Go viral for racist behavior, receive $750,000: inside the new extremist crowdfunding campaigns
Briefly

Shiloh Hendrix, a woman from Minnesota, went viral after she admitted to using a racial slur against a Black child, prompting significant backlash. Despite this, she raised over $750,000 on GiveSendGo, a platform often used for far-right fundraising. Many donors expressed support through racist symbols, leading organizations like the ADL to warn against the normalization of racist ideologies. Experts note this reflects a concerning trend where individuals facing similar condemnations—like Daniel Penny and Kyle Rittenhouse—received substantial public funding, indicating a dangerous shift towards endorsing racist behavior.
The $750,000 raised by Shiloh Hendrix's crowdfunding campaign, which harnessed widespread racist support, raises concerns about the normalization of public backing for racist actions.
Experts highlight that Shiloh Hendrix’s case represents a troubling trend of overt public support for racist behavior, contrasting sharply with the intended condemnation.
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