Black Celebrities React To Donald Trump’s Win

Black Celebrities React To Donald Trump’s Win

Posted by John P. Bradford // November 10, 2016

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After hours of uncertainty, Republican nominee Donald Trump was named the 45th president of the United States.

After such a hateful, divisive campaign, many Americans are stunned by the results and are speaking out on social media. Below, a round-up of reactions from some black celebrities. 

• Jesse Williams

• Kerry Washington

• T.I.

• John Legend

• Chance the Rapper

• Trevor Noah

• Rashida Jones

• Octavia Spencer

• Shonda Rhimes

• Star Jones

• Sherri Shepherd

• Questlove

  I tried comparing this to the day after 9/11, to it sinking in when Michael & Prince died, even to my own father dying…difference is I had NO PROBLEM getting out of bed. I need strength today man. To not self medicate. To not hide under the covers. I've been on the phone for 4 hours comforting the crying. I put Marley's Legend on to feel…"optimistic" I put soul train on to escape. Miles Davis' Nefertiti usually is great background fodder in sad times. Look I'm sorry for using this platform as my personal "wah whaaa" soapbox. Especially when I'm supposed to be all thought leader like….but it's gonna be a while before I accept and let this sink in. I just can't seem to get out of bed.

  A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Nov 9, 2016 at 8:21am PST

• Spike Lee

  This Morning Is A New Day In Time And Space-Not For The Weak Of Mind Or Heart. WAKE UP.

  A photo posted by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee) on Nov 9, 2016 at 7:35am PST

• Snoop Dogg

  My new home. @champagnepapi I need the hookup on some property. Nefew fuck this shit I'm going to the. 6ix

  A photo posted by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Nov 9, 2016 at 1:02am PST

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