Native American Activists Protest Kansas City Chiefs' Imagery Ahead of Super Bowl

Activists argue that the team's use of Native American imagery is offensive and call for substantial changes, despite the team's efforts to address concerns.

Native American activists, led by Rhonda LeValdo, are protesting the Kansas City Chiefs' name and imagery in Las Vegas as the team prepares for the Super Bowl.
Research indicates that the use of Native American imagery in sports negatively affects Native youth and promotes discrimination.
The Chiefs have taken steps to eliminate offensive imagery, but activists argue these measures are insufficient.
The team's efforts include barring headdresses at games and retiring the mascot Warpaint, but the 'tomahawk chop' and team name remain.
Activists and some community leaders call for more substantial changes, criticizing the team's claim of honoring Native culture as a 'PR stunt'.

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