People share racist encounters on social media on day after Trump's win
Washington: Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the presidential polls has left the world in a state of shock as an environment of fear and tension engulfed the country. Several people had expressed concern over racism, Islamophobia and misogyny in Trump’s campaign and are afraid that his ascent might embolden similar sentiments in the country.
As thousands of people took the streets to protest the election results, there were those who posted experiences on social media showing how their worst fears about Trump’s presidency might turn out to be a reality.
An Indian origin man named Manik Rathee narrated a racist encounter in a series of tweets as he was told to get out of the country.
As I'm stopped at a gas station this morning, a group of guys yell over: "Time to get out of this country, Apu!"
— Manik R (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
Day 1.
man, im a light-skinned indian guy.
— Manik R (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
i'm not a small dude. I dress in professional work attire. I speak english.
This is our America now.
American racism has been emboldened.
— Manik R (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
In another shocking incident the day before Trump’s win, a Muslim woman named Maha Abdul Gawad wrote on Facebook how a woman pulled her Hijab and said it’s not allowed anymore.
Many other posts portrayed the rising tension in the environment as some even mentioned the change they were noticing on just day one of Trump’s presidency.
I have a scarf on. Passed by someone on the platform today and he says, "Your time's up, girlie."
— Mehreen Kasana (@mehreenkasana) November 9, 2016
Someone on the streets of LA just yelled at one of my girl's Latina coworkers to "go back where you came from." #TrumpsAmerica
— Alex Gale (@AlexGale) November 9, 2016
Not even 24 hours yet. My friend's sister, who is Muslim, had a knife pulled on her by a Trump supporter while on the bus by UIUC campus.
— Sarah A. Harvard (@amyharvard_) November 9, 2016
i see the same beautiful kid going to school every morning. today she isnt wearing her usual hijab. can u feel this.
— Chynna (Rogers) (@MadeInChynna) November 9, 2016
This just happened. Trump supporter tossed water in her face after threatening to rape her and build the wall. Day 1 of Trump. pic.twitter.com/8JJAM2ugJf
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 10, 2016
