Kansas City Chiefs’ Decision to Cancel Pride Night Amid ‘Woke Agenda’ Claims: Fact Check

The Kansas City Chiefs NFL organization allegedly declined to organize a Pride Night because of a “woke agenda,” according to a report that has gone viral on social media.

On September 5, 2024, the SpaceX Fanclub Facebook page posted the following meme, which included a split-screen picture of Coach Andy Reid holding a Pride flag:

“Kansas City Chiefs Refuse to Host a Pride Night, ‘It’s Woke Agenda.'” Other Facebook pages began to publish variations of this story,

Seemingly reporting the headline as an accurate account of actual occurrences. As of this writing, the SpaceX Fanclub article has generated over 15,000 reactions,

With some readers accepting the claim as true even though there is no supporting data. “Good Call – Thank you – Go Chiefs!!” was written by one responder.

We respect your bravery in defying expectations and demonstrating good character,” to which another replied, “Play football. That’s what we want to see.” Allow CNN to indoctrinate you.

 

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