Go Back to Africa and Your Other Shit Hole Countries

Introduction

I'm a Black American, and to my dismay, I keep hearing people on social media tell people of color to go back to their own country. So, I did some research to find out what would happen if they got their wish with the deportation of non-European heritage citizens. I dedicate this short story to everyone in America who's been told to go back to their own country, and the allies who support diversity and democracy.

Which begs the question: Do White people truly believe that removing all Black and BIPOC individuals from the U.S.A. would be the best and only solution for them to prosper and find peace among their neighbors and shared values? This is a cautionary tale that emerged from a recent dream of mine, blending truth with humor.

This is the story of a dystopian version of the United States, where Donald J. Trump became President in November 2024, and a new policy was enacted: all non-European heritage citizens were to be deported. This decision, driven by a vocal minority and rooted in racism and hate, aimed to reclaim a perceived loss of white power, purity, and unity. However, the reality of this policy soon revealed a cascade of unintended and catastrophic consequences for the United States, while the deported populations found new opportunities and prosperity abroad, uniting to form a powerful global alliance.

Population Decline and Demographic Shift: Welcome to The New America

The deportation of non-European heritage citizens resulted in a drastic population decrease. There was no resistance, no animosity; the groups formed an alliance and left peacefully. They decided it was for the best, tired of the continued racism, hate speech, constant rhetoric of being told they were lazy, only wanted to live off government assistance, food stamps, and being treated as second-class citizens. They were also exhausted by claims that they didn't love their country and were all criminals looking to do others harm. In short, they just got tired of all of it and wanted to try something new for everyone's sake. So, when the deportation order came, they left willingly and didn't look back.

The nation, once home to 330 million people, saw its numbers dwindle by over 100 million. Cities that were once bustling hubs of activity turned into ghost towns. The absence of diverse populations led to a stark demographic shift, leaving behind a homogeneous and significantly smaller population. It was as if someone had thrown the world's worst rally with low attendance, and everyone left except the guy who keeps shouting, "Make America Great Again, Make America Great Again."

Sarah, a nurse from Los Angeles, had always prided herself on her ability to adapt. When the deportations began, she found herself working double shifts as hospitals struggled to cope with the loss of staff. Sarah watched as her neighborhood, once vibrant with life, slowly emptied. Her closest friends, an eclectic mix of backgrounds and cultures, were gone. The void they left was palpable.