Is Complaining About Racist Daycare Practices Being a 'Karen'?

A parent recently shared the troubling experience their child was having at daycare on Reddit. The child had asked for sunscreen but was told that black people do not need sunscreen. On a field trip, the black children were made to sit in the sun, with the white children in the shade.

When the parent contacted the daycare owner, they were told they were blowing it out of proportion and when the parent posted a negative Yelp review, they were asked to take down their review. The parent was then told by their friend that they were being a “Karen” for complaining publicly.

In the context of this post, what does it mean to be a “Karen”? Is it justified for the parent to speak out against racism?

As we move into the comments and reactions section, we'll explore the answers to these questions.