Black students in Georgia, U.S. report racist text messages after election
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) based in Montgomery, Alabama, young Black people in Alabama, Georgia and across the country received racist text messages from unknown numbers the day after the historic 2024 presidential election.
After election, racist texts nationwide threaten Black people with slavery
Black people in several states received racist texts, some that claimed to be affiliated with Donald Trump, ordering them to work as slaves on plantations.
Racist texts about ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black students nationwide, including Missouri
Racist text messages received this week primarily by Black students nationwide — including in Missouri — are under investigation by federal authorities. The FBI said in a statement issued Thursday it “is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter.
Racist Texts Referencing Slavery Go Out Across the U.S. One Day After Election
Since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, the FBI became aware of “offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country.” The texts appear to be going exclusively to Black residents of multiple states,
Racist texts referencing slavery raise alarms in NY, other states post-election
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
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.
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