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Three NFL teams roasted for celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day on Columbus Day, which no team even mentioned
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- No NFL team or the league itself acknowledged Columbus Day on social media for at least the second consecutive year, despite it being a federal holiday with many government offices closed.
- Three NFL teams—the Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams—recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, facing significant backlash and debate in their social media responses.
- The majority of NFL teams avoided commenting on Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day altogether, seemingly due to the holiday's political sensitivity and controversy.
- The article highlights contrasting political perspectives on Columbus Day, noting that both Republicans and Democrats have historical ties to the holiday and Native American policies, complicating the narrative around its observance.
