A viral video from Rochester, Minnesota, has stirred national outrage after Shiloh Hendrix, a white woman, was filmed calling a 5-year-old Black autistic boy the N-word. The incident occurred at a playground, where Hendrix accused the boy of taking from her son’s diaper bag. When confronted, she admitted to using the slur and attempted to justify it.
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The video, posted by Sharmake Omar, quickly gained attention, prompting a police investigation. Authorities have since forwarded the case to the city attorney for review.
😡💩🚨COME LOOK AT THIS In Rochester, Minnesota, a white woman named Shiloh Hendrix stood on a playground and looked a 5-year-old Black autistic child in the face—and called him a n****r. She didn’t whisper it. She didn’t look around first. She mothafucking barked it pic.twitter.com/EobCMYLzjn
In a surprising twist, Hendrix launched a fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo, citing threats to her family. The campaign raised over $600,000, sparking backlash and accusations that she’s profiting from racist behavior. Meanwhile, a separate fundraiser for the boy, led by the local NAACP, has raised over $320,000 in support.
This case has reignited conversations about racism, accountability, and the ethics of online fundraising.
