Which of the following is true of American Indians as sports symbols?
A) The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) refused to penalize universities that continued to use them.
B) Some Indian tribes supported universities' use of the sports symbols.
C) The Civil Rights Commission has argued that the use of American Indians as sports symbols does not prevent people from learning about real American Indians and their culture.
D) American Indians tend to be proud that they are sports symbols.

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Some Indian tribes have supported universities' use of sports symbols, such as the Florida Seminole tribe endorsing Florida State University's use of the Seminole as their mascot. The other options are incorrect. The NCAA has penalized universities for using Native American symbols, such as the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux, which was retired in 2012. The Civil Rights Commission has argued that using Native American symbols is harmful and perpetuates negative stereotypes, and many Native Americans have spoken out against their use in sports. There is not enough evidence to support option D, which makes a generalization about all Native Americans.

Which of the Following Is True of American Indians as Sports