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John Legend’s family photo will give you post-election hope

John Legend is sharing some more pearls of wisdom with his latest Instagram post.
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Luna Legend

The proud daddy shared a sweet family photo with wife Chrissy Teigen and their daughter, Luna, following the US election upset that saw Donald Trump win over Hillary Clinton.

Alongside the family portrait, John penned a powerful letter of love.

“It’s been quite a time for the United States and the rest of the world as we all watched the election results come in early Wednesday morning. Some of us wept for our country. Some of us celebrated. Some of us are already taking to the streets in protest,” he wrote alongside the image of his family sitting on a couch, all holding a sign that read #LoveMeNow.

“You all know how I wanted and expected the election to go,” he mused, after describing the President-elect as a sexual predator.

“I wanted us to choose unity and inclusion over building walls and singling out ethnic and religious groups for hate and suspicion. I wanted us to choose progress over yearning for some long-lost mythical era when America was supposedly greatest.”

“I wanted us to destroy the highest glass ceiling instead of electing an admitted sexual assaulter. But we did not. These are the election results and all of us will have to learn to deal with it.”

“I will not give up though. I will continue to be aware and vigilant. I will continue to speak out for justice,” he passionately shared.

So much more than a family portrait… a beacon of hope during a divisive time.

And the dad-of-one didn’t stop there.

The 38-year-old explained that the election wasn’t even on his mind during the creation of his single Love Me Now, but “it’s clear that we all need more love” during this tense time.

“I find [love] in my family and in my music,” Chrissy’s hubby said with pride.

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“Embracing my family has made today full of love and light despite the bad news.”

“But it’s also important that we show love and empathy to people who may not look like us or live like us. Those who are marginalized and rejected, feared and left behind.”

“The video premieres Friday and features a diverse group of people from all over the world. From Standing Rock to Iraq, from Orlando to the DR. Love is universal. We all need it. We all can give it,” he said to his fans.

Before concluding, “And it will ultimately win over hate.”

“I have to believe that.”

The proud daddy with his little LuLu.

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