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Chiefs not letting fans wear headdresses, Native American face paint at Arrowhead Stadium

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Published August 20, 2020 4:38 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs will prohibit the wearing of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at Arrowhead Stadium.

Team leadership is also discussing the future of the iconic tomahawk chop as they address what many consider racist imagery associated with their franchise.

The announcement Thursday comes on the heels of the NFL team in Washington choosing to drop Redskins as its nickname after a long and often contentious dialogue with fans and the public.

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