Acts of Hatred, Racism Come in Immediate Aftermath of Donald Trump's Election

After a long and contentious election in which Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States, there has been a steady stream of demonstrations across the country with protesters unhappy with the results taking to the streets and breaking out in chants of "We reject the president-elect," and "not my president."

The protests are not the only thing to occur in the immediate aftermath of the election. Incidents motivated by racism and hatred have come to the forefront of the national conversation, with an uptick of such incidents being reported across the country. The hateful acts have manifested in schools, college campuses, businesses and places of worship.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is monitoring reports of racist harassment and intimidation and has so far recorded more than 800 such incidents across the country since the election. The SPLC pulled the information from news reports, social media and direct submissions sent to them but noted that each incident could not be independently and immediately verified. And in the week following the election, Attorney General Loretta Lynch addressed the spate of alleged hate crimes, encouraging citizen to continue to report them to local authorities as well as to the Department of Justice.

"Often times, types of harassment overlapped and many incidents, though not all, involved direct references to the Trump campaign," the SPLC stated.

The Anti-Defamation League said following the election of Trump, there has been a sharp spike in reports of racist and anti-Semitic graffiti and vandalism, including the widespread use of swastikas and other Nazi imagery.

Oren Segal, Director for the ADL's center on extremism, told Patch that there are more of these incidents being reported and while it is too early to say if there is a spike particularly and it remains difficult to compare them to another time in history, he said the context is different and somewhat unique.

He said it is not uncommon to see Swastikas or graffiti that is anti-Muslim or anti-gay, however, what is uncommon is seeing incidents linked to a particular campaign. He said the incidents seem to be more than just harassment and vandalism and seem to be, "loaded with the country's anxiety."

In his first interview as president-elect on CBS's "60 Minutes," Trump was asked about the racist and hateful acts popping up in his name. Below is the exchange between Trump and CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl from the interview that aired the week of the election:

Donald Trump: I am very surprised to hear that-- I hate to hear that, I mean I hate to hear that--

Lesley Stahl: But you do hear it?

Donald Trump: I don’t hear it—I saw, I saw one or two instances…

Lesley Stahl: On social media?

Donald Trump: But I think it’s a very small amount. Again, I think it’s--

Lesley Stahl: Do you want to say anything to those people?

Donald Trump: I would say don’t do it, that’s terrible, ‘cause I’m gonna bring this country together.

Lesley Stahl: They’re harassing Latinos, Muslims--

Donald Trump: I am so saddened to hear that. And I say, “Stop it.” If it-- if it helps. I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: Stop it.

Trump's appointment of Stephen Bannon as White House strategist, the former executive of the news website Breitbart who has an alleged history of anti-Semitism and served as the Trump campaign's chief executive, might have negated any of Trump's efforts to call on Americans to stop the hateful acts.

Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the ADL, called Bannon the ringleader of "a loose-knit group of white nationalists and unabashed anti-Semites" in an official ADL statement. The SPLC also issued a strongly worded statement titled "Bannon Must Go."

Another of Trump's appointments is Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as attorney general, a man who is alleged to have called the American Civil Liberties Union and the N.A.A.C.P. “un-American” for “trying to force civil rights down the throats of people” and who reportedly referred to an African-American prosecutor as "boy."

Racial tensions in the country have been heightened lately, and acts of vandalism and violence had already begun to pop up during the general election, such as the vandalism of a black church in Mississippi where the words "Vote Trump" were scrawled on its side or the firebombing of a local GOP office in North Carolina where the words Nazi Republicans leave town or else," were left on a nearby building. Non-white communities have always dealt with racist acts but there is something about the tone of the incidents that have taken place post-election that sets them apart.

Segal, of the ADL, explained that the impact of these incidents is beyond local. While they always affect local communities, people may think of these instances of racism as a reflection of where America is headed.

"Now it almost has the appearance of something that is broader so it creates anxiety," he said.

With a country that is still processing what is going on, Segal said there is leadership required from community leaders up to the highest offices in the nation to reject and condemn what is going on and to do so constantly.

Patch has reported on several instances of such incidents and is compiling a list that will be constantly updated as we report on more acts motivated by racism and hatred. (Note: The list is organized based on the date Patch reported on the incident)

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Jan. 10

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Jan. 9

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Jan. 7

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Jan. 5

Hunter College Professor Receives Hate Mail Following Ivanka Trump Conflict

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Jan. 4

Break-In, Vandalism of Area Home Under Investigation as Hate Crime

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Inwood Resident Reports Swastika Graffiti at Dyckman Street Station

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Jan. 3

Swastika Graffiti Found in Massapequa Park

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Dec. 29

Swastikas Spray-painted on Playground at Lewisboro School

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Dec. 28

West Bloomfield Teens Suspended Over Swastika, Gun, Shooting ‘Joke’

WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Two West Bloomfield High School students were suspended before winter break after detectives with the township police department were tipped off about an apparent joke that indicated a shooting was planned at the school, according to media reports. Investigators found images on the teens’ cell phones that included a swastika and a handgun.

Dec. 24

Town Officials Condemn Swastika Found in Pierce Middle School

MILTON, MA — Town and school officials are condemning a piece of hate graffiti found inside a bathroom at Pierce Middle School.

Dec. 23

Ominous Cards Found in Chicago Suburbs are a Pro-Life Protest

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Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found on Walls of Natick Middle School

NATICK, MA — An anti-Semitic message was found on the bathroom walls at the Wilson Middle School in Natick, prompting Principal Teresa Carney to send a letter to parents on Thursday.

Dec. 22

JetBlue Kicks Man Off Plane After 'Conflict' With Fellow Passenger Ivanka Trump

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Dec. 21

Framingham Schools End Hockey Seasons Over Anti-Semitic Behavior

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Dec. 20

Newark Muslim ‘Ridiculed And Assaulted’ At Job Center In Hate Crime: Mayor

NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey state employee at a Newark job development center allegedly snatched the hijab off a Muslim woman’s head and threw it to the floor in an “act against the Islamic faith” earlier this month, city officials say.

Dec. 16

Anti-Muslim Statement Written in Bathroom at Lincoln-Sudbury High School

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Dec. 8

Swastikas Found All Over Nassau Community College Campus

Nassau Police are investigating racist graffiti that was found at Nassau Community College Wednesday morning. According to detectives, police responded to Nassau County Community College at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday after a security officer discovered three swastikas drawn on the B Cluster Building stair hand rail and on the wall. The swastikas were approximately eight inches long and were drawn in black ink.

Swastika, Racial Slur Spray Painted Inside N.Y. Giant's Bergen Home

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PHOTOS: Fascist 'Trump' Graffiti Spotted on Brooklyn Nature Walk

GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN — A Greenpoint resident on Thursday spotted a picnic table along the idyllic Newtown Creek Nature Walk that was defaced with graffiti of a swastika, and writing that said "Trump," "Go home refugees," and "rapeugees not welcome."

PHOTOS: Fascist 'Trump' Graffiti Spotted on Brooklyn Nature Walk

GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN — A Greenpoint resident on Thursday spotted a picnic table along the idyllic Newtown Creek Nature Walk that was defaced with graffiti of a swastika, and writing that said "Trump," "Go home refugees," and "rapeugees not welcome."

Dec. 6

Another Muslim Woman Attacked in NYC Subway As City Hate Crimes Spike 35%

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — Yet another anti-Muslim hate crime was reported within the NYC public transit system during the Monday morning commute, when a uniformed Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) worker wearing a hijab, or headscarf, was attacked on her way to work in Midtown by a male subway rider, according to police.

'Make America White Again,' Swastikas Spray-Painted on Long Island Sidewalks

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Neo-Nazi Group Hangs Hitler, Swastika Posters on U of Chicago Campus

CHICAGO, IL — A neo-Nazi group is claiming responsibility for hanging posters of Adolf Hitler in a field of swastikas on the University of Chicago campus. The posters also include the hate group's name, Atomwaffen Division, as well as the slogans "#Hitler Disapproves" and "No Degeneracy, No Tolerance, Hail Victory."

Sharon Mosque Hit with Anti-Islam Letter

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Dec. 5

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Dressed in Traditional Muslim Garb, Hijab Subject to 'Biased Threats'

BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN — An off-duty NYPD officer dressed in traditional Muslim garb and wearing a hijab was subjected to biased verbal threats when she intervened in a dispute Saturday, sources said.

Muslim Woman's Tires Slashed in Woodinville Bias Incident: Report

WOODINVILLE, WA – A report of a possible anti-Muslim bias incident is emerging after a woman, a student at Cascadia College in Bothell, allegedly had her tires slashed by a man while she was parked off campus in Woodinville, according to Cascadia.

Dec. 2

Wayland Mosque Receives Letter That Says 'Trump Will Cleanse America'

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Muslim Teen Attacked on NYC Subway by White Guys Shouting 'Donald Trump'

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GRAMERCY, NY — In one of the most disgusting hate crimes reported in the New York City metro area since Donald Trump was elected president, an 18-year-old Muslim woman was attacked Wednesday night in the 23rd Street subway station by a trio of white, male 20-somethings who shouted "Donald Trump!" and tried to remove her hijab, or headscarf, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

White Supremacist Fliers Found on Cars in Crestwood: Reports

CRESTWOOD, IL — A woman leaving a store in Crestwood Wednesday afternoon said she found a recruitment flier from a white supremacist organization placed on her windshield.

Civil Rights Group Claims Lakewood Teen was Shot Because of his Muslim Faith

LAKEWOOD, OH — A 16-year-old Lakewood teenager was shot in his left arm last Saturday after a heated verbal exchange possibly involving the Lakewood High School student's Muslim faith. The shooting occurred near the 1300 block of West Clifton Boulevard just before 11 p.m. The teen was transported to MetroHealth Hospital where he was treated and released.

Nov. 30

Swastika, 'Racist' and 'Trump' Painted on Family's Cars

BURTONSVILLE, MD — In the most recent act of vandalism that used Nazi swastikas and derogatory words, a Burtonsville family found all three of its cars spray-painted with symbols Wednesday morning.

Nov. 29

Swastikas, 'KKK' Part Of Graffiti on Paulding County Home

ACWORTH, GA — Graffiti that included racially charged words and symbols was discovered on the garage of a Paulding County home on Monday.

After Racist Literature Found, Police Pledge to Continue Protecting 'Rights of All Members of Our Community'

EAST HAMPTON, NY — After racist flyers were found at the end of some driveways in Montauk and on the Long Island Railroad, East Hampton Town Police are assuring residents that their pledge to fight back against intolerance remains strong.

Nov. 28

White-Power Graffiti Found on NYC Subway Car at Columbus Circle, Police Say

COLUMBUS CIRCLE, NY — An elderly man riding a northbound 1 train discovered homophobic and racist slurs written on the walls and the door of the subway car Saturday evening, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

50+ Pro-Trump Flags On Lawn Followed By Electric Meter Ripped From Bay Area Home

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – A Concord couple remains scared today after someone planted about 50 American flags - some with political messages on them - in their front lawn and then tore the electric meter off their home early Saturday morning.

Georgia Mosque Gets Same Hateful Letter Also Sent to California Locations

SAVANNAH, GA — A hateful letter threatening Muslims that was sent to at least five mosques in California has also been sent to the Islamic Center of Savannah, the Georgia chapter of the Council of American Islamic Relations said in a statement.

Nov. 27

Murder Of 'Talented, Gentle' Contra Costa Musician Deemed Hate Crime, Saddens Community

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – Richmond Mayor Tom Butt released a statement Saturday saying he is "saddened and distressed" as details emerge in an allegedly racially motivated fatal shooting against a Richmond resident earlier this month in El Sobrante.

Hateful Letter Threatening Muslims Sent to 3 California Mosques

At least three mosques in California received the same letter containing hateful speech targeted towards Muslims, the Council on American-Islamic Relations said in a press release Saturday. The person who wrote the letter also indicated support for President-elect Donald Trump.

Nov. 26

Central Texas Food Bank Receives Nasty Note From Anonymous Letter Writer

AUSTIN, TX — Well, bah humbug! A nasty, anonymous letter writer took the Central Texas Food Bank to task in a letter essentially for performing its mission of feeding the hungry and homeless.

"I don't understand who these poor folks are that need food," the letter began, as reported by the blog site Giving City Austin. "I assume they consist primarily of illegals who came to Texas for 'free stuff.' And, of course, our Africans, who find work too much trouble especially when they can collect the equivalent of $40,000 a year on welfare and other 'benefits' offered to the unfit, the lazy and the under-educated and, of course, the drug addicts."

Nov. 23

Racist, Trump-Related Graffiti Found at Gwinnett High School

SUWANEE, GA — Swastikas, racial and ethnic slurs and slogans related to the recent presidential election were among the graffiti found Tuesday at a Gwinnett County high school.

Nov. 22

Concord Police Investigate Hate Speech Outside of Local Restaurant

CONCORD, MA — The Concord Police Department has investigated a report of Hate Street directed towards the Jewish Community outside of an Elm Street restaurant Saturday afternoon, according to an announcement from police.

Vandals Hit MAPS Mosque In Redmond

REDMOND, WA - Vandals damaged a sign at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) overnight Monday, but the president of the mosque - the largest in Washington with over 5,000 members - says that he's encouraged by an outpouring of support from the community in reaction to the vandalism.

Monmouth County High School Suspends Student Over Racist Photo: Principal

ALLENTOWN, NJ — A Monmouth County high school student has been suspended after the student posted a photo with a racially charged comment on social media the day after the presidential election, the school principal said.

Runner Discovers Racist Graffiti on Albany Ohlone Greenway

ALBANY, CA — An Albany resident out running along the Albany Ohlone Greenway who recently discovered race-related graffiti says she is saddened to see such "hatred and racism" in public view. The words “Trump 2016 White Power" were recently found written on the running path along with several swastikas spotted on a garbage can next to the trail and on a BART column.

Middlefield Officials Investigate Nazi Flag Display at Local Antiques Store

MIDDLEFIELD, CT — Town officials are investigating the alleged display of a Nazi flag in front of Jimmy D’s Antiques Plus on Meriden Road, reports the Middletown Press.

New Haven Police Investigate Trump/Swastika Vandalism

NEW HAVEN, CT—Police are investigating a case of vandalism at the Wilbur Cross High School Athletic Complex that involves spray-painted messages with references to Donald Trump and swastikas.

Quran Defaced With Swastikas, Slurs at Evanston Public Library

EVANSTON, IL - Swastikas and racial slurs were recently found drawn on books about Islam at the Evanston Public Library.

Nov. 21

'They'll Deport you Soon': Racist Queens Motorist Berates Uber Driver in Unhinged Rant

QUEENS, NY — A Trump-loving motorist in Queens took time out of his morning commute to spew racist vitriol an at Uber driver, and the whole thing was caught on film.

Tensions Flare at Latino Nightclub in DC After Trump Supporter Kicked Out (VIDEO)

WASHINGTON, DC — A supporter of President-elect Donald Trump posted video of a confrontation at Cafe Citron in Dupont Circle to Twitter after he said he was kicked out of the Latino nightclub because he was wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat.

Hate Sign Aimed at Gay Mayor, But Grammar is So Bad It's Hard to Tell

MASSACHUSETTS — It appears the person, or group, was intending to make it clear that they know the mayor is gay, and they don't approve of it. But they "litteally" have such a poor grip on spelling and grammar that it's hard to tell. Spray painted on a sign that was hung below Alex Morse's campaign sign on a tree were the words, in red, "suck's liteally [sic]." Linguistic experts at Patch have determined the targeting team was trying to say "sucks literally" in an attempt to remind folks of sexual acts, presumably to be witty, figuratively.

Klan Comment Leads to Altercation at UConn Dining Hall: Police

STORRS, CT — Two people have been charged with second-degree breach of peace after approaching two others at the University of Connecticut's South Campus dining facility and asking them if they were attending a Ku Klux Klan rally, a police report indicates.

‘Racist and Homophobic Graffiti’ Found on Bus that Services Danville High School, Officials Say

DANVILLE, CA — School officials in Danville are investigating yet another report of race-related graffiti relating to Monte Vista High School. The graffiti, which was described by school officials as racist and homophobic, was found over the weekend on a TRAFFIX bus that serves Monte Vista High School students. School officials were not able to release any additional information but did say Danville police have started an investigation. School officials will resume their investigation once students return to class next week.

Swastika Painted on Trump Supporter's Door in Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, MD — A Vietnam War veteran and supporter of President-Elect Donald Trump awoke Sunday morning to find a Nazi swastika spray-painted on his home's front door in the Four Corners area of Silver Spring, police say.

Nov. 19

Adam Yauch Park in Brooklyn Heights Defaced With Swastikas, Pro-Trump Graffiti

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, NY — A park in Brooklyn was the latest to be vandalized with hateful graffiti. On Friday, two Swastikas and the words, "Go Trump" were drawn on playground equipment at Brooklyn Heights' Adam Yauch Park, named after the founding member of the Beastie Boys.

Racist Graffiti Found at San Ramon High School Leads to Temporary Closure of Bathrooms, Parent Meeting

SAN RAMON, CA — Another incident of race-related graffiti reported at a San Ramon High school Friday morning prompted the temporary closure of the bathrooms and yet another police investigation, San Ramon Valley Unified School District officials said. This is the fourth case of race-related graffiti discovered at California High School since October.

Nov. 18

Police Investigating Racist Graffiti Discovered at Danville High School

DANVILLE, CA — Police and school officials are investigating a report of race-related graffiti recently discovered in a boys’ bathroom on the Monte Vista High School campus in Danville, school officials said. A student discovered the words “whites” and “colored” written above urinals on campus. Officials reported the incident to police and removed the graffiti.

Swastika Found on Bathroom Wall at Schreiber High School

PORT WASHINGTON, NY — An investigation into who is responsible for drawing a swastika on the boys' bathroom wall at Paul D. Schreiber High School on Thursday is underway, the Port Washington Union Free School District said.

Noose Found in Bathroom Stall At Royal Oak Middle School: Superintendent

ROYAL OAK, MI — A noose was reportedly found hanging in a bathroom stall at Royal Oak Middle School, according to officials. This is the second time in a week that the middle school has found itself at the center of controversy. Just last week, the school made national news when a group students broke out into a "build the wall" chant, a nod to president-elect Donald Trump's campaign pledge to build a wall along America's border with Mexico to stop illegal immigration.

Nov. 17

Danbury Mayor Calls Racist Chant at Wilton Football Game 'Offensive, Teachable Moment'

WILTON, CT — Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton called a recent incident that occurred between Wilton and Danbury High School students "outrageous" and "deeply offensive to our community." Wilton High School principal Robert O’Donnell told parents Monday that a group of Wilton High School seniors were heard chanting “Build the wall” at Danbury High School students.

North Texas High School Students Taunt Border Town Rivals With 'Build that wall!' Chants During Game

SNYDER, TX — Students at a North Texas high school chanted "build that wall" during a volleyball match with a team from a school along the Texas-Mexico border, prompting an apology from a top district official.

Nov. 16

Boulder Hill Family Finds Swastikas Outside Home; Husband Called Racial Slur

BOULDER HILL, IL — Amanda and Joshua S. have always had problems with their neighbors, but this weekend it went too far. Amanda, who asked that Patch not use her last name, woke up on Sunday morning, ran some errands and came home to two swastikas on her Springdale driveway.

“There was a pair of them at the bottom of our driveway,” she said. “I started walking around and there was another on the corner of our lot.”

Trump 2016 Graffiti Among Vandalism at Weymouth Playground

WEYMOUTH, MA — Days after Mayor Robert Hedlund presented a plan to repair the town's playgrounds, parks, and ball fields. Vandals have apparently struck a playground. On Wednesday, Mayor Hedlund posted photos of recent vandalism at a playground at Stella Tirrella Park. While some of the graffiti appears to be random letters and numbers, a spraypainted name appeared on some of the equipment, along with "Trump 2016" on a climbing wall.

Pro-Trump Teen Beaten in Rockville Student Protests: Police

ROCKVILLE, MD — One student wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat as an apparent show of support for President-elect Donald Trump was reportedly beaten during a student protest march Wednesday morning in Rockville.

Waukesha Woman Assaulted by Man in Donald Trump Hat: Report

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Gay, Jewish Senator Finds 2 Swastikas Etched Into His NYC Apartment Building

GREENWICH VILLAGE, NY — The recent wave of hateful attacks and messages targeting minorities in the wake of the election of President-elect Donald Trump hit close to home for New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman on Tuesday evening.

Nov. 15

Man Threatens Woman Pushing Stroller, Calling Her 'Mexican Freeloader,' County Supervisor Alleges

AZUSA, CA — The day after the election, a woman in Azusa was pushing a stroller along a sidewalk when a gray-haired man in a red pickup truck pulled alongside, got out of the truck and said, "Get out of my country you ... You Mexicans infest this country and are all freeloaders," before throwing a cup of soda on the woman.

"Other reported incidents include a Muslim-American high school student in the San Fernando Valley who had her head scarf yanked off before being called a `terrorist' and being told, `You shouldn't be wearing that, you towel- head. You're not American. This isn't what America stands for.' Another incident involved an African-American man who found a note slipped under his door telling him to `go back to the plantation,' and a physical education teacher at a South Los Angeles middle school who told his Latino students that their parents would be deported, leaving them to be placed in foster care," Solis said.

Milford Neighborhoods Hit With White Supremacist Newspaper

MILFORD, MA—About four weeks ago, copies of the KKK newspaper "The Crusader" was thrown in the driveways of one of Milford's neighborhoods, and residents in another neighborhood are now complaining that it happened again over the weekend.

Trump Supporter Allegedly Attacked Outside Boston Bar

BOSTON, MA — A young man alleges he was physically and verbally assaulted outside a Boston bar over his support for President-elect Donald Trump, called a "racist" and told him he "took a wrong turn. 'You know you're in Massachusetts.'"

Community Rallies Around Muslim Teacher Told to Hang Herself

DACULA, GA — The Dacula High School community is rallying around a Muslim teacher who says she received a note urging her to hang herself with the headscarf she regularly wears.

Baylor University Rallies Around Student Shoved Off Sidewalk, Called Racial Slur

WACO, TX — Students at Baylor University at Waco have employed the tactics of love to combat a recent incident of hate on campus, rallying around a student who was shoved off a sidewalk on college grounds by a suspect who said "I'm just trying to make America great again," a reference to the election slogan used by Donald Trump in reaching the presidency, the victim later recalled.

Abilene Christian University Expels Students After Racist Snapchat Featuring Blackface Exposed

ABILENE, TX — Two Abilene Christian University students have been expelled after a Snapchat video surfaced on Monday showing one of them in blackface while mimicking a black person with racist exaggerated features.

Racially Offensive Fliers Found on Southern Methodist University Campus

DALLAS, TX — Officials at Southern Methodist University in Dallas are investigating after two offensive fliers were found Sunday night in two stairwells of a residence hall.

Nonprofit Worker Removed from Job, Mayor Resigns After Racist Facebook Post Directed at Michelle Obama

CLAY, WV — A nonprofit worker in Clay, West Virginia, has been placed on leave and the town's mayor has resigned after a controversy the two women became involved in regarding an extremely racist Facebook post that was directed at First Lady Michelle Obama.

Nov. 14

Crown Heights Sidewalk Swastika Joins 'Wave of Anti-Semitic Vandalism' Across NY

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — An all-white swastika spray-painted onto the sidewalk over the weekend at Brooklyn Avenue and Montgomery Street, in a heavily Orthodox Jewish area of Crown Heights, is one of at least five instances of anti-Semitic vandalism recorded across New York state in the week since Donald Trump was elected president, according to the Anti-Defamation League, a Jewish organization that tracks anti-Semitism in the U.S.

Trump Supporter Sucker-Punches Woman at Brooklyn Bistro

BOERUM HILL, BROOKLYN — A Donald Trump supporter sucker-punched a woman at a Boerum Hill restaurant Saturday night after getting into a political debate with her earlier in the evening, according to widespread reports.

Klan Video Causes Uproar in North Central Connecticut

STAFFORD, CT — North Central Connecticut was in an uproar on Monday over a video featuring a party at which some participants wore Ku Klux Klan outfits that has been circulating around social media. State police said they are looking into the matter.

Anti-Trump Protester Attacked on Ohio State University Campus (Video)

COLUMBUS, OH — An anti-Trump demonstration on the Ohio State University campus was interrupted on Monday when a man wearing a scarlet and gray sweatshirt ran down a flight of stairs and tackled a protester addressing the crowd with a megaphone.

Hate Graffiti Found in Pomona

POMONA, NY — Graffiti reading “No Jews” was found spray-painted on a street and on a Realtor’s sign in Pomona. Officers found graffiti at two homes for sale on Carteret Drive, as well as on a Realtor’s “For Sale” sign.

Danbury Hate Crime: Swastika Found on House & Mazda CX7: Report

DANBURY, CT — A swastika was painted on the side of a downtown home and a car in the Division Street neighborhood over the weekend.

N.J. ‘Redneck’ Says His Pro-Trump Truck Had Tires Slashed

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Sour race relations between white and black Trump supporters in Bloomfield may have led to an alleged tire-slashing incident in front of a Broad Street diner last week, reports say.

Anti-Trump Graffiti Found Near Torched Home

MANGO, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and investigators from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue are looking into a Monday morning arson-related fire at a mobile home in Mango. Investigators also found anti-Donald Trump graffiti at two nearby homes, leading them to believe “both of these locations may be connected to the arson investigation.” One of the vandalized homes reportedly had the words "F--- Trump. Burn Everything” spray painted on it.

Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Found on Bronx River Bike Path in White Plains

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino, speaking on the Bronx River bike path under a Metro-North bridge in White Plains Monday, said hateful graffiti is not something he or anyone in the county will tolerate. Anti-Semitic and anti-black graffiti were found Sunday afternoon under the bridge on the bike path.

Villanova Student Reportedly Harassed By Trump Supporters

RADNOR, PA — A black female Villanova University student was reportedly attacked by several white males who ran toward the student shouting "Trump" on the school's campus.

Threat to Set Fire to Hijab-Wearing U-M Student Probed as Hate Crime

UPDATE: A Muslim University of Michigan student lied when she told police in the days following the election of President-elect Donald Trump that a man had threatened to set her on fire if she didn’t remove her hijab, the Ann Arbor Police Department said in a statement Wednesday. The FBI and university police had been investigating the report as a hate crime.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Police in Ann Arbor are investigating an incident Friday in which a man allegedly forced a Muslim woman to remove her hijab and threatened to set her on fire with his lighter, prompting a University of Michigan campus-wide safety alert, according to news reports.

Nov. 13

Off-Duty Cop Flew Confederate Flag at Anti-Trump Rally: Police

TRAVERSE CITY, MI — An off-duty Michigan police officer whom authorities said flew a Confederate flag from his pickup this weekend at a demonstration protesting the election of Donald J. Trump as the nation’s 45th president has been suspended, according to news reports.

Silver Spring Church Vandalized With Racist Message Calling for 'Whites Only'

SILVER SPRING, MD — A sign advertising the Spanish-language Mass at an Episcopal Church in Silver Spring and the wall of the parish's memorial garden were vandalized with the words "Trump Nation. Whites Only," the Episcopal Diocese of Washington said in a Facebook post.

Natick Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime: Letters With Racial Slurs Left on Resident's Steps

NATICK, MA—Natick police are investigating a possible hate crime as a resident reported receiving a series of threatening letters on his doorstep two days in a row over the weekend, said Chief James Hicks.

Swastikas Drawn on 4 Dorm-Room Doors at NYC's New School

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Police are investigating after Swastikas were drawn on four doors in a residence hall at the New School.

Nov. 12

Two Men Arrested for Attacking Donald Trump Supporter in Meriden: Police

MERIDEN, CT — Two men have been arrested after police say the attacked a man who was waving an American flag and holding a Donald Trump election sign.

San Jose State President Denounces Attack Of Hijab-Wearing Student

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – A San Jose State University student whose hijab was pulled off in an attackat a campus parking garage Wednesday afternoon has led school officials to push for more conversations with the Muslim community and find ways to increase safety at the college.

Black Freshmen at UPenn Added to Racist Group Message Depicting Images of Lynching; Student in Oklahoma Suspended

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A student at the University of Oklahoma has been suspended after a number of black freshmen students at the University of Pennsylvania were added to a group messaging account that contained racist images and messages, according to university officials.

Fight Over President-Elect Trump at a Connecticut Restaurant Leaves One Man Hospitalized

OLD SAYBROOK, CT — Police say they were called to a local restaurant Friday night for a fight in progress between patrons over President-elect Donald J. Trump.

Nov. 11

Swastikas Drawn on Wall at Bethesda's Westland Middle School

BETHESDA, MD — Swastikas were recently drawn on the walls of a boys' restroom in a Bethesda middle school, according to a letter from the building principal that was sent home to students and parents Friday.

East Haddam Woman's Message of Love Vandalized Overnight

EAST HADDAM, CT — After learning of the results, a local woman felt compelled to make a sign expressing her care toward a number of groups in the country who may feel oppressed by the election of Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. The sign read, “Dear Muslims, Immigrants Women, Disabled, LGBTQ folks & All People of Color, WE LOVE YOU; boldly & proudly, we will endure.” The sign, however, was apparently vandalized within a day. Overnight, an unidentified person wrote “Trump 2016” over her message in black spray paint.

Racist Graffiti Found in SUNY New Paltz Dormitory Bathroom

NEW PALTZ, NY — Racist, profanity-laced graffiti was found in a woman’s bathroom in a SUNY New Paltz dormitory Thursday.

Canton Police Officer Suspended for Alleged Racist Remarks on Facebook

CANTON TOWNSHIP, MI - A Canton police officer has been suspended with pay amid an investigation into racist remarks he is accused of making against black people on Facebook, according to media reports.
The officer, Kenneth Kleszcz, allegedly told African-Americans to "go home monkeys" during a live feed of an election protest.

Nov. 10

Police Investigate Racist, Pro-Trump Message Scrawled in Maple Grove High School Bathroom

MAPLE GROVE, MI — Maple Grove police detectives are seeking information after receiving a report of a racist message written in a Maple Grove Senior High school bathroom. The message was written during the school day on Nov. 9, according to a news release.

Vandalism, Harassment at CRN High School Following Election, District Says

NEWTOWN, PA — A school district in Pennsylvania saw vandalism and harassment following Tuesday's election, Superintendent Robert J. Fraser said Thursday. Fraser said one incident occurred in a girls’ restroom, where on a hanging piece of paper someone wrote “I Love Trump,” a derogatory comment about people who are gay and three swastikas. Another incident occurred in a different girls’ restroom where someone wrote "If Trump wins, watch out!" on a toilet paper dispenser.

South Brunswick Board Of Education Member Targeted by Anti-Islamic Graffiti

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — A member of the South Brunswick Board of Education, who was re-elected on Tuesday night, has been targeted by anti-Islamic graffiti on campaign lawn signs.

Royal Oak Students Chant 'Build The Wall' In School Cafeteria

ROYAL OAK, MI — Remember the days when all you had to worry about in the school cafeteria was a food fight and getting a Sloppy Joe in the face? Not in 2016 cafeterias. Things got political at the Royal Oak Middle School cafeteria Wednesday, and the whole outburst was caught on video and has taken off on social media, receiving more than 700,000 views in less than 24 hours.

Pro-Trump Graffiti Scrawled Onto NYU Muslim Prayer Room Door

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — An unknown individual scrawled "Trump" onto the door to a Muslim prayer room at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering in Downtown Brooklyn following Election Day, the NYU Muslim Students Association said Wednesday.

Trump, Nazi Graffiti Sprayed On Philly Storefront

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Nazi swastika and the word "Trump" was discovered spray painted on the window of an abandoned store front in south Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

Trump Flag-Waving at Hillary Clinton's Alma Mater Gets 'Disruptive' People Removed

WELLESLEY, MA – Two people were removed from the Wellesley College campus Wednesday after driving around in a pickup truck and waving a Donald Trump flag. Lisa Barbin, chief of campus police at Wellesley College, said the "disruptive" individuals were asked to leave campus without incident.

Nov. 9

Trump National Golf Course Fairway Vandalized, Fire Marshal Investigating

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA —The fairway at Trump National Golf Course suffered undisclosed damage, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, just hours before the Republican candidate's surprise win in the presidential election.

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