$300K Raised for Woman in Rochester Racial Slur Incident

A viral video captured Shiloh Hendrix, a white woman in Rochester, Minnesota, using a racial slur against a 5-year-old Black boy at a local park, sparking widespread outrage and calls for legal action. Hendrix justified her actions by claiming the child had taken something from her toddler's diaper bag, and she repeated the slur on camera when confronted. Subsequently, Hendrix launched a fundraiser on GiveSendGo, citing threats and doxxing, and raised over $250,000 to help her family relocate. The incident drew condemnation from the Rochester branch of the NAACP, which called for authorities to press charges, citing a disturbing rise in racially motivated acts in the city. The fundraising page garnered support from some, but also drew criticism for enabling Hendrix to profit from an act of hate speech, with some donors using racially charged pseudonyms. Local officials and community leaders have emphasized the need for public spaces that are safe and welcoming for all residents.