The history behind Pekin’s old, racist nickname
The 21st was joined by a local historian and a TikTokker who made a viral video talking about the history behind Pekin’s name and former team nickname.
The 21st was joined by a local historian and a TikTokker who made a viral video talking about the history behind Pekin’s name and former team nickname.
Even as professional and university sports teams have changed their names away from racist Native American mascots and logos, dozens of Illinois high schools continue to hold to them. We're talking with people who want to hold on to the imagery and those who want it banned.