It’s a really tough day for us, and George Takei has some words for those of us who might feel hopeless, devastated, and at a loss. In the face of crisis and tragedy, I’m not usually one to prioritize statements from celebrities, but Takei’s words really brought me some comfort.
Born in 1937, Takei has endured a lot of ugly history from Japanese internment, LGBTQ+ discrimination, and more—and yet his dedication and perseverance has not wavered. One part of me is so sad that he has to continue to fight after all this time, but if that strength isn’t inspiring, I don’t know what is. During the Broadway run of Allegiance, Takei saved a seat for Trump at every performance in hopes he would educate himself about the history of internment camps in America. In 7 tweets, the activist and actor addresses the shock that many of us felt, and implores us to continue moving forward and spreading love.
Here’s the full series:
1) I am addressing this to all who voted to defeat Donald Trump and what he represents. We may not have prevailed, but we must not despair.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
2) Many of you are, like me, in a state of shock. This does not feel like the America you love and honor. We are in unchartered waters.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
3) In times like these we must reaffirm the values we cherish and have fought for: equality, justice, the care of our planet.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
4) We must stand up defiantly to any dark or divisive acts, and look out for the most vulnerable among us. It is more important than ever.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
5) Within our hearts we know the society we wish to live in. No one can take that vision from us. We are each of us keepers of that promise.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
6) This country has seen wars and grave injustices, slavery and even civil war in its past. Yet we found our way through. We will now, too.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
7) Hold your loved ones close. Tell them that it is in times of sadness and in the toughest of days where we often find our true mettle.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 9, 2016
Thank you, George Takei.
(via Huffington Post, Image via Business Insider)
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