Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost had an eventful night at the Sundance Festival, but not for the reasons he might have hoped. Instead of mingling with artsy types, he found himself the target of a frightening racist assault. A man approached him, drunkenly shouting that Trump was going to deport him before proceeding to punch Frost in the face. Talk about a punchline gone horribly wrong!
Thankfully, venue security was quick to react, and the assailant was arrested shortly after the incident. Frost took to social media to reassure his followers that he’s fine and expressed gratitude toward the security staff for their swift intervention. It’s alarming to think that even in settings meant for celebration and creativity, racism can rear its ugly head. Let’s use this moment to reflect on how we can create safer spaces for everyone.
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