The Chicago Blackhawks have been scrutinized, among other professional sports teams, for having a potentially derogatory name towards Native Americans. While not as blatantly disrespectful as NFL team names like the former Washington Redskins, the Blackhawks have been doing internal reviews of their name to determine if they need to change it.
However, the organization has determined that they will not be changing their name, as their name is focused on the heritage of a Native American Black Hawk, of the Sac & Fox Nation in Illinois.
It's clear that the Blackhawks will have to continue to question themselves moving forward to ensure that they don't slip into the side of disrespect, and those internal conversations will continue moving forward.