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Kahuku fans are seen in the stands during the first half of the Open Division championship ion Nov. 25.
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Congratulations to the Kahuku High School football team for its 2022 state championship (“Kahuku shuts out Punahou to win a record 10th state football championship,” Star-Advertiser, Top News, Nov. 25).
Now, addressing the elephant in the room: When will anyone address the mascot name and tomahawk chop? C’mon, “Red Raiders,” as in “Redskins.” I’m sure the school can come up with a mascot name that does not promote racism against Native Americans and other First Nations people.
Manu Josiah
Hilo
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