Lily Gladstone Criticizes NFL's Use of Native Imagery

Oscar-nominated actress Lily Gladstone speaks out against the Kansas City Chiefs' tomahawk chop and the San Francisco 49ers' mascot, highlighting their harmful implications.

Lily Gladstone, the first Native American actress nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, criticizes the Kansas City Chiefs' tomahawk chop and the San Francisco 49ers' mascot for their racist implications.
Gladstone emphasizes the tomahawk chop's roots in racist tropes and its painful reminder of Native American misrepresentation in Hollywood.
The actress calls for accountability from both NFL teams, pointing out the historical brutality associated with the 49ers' mascot and the Chiefs' name.
Despite some efforts by sports teams to address offensive imagery, Gladstone argues that more action is needed to respect Native cultures.
Gladstone uses her platform to advocate for the Indigenous community, highlighting the long history of exclusion and misrepresentation.