The Kansas City Chiefs banned fans from wearing American Indian headdresses and face paint that references American Indian imagery, the team announced Thursday.
The Chiefs become the latest team to disassociate from such imagery in recent months. In July, The Washington Football Team announced it would no longer use the term “Redskins” and enacted a temporary name. The Chicago Blackhawks have also taken similar measures as the Chiefs, limiting what fans can wear at home games.
“We are grateful for the meaningful conversations we have had with all of these American Indian leaders,” the Chiefs said in a statement. “It is important that we continue the dialogue on these significant topics, and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future.”
The team said it would also reevaluate the Drum Deck section of Arrowhead Stadium in a way that “better represents the spiritual significance of the drum in American Indian cultures.”
After Washington announced it would no longer use Redskins, American Indian activists pushed for teams like the Chiefs, Blackhawks and Atlanta Braves to follow suit.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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