America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.
The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.
I will keep the faith that you have placed in me.
“Go back to your country” is a taunt immigrant kids hear on the playground, it’s a threat I get from unhinged people in my DMs, and it’s also something the President of the United States says to strong women of color who oppose him.
I’ve seen this quote a few times now tonight. Definitely not the easiest thing for us to say either - I know everyone in this chat is very invested in their students and success and will have to be cognizant in taking a second to breathe and remembering this #EBedchat