Black college students nationwide targeted in racist texts; investigations underway
People in several states reported they had received racist text messages after Donald Trump won the 2024 election.
Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know
Federal and state authorities are working to find the origins of racist text messages sent to Black people across the country threatening them with slavery and telling them they were “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.
What’s being done about slavery-themed texts sent to Black people in U.S.
It points to a well-organized and resourced group that has decided to target Americans on our home soil based on the color of our skin,” an NAACP leader said.
FBI investigating as Black students in Texas, nationwide targeted in racist texts
The FBI is investigating racist messages sent to Black students nationwide, including Texas. Texts follow election victory of Donald Trump.
Racist texts target people in West Michigan following election
Several people in West Michigan reported receiving racist text messages the day after the presidential election.
FBI investigating racists texts sent to Black Americans
The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country. A state attorney general has suggested that foreign actors may be involved. NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah spoke with victims who described feeling "immediately disturbed,
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.
Feds investigate racist texts sent to dozens of Black people in multiple states
Racist texts, some mentioning Donald Trump, were sent to dozens of Black people in several states Thursday and Wednesday. The FBI is aware of the racist texts.
Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans
Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter,
FBI To Investigate Anonymous Racist Texts Targeting Black People
Black people across the US have reported to authorities in their respective states that they have been receiving anonymous text messages using racist references to the era of US slavery.
Federal investigation launched after racist text messages sent to Black people
A federal investigation is underway after racist text messages were sent to Black people in several states this week, including in Ohio.
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