{"id":2120096,"date":"2023-12-08T17:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T22:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadspin-updates-story-after-accusing-young-chiefs-fan-of-blackface\/"},"modified":"2023-12-08T17:20:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T22:20:44","slug":"deadspin-updates-story-after-accusing-young-chiefs-fan-of-blackface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/deadspin-updates-story-after-accusing-young-chiefs-fan-of-blackface\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadspin revises story after accusing young Chiefs fan of &#8216;blackface"},"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\">20<\/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%2Fdeadspin-updates-story-after-accusing-young-chiefs-fan-of-blackface%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=2120096&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>Deadspin Faces Backlash for Accusing\u200b Young Chiefs Fan of &#8220;Blackface&#8221; at Game<\/h2>\n<p>Deadspin, a popular \u200dsports outlet, recently came under fire for an article that accused a young Kansas City Chiefs fan of wearing &#8220;blackface&#8221; at a \u2062game\u2062 against the Las Vegas \u2063Raiders. \u2062However, after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/upenn-anti-israel-hatefest-could-violate-federal-law-group-warns\/\" title=\"Group warns UPenn anti-Israel event may violate federal law.\">facing legal threats<\/a>, the publication updated the \u200cstory\u2063 and made significant changes.<\/p>\n<p>The original headline, &#8220;The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas\u2063 City Chiefs fan in Black face,\u2064 Native headdress,&#8221; featured \u200da photo of\u2062 the young \u2063fan, Holden\u200b Armenta, wearing a\u2064 traditional headdress and with only\u2063 one side of\u2063 his face\u2064 painted black.\u200b The new headline, \u2062&#8221;The NFL Must\u200b Ban Native\u2062 Headdress And Culturally Insensitive Face Paint in the Stands,&#8221; \u200bnow includes an\u200b image\u2062 of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.<\/p>\n<p>The updated version of the article also removed the reporter&#8217;s claim that\u2062 the fan &#8220;found a way to hate Black people and \u200cthe Native Americans at \u200dthe same time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.@Deadspin finally changed their story about the child Chiefs fan in &#8216;blackface&#8217; amid legal threats from the family.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062editor replaced the deceptive \u200ccover \u2063photo showing only one side of the kid&#8217;s face \u2014 the side painted black \u2014 with a photo of \u2062NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b4muu0XRTP\">pic.twitter.com\/b4muu0XRTP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200d OutKick\u2062 (@Outkick) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Outkick\/status\/1733158238084821405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December\u200d 8, \u20622023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>An editor&#8217;s note was\u2062 added \u200dat the top of the article, acknowledging that the original piece drew attention to the fan instead of \u2064focusing on the \u2062NFL&#8217;s history on race. The note clarified that the\u200b intention was to highlight the NFL&#8217;s failure to extend rules against headdresses \u2064and face painting that\u2064 appropriates\u200b Native \u200dAmerican cultures\u2062 to the entire\u200d league.<\/p>\n<p>Holden&#8217;s parents, Shannon and \u2062Raul &#8216;Bubba,&#8217; took \u2062legal action and demanded a retraction of the \u200bstory. \u2062They also\u200c threatened further action against \u2063the author, Deadspin, G\/O Media, and\u2062 Great Hill Partners.<\/p>\n<p>In a letter obtained by \u200dNews Nation, \u200dthe Armentas insisted on immediate retractions and\u2062 public \u200bapologies with the same prominence as the original defamatory content.<\/p>\n<p>Holden \u2062comes \u200cfrom an American Indian family, and his grandfather serves on the \u2064board of the \u2064Chumash tribe in\u200c Santa Ynez, \u200cCalifornia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/parents-threaten-lawsuit-after-deadspin-accuses-9-year-old-of-blackface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parents Threaten Lawsuit After Deadspin Accuses 9-Year-Old Of &#8216;Blackface&#8217;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><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 HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What does the removal of the reporter&#8217;s claim of hate towards Black people and Native Americans signify in terms of responsible journalism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Faces major backlash for accusing young \u200cChiefs fan of &#8220;blackface&#8221; at game. After facing \u2064legal threats, the publication updated the article\u2063 and made significant\u2062 changes. The original headline and photo depicted the young fan wearing a traditional headdress with one side of his <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>. The new headline \u2062now focuses on banning culturally insensitive face paint and headdresses in the stands. The\u2062 article also removed the reporter&#8217;s claim of hate \u2064towards Black\u200b people and Native \u200dAmericans. \u200cThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-tells-same-story-twice-nearly-word-for-word-and-minutes-apart-at-campaign-fundraiser-report\/\" title=\"Biden repeats story verbatim twice, minutes apart at campaign fundraiser: Report.\">incident raises important questions<\/a> about cultural sensitivity and responsible journalism.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding Deadspin&#8217;s initial article stems from the accusation of &#8220;blackface&#8221; against Holden Armenta, a young\u200d Kansas City Chiefs fan. The term &#8220;blackface&#8221; carries a \u2064deep historical context and is associated with \u2062a demeaning portrayal of \u200cAfrican Americans. Thus, its usage in this instance garnered\u2063 significant attention and criticism.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that the revised article and its new headline\u200b shift the focus towards banning culturally insensitive\u2063 face paint and headdresses in the stands. This modification \u2064acknowledges the larger issue of cultural\u200b appropriation and offensive behavior, rather than honing in solely on the accusation of &#8220;blackface.&#8221; While the photo initially shared alongside the \u2063article may have caused confusion and fueled outrage, the updated image featuring NFL \u2064Commissioner Roger Goodell aligns \u2062the article&#8217;s message with larger concerns within the NFL community.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the removal of the reporter&#8217;s claim that the fan &#8220;found a way to \u2063hate Black people and the \u200bNative Americans\u2062 at the same time&#8221; demonstrates a recognition of the need for responsible and accurate reporting. Making such inflammatory statements without \u200dsufficient evidence \u2062can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/costumes-can-elicit-trauma-michigan-state-university-warns-students-about-halloween\/\" title=\"\u2018Costumes Can Elicit Trauma\u2019: Michigan State University Warns Students About Halloween\">perpetuate harmful stereotypes<\/a> and further divide communities. Deadspin&#8217;s decision \u2063to remove this claim is \u200da step toward more ethical journalism.<\/p>\n<p>This incident raises important questions about cultural sensitivity and the role \u2062of media outlets. Accusations of &#8220;blackface&#8221; evoke strong emotions due to its historical significance and offensive nature. However, it is equally crucial to\u2062 examine the broader issue of cultural appropriation and offensive \u200dbehavior within the context of sports fandom. The article&#8217;s focus on banning culturally insensitive face paint and headdresses \u2064highlights the need for\u200d greater awareness and education surrounding\u200d these issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the backlash faced by Deadspin serves as\u200c a reminder of the power and responsibility\u200d media\u200d outlets hold in shaping public opinion. Journalists and publications must exercise caution and\u2063 diligently verify\u200c information\u2064 before making bold\u2064 claims that could potentially harm individuals and communities. The \u200brevised version of the article acknowledges this responsibility\u200b and seeks to rectify the \u200dinitial misrepresentation.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Deadspin faced significant backlash for accusing a young Chiefs fan of &#8220;blackface&#8221; in their original article.\u2064 However, through updates and changes, the publication shifted the \u2062focus towards addressing culturally insensitive face paint and headdresses in the \u200dstands. The \u2062removal\u2063 of inflammatory statements also demonstrates a recognition of\u200c responsible journalism. This incident highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and responsible reporting in the media industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deadspin revises story on Chiefs fan accused of &#8220;blackface&#8221; after legal threat. 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