Yesterday Was Bloody Awful, But These Celebs Don’t Want Us To Lose Hope

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Well, it happened folks. Despite the prayers of millions wishing it was just a prank gone out of hand, as of this morning one human orange Donald Trump is officially the 45th President of the United States of America. (It still hurts just writing that)

And yeah, there’s no denying this sucks. Out of all the possible outcomes of this wild election process, this is the result it appears no one anticipated. It feels like when you’re reading a choose your own adventure novel and you get the nightmarishly bad, joke ending so you go back to the beginning of the book to start again. But here we are.

However, despite this scary reality, we can’t lose hope.

Yeah, Donald Trump is President. Yeah, his policies are pretty goddamn shitty. Yeah, his election has caused widespread fear and protest.

However, despite the fact this man is the new leader of the US, instead of becoming fearful, we need to continue the progress we have made over the past eight years. We need to continue showing love for all people and keep fighting in the face of adversity.

It is not the ideal outcome, that is certain, however it is something we can survive. This is the feeling some celebs have sought to capture, calling on hope and optimism above all else.

These sentiments were summed up perfectly by rapper and all-around good egg Macklemore in a tear-jerking Instagram post dedicated to his daughter.

I am disappointed, shocked and shaken at my core by what has transpired tonight. I gathered around the TV with my family and loved ones, ready to celebrate history being made. My daughter had this little blue dress on. I was ready to pop the Martinelli's and hold her, watching Hilary Clinton become the first female president of the United States of America. But…It didn't happen. I had a sick feeling in my gut, riddled with anxiety as the polls started coming in. After hours of a growing pit in my stomach, it was over. I left the TV, grabbed my daughter and took her to bed. But now, as I'm laying next to my her as she sleeps, I remember. Remember what I have control over and what I don't. I don't have control over Donald Trump becoming president. That has been decided. But what I do have control over is where I go from here. I will teach my daughter to love. All people, regardless of the color of their skin, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or where their birth certificate says they're from. I will teach her how important it is to be an advocate for humanity. Not just the portion of humanity that benefits her. I will teach her non violent communication. That in the face of hatred we must love each other even harder. Not give in. Not get discouraged or feel like our progress in the past is void. Keeping fighting for all of us, with an emphasis on those that and have been the most affected by systemic oppression. I will teach her that when she is silent during moments of injustice, she is siding with the oppressor. I will teach her that walls divide people, and by their nature cannot bring us closer. And that just because someone holds the most powerful position in the world, does not make that person right, just or fair. Donald Trump is not raising my daughter. I am. I get to encourage and nurture her to be who she wants to be. Teach her that her voice and actions can change the world. Teach her that she can do anything that a man can do. And one day, even become president of the United States of America. I have work to do. It starts now. And that work is the only thing bringing me peace at the moment

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“I don’t have control over Donald Trump becoming president. That has been decided. But what I do have control over is where I go from here. I will teach my daughter to love. All people, regardless of the color of their skin, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or where their birth certificate says they’re from,” he posted.

“I will teach her that walls divide people, and by their nature cannot bring us closer. And that just because someone holds the most powerful position in the world, does not make that person right, just or fair. Donald Trump is not raising my daughter. I am.”

Lady Gaga was also one to spread the message of hope, peacefully protesting in front of Trump Tower.

Beacon of lols, George Takei gave us these wise words.

While Laverne Cox stood with her LGBTIQA allies, at this time of unrest.

Black activist and actor Jesse Williams rallied around his community.

While Broadway’s Lin-Manuel Miranda spread the positivity.

And Miley Cyrus, never one to shy away from speaking her mind, shared a heartfelt Instagram post emphasising the importance of staying united.