JOURNAL ARTICLE
Kansas City Chiefs can expect Native American protesters at the Super Bowl over the team's mascot: 'It's not going to stop'.
Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Tang, Terry; Skretta, Dave 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the ongoing protests by Native American groups against the Kansas City Chiefs' use of their mascot, logo, and the fan-driven "tomahawk chop," particularly as the team returns to the Super Bowl. Activists, including Rhonda LeValdo from the group Not In Our Honor, argue that the team's celebration does not include Native perspectives and perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Despite the Chiefs' efforts to engage with Native communities and make some changes, such as banning tribal headdresses and altering the tomahawk chop gesture, many activists find these measures insufficient. The article highlights the broader context of sports teams reevaluating their use of Native imagery, especially following the racial reckoning of 2020. [Extracted from the article]
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- Source:Fortune.com. 2023/02, pN.PAG
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
- Publication Date:2023
- Accession Number:161827532
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