The National Football League’s Washington Redskins organization is facing increasing pressure to change its name, which is offensive to some Native Americans. Major sportswriters at media outlets such as Sports Illustrated and The Washington Post have stopped using the name Redskin in their writing. The D.C. Council passed a resolution seeking a name change. Now, the controversy has sparked the interests of Congress. Click on the video above for more on this story from Newsvision reporter Shayna Calandro.
Video: Congressmen Latest to Seek Change of Name of Washington NFL Team
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