Black Coloradans react to receiving racist text messages as part of nationwide wave
Denver resident Jirah Lawrence says she was stunned to see the text message she received last Wednesday. Dozens of Black people across the U.S. received a similar message on their phones in the days after the election.
Racist Text Messages About Slavery Sent to Black People in Several States
Black people in states including Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania reported receiving the text messages. The messages started arriving in recent days, w
Teens around US report receiving racist text messages
Many teenagers and college students around the country have reported receiving racist text messages that were sent to phone numbers across the country last week.
Officials condemn racist text messages sent to Black residents in at least 32 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 32 states and the District of Columbia, CBS News has found.
Racist text messages spamming Black Americans in Ohio, across U.S.
Racist text messages are being sent to Black Americans in Ohio and around the nation, telling them they're selected to be enslaved and assigned to pick cotton on a plantation.
Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'
The FBI and the FCC have weighed in on the messages that multiple Black people across the country received on Wednesday.
Racist text messages sent to Black students in Maryland, other states condemned by AG as "horrific, unacceptable"
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is calling racist text messages targeting Black residents in Maryland and several other states "horrific" and "unacceptable."
Racist text messages spamming Black Americans across US, including Illinois
Illinois is the latest state to have Black Americans reportedly receiving racist text messages. Here's what we know.
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.
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.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
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 ot
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FBI looking into mass racist text messages sent to Black Americans
State and federal authorities are investigating the widespread dissemination of racist text messages to Black ...
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Racist spoof text messages spam Black Americans in the US. Here's what to know about spoofing
They're not to be entertained, and it's best to ignore them. This week, racist text messages are being sent to Black ...
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Racist text messages sent to Black Louisiana residents traced back to VPN in Poland, AG says
Racist text messages tracing back to a VPN in Poland that some Louisiana residents have received are currently under ...
Furious families speak out against racist texts received by SFUSD students and others across US
A town hall was held Sunday condemning the racist text messages sent to Black children and adults in San Francisco and across the country. The anonymous texts invoked slavery, addressing people by ...