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Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Newsweek
Shiloh Hendrix GiveSendGo Donations Filled With Racist, Nazi References
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Numerous donations to a GiveSendGo fundraiser set up by a Minnesota woman filmed calling a Black child the n-word at a local park contain racist and Nazi references. Newsweek has contacted the woman, identified as Shiloh Hendrix, for comment through a message on GiveSendGo. Shiloh Hendrix has raised more than $700,000 on GiveSendGo after she was seen using a racial slur in a video posted on social media. Shiloh Hendrix has raised more than $700,000 on GiveSendGo after she was seen using a racial slur in a video posted on social media. GiveSendGo Why It Matters Hendrix was captured on video at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester, Minnesota, using the n-word in an argument with a man who confronted her about her language toward a 5-year-old Black child. The video—which circulated on X, TikTok and other social media platforms—shows Hendrix repeating the slur and defending her actions by alleging that the child had stolen from her toddler's diaper bag. She created a fundraiser titled "Help Me Protect My Family" on GiveSendGo, saying her address and personal details had been leaked and that she and her children had received threats. Within days, the fundraiser has collected more than $700,000 in donations—more than double the donations that a fundraiser for the child raised before it was closed. The incident has ignited debates about racism, free speech, online harassment and how crowdfunding sites are used in the wake of controversial incidents. What To Know A number of donors to Hendrix's fundraiser have used aliases that refer to racial slurs, apparently swapping letters to avoid being removed. For instance, some donors have used names such as "Nate Higgers" and "Nuck Figgers." One donor used the name "Fenty Floyd"—an apparent reference to George Floyd, a Black man who was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer in 2020. Others used names such as "Africa Is A Dump" and "N word passes for us all." Two donors using the names "Average White Man" and "White Lives Matter" contributed $1,488—a combination of two popular numeric symbols used by white supremacists. The number 14 is shorthand for a 14-word slogan about the "future for white children," and 88 stands for "Heil Hitler," according to the Anti-Defamation League. GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding website, has said it made the decision to disable comments on the fundraiser because of the number of comments expressing racist sentiments. What People Are Saying Shiloh Hendrix said in an update on GiveSendGo on Friday: "Where do I even begin?? The overwhelming support that my family and myself have received is unbelievable! I've never felt so scared, yet reassured in my life. It's truly a whirlwind of emotions!" Heather Wilson, a co-founder of GiveSendGo, previously told Newsweek: "We have moderation systems in place, including a profanity filter, but in this case, the volume and intensity of comments containing racial and offensive language exceeded what our system was designed to handle, and was being abused by some givers. As a result, we made the decision to turn off commenting altogether on this fundraiser." The Rochester NAACP, which launched the fundraiser for the family of the child, said in a statement on Sunday: "The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support during this incredibly difficult time. The family kindly requests privacy at this time as they navigate this difficult period." The group told The Washington Post in an earlier statement: "Shockingly, the woman responsible for this hateful act has launched a fundraising campaign for herself. Many of the comments from her supporters celebrate and justify her hate. We've been asked by countless community members how they can help. This campaign is our answer." What Happens Next The Rochester branch of the NAACP is hosting a town hall about the incident on Wednesday evening. The Rochester Police Department said on Monday that it had completed an investigation into the video and submitted findings to the Rochester City Attorney's Office for review and for consideration of a charging decision. "The review will proceed deliberately, but with an appropriate sense of urgency," the City Attorney's Office said in a news release obtained by Newsweek. "We acknowledge the significant impact this incident has had on those directly involved and on the broader community."
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Express Tribune
Minnesota woman raises $500K after hurling racist slur at black child in viral video
A woman in Rochester, Minnesota, has raised more than $500,000 through a crowdfunding campaign after a viral video appeared to show her using a racial slur against a Black child at a city playground. The incident, filmed by bystander Sharmake Omar, gained widespread attention on social media platforms including TikTok, Twitter, and Reddit. The video shows the woman, identified as Shiloh Hendrix, confronting a young boy whom she accused of taking items from her child's diaper bag. During the exchange, Hendrix is allegedly heard using the n-word in reference to the child. When questioned by Omar, who recorded the incident, Hendrix is seen responding with further inappropriate gestures and appears to repeat the slur. Following the video's release, Hendrix launched a fundraiser on the Christian crowdfunding site GiveSendGo titled 'Help Me Protect My Family,' claiming she had been subjected to online harassment and needed to relocate. The campaign has drawn backlash, with reports of comments expressing white nationalist and Holocaust-denial sentiments, prompting GiveSendGo to restrict public comments on the page. Jacob Wells, CEO of GiveSendGo, stated that the platform does not endorse the personal views of campaign organisers and restricted comments due to violations of its policies. In response, the Rochester branch of the NAACP initiated a separate fundraiser to support the family of the five-year-old child involved in the incident. The group stated that the child had been called the slur multiple times and criticised the support Hendrix had received. The NAACP's campaign raised over $320,000 by Saturday afternoon. The city of Rochester released a statement describing the footage as 'deeply disturbing' and confirmed that law enforcement is investigating the matter.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Videotaped woman whose racial slurs against child went viral raises $300k online
A woman who went viral after she was videotaped in a confrontation for using a racial slur against a child has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars online, which she claimed she now needs to relocate for her family's safety. While some may have donated to get her out of the community, others defended her actions in their replies to the fundraiser. Shiloh Hendrix was videotaped as a man confronted her about using the slur against a child at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester, Minnesota. She laughed and stuck her tongue at him as she carried her own child on her hip. Hendrix defended her actions and told the man that the child had stolen her kid's diaper bag. When told the language she was using was 'hate speech,' the woman responded that she didn't 'give a s***.' The man said: 'We'll see about that, what the internet has to say about you.' He added: "I have never seen anybody be a racist to a child on the spectrum of autism. Today, this is her." It's unclear exactly when the footage was taken. Civil rights leaders condemned the woman for using the slur, even as her GiveSendGo fundraiser amassed $300,000 since Thursday. Hendrix identified herself on the fundraiser page as the woman in the video. She said she created the fundraiser, which she entitled 'Help Me Protect My Family,' after she claimed her personal information, including her address and Social Security number, had been leaked. Additionally, the woman said she had received online threats. "I fear that we must relocate," Hendrix wrote. "We have been threatened to the extreme by people online. Anything will help! We cannot, and will not live in fear!" The mother again defended her actions, saying: 'I called the kid out for what he was.' Some who donated said in the comments section that they were defending the white race and free speech. Others advised her to use the money toward legal fees. "We are all fatigued and know that rather than changing their behavior, minorities insist on trying to police our words," said Elijah Schaffer, who donated $650. In a written statement, the Rochester Police Department said it is aware of the video and has received multiple calls related to it. 'We are gathering information and actively looking into the matter," a department spokesperson told Newsweek.
The Independent
03-05-2025
- The Independent
Woman whose videotaped racial slurs against child went viral raises $300k online
A woman who went viral after she was videotaped in a confrontation for using a racial slur against a child has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars online, which she claimed she now needs to relocate for her family's safety. While some may have donated to get her out of the community, others defended her actions in their replies to the fundraiser. Shiloh Hendrix was videotaped as a man confronted her about using the slur against a child at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester, Minnesota. She laughed and stuck her tongue at him as she carried her own child on her hip. Hendrix defended her actions and told the man that the child had stolen her kid's diaper bag. When told the language she was using was 'hate speech,' the woman responded that she didn't 'give a s***.' The man said: 'We'll see about that, what the internet has to say about you.' He added: "I have never seen anybody be a racist to a child on the spectrum of autism. Today, this is her." It's unclear exactly when the footage was taken. Civil rights leaders condemned the woman for using the slur, even as her GiveSendGo fundraiser amassed $300,000 since Thursday. Hendrix identified herself on the fundraiser page as the woman in the video. She said she created the fundraiser, which she entitled 'Help Me Protect My Family,' after she claimed her personal information, including her address and Social Security number, had been leaked. Additionally, the woman said she had received online threats. "I fear that we must relocate," Hendrix wrote. "We have been threatened to the extreme by people online. Anything will help! We cannot, and will not live in fear!" The mother again defended her actions, saying: 'I called the kid out for what he was.' Some who donated said in the comments section that they were defending the white race and free speech. Others advised her to use the money toward legal fees. "We are all fatigued and know that rather than changing their behavior, minorities insist on trying to police our words," said Elijah Schaffer, who donated $650. In a written statement, the Rochester Police Department said it is aware of the video and has received multiple calls related to it. 'We are gathering information and actively looking into the matter," a department spokesperson told Newsweek.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Newsweek
Woman Who Called Kid N-Word Raises Over $300,000 To Relocate
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Minnesota woman seen using a racial slur against a child in a video posted on social media has raised over $300,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, saying she and her family need to relocate for their safety. The incident, which occurred at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester, shows a woman, identified as Shiloh Hendrix, using the n-word in an argument with a man who confronted her about her language toward a Black child. The video, which circulated across social media platforms including X and TikTok, shows Hendrix repeating the slur and defending her actions by claiming the child stole from her toddler's diaper bag. Newsweek reached out to the Rochester Police Department via email for comment. Why It Matters The rapid spread of the video and subsequent support for the woman at the center of the controversy has reignited debates over online harassment, free speech, racism and digital fundraising platforms. Civil rights leaders and lawmakers are condemning the incident, but Hendrix's fundraiser on GiveSendGo has collected over $300,000 in donations since its launch on Thursday. What To Know Hendrix, who acknowledged being the woman in the video, created the fundraiser titled "Help Me Protect My Family" on GiveSendGo. She claimed in the campaign description that her personal information, including her address and Social Security number, had been leaked, and that she and her children faced online threats. Shiloh Hendrix has raised over $300,000 on GiveSendGo after she was seen using a racial slur in a video posted to social media. Shiloh Hendrix has raised over $300,000 on GiveSendGo after she was seen using a racial slur in a video posted to social media. GiveSendGo "I fear that we must relocate," Hendrix wrote on the page. "We have been threatened to the extreme by people online. Anything will help! We cannot, and will not live in fear!" Hendrix said the Black child stole from her 18-month-old's diaper bag. "I called the kid out for what he was," Hendrix wrote on the page. In a second video showing Hendrix standing by a vehicle, the man recording says, "I have never seen anybody be a racist to a child on the spectrum of autism. Today, this is her." Some people donating to the GiveSendGo campaign said they were doing so to help stand up for the white race with one donor writing that the "White race is under threat of impending extinction." Others said they donated to protect the First Amendment and others suggested she save some of the money for legal fees. "We are all fatigued and know that rather than changing their behavior, minorities insist on trying to police our words," donor Elijah Schaffer wrote alongside a $650 donation. The Rochester branch of the NAACP has called on authorities to investigate the woman's actions, which they described as an "intentional racist, threatening, hateful and verbal attack against a child" in a statement. What People Are Saying Rochester NAACP President Wale Elegbede told The Minnesota Star Tribune: "Now she's fundraising on this, and that is just abhorrent and totally unacceptable. She needs to face legal consequences for all her actions. This is a disgrace." Hendrix, on GiveSendGo: "We are taking the proper procedures in order to stay safe from these constant threats. I'm still very frightened, and I don't think I will feel safe until we can escape completely." A recent anonymous donor on GiveSendGo: "We have had enough of this archaic nonsense, innocent people's lives should not be destroyed because of a word." What Happens Next Local and state officials have issued statements condemning the incident. Rochester Mayor Kim Norton emphasized continued efforts to support anti-racist initiatives, telling the Star Tribune, "We will continue to do that in this city because it's the right thing to do." The Rochester Police Department told the Rochester Post Bulletin they are actively looking into the incident after receiving multiple calls. With the video still drawing attention online and the fundraiser crossing the $300,000 mark, local officials and civil rights organizations continue to call for accountability and community dialogue. The Rochester NAACP is also urging the family of the child and any witnesses to contact the organization for legal support. Do you have a story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have any questions about this story? Contact LiveNews@
