I know you're upset, hurt, scared, angry, and feeling many, many more emotions. Many, if not all of you, were upset with the recent election results. You have been the target of endless hate, ridicule, persecution. Unjustly so. I do not condone any hateful or shameful actions that have been shown towards you, but I beg you, please do not respond in the same manner.

I know many of you fear that this administration will strip you of your right to pursue happiness, some of you your liberty, and some of you your life either by reversing any progress made, building a wall, or spitting hateful language. I want you know that by retaliating, you will only encourage them to continue. Fighting fire with fire only fuels it. It only creates more anger, more hate, more frustration, and no progress.

I do ask you to show love, to show grace, to show mercy. Those who hate, who hurt others, and do copious amounts of harm do not know any better. Remember that. Racism is not a trait. It is taught. As a generation, we can educate others and teach love. A love that is unconditional. A love that sees no color, respects all kinds of love, and loves all walks of life. We can make a world where all of that is possible.

Love is not shown through burning down towns, or looting shops, or undermining authority. Change is made by being the better person. By respecting the enemy, but showing them where they err. I understand that action is necessary, but make sure that action is beneficial to your cause.

Demand respect, but do so respectfully. Fight to protect your rights, but don't do so by violating others.' This world needs a whole lot of love.

So remember, "Love trumps hate."