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.
Racist texts sent after election to Black Americans spur investigation
In the days since the Presidential election, Black people across America have received anonymous text messages summoning them for slave labor, prompting inquiries by the FBI as well as law
Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in 20 states
Officials and universities in a growing number of U.S. states are condemning racist text messages that were sent to Black residents this week. The messages, which began appearing Wednesday, were received by people in at least 20 states and the District of Columbia,
Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations
Black people throughout the country, in more than 20 states, have been getting racist text messages that order them to report to a plantation for slave labor, according to reporting by CNN and numerous other outlets.
‘Selected to pick cotton’: Black people get racist texts after U.S. election
Racist texts with references to ‘picking cotton,’ ‘plantations’ and ‘slave catchers’ have been sent to Black people in at least 20 U.S. states shortly after the presidential election. The Trump campaign denies any involvement.
Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins
Authorities across the United States are investigating after racist text messages – some with references to “slave catchers” and “picking cotton” reminiscent of the country’s painful and bigoted past – have been received by children,
Racist texts barrage Black Americans post-election
Racist messages echoing slavery's horrors have hit phones nationwide, targeting students and adults alike. Shared widely on social media, the texts have prompted investigations by the FBI, Justice Department,
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