a third complained, tagging NJ congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in their post. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. The White woman was outed by outraged Twitterati as a teachers aide in her 20s from Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Why was this Karen not escorted off the premises and arrested? I have the police report, which is somewhat true, but really, really long. Shes MENTALLY HANDICAPPED.To make this even more sad, Abby lost her father months before this mess happened.If you dont believe me, go investigate. There is nothing wrong with Abigail; she just wants to avoid the consequences of her behavior. It was reported that she is a teachers aide at Cedar Grove in Newark, New Jersey, though the school district denies she was ever employed there. Which is right for you? She screamed hysterically, chased her and disrupted your store.Why was this Karen not escorted off the premises and arrested?Why was the actual victim treated like a criminal? The lingerie brand released the response via Twitter . hitType: 'event', I threatened you physically. I didnt feel protected. I have been wronged Abigail Elphick (Karen in my videos), Short Hills Mall security, Millburn Police Department and most of all humanity. Abigail Elphick is the New Jersey woman dubbed the Victorias Secret Karen. Video of an incident involving her at the Short Hills Mall has gone viral. The 25-year-old woman was seen in a video charging a black woman, Ijeoma Ukenta, and later claiming to be the victim. Elphick appears to notice Ukenta recording her and begins to have a meltdown inside the store, pretending to faint by the registers. According to International Business Times, the incident began while Ukenta was sifting through the stores assortment of panties for her free pair, and a white woman, since identified as Abigail Elphick, nudged her aside. Im traumatized after thisI didnt really realize the severity of what happened until I watched the videos, Ukenta expressed in a subsequent video, noting that the adrenaline of the interaction caused her to suppress her emotional response. The clip, taken by Ukenta, appears to show Elphick charging at her as if she is going to allegedly hit her. This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Abigail Elphick (aka The Victorias Secret Karen)?Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/drgrandeSubscribe to the Bella Grande Media Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFhTghsZxD25yV24hrfkMPwDr. And she declined repeatedly. She also cited that she was concerned about losing her job and apartment if the video was posted online, according to the police report. Being white is really different," another wrote. We are dedicated to continuing this critical conversation and demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through our actions and our words.. I am looking for avenues to engage in conversation and reflection with other white women over the patterns of white womens racism. Nice isnt so nice. Being committed to anti-racism requires a commitment to all the ways racism shows up in our thoughts and actions. She demands Ukenta stop recording her, yelling, Get away from me! while chasing her. I can imagine that my behavior has traumatized you and countless other Black people who are not surprised by what I did, but exhausted and demoralized by it. My action was unprovoked by you (and even had I been provoked, I still am responsible for my own behavior). In fact, they were entirely dismissive of her claims against Elphick. To fall on the floor. So , I dont really have any issues with them not as of yet. 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The girl, who weighed less than 60 pounds, walked with an unusual gait caused by years of confinement. Not long after the video went viral, social media users claimed that Elphick's mother, Kimberley Elphick, worked for a neighboring police department, citing a LinkedIn profile as seeming proof. I am working on plans to better understand why and how I was able to disregard your humanity and threaten you as I did. It was reported that she is a teachers aide at Cedar Grove in Newark, New Jersey, though the school district denies she was ever employed there, Ijeoma Ukenta, a Nigerian American woman who was seemingly chased by a white woman in a Victorias Secret on Saturday, has raised over $85,000 on GoFundMe to hire an attorney to defend herself against the woman. You get so aggressive with me, get aggressive like that with her, Ukenta pleaded, citing the store managers own testimony as backup. I am at the police station. It was reported that she is a teachers aide at Cedar Grove in Newark, New Jersey, though the school district denies she was ever employed there. You keep lying saying Im threatening you so Im recording to protect myself, Ukenta responds. Abby is moderately autistic. The 25-year-old woman was seen on video. Please understand, Black women are not responsible for the bad behavior of white women. Shes recording me. Please help me." The description of the fundraiser reads, "I am a Black Muslimah Nigerian AM and I was treated like it was 1920 in Short Hills Mall. I also have no idea who Abigail is, she wrote in response to one such claim on Twitter. [edit] This video has the police report in which Elphick admits her behavior was wrong. A former Victorias Secret model isnt keeping any secrets now. (She describes it as "somewhat true, and Elphick's name is spelled as 'Abigal Elphick.'"). }); An open letter of apology to Ijeoma Ukenta from Abigail Elphick: I am writing to you to take responsibility for my behavior in Victoria Secret in Short Hills Mall in Millburn, New Jersey and to take whatever action necessary to be accountable for the harm I have caused. Abigail Elphick is the New Jersey woman nicknamed Victorias Secret Karen. Video of an incident involving her at the Short Hills Mall has gone viral. } Abigail Elphick is believed to be 24 years old and resides in New Jersey. Now if they give us problems getting the video, then well talk about that. Regardless of Elphicks mental state, anyone who has the wherewithal to get to a mall and use a cell phone to call police, can and should be held accountable for their actions.All that said, the most disgusting display here is not the lack of remorse (though lets face it, thats pretty bad), but Elphicks concern at being on camera. I came after you again, threatening your physical safety. My name is Abby Elphick, she wrote. And she completely lied. We empower and equip individuals to live lives marked by authenticity, awareness, and action. I created this account to address it. Once people bought this information, the . #SHORTHILLSMALL #VICTORIASECRET, Karen Goes Crazy Part 3 (Security acts oblivious), Police acted like she was the victim #KAREN, I WAS KICKED OFF TIK TOK HOWEVER THEY SOMEONE ELSE POST MY VIDEOS , Murder Suspect Forced Woman to Drive 2,000 Miles, Cops Say. We often explore the impediments to being with one another authentically such as "One of the barriers for well meaning white folks and BIPOC who want to see a better world is this belief in the inevitability of positive outcomes." I was assaulted and harassed by a white woman and and nothing was done by security nor the police, she wrote on the page. My ultimate goal is to work toward a society where you and your loved ones feel safe. But the gag is, while this wasnt a performance piece, its an act that has been practiced time and again throughout the course of American history. Part 2: Im honestly terrified of their fake outrage. Elphick is being accused of attacking a woman named Ijeoma Ukenta inside a Victorias Secret store at Short Hills Mall, according to a police report. Then, when Ukenta requested that Elphick be removed from the mall for her own safety, the officer responding to the scene told her it wasnt possiblewhile other officers had a very civil conversation with Elphick, who continued to weaponize her white woman tears. Let me begin by saying I am sorry. eventAction: 'click_ads' NJ.com reported that the incident started when Ukenta, 38, of Newark asked Elphick to move, Who is 'Victoria Secret Karen' Abigail Elphick? The get her away from me. It read: I spoke with miss crazy lady and advised her that I spoke to the store employee and that they corresponded that what Miss Ukenta had said happened., Miss Elphick seemed to acknowledge that she was wrong, saying she was concerned about losing her job and apartment if the video posted online. The theory originated with their common last names and soon went viral on the social media platform. As of Monday, Ukenta was asking for help with legal representation and had launched a GoFundMe to help with fees, quickly exceeding her fundraising goal (because were tired of this shit). I'm looking to hire an excellent attorney who can help me bring light to this wrong. She kept expressing her concern about her job and apartment. Thatll be another story. So, Im filing the complaint against the two officers that responded. Ijeoma Ukenta/YouTubeAbigail Elphick in a screenshot from the viral video. The scene happened in the Short Hills Mall in Millburn. I dare you to get off your ass and find the truth, rather than sit there like a troll spouting lies out of your hole.The REAL crime here is a handicapped person and her FAMILY bullied, threatened and harassed for months and months. No state professional license comes up for Elphick in the New Jersey state database. The manager even sent somebody to walk down to get security because they were taking too long. Now if they give us problems getting the video, then well talk about that. I dont have children and have no idea who Abigail is. I'll be doing that too. I am not saying this because my behavior was captured on video and went viral, although I do admit the publicity is at the same time a painful motivator for change. She's the millennial white woman who savagely attacked a Muslim Nigerian woman while she was. The loud extreme cry for help. I made a decision to come after you. When Ijeoma stated this to Millburn police, one of the responding officers said that he was sorry she felt that way, but this isnt a feeling, its a fact as borne out by this very instance. "Our Department has been in receipt of numerous phone calls, messages, comments etc. White Woman Recorded Attacking Black Woman In a , White Woman Recorded Attacking Black Woman In a Victorias Secret Has Meltdown, Blames It on Panic Attack Over Fear Video Would Get Her Fired, Evicted A white woman at the center of a now viral video offered some explanation for her bizarre behavior over the weekend. Crystal Menzies When Dr. Menzies drops this pearl of insight into the latest Inclusive Life Podcast conversation Recognizing your personal power and your undeniable impact on others is the first step to acting in alignment., A Crash Course on Critical Race Theory with Inclusive Life: Until All of Us Are Free, Raising Antiracist Kids: The Power of Intentional Conversations, Season 2, Episode 8 with Camille Leak: Exploring the Intersection of DEI and Trauma, Season 2, Episode 7 with Dr. It has collected over $54,000 in funds, exceeding its $20,000 goal. It spread too quickly for me to get ahead of it to address. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. I have been wronged by Abigail Elphick (Karen in my videos,) Short Hills Mall security, Millburn Police Department, and most of all humanity. Tell her to stop, she screeches. It is not our responsibility to make white women feel better about abusing us. 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