We speak with Joely Proudit, director of the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center, about the use of Native American mascots by sports teams and why she says it should be outlawed.
Actor David Midthunder and performing arts student Isabella Madrigal also stop by the show to talk about Native American representation in the entertainment industry and how to improve the number and quality of roles in film and TV.
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In Focus California: SoCal airs Sundays at 9 a.m. and In Focus California: In Your Community airs Sundays at 9:30 a.m. on Spectrum News 1.