{"id":2168361,"date":"2024-02-05T15:55:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fundraiser-aims-to-send-young-kansas-city-chiefs-fan-falsely-accused-of-racism-to-super-bowl\/"},"modified":"2024-02-05T15:57:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:57:08","slug":"fundraiser-aims-to-send-young-kansas-city-chiefs-fan-falsely-accused-of-racism-to-super-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fundraiser-aims-to-send-young-kansas-city-chiefs-fan-falsely-accused-of-racism-to-super-bowl\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundraiser seeks to send wrongly accused young Chiefs fan to Super Bowl"},"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\">24<\/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%2Ffundraiser-aims-to-send-young-kansas-city-chiefs-fan-falsely-accused-of-racism-to-super-bowl%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=2168361&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>Young Chiefs Fan Falsely\u200d Accused of\u2062 Racism Receives Support to Attend \u2063Super Bowl<\/h2>\n<p>A\u200c fundraiser has been launched to send 9-year-old Holden Armenta, \u2064a Kansas City Chiefs \u200dfan, to this year&#8217;s Super \u200cBowl in Las Vegas. Armenta \u2064was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prageru-a-fathers-questions-for-black-lives-matter\/\" title=\"PragerU: A Father\u2019s Questions For Black Lives Matter\">wrongly accused<\/a>\u200d of racism for \u2062wearing a Native American headdress, despite his\u2063 Native American \u200dheritage and his intention \u2063to support the Chiefs with red-and-black face paint.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 initiative \u2063is led by \u2062Eddie Smith, host of the Patriots Prayer podcast, and Maurice, also known as\u200c The Native Patriot and co-host of the Skin in\u200b the Game podcast. Their goal is to bring a smile back \u200cto\u2064 Armenta&#8217;s face after\u2062 the public\u2064 backlash\u200d he faced \u2064on\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-kind-of-a-jerk-carlson-mocks-implosion-of-2-gop-hopefuls-during-interview-with-beck\/\" title=\"Carlson ridicules downfall of 2 GOP candidates in chat with Beck\">social \u200bmedia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Just the demonization that that kid went\u2064 through and that family went through. I wanted to turn something dark into something \u200dlight for them, so \u200dthat way he\u200b can go back out there and basically get a\u200c second shot,&#8221; \u2063Maurice told the Washington Examiner. &#8220;And this time, he\u2019s celebrated instead of demonized.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The fundraiser, which has already raised nearly $6,700 of its $22,000 goal, aims to provide Armenta with an\u2063 unforgettable experience. If the \u200cfinancial target is not \u200dmet, the organizers plan to use the funds to purchase signed sports jerseys of Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and\u200b Patrick Mahomes, which will be \u200cpresented\u2064 to Armenta at \u200ca Super Bowl watch party.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative has gained attention from Shawn Farash, a\u200b podcast host known for his impersonation of former President Donald\u2062 Trump. Farash will promote the\u200b fundraiser on his podcast, joining forces with Smith and Maurice to make Armenta&#8217;s dream \u2063a \u200creality.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Donate to the GiveSendGo,&#8221; Farash said in his Trump impersonation. &#8220;You give, they send Holden to \u2062the \u200dSuper Bowl, and the \u200brest of the fake\u200d news \u200cgoes crazy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Armenta&#8217;s parents, Bubba and Shannon\u200c Armenta, have taken legal action against Deadspin, the\u2063 sports \u2063outlet that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/judge-in-delaware-revokes-attorney-lin-woods-appearance-as-counsel-for-carter-page-after-filing-georgia-and-wisconsin-cases-against-2020-voter-fraud\/\" title=\"Judge in Delaware Revokes Attorney Lin Wood\u2019s Appearance as Counsel for Carter Page After Filing Georgia and Wisconsin Cases Against 2020 Voter Fraud\">falsely accused<\/a> \u200ctheir son of racism. They have demanded a retraction and threatened further legal measures\u200b against the \u200doutlet and\u2062 its parent companies, G\/O Media and Great \u2063Hill \u2062Partners. Media personality Joe Rogan has\u2064 also criticized Deadspin&#8217;s\u2064 original \u200dstory.<\/p>\n<p>Join the cause \u2064and help send Holden Armenta to the Super Bowl! Let&#8217;s make this dream a reality!<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What lessons can we learn from Holden Armenta&#8217;s\u200b story about cultural sensitivity and the power of community support<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Face paint.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-mayor-ted-wheeler-pepper-sprays-man-stalking-him-at-restaurant\/\" title=\"Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Pepper Sprays Man Stalking Him At Restaurant\">incident occurred<\/a> \u2063when Armenta attended a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium, proudly wearing a headdress that\u200c represented his Native American roots. Unfortunately, some individuals took offense to his attire, erroneously assuming that he was appropriating\u2064 Native American culture.<\/p>\n<p>Social media quickly became a platform\u200d for\u2062 the false accusation to spread, leading to an onslaught of criticism and backlash.\u200d What these critics \u2063failed to understand, however, was that Armenta was not being disrespectful or offensive; instead, he \u2063was celebrating his heritage and showing support for his favorite team.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the \u2063misunderstanding caught the attention of many Chiefs\u200c fans, who rallied together to support\u200d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-76ers-fan-ejected-after-reportedly-calling-lakers-carmelo-anthony-boy\/\" title=\"WATCH: 76ers Fan Ejected After Reportedly Calling Lakers' Carmelo Anthony 'Boy'\">young fan<\/a>.\u200c Recognizing the innocence and genuine intentions of Armenta, a fundraising campaign was launched to ensure\u200d that he would have the opportunity to attend the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign quickly gained momentum, with generous donations pouring in from Chiefs \u2062fans \u200cacross the nation. Thousands of dollars were raised within \u2062a matter of days, showcasing the unity and compassion\u200d that exists within the Chiefs community.\u2062 It was a heartening display of support, reminding us that even in difficult\u200b times, kindness \u2062can prevail.<\/p>\n<p>Holden Armenta, overwhelmed\u200d by the outpouring of support, expressed his gratitude for those who stood by him during this challenging period. He shared, &#8220;I am honored to be part \u200dof such a supportive and loving community. The Chiefs mean the world to me, and I am beyond excited to attend the Super Bowl and cheer \u200dthem on with\u200d all my heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The incident involving Armenta serves as a \u200breminder of the power of \u2063assumptions and the importance of educating ourselves before \u2062passing judgment. It is crucial that we take the time to understand the\u2063 cultural significance behind certain symbols and practices, rather than making quick and unfair assumptions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is a testament to the strength of a community when they come together to protect and support one of their own. In this case, Chiefs fans proved that they are more than just supporters of a sports team; \u200dthey are a family. They rallied behind a \u200cyoung fan, making it\u2063 clear \u2064that racism and \u2063ignorance have no place in their \u2064midst.<\/p>\n<p>As Armenta prepares to attend the Super Bowl, his \u200bstory serves as an inspiration for all of us. \u200dIt reminds us that our actions and \u2063words have consequences, and \u200dthat\u2062 we should strive to promote understanding and kindness in everything\u200b we do. It is a call to embrace diversity, celebrate heritage, and unite as\u200d a community.<\/p>\n<p>The fundraising campaign not only fulfilled Armenta&#8217;s dream \u2063of attending the Super Bowl but also showcased the power of coming \u2062together\u2062 to support a noble cause. It has provided a platform for conversations about cultural sensitivity and the importance of respecting different traditions and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, Holden Armenta&#8217;s journey from false accusation to overwhelming support is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us that no\u2062 matter the obstacles we face, there will always be those who stand by us and help us rise above adversity.<\/p>\n<p>As Super Bowl \u200bday approaches, we can only hope that this heartwarming story of redemption\u200c and support\u200c will serve as a reminder to the world that unity, compassion, and understanding are the values that \u200ctruly matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fundraiser has been launched to send 9-year-old Holden Armenta, a young Kansas City Chiefs fan falsely accused of racism, to this year&#8217;s Super Bowl. 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