Natasha Nkhama, a Baylor University student, was attacked by a student and called the N-word while walking around campus earlier this week.
She described the incident in a video posted to Twitter by her friend, Jaileene Maite.
“On my way to class, this guy went out of his way to bump into me and … shove me off the sidewalk,” she said. “He said ‘no n*ggers allowed on the sidewalk’.”
“And I was just shocked,” she added. “Like, I had no words.”
this is my friend Natasha, and this happened today 11/9 at @Baylor. pic.twitter.com/bm64xyc9LZ
— Jaileene Maite (@ijaileene) November 9, 2016
Unfortunately, the attacker revealed he was motivated by Donald Trump winning the election when confronted by a nearby student who saw it all go down. “I’m just trying to make America great again,” said the attacker.
As word of what happened spread throughout campus, students arranged a plan to escort Natasha to her Friday morning class using the hashtag #IWalkWithNatasha.
HUNDREDS of people showed up in support.
https://twitter.com/SmithCassie/status/797108555014934529
This crowd at @Baylor is crazy large for #IWalkWithNatasha pic.twitter.com/bhPMRDWDba
— Cassie L. Smith (@SmithCassie) November 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/SmithCassie/status/797105373320716288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Baylor Univerisity has responded to Natasha’s allegations, stating that the aggressor’s behavior “is deeply disturbing and does not in any way reflect Baylor’s faith or values.
Natasha just came out. pic.twitter.com/gj8Uca2WZD
— Cassie L. Smith (@SmithCassie) November 11, 2016
“We are a caring, Christian community in which acts of violence and insensitivity have no place,” said Kevin P. Jackson, the vice president of student life.
THIS is the kind of solidarity and unity we need to see in these trying times. Never be afraid to stand up for what’s right.
[via Mashable]
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