Information about eliminating the university mascot and general anti-racism resources from Progressive Resource/Action Cooperative.
A report by Trustee Roger Plummer to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees concluding that a compromise resolution is not possible and that the only two alternatives are for the board to either retain or retire Chief Illiniwek.
This organization tries to use the Chief to educate those affiliated with the University about Native Americans
An article by John Zaremba about an emca Jacko previewing the upcoming Dialogue and noting the impact of a few vocal opponents on the opinions of the trustees.
A Pro-Chief Organization. Includes discussion of why Chief is not a racist symbol/mascot.
On-line newsletter advocating the retirement of Chief Illiniwek.
By Angie Leventis. Participants question University's planning of Friday's dialogue.
By Kat Schwartz. University English Department asks for Chief's retirement.
Official Athletic Department website, discusses the origins of the figure.
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