Black celebs and influencers react to Trump’s presidential win
Black celebrities and influencers reacted on Twitter to Donald Trump’s presidential victory last night with a mix of total shock, disappointment, determination and even some humor.
While Trump’s win took many by surprise, some outspoken black voices are already calling on citizens to mobilize politically.
Check out reactions to Trump’s win below as people learned the news.
I've never been so wrong about an election. Old America and New America went into battle, and New America was utterly vanquished.
— Mkay (@JoyAnnReid) November 9, 2016
The silent majority is no longer silent.
— deray (@deray) November 9, 2016
I see people romanticizing Trump's win as if it will usher in some opening for positive change. Withstanding his impact will take real work.
— deray (@deray) November 9, 2016
Sooooo y'all wanna start planning the #BLAXIT or nah?
— Luvvie (@Luvvie) November 9, 2016
Be tired. Be mad. Be honest & concerned. But be not afraid. Rest up. Be safe. Come together. Construct. Know your surroundings. Be creative.
— jesse Williams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 9, 2016
No jokes tonight. Do not laugh and look away. Watch this, stay here. Burn this into memory. Wake up tomorrow: the fight will await you.
— Near deGrasse Tyson (@DrNeilTyson) November 9, 2016
I am scared. I will fight. Trump will not crush my spirit. Hope fuels the fire in my belly to seek the change I want to see in this country
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 9, 2016
Don't freak out. Go to sleep, wake up and continue to be Black in America.
— DAVID BANNER (@davidbanner) November 9, 2016
Often our greatest courage is just getting up after a long night & persisting in doing good for others, serving, helping & never giving up. https://t.co/l3YUxeNbrN
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) November 9, 2016
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. — #MLK #vote
— Cornel West (@CornelWest) November 9, 2016
We are gonna fight like hell, but many of us need a moment. And that is okay. I love and see you.
— Down4MyDEIs (@divafeminist) November 9, 2016
