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Washington Redskins Name Change: A 'Explicit Racial Slir' Some Argue; Serious Discussion Needed, Says D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray

The resurgence of the Washington Redskins means many things, to many people. The state once again has a vital sports franchise, a young star athlete capturing the nation's attention, and a reason to wear red and yellow other than irony. But it means something very different to D.C. mayor Vincent C. Gray. The team's heightened profile demands the Redskins change their name, or, at the very least, have a very serious discussion about doing so, says Gray.