Here is how you truly fight the stereotype of racism.

[LivingMetal]

You take it, and make it your own...

"The Slants, an Asian-American rock band, has been struggling to register a trademark for its name for several years. Since 2011, the Oregon-based group has been embroiled in a free-speech battle with the government, which refuses to let the band claim the trademark because 'slant' is considered a racial slur.

Per the Associated Press, the band is headed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to present its case, as the judges weigh in on whether a law prohibiting disparaging trademarks violates their free speech rights. The verdict may also impact the Washington Redskins, who had their trademarks canceled last year after the government found that it was disparaging to Native Americans.

Simon Tam, the founder of the Slants, says that the name was chosen not to offend, but to reclaim the term and engage Asian stereotypes.

The band released a new song called 'From the Heart' about the upcoming case, calling it an 'open letter to the trademark office' about their continued fight for free speech."

Full article here: 

Asian-American Band Takes Fight Over Their ‘Racist’ Name All the Way to Supreme Court