Overview

• Deadspin writer Carron Phillips sparked controversy after accusing a young Kansas City Chiefs fan, Holden Armenta, of racism for wearing a Native American headdress and having his face painted half black and half red during a game.
• Holden's mother, Shannon Armenta, defended her son on Facebook, stating that he is Native American and the face paint represented the Chiefs' team colors.
• Phillips was criticized for only showing one side of Holden's face in his article, which led to accusations of misleading representation.
• Despite the backlash, Phillips maintained his stance, arguing that the other half of Holden's face being painted red could be seen as even worse.
• Holden's grandfather, Raul Armenta, is reportedly a board member of the Chumash Tribe in Santa Ynez, California.