John Kane

Darwin Yanes, an education reporter at Newsday, shares insights into the heated debate over Native American mascots in Long Island schools. Joined by John Kane, a Mohawk activist and host of ‘Let's Talk Native,’ they discuss President Trump's intervention in favor of the Massapequa School District's mascots. The conversation reveals the tension between local traditions and the call for cultural respect, highlighting mixed community responses, legal challenges, and the broader implications of these symbols in education.