KING: Proof today that activism matters and "never" doesn't always mean never. The NFL's Washington Redskins are changing the team name and the team's Native American logo, a name and logo many found offensive, racist. Here's the statement from the team. "Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud tradition-rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years." The team took the name Redskins 87 years ago. The new name will be revealed at a later date. Let's bring in Donte Stallworth, a veteran wide receiver who played a season for the Redskins. Donte, thanks so much for being here. Let's be honest up front. This is not altruism. This is capitalism. Dan Snyder finally, after saying seven years ago, never, never would he change the name of the team. That's what he said seven years ago. FedEx, Pepsi, Nike, Bank of America among those saying, you want our sponsorship, you've got to change the name. Still, progress?</s>DONTE STALLWORTH, FORMER NFL WIDE RECEIVER PLAYED 2011 SEASON WITH WASHINGTON: You know what, growing up, I was a huge fan of the NFL. I had pictures all over my wall, posters all over the house. And I was blessed to play in the NFL for 10 years. I played for Washington in 2011. And the thing I noticed initially about their team was they are extremely passionate fan base. And it wasn't until later that I -- that I learned that the team's original owner, George Preston Marshall, had -- was the last to integrate in the NFL and was essentially forced to do so by the Kennedy administration. They threatened to evict him from RFK Stadium, which was federal grounds. And, you know, when we start to learn about these things, it changes your mind about the team's direction and where they have been since the 87 years that Marshall changed the name.
Washington's NFL Team Dropping "Redskins" Name and Logo.