GoFundMe Campaign Raises $130K for Fired Cinnabon Worker Who Used Racial Slur

A viral video showing a Cinnabon employee using a racial slur has led to her firing—and to a massive online fundraising effort in her support. The incident, captured on camera at a Cinnabon location in Georgia, shows the white worker directing the epithet at two Black customers. The video spread quickly online, prompting the franchise owner to terminate her employment. In response, supporters have organized a GoFundMe campaign titled "Help [Employee's Name] fight back against cancel culture!" The fundraiser has collected over $130,000, arguing her dismissal was an overreaction. This public support mirrors a similar case earlier this year, when a Michigan farm stand employee was fired for using a racial slur and subsequently received substantial donations online. The events highlight a deepening divide in public reactions to incidents of racist language.