From Fronteras: Twitter and Facebook exploded with posts like ‘Our culture is not for sale’ and ‘Keep your corporate hands off.’ By late afternoon Disney released a statement saying it would withdraw its “Día de los Muertos” trademark applications. Gustavo Arellano, author of the syndicated column “Ask a Mexican,” said,…
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From ICTMN: n a 5-1 vote on Thursday, May 17 the Oregon Board of Education decided the fate of Native American mascots in the state’s schools—they will be no more. While many districts complained that changing logos would cost too much, the board chose to join Wisconsin in the fight…
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From IndianCountryToday: In a sequel to the drama that unfolded in the fall, the Navajo Nation has sued Urban Outfitters for trademark infringement and violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. Last year, the Navajo Nation sent Urban Outfitters a cease and desist letter demanding it stop promoting items…
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