With the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic and an increase in racial awareness, we’re seeing an emergence in media coverage of racist Karens caught on camera. These archetypes, white women who often perceive non-white people as threats and who often call the authorities on Black people, seem to appear everywhere from airplanes to school board meetings.
Video of a White Woman Calling the Police on a Black Man
A video of a white woman calling the police on a black birder in Central Park of New York City has gone viral, reigniting a national conversation about everyday racism and life-threatening situations faced by people of color. This incident follows other infamous instances when white people called police on black individuals after coming across them while jogging, swimming, holding barbecues or gardening or simply walking their dogs.
On Monday morning, Christian Cooper was birding in Central Park’s Ramble area. This section is known for its dense shrubbery and trees, making it a popular spot for bird watchers; however, dogs must be leashed there according to park regulations.
Christian noticed the dog on a loose leash and called out to the woman: “You’re not allowed to take that dog in this part of the park!” She responded with, “If I feel threatened in any way then I will call the police.” Christian recorded their exchange and shared it online, capturing their exchange on camera.
It was shared on Facebook and Twitter, igniting a national conversation about everyday racism and living in an urban environment.
Prosecutors in New York have filed new charges against a white woman for filing a false report following her encounter with Christian Cooper, a Black birder in Central Park. Amy Cooper, 41, faces misdemeanor charges for falsely reporting an incident that occurred May 25 with Christian Cooper – a black man birding along the Ramble section of the park – according to Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance.
She told officers she had been worried he might try to attack her and her dog, even though he asked for them to put the pup on a leash and assured her it wouldn’t harm either of them. Additionally, she made up an untrue claim that she had attempted hitting him before; however, although these actions weren’t serious and didn’t result in physical injury to him, according to the prosecutor’s letter sent to the court.
He claimed the woman had been shouting at him, but she denied this assertion and passersby in the video confirmed there had been no such action taken. When confronted by him, she claimed he used profanity and cut him off; however, he insists she only flipped him off.
In another TikTok video, a white woman was recorded screaming at two Black men for shoveling snow. She calls them names and claims that they didn’t respect her while she was shoveling their driveway, according to TikTok creator Gregory McAdory.
Video of a White Woman Calling the Police on a Black Birder
A white woman has been caught on camera trying to call the police on a black birder in New York City. The video has gone viral and rekindled discussions about everyday racism. It’s one of many incidents involving racist Karens caught on camera, and some cities are trying to prevent these situations from happening in the first place by considering legislation.
The incident happened on Memorial Day morning, and it was filmed by a man named Christian Cooper, who was birding in Central Park’s Ramble section. The area is popular for birding and has signs posted about dogs being on a leash.
While Cooper and his dog were on the leash, a white woman called 911 and falsely accused him of threatening her life. This prompted the man to film the incident and post it online.
Since the video went viral, Amy Cooper has been charged with a misdemeanor offense for filing a false report. She will be arraigned on October 14.
This isn’t the first time a white woman has called the police on a black person. There have been several recent cases around the country, with people jogging, playing basketball, taking a swim, holding a barbecue and gardening being called to police by white women who thought they were being racially profiled.
These racially biased calls are often made because of race and gender, which is why the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan recently signed a bill that makes it illegal to make false reports to police. The measure, dubbed the CAREN Act, would also prohibit racially motivated non-emergency 911 calls.
In another case, a woman from Maryland was caught on video calling the police on a black man for standing outside his house in Rockford. The woman told police that she wanted to see the lease on his property. The woman was accompanied by her friend, McAdory. He explained that the woman had previously threatened to call the police on them for shoveling the driveway, which was not their fault. He told the woman that he and his partner had moved to the area from Texas 15 years ago and had tried to be neighbors with them.
The woman then tries to convince the police that the Black man was a burglar. While this may be true, the woman was trying to get her way. She was even calling 911 and yelling at the dispatcher.
It’s a shame that a woman like this has to go through the trouble of calling the police on someone for being Black. But it’s also a shame that this type of racial profiling is so widespread in our society.
Despite the fact that a white woman is making this video, she still faces a charge of falsely claiming a Black man was threatening her, according to a report from CNN. A prosecutor in the city said that the woman will be charged with a misdemeanor.
Video of a White Woman Calling the Police on a Black Woman
A white woman in New York City is facing new charges after she called police on a Black birdwatcher over Memorial Day weekend. Her attorney contends her actions are indicative of a larger systemic failure to provide equal justice for people of color.
According to Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance’s office, a woman is facing charges of false reporting an incident stemming from an encounter on May 25 in The Ramble area of Central Park known for birdwatching and wildlife viewing. The offense stems from her involvement in The Ramble park area on that date.
On May 25, Cooper called the police to report a Black man who was trying to prevent her from unleashing her dog in Ramble Park. She stated that she felt threatened by this man, who had a leash and was “doing his job” in an area designated for protected activities.
But the incident was recorded and quickly went viral, prompting new calls for action against white women who call police on Black people for seemingly minor infractions. Media attention has been focused on cases involving a White woman calling the police on someone Black just for sitting at Starbucks or napping at an Airbnb.
One recent video — shot in Rockford, Illinois and posted to TikTok — depicted a white woman harassing two Black men shoveling snow off of a sidewalk. She shoveled back the snow with her shovel before pulling out her phone to call the police.
McAdory told the Daily Beast that he and his friend were shoveling snow off their friend’s dad’s driveway in Rockford when an elderly white woman approached them and began to argue with them. She then began pushing snow back onto their sidewalk.
After some back and forth exchanges, the woman pulled out her phone and dialed 911. As she spoke with the dispatcher, she began sobbing hysterically as she asked for an officer; however, the dispatcher told her not to worry and assured her that there was no danger to anyone; however, she should file a police report immediately.
Although it’s unclear how many 911 calls were made about the incident, it serves as a chilling reminder that racism exists and police can be called on innocent Black people for seemingly minor offenses.
This case is just the latest in a string of high-profile incidents that have captured the attention of national and international media outlets. Last year, video footage showing white woman calling police on Black family for grilling outside a barbecue zone in Oakland went viral; two years later, in 2020, another white woman in Seattle accused a Black man of touching her inappropriately.
