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Black People Across the US Received Texts Saying They’d Been “Selected to Pick Cotton” Following the Election
One day after the presidential election, and in the days following, Black people across the country, reportedly as young as middle schoolers, received text messages addressing them by name and telling them that they would be transported to plantations to work as slaves and “pick cotton.”
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
Racist texts barrage Black Americans post-election
Federal and state authorities are investigating a string of racist text messages sent to Black people across the U.S. during the week of the presidential election. The big picture: Racist messages echoing slavery's horrors have hit phones nationwide,
Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts F.B.I.’s Scrutiny
A wave of racist text messages summoning Black people to report for slavery showed up on phones across the United States, prompting the scrutiny of the F.B.I. The N.A.A.C.P. said that messages were received in nine states, and attorneys general in two other states reported the same on Thursday.
"You've Been Selected To Pick Cotton": Racist Texts Sent To Black Americans Across The Country After Election Day
Black people from states including Maryland, New Jersey, Florida, Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, Nevada, New York, and South Carolina detail incidents where they received racist messages,
Fort Collins police, school district investigating racist texts sent to Black students
Racist messages similar to those sent to Black students in several states were texted to two Rocky Mountain High School students Wednesday.
Black Americans report receiving racist texts after the election
Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.” The messages came just hours after the polarized presidential election came to a close this week.
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
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.
Racist texts sent to Black Americans appears to be 'phishing scam': Louisiana AG
Racist text messages being sent to Black Americans are under investigation by the FBI. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Chris Jansing to share more on what her team is doing to find out who is behind them.
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.
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts ...
States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide
The FBI and state law enforcement are working to find the source of messages targeting Black people sent the day after the ...
Although Not as Widely as Hoped, Black Women Made Their Mark on Election Night
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Officials condemn racist text messages sent to Black residents in several states
New York Attorney General Letitia ... reached out to tell her their kids, both Black, received similar racist text ...
Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district, after election
“The state recognized as much when it adopted a new map with a second majority-Black district in January. Now the Supreme ...
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Fact Check: Georgia authorities did not warn Black women of attacks ahead of Election Day
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