CLEVELAND — Cleveland's MLB franchise announced today that they've officially begun the process of changing their name from the "Indians."
Back in July, the club announced that they were opening to changing the team's name. Over the weekend, the New York Times reported the change was coming. Now, the departure from the "Indians" moniker is inevitable.
According to a press release from the organization, the decision stems in part from discussions from local and national indigenous communities.
"We believe our organization is at its best when we can unify our community and bring people together," team Owner and Chairman Paul Dolan said in a press release. "And we believe a new name will allow us to do this more fully."
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