Deadspin Writer Accused of Misrepresenting Young Chiefs Fan's Face Paint as Racist

Holden Armenta's mother defends her son, stating he is Native American and the face paint represented the Chiefs' team colors.

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.