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Cinnabon Employee's Racist Remarks Spark Outrage and Fundraisers

12/11/2025

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Crystal Terese Wilsey, a Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin, used racial slurs against a Black couple in a December 5 TikTok video.
Wilsey admitted racism in the video.
Cinnabon condemned her actions as not reflecting the company's values.
A crowdfunding campaign for Wilsey raised over $130,000, with some donors defending her actions and promoting white supremacy.
A fundraiser for the couple has raised about $3,600 of its $45,000 goal.

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Story summary

Crystal Terese Wilsey, a Cinnabon employee in Wisconsin, used racial slurs against a Black couple in a December 5 TikTok video.
Wilsey admitted racism in the video.
Cinnabon condemned her actions as not reflecting the company's values.
A crowdfunding campaign for Wilsey raised over $130,000, with some donors defending her actions and promoting white supremacy.
A fundraiser for the couple has raised about $3,600 of its $45,000 goal.