In today’s political climate, it’s almost as though I need to brace myself before reading anything online. With Donald Trump temporarily occupying the White House, people believe that being openly racist is totally okay and normal. Newsflash–it’s not, never has been, never will be.
But, sometimes people surprise you and do something that’s completely unexpected of them. Recently on Twitter, Shannon shared a video that has pleasantly surprised everyone online. While this kind of kindness and acceptance shouldn’t be surprising, unfortunately, this is the time we live in where a little bit of brotherly love goes way further than you’d ever expect.
Shannon wrote:
This white guy just pulled up in front of my local Mexican restaurant in his big truck, blaring music and saw a group of young Latino men drinking on the sidewalk. He rolled down the window, everyone paused warily. Then he shouts: “I love you, brothers! Fuck Trump! Let’s dance.”
The video is truly incredible.
This white guy just pulled up in front of my local Mexican restaurant in his big truck, blaring music and saw a group of young Latino men drinking on the sidewalk. He rolled down the window, everyone paused warily. Then he shouts: “I love you, brothers! Fuck Trump! Let’s dance.” pic.twitter.com/ze1SlP74lZ
— Shannon ??♀️ (@TheStagmania) August 17, 2018
Shannon added:
Then he got back in his car when the light changed, gave them a salute and drove off. Everyone had a good long laugh. The night was a little better.
It’s nice when people surprise you.
— Shannon ??♀️ (@TheStagmania) August 18, 2018
And, after the tweet blew up on Twitter and people began sharing and commenting on it, she said:
My mentions today tell me that everyone really needed a moment of joy, to feel hopeful about America’s potential to live through Trump, to see something worth fighting for in American society.
Imagine how much stronger that feeling will be on 11/7 if we take back Congress.
— Shannon ??♀️ (@TheStagmania) August 18, 2018
People on Twitter were truly touched to see that in a world full of Neo-Nazi’s and white supremacists, this type of kind individuals still does exist.
this is the America
I wanna live in!
?— Valerie Martin (@WILLDYE4U) August 18, 2018
More of this, please, America?❤️?
— VMD Resists (@VckyM) August 18, 2018
That’s what I’m talking about “Love”????
— Granny (@sherdngr) August 18, 2018
I started to read this post and thought “here we go, the first downer of my Saturday.” Thank you for surprising me. I’ve made few moments longer than usual without mother f-ing anybody.
— Kristin Wildermann (@kwildermann) August 18, 2018
This made me feel good. Also made me cry a little. This stuff always touches my heart. Wouldn't the world be so much better if it was always like this?❤️
— Mary (@Marymakestoast) August 18, 2018
— Mimi (@auntymimi69) August 18, 2018
This gives me hope for America!
— Jen (@Jennymd1) August 18, 2018
PURE LOVE, AND RESPECT ! ❤️ THIS IS ME EVERYDAY, EVERYWHERE, WITH EVERYONE!
— Kathy Pace (@freespirit2244) August 18, 2018
More of this
— CancerManReborn ? (@CancerManReborn) August 18, 2018
Damn I needed this! Thanks!
— barb davis (@pbdavis7499) August 18, 2018
Love love love it!!!!!
— Marita Lawrence (@maritalawrence6) August 18, 2018
Oh my god — I love this story!
— Mary Beth Wade (@MaryBethWade) August 18, 2018
We agree, 150%. This is the kind of America we all want to live in, and should. Spread the love, people.