During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate heroes like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who were sojourners for freedom – and we resolve to continue to bring greater equality, dignity, and opportunity to all Americans, regardless of race or background.
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 1, 2018
Ivanka Trump’s tweet to commemorate Black History Month has sparked outrage from many Twitter users. She tweets “During #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate heroes like Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who were sojourners for freedom – and we resolve to continue to bring greater equality, dignity, and opportunity to all Americans, regardless of race or background.”
Although she made a seemingly positive tweet, the statement about “opportunity to all Americans” made users react.
Did Ivanka just make #BlackHistoryMonth about ALL Americans? What is wrong with her? Plus, did she use "sojourners" in the correct context 🤔
— Sonya😷 ~ No Wahala -Vote Biden 2020💙 🇺🇸 🌻♊🍷 (@meSonyaB) February 1, 2018
Are you high?
April Fool's Day is on April 1st. February 1st is the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth"– and we resolve to continue to bring greater equality, dignity, and opportunity to all Americans, regardless of race or background." pic.twitter.com/j1ZyCq7tHK
— Ω¯_(ツ)_/¯reSister1 (@Black2thBone) February 2, 2018
— Bradley King (@1865JUNE19) February 2, 2018
Still, there were a couple of people who saw the comment as positive.
Lady, you and your family, particularly your father, @POTUS hardly have a proven track record of success with “freedom for All Americans”, let alone African-Americans. You tried it though. #LivingInAnAlternativeReality
— Aisha Oni (@aisha_oni) February 2, 2018
Love you Ivanka. You should run for president.
— Tee Omlor (@littlemiss4shop) February 1, 2018
Thanks for that Black History Moment. Now back to reality.🙄
— Paul Bynum (@bynum9photo) February 2, 2018
