The crowning of first Indian origin Miss America, Nina Davuluri has sparked a racist reaction on social media. On twitter some users linked Davuluri’s win with the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks in the US while few called her a terrorist too with ties to Al Qaeda.
Nina , who described her performance of a Bollywood-style dance at the Miss America pageant a victory for diversity in the US, appeared unfazed by racism,”I have to rise above that…”said she news conference . Amid the racist tweets, there was support for Davuluri too
Tweets supporting Nina Davuluri’s win as Miss America 2014
Nargis Fakhri
Nina Davuluri is the first Indian-American woman to be crowned @MissAmerica CONGRATS!!! Xo
Taslima Nasreen
Americans are smart. But many are dumb. They don’t know the diff between Arab & Indian. Racists are dumbasses.
Rahul Mahajan
Lou Brasili exclaimed “9/11 was 4 days ago and she gets miss America,” while user Karl Sharro said “Al-Qaeda influenced the liberal judges.”
Suhel Seth:
What some dolt Americans should worry about is not Miss America. But Mr President. Colour is not a hindrance to achievement.
Neha Dhupia
The newly crowned #missamerica does nt need #barbs in the USA … All she needs is #carbs in the USA …. #beautypageant
Kunal Kohli
People upset about comments on Indian Origin #missamerica. Really? Can’t take random slurs on twitter seriously
Mamacheeeeta
Sweetheart @MissAmerica ignore the ignorant and do what you have to do, you are beautiful and smart and I know that you will succeed xoxoxo
Debanjan Basak
Dear Americans, if you are idiots, be idiots. Kindly, don’t advertise. #MissAmerica #NinaDavuluri
Dj Sarj
Some American People Have Just Gone Off And Prooved Again How Backwards And Stupid They Are!! #Racism #MissAmerica #Indian
