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2004 - West Mecklenburg Indians are now the Hawks

"I think this will be able to open some eyes," said Letha Strickland, executive director of the Metrolina Native American Association. "I know people sometimes think there was honor in those type of nicknames, but Native American students often don't like the way it is displayed."

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