Supporters raised over $60,000 for a Starbucks barista in San Diego who stood up to a woman attempting to flout a mask mandate and then threatening to call the police because he wouldn't serve her.
Social media has dubbed the woman, Amber Lynn Gilles, a "Karen" after she posted on a photo of the barista, Lenin Gutierrez, on Facebook with the caption "Meet lenen from Starbucks who refused to serve me cause I'm not wearing a mask. Next time I will wait for cops and bring a medical exemption."
"Karen” is a deprecating term used to label a demanding white woman who displays a sense of overbearing entitlement in various societal confrontations.
Gilles received backlash from her post and instead, supporters created a GoFundMe, raising $63,714 as of Saturday in tips for the barista, who is also a dancer who aspires to teach children.
Gutierrez posted a video on Facebook thanking everyone who contributed and described the incident that occurred.
"This is my side of the story and my opinions, nothing on beh... (Read more)
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