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San Antonio college to stop using historic 'Come and Take It' rallying cry that dates to the Texan Revolution after 'woke' professor claimed the slogan is 'anti-Mexican'
 [Daily Mail, Where America Gets Its News] - University of Texas at San Antonio bans 'Come and Take It' from football games
- Fans would unfurl large 'Come and Take It' banner at start of the fourth quarter
- At least one fan was seen with banner at Saturday's home game against Lamar
- In August, a UTSA professor circulated a petition demanding phrase be banned
- Ellen Riojas Clark said it symbolized 'anti-Mexican, pro-slavery sentiments'
- The petition started by Clark generated more than 900 signatures
- School's president responded by forming a 'task force' to look into the matter
- Last week, he dissolved task force and announced the slogan would be banned
- 'Come and Take It' originated with Battle of Gonzales in 1835
- Battle was a key turning point in the Texas Revolution against Mexico in 1836
Posted by: Skidmark 2021-09-14 |
