A 43-year-old mother from Oneida, Wisconsin has been identified as the Cinnabon employee who lost her job after a viral video surfaced of her using a racial slur against two Somali customers at Bay Park Square Mall in Green Bay. In the disturbing footage, Wilsey can be seen hurling racist insults and threats at the couple, including saying "I am racist" and pointing out that they should not be "disrespectful".
The dispute allegedly began when the woman asked Wilsey to add more caramel to her pecan cinnamon roll. The customers, who were reportedly a black Somali couple, claimed that Wilsey's behavior became increasingly aggressive and hostile before she eventually unleashed the racial tirade.
Cinnabon confirmed on Sunday that they had fired the employee without disclosing her identity. A GoFundMe page was set up shortly after the video surfaced to help cover the employee's living expenses and legal costs, and it quickly gained traction, raising over $20,000 in donations within two days.
Wilsey has yet to comment on the incident, despite requests from The Post. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism and hate speech in public spaces, as well as the need for businesses to take swift action against employees who engage in such behavior.
The Cinnabon employee's case serves as a reminder that words can have devastating consequences, particularly when they are directed at vulnerable individuals or groups. Her actions not only caused harm to the customers involved but also perpetuated a culture of racism and intolerance. As a result, it is essential for companies like Cinnabon to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future and provide support to employees who engage in discriminatory behavior.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for greater accountability from businesses that fail to address racist behavior by their employees. The employee's identity may remain unknown, but her actions have left a lasting impact on the community, serving as a reminder of the importance of promoting respect, inclusivity, and empathy in all interactions.
The dispute allegedly began when the woman asked Wilsey to add more caramel to her pecan cinnamon roll. The customers, who were reportedly a black Somali couple, claimed that Wilsey's behavior became increasingly aggressive and hostile before she eventually unleashed the racial tirade.
Cinnabon confirmed on Sunday that they had fired the employee without disclosing her identity. A GoFundMe page was set up shortly after the video surfaced to help cover the employee's living expenses and legal costs, and it quickly gained traction, raising over $20,000 in donations within two days.
Wilsey has yet to comment on the incident, despite requests from The Post. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of racism and hate speech in public spaces, as well as the need for businesses to take swift action against employees who engage in such behavior.
The Cinnabon employee's case serves as a reminder that words can have devastating consequences, particularly when they are directed at vulnerable individuals or groups. Her actions not only caused harm to the customers involved but also perpetuated a culture of racism and intolerance. As a result, it is essential for companies like Cinnabon to take steps to prevent such incidents in the future and provide support to employees who engage in discriminatory behavior.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for greater accountability from businesses that fail to address racist behavior by their employees. The employee's identity may remain unknown, but her actions have left a lasting impact on the community, serving as a reminder of the importance of promoting respect, inclusivity, and empathy in all interactions.
this is just wild, like I'm shocked that people still use racial slurs and think it's okay 
, but at the same time I'm not surprised because sadly racism is still super prevalent 
, I mean Cinnabon should've known better than to hire someone with a history of using hate speech 
, but I guess they didn't want to discriminate against her or anything 
, it's crazy how quickly the public can turn on someone who's just being racist though 
$20k is like, what even is that? 
, I'm just glad those customers didn't report her to the cops or anything because then she'd be in serious trouble 
, anyway this whole thing just highlights how messed up our society is and how we need to do better at teaching people about empathy and respect 
The fact that Cinnabon took swift action and didn't even disclose her identity is a good sign that they're committed to making things right 
. Interesting how the community has come together to support the customers and raise awareness about this serious issue 
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. like think about it, cinnabon's profits are super high right now, so if they're already makin bank off those pecan cinnamon rolls, why would they wanna fire some1 who's still bringin in the dough? might be a bigger agenda at play here... or maybe its just a way to sweep the racism under the rug and pretend like everything is fine 
... a 43-year-old mom loses her job over a stupid video... it's not just about the job, though... it's about the community she's supposed to be part of... the trust that's broken... and the harm that's been done... to two people who were just trying to enjoy their food 
... it's like, we're all human beings, right? deserving of respect and kindness... but when someone like Wilsey speaks up with hate... it's like, a poison that spreads... to everyone around her... and now the whole community is left feeling uncomfortable and on edge 
... what can we do, really? just try to be better, I guess... raise our kids right... teach them empathy and love... hope they'll grow up to be people who make the world a kinder place 
. I guess you could say that good can come from something bad in unexpected ways 
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... like, can't we just be civil to each other already?! 
The fact that someone thought it was okay to take out their racism on those two customers is just... wow. And the Cinnabon employee's reaction? 
... like, can't she just pay her own way or something? 
, but sometimes I feel like we need to shake things up a bit and promote some respect 
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. Anyway, glad she lost her job and all the good karma is coming her way 
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. And I love that people are coming together to support Wilsey, but also to make sure she knows how hurtful her actions were 
wilsey got more than 2 days to apologize or even acknowledge what she did but instead chose to remain silent... meanwhile the community is still trying to pick up the pieces from this hate crime 
it's like business just uses it as an excuse to sweep it under the rug & say "oops" 
. Like, what did she expect would happen when she started spewing out racist nonsense? It's not like Cinnabon was gonna let her just waltz back in and start selling those cinnamon rolls again with a smile on her face 
. And the worst part is that she got fired without anyone knowing who she was until it went viral online 
. We can't let people like this ruin it for others.
. But at the same time, I feel bad for her - it sounds like she was struggling with some pretty deep issues and didn't know how to cope 
. Either way, this incident is definitely making me think about how important it is to be kind to everyone we meet 
but idk, maybe it's better this way so people see how serious racism can be and not take it lightly 
... Seriously though, Cinnabon needs to own up to this and make sure their employees are trained on how to handle situations like this properly 
. And to the community, let's just take a deep breath and remember that everyone deserves respect, regardless of where they're from or what they look like 
... We can all be better than this, and we should strive for kindness and understanding 