An Inclusive Litany

9/10/96

USA Today, September 10, 1996:
Dickinson, N.D.—Residents torn over the school board's move to change the name and logo of the high school's "Midget" mascot met today to debate the issue. School board President Earl Abrahamson said there were few complaints, but "die-hard fans" of the 80-year-old mascot—a short, squat, mean-looking character—were outraged.