Black Americans Are Sharing What It's Really Like To Navigate Life In A Red State In 2026
February 28, 2026
(Cont’d) “Living in a red state right now adds another dimension. The fear and anxiety are real. The atmosphere is often unwelcoming, and, increasingly, interactions, whether with Americans or non-Americans, can be more rude, dismissive, or outright hostile toward Black people.”
“What is most unsettling is realizing, in real time, that policies are being designed and…





