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Arkansas school district drops Rebel mascot, 'Dixie' fight song
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An Arkansas school district made the unanimous decision to drop its mascot and fight song over the debate of racism and symbols that is facing the nation.
Tuesday night, all six members of the Fort Smith Public school board voted in favor of replacing its Rebel mascot and "Dixie" fight song, KNWA reported.
Posted by Southside Rebel Football on Tuesday, December 1, 2009
After the meeting, the board posted to its Facebook page that it will stop using the song next school year, while the mascot will be removed the following year.
Giving great consideration to the continuing impact of perceived symbols of racism on the community, state and nation,...
Posted by Fort Smith Public Schools on Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Some are supporting the school's decision, but there are some who are calling it "a knee jerk reaction" in response to the Facebook post.
