Trump’s Racist Video About the Obamas Is a Warning

Act locally: donate to BIPAC

Last weekend, Donald Trump shared a video depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes. Drawing widespread (bipartisan) criticism, he refused to apologize and the White House immediately labeled the criticism as “fake outrage”.

The ape comparison has been used to dehumanize Black and Brown people from 18th century colonial propaganda to 19th and 20th century Jim Crow imagery and into 21st century extremist violence, all to rationalize slavery, segregation, and imperial domination. In recent years, we have seen local and national coordinated efforts to undermine and discredit changemakers with attacks designed to remove and keep Black leadership out of decision-making roles.

In 2026, most Americans feel helpless watching elected officials allow Trump to systematically weaken our democracy by undermining the rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection, and civil liberties against Black and Brown people.

As efforts intensify to discredit diversity, equity, and inclusion, remember this: diversity asks who is in the room, equity asks who cannot get in, and inclusion asks whose voice is actually heard. DEI is why we have parental leave, family restrooms, captions on TV, flexible schedules, breastfeeding accommodations, ramps and curb cuts, pay transparency, workplace protections, size-inclusive medical equipment, floating holidays, disability-friendly workspaces, and even belt extenders on planes.

Action: If you’re worried about the direction of our government and want to take meaningful action today, then focus on local and donate to BIPAC, Colorado’s first fund solely dedicated to electing People of Color to office (also backing LGBTQ+ candidates). Since launching in 2023, we’ve helped elect 10 winning candidates at the city and state level.

Help us elect the next generation of diverse leaders in Colorado: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bipac

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