About 3,000 protesters rally outside the Metrodome to protest the nickname "Redskins" as Washington plays the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl. Speakers include U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone.
Nov. 7, 2013: About 700 demonstrators, including Minneapolis Mayor-elect Betsy Hodges, protest the nickname outside a Monday night game between the Vikings and Washington at the Metrodome. Earlier in the day, Gov. Mark Dayton calls the name "racist" and "offensive."
Aug. 5, 2014: Redskins' owner Daniel Snyder tells ESPN he will not change the name, saying, "It's just historical truths, and I'd like them to understand, as I think most do, that the name really means honor, respect."
Randy Furst
