GiveSendGo Controversy: $800,000 Raised for Woman Who Used Racial Slur

GiveSendGo Faces Backlash After Raising Nearly $800,000 for Woman Who Used Racial Slur Against Child In a recent incident that sparked widespread outrage, a crowdfunding campaign on the Christian platform GiveSendGo raised nearly $800,000 for Shiloh Hendrix, a white woman who was filmed using a racial slur against a Black child. The incident took place in Minnesota and went viral after video of the incident was shared online. The controversy highlights the challenges of moderating online content and the role of crowdfunding platforms in potentially enabling hate speech. Hendrix's campaign, titled "Help Me Protect My Family," claimed the funds were needed to relocate due to online threats and harassment following the incident. However, critics argue that the campaign's success demonstrates a disturbing lack of moderation on GiveSendGo's part and the ease with which individuals can raise money to support hateful actions. Many people have voiced their concerns about the platform's policies and lack of accountability. Activist Kiandria Demone of Georgia has used her platform to pressure GiveSendGo to not release the funds to Hendrix. Thousands have also reached out to the payment processor, Square, although they deny being affiliated with GiveSendGo. The incident raises questions about the responsibility of online platforms to prevent the spread of hate speech and the potential for crowdfunding to be misused. While the ultimate outcome of the campaign and the platform's response remain to be seen, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges of combating online hate and ensuring accountability for those who spread harmful messages.