Native American-Style Dress, Paint Won't Be Part Of NFL Opener

The Kansas City Chiefs have banned headdresses and Native American-style face paint at games, following discussions with Native American leaders since 2014. This decision is part of a broader movement in sports to address cultural insensitivity, with other teams like Washington's NFL team dropping controversial names. Reactions vary, with some seeing it as a necessary change and others indifferent. The Chiefs are also reconsidering the Tomahawk chop celebration amid complaints of racism.

What prompted the Kansas City Chiefs to ban headdresses and face paint?

• Discussions with Native American leaders

• A recent incident at a game

• A fan petition

• A new NFL regulation

What year did discussions with Native American leaders begin regarding the Kansas City Chiefs' policies?

• 2010

• 2020

• 2014

• 2018

What is the Kansas City Chiefs' Tomahawk chop celebration criticized for?

• Distracting players

• Being culturally insensitive

• Encouraging violence

• Being too loud

What is a common criticism of sports teams with Native American mascots?

• They have no historical basis

• They are not popular with fans

• They promote outdated stereotypes

• They are too expensive to maintain

Which NFL team recently changed its name due to cultural sensitivity issues?

• New York Giants

• Washington Redskins

• Dallas Cowboys

• Philadelphia Eagles