Natalie DuBose is the hardworking owner of Natalie’s Cakes and More in Ferguson, Missouri. And last night, her business was among those vandalized by so-called “peaceful” protesters.
Natalie DuBose after #Ferguson looters attacked her cake store to get justice for Michael Brown. pic.twitter.com/932yMDZ0be
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014
A symbol of the #Ferguson riots: Business owner who had her livelihood attacked in the name of justice for Brown. pic.twitter.com/00hTQ3RSXW
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014
Natalie DuBose sold her cakes at flea markets to save up to own her own shop. Tonight it was attacked in #Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/WOKzgiSuKV
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014
Media pundits that justified the riots don't have to live with the consequences, but Natalie DuBose does: https://t.co/vEmzBLVeXy #Ferguson
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) November 25, 2014
That poor woman. Will pray for her MT @NumbersMuncher: Natalie DuBose after #Ferguson looters attacked her cake store pic.twitter.com/FOrZZAgGTv
— Sarah Rumpf (@rumpfshaker) November 25, 2014
Cake store owner Natalie DuBose. Her business was just destroyed by #Ferguson rioters. #WhatATravesty pic.twitter.com/DRpVz5afKF
— Joe the Dissident (@joethepatriotic) November 25, 2014
Natalie DuBose just had her cake business destroyed. Is this what justice looks like, #Ferguson? pic.twitter.com/qVzUCxbNe0
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) November 25, 2014
No justice we’ve ever heard of.
But out of the muck can come something wonderful, and that’s what’s happening today. DuBose is determined to move forward:
“I’m baking today,” Dubose told CNNMoney, as the sound of broken glass being swept up can be heard over the phone. “We have orders to go out for Thanksgiving. I can’t tell the people — I won’t tell the people — that I’m canceling.”
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Despite the mess, however, Dubose says she will continue to bake. She can’t afford to give up now, having invested all she had into a business that was funded through bake sales at flea markets.
“I am a single mom, a mother of two,” she said. “This is everything that I own. I can’t walk away from it. I just got to start up and start baking again.”
Such an amazing spirit.
And she’s receiving an outpouring of support and encouragement from across the country:
Head here and show Natalie DuBose your support. Her business was destroyed. https://t.co/Y1XC6ji3UQ pic.twitter.com/qVzUCxbNe0
— Brandon Morse (@TheBrandonMorse) November 25, 2014
I wish I lived near St. Louis, Lord knows I love cake. Natalie's Cakes & More plans to remain in Ferguson http://t.co/v8eCdKicuq @fox2now
— Kelly (@flyoverangel) November 25, 2014
Since late last night, 900 people have liked Natalie DuBose's cake shop on FB. Many wanting to donate $$. Awesome. https://t.co/7b9dAyqzvb
— Nick Jacob (@nicktjacob) November 25, 2014
Folks of good will give money to replace Natalie Dubose's cake store in #Ferguson while thugs burn the city. pic.twitter.com/bq4d01t8tS
— RightOfCenter (@Golfpro1948) November 25, 2014
Please send prayers to Natalie Dubose & her business Natalie's cakes & more on S. Florissant #Ferguson #FergusonAction
— Aja Gross (@IAmAjaGross) November 25, 2014
@jblaque words can't describe. Prayers for you Ms DuBose. You will rise again.
— Tim (@DiamonDamien) November 25, 2014
This woman is one hard worker! She won't give up! http://t.co/KeAkqdrus8
— Wetumpka TEA Party (@wetumpkatea) November 25, 2014
Awesome. I wish this lady all of the success in the world. http://t.co/tXkYDExFd9
— Jeff Coker (@jbcoker) November 25, 2014
Amen to that!
To those who have replied about finding ways to help Natalie DuBose and her cake shop – you are awesome. If I hear anything I'll pass it on!
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 25, 2014
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Where's the kickstarter/gofundme/whatever to help Natalie DuBose replace her shop window?
— bit(((maelstrom))) (@bitmaelstrom) November 25, 2014
According to the Natalie’s Cakes and More Facebook page, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help raise money. We will update this post once we get confirmation of the official site.
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Update:
https://twitter.com/FilmLadd/status/537399930814738432
Thanks Film Ladd. Here’s a direct link to Natalie’s GoFundMe page, which has surpassed its $10,000 goal within just seven hours. Amazing.
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Update: See that impressive fundraising total in the screenshot above? Well, forget about it. Just visit GoFundMe and prepare to be blown away.
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