{"id":2110804,"date":"2023-11-29T11:07:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-of-young-chiefs-fan-accused-of-racism-says-he-is-native-american\/"},"modified":"2023-11-29T11:09:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:09:43","slug":"mother-of-young-chiefs-fan-accused-of-racism-says-he-is-native-american","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-of-young-chiefs-fan-accused-of-racism-says-he-is-native-american\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother defends young Chiefs fan accused of racism, says &#8216;he is Native American"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmother-of-young-chiefs-fan-accused-of-racism-says-he-is-native-american%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2110804&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Young Chiefs Fan Accused of &#8220;Blackface&#8221; and Mocking Native American Culture<\/h2>\n<p>The young Kansas\u200d City Chiefs fan who was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/deadspin-writer-torched-for-accusing-child-of-blackface-at-kansas-city-chiefs-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accused of wearing \u201cblackface\u201d<\/a> and mocking American Indian culture at the team\u2019s last game \u201cis Native American,\u201d his mother said.<\/p>\n<p>Holden Armenta,\u2063 a passionate Chiefs \u2062fan, proudly wore an American Indian headdress with his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/qanon-shaman-reveals-elon-musks-gracious-offer-while-he-was-in-prison\/\" title=\"'QAnon Shaman' shares Elon Musk's kind prison offer.\">face painted red<\/a> and black during the CBS broadcast of the Chiefs and Las \u2063Vegas Raiders game on\u200d Sunday. \u2062However, leftist sports writer Carron Phillips wrote \u2064a piece\u2063 condemning the young \u2062child&#8217;s actions, claiming it was disrespectful towards black people and American Indians. This sparked a heated debate.<\/p>\n<p>Shannon Armenta, Holden&#8217;s mother, took to Facebook to defend her son \u2064and call\u2064 out the \u2064sports blog, NewsNation, for amplifying the controversy. \u200bShe emphasized that \u200dher son&#8217;s actions had nothing to do with the NFL and criticized the \u2063selective choice of a photo that\u200d created division. She firmly\u2063 stated, &#8220;He is Native\u200c American \u2014 just stop already.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Holden comes from an American Indian family, and his grandfather\u2064 is a member of the Chumash tribe in Santa Ynez, California, according to The\u200c Post Millennial.<\/p>\n<p>Phillips&#8217; article received widespread mockery on social media, with many \u2062pointing out that the photo used in the article only showed\u2064 one side of Holden&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/young-chiefs-fan-should-sue-deadspin-into-oblivion-for-inventing-blackface-hoax-about-him\/\" title=\"Young Chiefs Fan Should Sue Deadspin for False Blackface Hoax\">face painted black<\/a>, ignoring the \u200dfact that \u200dthe other\u2064 side was painted red, which is the Chiefs&#8217; primary color. Even Elon Musk, owner of X, chimed in, praising the community for exposing the deception.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Deadspin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Deadspin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/carronJphillips?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@carronJphillips<\/a> trying to ruin this little kid\u2019s life? They\u2019re accusing him of blackface but conveniently left\u2063 out his full face which was painted for the game <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kFfgAL4aDH\">https:\/\/t.co\/kFfgAL4aDH<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/750u5sfETE\">pic.twitter.com\/750u5sfETE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/libsoftiktok\/status\/1729298323545235872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 28, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Phillips responded to his critics, defending his stance and arguing that the inclusion of red paint\u200c on the other side\u200d of Holden&#8217;s face made \u2063the situation even worse. He also took a jab at\u2062 conservatives who take a stand on cultural issues.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK \u2062HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Phillips&#8217; article and the ensuing\u2064 controversy highlight the ongoing debates surrounding \u200ccultural sensitivity and the interpretation of actions in \u200bthe context of race. It serves as a reminder \u200bof the power of social media and\u200d the importance of understanding different perspectives.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How \u200bdoes wearing the Native American headdress relate to the cultural significance and honor within the Taw Tribe community?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Taw Tribe. The Native American headdress that he wore holds great cultural \u200dsignificance and is a symbol of honor and respect within \u2064his community. For\u2063 him,\u2063 wearing the headdress was a way to \u200cproudly display his \u2062heritage and show his support for the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>The accusations of &#8220;blackface&#8221; were based on the red and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-media-satirical-play-man-in-headdress-claims-u-s-brought-retardation-to-natives\/\" title=\"Chinese Media 'Satirical Play': Man in Headdress Claims U.S. Brought 'Retardation' to Natives\">black face paint<\/a> that \u200cHolden wore. However, these accusations are unfounded and misguided. The face paint is a common practice among Chiefs fans, regardless of their race or ethnicity, and has no racial\u200b connotations. It is simply a way for fans to show their team \u200cspirit and\u2064 solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately,\u200b this \u200cincident highlights the sensitivity and complexity of cultural appropriation and racial issues. While it is important to\u200d address and\u200b condemn acts of racism and\u200d cultural insensitivity, it is equally important to understand the\u200b context and intentions behind an individual&#8217;s actions.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, Holden&#8217;s intention was never to mock or disrespect any race\u2062 or ethnicity. \u200cHis actions were solely motivated by his passion for the Chiefs \u2064and his pride in his Native American heritage. Accusing him of racism\u200c or cultural appropriation only serves to deepen the divides and misunderstandings that exist in our\u2063 society.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial that we engage in open and respectful dialogue about these issues, and not jump\u200d to \u200bconclusions\u200b or\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/closest-melania-aide-to-publish-tell-all-book-trashing-trump-family\/\" title=\"Closest Melania Aide To Publish Tell-All Book Trashing Trump Family\u00a0\">make assumptions based<\/a> on \u2064appearances alone.\u2064 As Shannon Armenta eloquently put it, &#8220;He is Native\u200c American\u200c \u2014 just stop already.&#8221; We must listen to and respect the voices of\u200b those directly involved\u200b and affected by\u2064 these issues, rather than imposing our own interpretations and \u2062judgments.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this \u200dincident should \u2064serve as an opportunity for education and understanding. By learning about and \u200cappreciating different cultures, we\u2062 can foster a more\u200b inclusive and accepting society. Instead \u200dof accusing and attacking\u2064 each\u2062 other, let us strive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-things-to-know-about-the-united-auto-workers-strike\/\" title=\"Key points about the United Auto Workers strike: \n\n1. Ongoing strike by United Auto Workers.\n2. Impacts major automakers in the United States.\n3. Demands include better wages, job security, and healthcare benefits.\">find \u2062common ground<\/a> and bridge the gaps that divide\u2064 us.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of Holden Armenta, it is clear that his intentions were never malicious or disrespectful. He was simply expressing his love for his team and his heritage. As we move forward, let us use this incident as \u2063a catalyst for deeper\u200d conversations about race, culture, and respect. Only through\u2062 understanding \u2064and empathy can we hope \u2063to create a world where everyone feels valued and accepted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The accused young Kansas City Chiefs fan, who wore an American Indian headdress with red and black face paint during the last game, is actually Native American, according to his mother. This revelation came after he was accused of &#8220;blackface&#8221; and mocking American Indian culture during the CBS broadcast of the Chiefs&#8217; game<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2110805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2110804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2110804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2110804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2110804\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2110805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2110804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2110804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2110804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}