Ashley Barkis, a well-known YouTuber and Tiktok influencer, has released a viral video in which she apologizes for making racist comments towards an Asian family during an incident. car accident.
A few days ago, on May 18, 2023, @sam.anthabong, a TikTok user, shared a video in which Ashley confronts an Asian man and his family, following an incident. This man is believed to have crashed into Ashley’s car. In the video, Ashley approaches the man aggressively, asking him about his driver’s license and immigration status in the United States.
In case the police are not helpful. 🫶🏻 I’m going to sleep now. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/5jULKPHGvt
— Savannah • Charlatan, PharmD, IBCLC (she/she) (@rx0rcist) May 18, 2023
@24hourfitness @SanDiegoCounty @SanDiegoPD Ashley Barkis needs to be arrested immediately. Pushing someone into the flow of traffic is Murder FOR OPINION. pic.twitter.com/ahw31If7oT
– AC Marie (@ACMarie6) May 18, 2023
After Ashley kicked the man causing him to fall into the oncoming traffic, a wave of outrage swept the internet. Many requested the arrest of the influencer on suspicion of attempted murder.
Faced with fierce criticism, Ashley appeared to have retreated from social media, only to reappear later with an apology video before deleting her profile again. Among those who condemned her actions was @ellenacuario, a prominent industry figure, who strongly criticized Ashley’s attempt to justify her behavior by referring to her Filipino roots. that.
Portions of the apology video were shared by many creators on Twitter and TikTok. In the video, Ashley expresses regret for any disrespect she may have caused to the Asian community by being half-Filipino.
She especially apologized to the Asian family depicted in the video for the suffering she had caused them. Ashley stressed that she does not endorse racist or violent behavior towards anyone. However, netizens were quick to point out that her recent actions contradict her statement just two days earlier.
What does Ashley Barkis say in her apology video?
In her apology video, Ashley Barkis sincerely apologizes to the Asian family, acknowledging any pain or distress she may have caused them. She stressed her strong opposition to violence and racism against anyone. However, online users argued that her recent actions contradict her statements just two days earlier.
Ashley admitted to showing agitation and aggression in the viral TikTok video. She emphasizes that it does not reflect her true self. At this point, a Twitter user named @rx0rcist claims that several individuals have contacted them to provide evidence of Ashley’s ongoing racist behavior towards them.
The influencer went on to explain that the viral video didn’t tell the whole story and that some aspects were taken out of context. Ashley explained that her intention was just to take a clear picture of the other driver’s license, but ran into difficulties due to the incorrect presentation of the Asian driver.
Ashley admits that there are alternative approaches she can take to handle the situation without resorting to frustration and violence. She expressed her understanding of this fact and acknowledged her responsibility for not choosing a more appropriate course of action.
She said at the end of her apology video:
“I hope you understand that I am not racist at all. I’m just a human that needs a little more practice.”
@rx0rcist pointed out that Ashley didn’t apologize for nearly killing the Asian man when she pushed him in front of moving traffic. Other users also found no sincerity in her apology.
@ellenacuario
Reply @taga-ilog the outrage she spoke to everyone in a COLD way ✨Now YOU KNOW CAN UNDERSTAND I DON’T RAS€IST✨ #itbeyourownpeoplesometimes #ashleybarkis #filipinopriderevoked #californiaroadrage #asianpeopleproblems
♬ original sound – Your Funny Unni
Under the video of TikToker @ellenacuario, many comments expressed anger towards Ashley Barkis and suggested that her behavior would be different if she really identified herself as half Filipino.
In response, Your Funny Unni shared that her Filipino husband often talks about the challenges his grandparents faced when becoming legal immigrants in the US. She argued that if Ashley Barkis truly embraced Filipino culture, she wouldn’t make racist comments towards Asian families or question their legal status in the United States.
Your Funny Unni sarcastically emphasized Ashley Barkis’ apparent alienation from Filipino culture and suggested that she has absorbed racism that needs to be addressed and rectified.
Netizens demanded her arrest
Ashley Barkis’ Instagram account, where she posted her apology video, has been deleted or deactivated, resulting in a limited viewership. However, a TikTok channel called Your Funny Unni created a video that analyzes and discusses Ashley’s explanation.
In the video, Your Funny Unni argues that Ashley has given up her right to be proud of her Filipino heritage by questioning the legal status of another Asian individual, even though she herself is black. and potentially an immigrant in the United States. Users from the Philippines expressed their separation from Ashley and they did not want to consider her part of their community.
After her own Instagram account was canceled or deleted, another account claiming to be Ashley’s emerged. However, netizens speculate that this may be a troll account due to the humorous post captions, different from the serious tone. At the time of writing, Ashley Barkis has not given any explanation for the sudden deletion of her Instagram account.
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