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.
Federal Agencies 'Aware' Of Black Americans Receiving Racist Texts Across The Country
The texts told recipients in varying ways that they were selected for slavery and required to pick cotton at a plantation.
FBI, Justice Department investigate racist mass texts targeting Black Americans
Federal and state agencies are investigating racist mass text messages targeting Black Americans across multiple states following the recent presidential election.
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
The FBI said it has communicated with the Justice Department about the messages, and the Federal Communications Commission said it is investigating alongside federal and state law enforcement. “These messages are unacceptable,” said a statement from ...
Black Minnesota middle schoolers receive racist texts, part of nationwide trend
Black Minnesota middle school students are receiving racist text messages referencing plantations and slavery. Its part of a nationwide trend.
Northern California teen among wave of Black U.S. residents to receive racist texts
Thousands of Black residents across several U.S. states reported that they received racist texts the day after the election. The reports have come out of at least 20 states, including California, according to CBS News.
Racist mass texts being probed by FBI, FCC, and more after horrifying black residents in multiple states
Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in ...
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Nationwide Racist Text Terror: Students and Residents Across States, from Humble to Pennsylvania, Targeted in Shocking Attacks
Racist texts targeting Black residents in multiple states are under investigation by local and FBI authorities.
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