*Trump trolls descended upon the hashtag #ThankYouObama Tuesday night once it took root in conjunction with BET’s White House concert special “Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration.”
As guest Dave Chappelle said during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue, the event featured a sea of black people…and Bradley Cooper. Jill Scott, Usher, The Roots, Janelle Monae, Yolanda Adams, Michelle Williams were among the performers for BET’s celebration of both black music and the nation’s first black president.
Viewers hit Twitter in droves adding their own personal expressions of gratitude.
Thank you God for allowing me to witness a President & First Lady that look like me. It reassures that anything is possible! #ThankYouObama
— Queen SugarMomma? (@mslovejones) November 16, 2016
President Barack Obama: “Be confident in your heritage. Be confident in your BLACKNESS.”#ThankYouObama pic.twitter.com/YhQd1VqvQO
— Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) November 16, 2016
#thankyouObama for being a positive role model for children. https://t.co/aBx4iEDS1E pic.twitter.com/vEMnVImkfb
— Kid Time Enterprises (@HonoraryCEO) November 16, 2016
And in no time flat, the people of Trump made their move:
Watch portions from the event below:
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