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Native American activist Amanda Blackhorse — a social justice leader who assisted force Washington’s NFL group to alter its name — is now requiring the Chiefs to change their name … and she’s advising Rihanna and Patrick Mahomes to sign up with the cause today.
Blackhorse and other Indigenous supporters have actually set up a protest at State Farm Stadium on Sunday throughout the Super Bowl … in an effort to get the ball rolling on ridding K.C. of its longstanding group name.
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Blackhorse and other leaders have actually stated it — along with the org.’s “Tomahawk Chop” and “Big Drum” customs — suitable their culture … and they desire modifications as soon as possible.
She informs TMZ Sports … she’s hoping Sunday’s boycott will raise awareness for the cause, including that if K.C.’s star QB and the Big Game’s halftime program entertainer pitch in, it might make a huge distinction.
Of course, Blackhorse achieved success in her crusade to get Dan Snyder‘s group to make modifications — she was a crucial complainant in a claim that assisted lead the way for their switch to the “Commanders.”
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K.C. Chiefs Banning Headdresses & Native American Face Paint At Games
She’s now plainly confident she can duplicate that in Kansas City.
For the Chiefs’ part — they have actually made modifications at Arrowhead Stadium in 2020 in wake of a few of the weeps … banning headdresses and Native American-design face paint. They likewise stated at the time they were checking out enforcing additional limitations.
The Blackhorse-led protest on Sunday is slated to decrease at the arena in Glendale at 2 PM … with a flier advising advocates to prohibit “racist mascots.”
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