The fascinating story behind the Tomahawk Chop: This is why the Chiefs fans favorite chant is so controversial
The controversy carries over into the whole performance, as Chiefs fans routinely coat themselves in war paint and feathered headdresses, which are typically related to racist caricatures of Native ...
Surprising facts about the Chiefs' mascot and why experts say it's a controversial figure in sport
NFL franchise the Kansas City Chiefs received their name in May 1963 - one which they owe, amid some controversy, to former mayor Harold Roe Bartle.
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Why do KC Chiefs do the ‘tomahawk chop’? Here’s the history behind controversial tradition
The tomahawk chop has been a Chiefs tradition ... But the tradition is also controversial, with some members of the Native American community raising concerns that it trivializes Native American ...
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How did the Kansas City Chiefs get their name? A fake tribe, a fan contest and Lamar Hunt
As Kansas City celebrates the Chiefs’ third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the team name, logo, and some problematic fan ...
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Chiefs' tomahawk chop, explained: How chant started as Arrowhead tradition and why it's controversial
For some, it's a vestige of past media representations of Native American communities. “When I see something like a tomahawk chop, which is derived from television and film portrayals ...
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Lily Gladstone Criticizes Kansas City Chiefs' Tomahawk Chop and San Francisco 49ers' Mascot
Lily Gladstone, who last month made history as the first Native American actress to earn a Best Actress Oscar nomination, is sharing her thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs' controversial tomahawk ...