A Woman Called a Black Child the N-Word. Her Supporters Have Raised Over $500,000 for Her.
Shiloh Hendrix launched a crowdfunding campaign after being filmed using n-word against child in Rochester park. White supremacists rallied to contribute to it.
A white woman in Rochester, Minnesota, was recently caught on video hurling racial slurs at a five-year-old Black child, who she claims had been trying to steal something from her son’s diaper bag. In just days, instead of facing universal condemnation, Shiloh Hendrix had become the beneficiary of what can only be described as a racist crowdfunding bonanza. Her supporters have flooded a “Christian” crowdfunding site with donations exceeding $500,000—and counting.
In her fundraising appeal, she portrayed herself as the victim, writing that she and her family were in a "dire situation" and needed to relocate due to online threats and doxxing. She reports that her address, phone number, and SSN were leaked and that her family is being harassed. And as has happened throughout our nation’s history, a white woman’s claim to victimhood after committing an act of racism triggered a terrifyingly swift and effective mobilization in her defense.
This incident isn't happening in a vacuum. Since Trump's return to power, we've witnessed an emboldened white supremacist movement fueled by anti-woke backlash, determined to roll back what they perceive as the excessive gains of civil rights and social justice movements. The Rochester playground confrontation represents the newest front in a culture war where public racism is not only defended but handsomely rewarded as a violent reaction against years of racial reckoning.
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Decoding the Numbers: White Nationalist Symbolism in Plain Sight
Looking at the comments on Hendrix's fundraiser exposes the network of hate supporting her. One donor contributed exactly $1,488—a number with profound significance in white nationalist circles. The "14" references the "14 Words" slogan coined by white supremacist David Lane: "We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children." The "88" stands for "Heil Hitler," as H is the eighth letter of the alphabet. This deliberate donation amount signals to others in the movement that the donor subscribes to these ideologies.
Another supporter gave $1,776 with the message: "Thank you for noticing the content of his character," a deliberate perversion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The donation amount, referencing the year of American independence, attempts to cloak white nationalism in patriotic symbolism, a common tactic used to mainstream extremist views.
The comment section reveals further disturbing patterns. One donor referenced "goyimtv," an antisemitic website known for promoting conspiracy theories about Jewish control. Another mentioned "The Northwest Front," a white separatist organization that advocates for establishing a whites-only homeland in the Pacific Northwest.
Perhaps most chilling was a donation signed "Dylan Roof,” the name strikingly similar to Dylann Roof, who murdered nine Black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015. This isn't subtle; the page is a celebration of racial violence disguised as financial support. They represent an organized effort to reward public displays of racism financially. As donations poured in, Hendrix increased her goal from $20,000 to $1 million, demonstrating how hatred has become a lucrative endeavor in certain corners of America.
"Stone Choir Enjoyer," who donated $1,500, wrote: "If White people don't stand up for each other, no one will stand up for us," before ending with a Bible verse twisted to support racial segregation. "Average White Man" praised Hendrix, writing: "You did the right thing, standing up for your son! Your bravery is sorely needed in these times. Hopefully you can move to a nicer neighborhood, one free of these savages."
The Two Americas Revealed Through Crowdfunding
While Hendrix's supporters have now pushed her fundraising goal to $1 million, the Rochester NAACP's counter-fundraiser for the victimized child had collected about $140,000 as of Friday evening, roughly a third of what Hendrix had raised. Rochester NAACP President Walé Elegbede called Hendrix's fundraising "abhorrent" and demanded she face legal consequences. Local DFL lawmakers condemned the incident, saying, "This disgusting rhetoric has no place in our community."
This is not Rochester's first racist incident. Last year, four teens spelled out a racial slur using cups on a pedestrian bridge near a high school. A state representative's home was vandalized with slurs and swastikas, as was a synagogue in the same weekend. Rochester Mayor Kim Norton acknowledges these incidents stem from the actions of a few but emphasized, "We can keep standing in solidarity with those who are being marginalized. We will continue to do that in this city because it's the right thing to do."
A Pattern Emerging Nationwide
This fundraising phenomenon isn't occurring in isolation. White supremacist networks are strategically connecting unrelated incidents to fabricate a narrative of anti-white persecution. Case in point: supporters of Hendrix frequently reference the recent tragedy in Frisco, Texas, where 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed by Karmelo Anthony, a Black teen who claims he acted in self-defense.
Despite the distinct circumstances of each case, white nationalist figures—including Jake Lang, a Senate candidate pardoned by Trump for his role in the January 6 insurrection—have attempted to manufacture a pattern by organizing "Protect White Americans" protests. These efforts deliberately distort isolated incidents into evidence of a coordinated threat against white Americans.
What's telling is how even the Metcalf family rejected this racial framing. When confronted by protest organizers attempting to use his son's death as a rallying cry for white nationalism, Metcalf's father explicitly denounced them, saying, "You're trying to create more race divide than bridging the gap."
The "Great Replacement" Paranoia Fuels Online Mobilization
The rapid financial mobilization behind Hendrix reveals how deeply "Great Replacement" conspiracy theories have penetrated mainstream consciousness. This ideology, which falsely claims white Americans are being systematically replaced through immigration and higher birth rates among non-white populations, has moved from extremist forums to crowdfunding platforms.
Comments on Hendrix's fundraiser repeatedly reference "standing up for white people" and fighting back against perceived "anti-white" forces. One donor explicitly wrote about "the White race under threat of impending extinction," directly echoing replacement theory rhetoric that has inspired numerous mass shootings and hate crimes.
This paranoia manufactures a crisis where defending racist speech becomes framed as necessary for white survival. By positioning a woman who verbally attacked a child as a martyr for free speech and racial preservation, supporters create a self-reinforcing narrative: any criticism of racism becomes evidence of anti-white bias, which in turn justifies more extreme responses.
The strategic connection between the Rochester incident and the Frisco stabbing demonstrates how white supremacist networks opportunistically exploit tragedies to advance their agenda, even when the victims' own families reject such exploitation. These manufactured connections aren't coincidental; they're calculated attempts to normalize racist rhetoric under the guise of "self-defense" against a fictional existential threat.
The Price Tag of Racism
What we're witnessing isn't just about one woman's racist outburst—it's about the ecosystem that rewards it. When hateful behavior is financially incentivized, we shouldn't be surprised to see more of it. The question we should be asking is why thousands of Americans were eager to reward her for it with nearly half a million dollars.
This crowdfunding phenomenon reveals how "Great Replacement" thinking has created an alternate economy where racism itself becomes a commodity, one with a price tag that grows higher with each passing day. Until we confront this economic incentive structure and the paranoid worldview that sustains it, incidents like the one in Rochester will continue to multiply, funded by those who see defending public racism as necessary for their survival.
Details for this story are still emerging among a wave of mis and disinformation being spread online by both good and bad faith actors. As any updates to the information come about, I will indicate them below this line. For now, I have done my best with what appears to be most accurate.
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Sources
Alexander, Caitlin, and Addie McCabe. "Crowdfunding Efforts Underway Following Viral Video of Reported Racial Slurs at Rochester Park." KTTC, May 2, 2025.
Love, Caroline. "Austin Metcalf's Father Has Angry Exchange with 'Protect White Americans' Protest Organizer." KERA, April 19, 2025.
Anti-Defamation League. "1488." ADL Hate Symbols Database, 2025.
Anti-Defamation League. "Northwest American Republic." ADL Hate Symbols Database, 2025.
Mewes, Trey. "Rochester Woman Seen Spewing Racist Slur Pulls in Thousands in Donations." The Minnesota Star Tribune, May 2, 2025.
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“This paranoia manufactures a crisis where defending racist speech becomes framed as necessary for white survival. By positioning a woman who verbally attacked a child as a martyr for free speech and racial preservation, supporters create a self-reinforcing narrative: any criticism of racism becomes evidence of anti-white bias, which in turn justifies more extreme responses.”
“What we're witnessing isn't just about one woman's racist outburst—it's about the ecosystem that rewards it. When hateful behavior is financially incentivized, we shouldn't be surprised to see more of it. The question we should be asking is why thousands of Americans were eager to reward her for it with nearly half a million dollars.”
All of this is spot on as always!
Sickening and disgusting and in front of her child. Well lady you won’t win mother of the year because she is a poor excuse for a mother. She thinks she is so big and bad doing that to a child. And they wonder why there kids grow up the way they have. She probably needs the money. It will never be an all white country. Hate and evil will not win. Thank you for all you do and sharing all of this to us and breaking it all down. Didn’t know about this story. Thanks again 💪💯💪💯