Native American Activists Demand Chiefs Change Name and Rituals Ahead of Super Bowl

As Super Bowl LVIII approaches, activists intensify their campaign against the Kansas City Chiefs' use of Native American imagery, citing past successes and ongoing harm.

Native American activists renew calls for the Kansas City Chiefs to change their team name, logo, and end the 'tomahawk chop' ritual ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
Activist Rhonda LeValdo leads the protest in Las Vegas, emphasizing the offensive nature of using Native American imagery and references in sports.
Previous efforts have led to changes in other sports teams, such as the Cleveland Indians becoming the Guardians and Washington's NFL team becoming the Commanders.
The Chiefs have made some changes, like banning headdresses at games and retiring their mascot 'Warpaint,' but the team name and 'tomahawk chop' remain.
Experts and activists argue that Native mascots and team names perpetuate stereotypes and harm Native communities, urging for more comprehensive changes.