Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ condemned by NAACP as state AGs, police and colleges 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 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 text messages target Black individuals, urging them to pick cotton on plantation
In multiple states, Black women, men, and students have reported receiving racist text messages from unknown sources. Thee texts urge them to report to a plantation to pick cotton, report for slavery,
‘Pick Cotton’ — Black Students Receive Racist And Disturbing Text Messages After Trump Win
Black students at the University of Alabama have reported receiving racist text messages after Donald Trump’s presidential election win.
‘You have been selected to pick cotton’: Racist texts targeting Black residents reported in Lowcountry
Racist text messages are reportedly being sent to people of color across the country, and within the past few days, some Lowcountry individuals say they have received the texts themselves. State Rep.
Black Americans are receiving a mass text telling them to "pick cotton" following Trump's victory
"Congratulations! you have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," reads one version of the messages. "Please be prepared to leave your home November 24, 2024 you will be picked up at 8am sharp in our white van. Also you will sit with Group C Have a nice day. Sincerely, A TRUMP SUPPORTER."
‘Go to the plantation and pick cotton’: Black Americans react after being targeted in anonymous messages
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White House and NAACP decry racist texts targeting Black Americans
The NAACP civil rights group and the White House condemned racist text messages referencing slavery that were sent anonymously to Black Americans this week as a contentious U.S. election drew to a close in the United States.
Racist texts about picking cotton target Michigan students after presidential election
A rash of racist text messages sent to minorities nationwide sets off fear and anxiety in wake of presidential election.
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,
‘Selected to be a slave’: Racist texts sent to Black Americans in multiple states
The day after Election Day, Black Americans across nearly a dozen states started receiving text messages telling them they had been selected to become a slave.
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Milwaukee 12-year-old receives racist text to 'pick cotton'
Racist text messages have been sent to people across the country — including right here in Wisconsin. The FBI is ...
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Racist Text And Emails Circulating To Black People About Picking Cotton At The Nearest Plantation
Dozens of Black people across the country reported receiving text messages and emails inviting them to pick cotton at the ...
‘Slave' texts telling people to ‘pick cotton' sent to DC, Virginia and Maryland residents
People throughout the D.C. area and across the country reported receiving racist spam text messages the day after the ...
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Black College Students Receive Racist “Pick Cotton” Texts
“Greetings, you have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. Be ready at 1:00 pm SHARP with your ...
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Yes, racist text messages telling people to report to plantations to pick cotton are real
You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. Be ready at 1:00 pm SHARP with your belongings. Our Executive Slaves will come get you in a Brown Van, be prepared to be searched ...
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Houston residents report receiving text messages telling them they've been selected to 'pick cotton'
The message came from an unfamiliar number and addressed Bass-Brown’s daughter by name. "You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. Be ready at 1:00 PM SHARP with your ...
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Anonymous racist texts reported at campuses across the country following Trump victory
Each message followed a nearly identical format, telling recipients they have been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest ...
FBI investigating targeted racist text messages sent to Americans in wake of election
Anonymous text messages referencing slavery have been sent to people of all ages across the country. The FBI is investigating ...