November 29th 2023.
Sportswriter Carron J. Phillips recently sparked controversy with his article on Deadspin accusing a young Kansas City Chiefs fan, Holden Armenta, of racism against Black people and Native Americans. He highlighted Holden's Native American headdress and Tomahawk Chop gesture as evidence of his animosity.
Phillips wrote for Deadspin that "it takes a lot to disrespect two groups of people at once". However, it was recently revealed that the child is of Chumash Indian heritage, making Phillips' accusations baseless. Holden's mother, Shannon Armenta, took to Facebook to address the situation, saying "Just stop already. He is Native American".
The incident stirred up a heated debate, with some accusing Phillips of intentionally deceiving readers. Photos emerged showing Holden's face painted in the full red and black team colors, challenging Phillips' claims. Despite this, Phillips stood by his argument, saying that the situation was not harmless and that the NFL should take a more proactive stance against racism.
Shannon Armenta disagreed with Phillips' assessment, emphasizing that the issue had nothing to do with the NFL and accusing media outlets of creating division by selectively choosing images to highlight. Dailymail.com reached out to Phillips for his response, though he has yet to comment.
It's clear that this situation has created a deep divide between those who believe Holden was disrespecting two cultures, and those who saw his headdress and Tomahawk Chop as a sign of pride and connection to his Chumash Indian roots. Regardless of where you stand, it's important to remember that Holden's heritage is a part of his identity, and should be respected.
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