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D.C. mayor: It's 'past time' for Redskins to change name, could be obstacle for move to D.C.

The Washington Redskins have long heard calls to change their racial slur of a name, but those calls are even louder as racial injustice takes center stage in American politics following the killing of George Floyd.

A new call came from the mayor of the city on the team’s name on Friday, with a small threat attached.

During an interview with The Team 980, District of Columbia mayor Muriel Bowser said it is “past time” for the team to change its name, and implied the name could be an obstacle if it wants to move back into D.