Overview

• 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.