Not In Our Honor Mentioned in National Congress of American Indians Resolution
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NCAI Resolution mentions work of Not In Our Honor and Condemns Kansas City’s Football Franchise.
The National Congress of American Indians passed resolution PDX-20-042 “Support for the Elimination of Race-Based Native Logos, Mascots, Names, Behaviors and Practices”, a resolution sponsored by Not In Our Honor coalition member Rhonda LeValdo. Click here to read the full resolution which condemns Kansas City’s football franchise.
Not In Our Honor Statement Regarding Kansas City NFL franchise recognition on November 1, 2020
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and learn about and from American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Peoples. Our Native organizations and families in Greater Kansas City look forward to working with schools, teachers, students, parents and civil and religious groups to dispel the many myths about us and toContinue reading “Not In Our Honor Statement Regarding Kansas City NFL franchise recognition on November 1, 2020”
Designated Honoree Declines Invitation to Hit Stadium Drum
October 11, 2020 Kansas City, MO- In standing with solidarity with Not In Our Honor, the drum honoree/ Spirit Leader Edgar Palacios decided to not hit the drum and continue stereotypes perpetuated by this action. Palacios was picked for his contributions to the Hispanic/Latinx communities for Hispanic Heritage Month. He found the Latinx Education CollaborativeContinue reading “Designated Honoree Declines Invitation to Hit Stadium Drum”
Letters in Support of Not In Our Honor
“I understand that my requests may seem to be daunting, but as our nation works to address systemic racism, it is imperative that Kansas City’s NFL franchise is on the right side of history.”
Alexander D. Davis
