Michigan school district discussing use of Rebel mascot
WYOMING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan school district is considering whether to change its longtime mascot because of its association with the Confederacy.
The Godfrey-Lee Public School District this month held the first of two planned forums to discuss the use of its Rebel mascot.
Board of Education President Eric Mockerman told WOOD-TV that whether or not to do away with the Confederate soldier caricature is no easy choice.
"Because no matter the decision that we make, someone's potentially having their feelings hurt, having strong feelings about it," he added. "Any way that we move.