The Washington Redskins have cancelled their annual Black Friday merchandise sale due to the racial overtones of the holiday’s name.

Redskins owner Dan Synder said he was proud of the decision: “The Redskins are a progressive football franchise and we thought it was time to put an end to the outdated term and holiday that is Black Friday.

“Many of my football players happen to be black. Our third-string quarterback is a black. That is how committed we are to a fair and balanced society. We Redskins are calling for a more tolerant, accepting society and an end to all racism.”

Despite the Black Friday sale being cancelled, RGIII jerseys will still be available for just $10.

Meanwhile several other NFL teams have followed suit. Redskins’ rivals the Dallas Cowboys have also decided to forego the annual sale event.

“Hell, our prices are more than fair all year round anyway. You can beat your women, but you can’t beat our prices,” said Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.