After Donald Trump’s historic victory of defeating Hillary Clinton, majority of people in the nation were stunned. Sharp reactions appeared on social networks with people speaking out against the electoral college for favoring Trump in the election despite Hillary Clinton winning the popular vote.
Many in the minority communities were fearing a backlash after the victory as the white supremacists would get emboldened over Trump’s victory. Several racist group members of the KKK appeared on top of a bridge in North Carolina celebrating the victory.
It wasn’t long until even Indian Americans were told to “Go Back” throughout the country. The angry tone of the country has caused protests throughout the major cities with people openly stating they will not accept Donald Trump as their President.
Sikh Activists and Professor Simranjeet Singh was faced with a question by reporter over whether he would leave the country:
Reporter: Would you consider leaving the US?
Me: No way. Our faith teaches us to never turn our backs to injustice. We can’t leave now.— Simran Jeet Singh (@SikhProf) November 10, 2016
The fear of violence resulting from hate is on the back of every minority community member’s mind:
I can’t even count how many messages I’ve received that close with “stay safe today.” I feel blessed to know so many good people.
— Simran Jeet Singh (@SikhProf) November 9, 2016
Manik Rathee a Google employee was told to go back:
As I’m stopped at a gas station this morning, a group of guys yell over: “Time to get out of this country, Apu!”
Day 1.
— Manik R (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
He struck back on Twitter:
man, im a light-skinned indian guy.
i’m not a small dude. I dress in professional work attire. I speak english.
This is our America now.
— Manik R (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
Racism getting inspiration from Donald Trump’s hate rhetoric in full force:
@ManikRathee a student of mine reported that her Muslim neighbors woke up to a sign that said “You can leave now.” Also in the Bay Area.
— Dustin (@dustinrefill) November 9, 2016
This:
Donald Trump’s America. A close friend sent this to me. pic.twitter.com/PzNV1MOujM
— Saira Khan (@sairakh) November 10, 2016
Another shocking Tweet:
this is not even real. this is the most devastating thing i have ever seen. i am hurting so much i am so sorry to all muslims. so sorry. pic.twitter.com/txs1GdyqAe
— g (@rosehaIsey) November 9, 2016
It remains to be seen whether the racist undertone dies down or whether it increases.
