Fans wearing Native American face paint or headresses, such as this Washington NFL supporter from a 2019 game in Miami, will no longer be allowed in Washington Football Team home games, the NFL club said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON: The NFL’s Washington Football Team, which dropped the controversial nickname “Redskins” last year, said Wednesday it will ban spectators from wearing Native American ceremonial headresses or face paint at home games.
After pressure from sponsors and a greater US social concern over racial issues, the team dropped its long-time name for a generic one with plans to adopt a permanent new name in 2022.
No fans were allowed into Washington home games last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Native American inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint may no longer be worn into the…
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