New York School District Faces Lawsuit Over 'Spartans' Mascot Alleged to Symbolize White Supremacy

William King Moss III, a local NAACP leader, claims the Brentwood Union Free School District's mascot choice is racially and culturally offensive, sparking legal action.

William King Moss III filed a lawsuit on March 26, 2025, accusing the Brentwood Union Free School District of selecting a mascot that symbolizes White supremacy and misogyny.
The lawsuit alleges that the Spartan mascot is racially problematic due to its association with an ethnically White warrior class that enslaved indigenous people called the Helots.
Moss also claims the mascot is offensive to women, pointing to the exclusion of females from military roles in ancient Spartan society.
The district selected the 'Spartans' mascot in January 2024 through a community survey after being required by state law to replace its previous Native American-themed mascot.
The school district has defended its choice, emphasizing the mascot’s widespread use by other schools and denying any discriminatory implications.

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