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.
Why are people blacking out their Facebook profile photos after Tuesday's election?
"Since the recent election, many have chosen this blacked-out profile as a form of protest against the election results," wrote one person in a post on Facebook. "This simple gesture is a way of expressing dissatisfaction and solidarity with others who feel similarly about the outcome."
After election, racist texts nationwide threaten Black people with slavery
The FBI and authorities in several states are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide this week saying they would be brought to plantations to work as enslaved people and pick cotton.
Racist ‘Plantation’ Texts Allegedly Sent to People Nationwide After Election
People across various states have reported receiving racist text messages telling they've been "selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation" following the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election .
Law enforcement probing racist text messages to Black people that threaten slavery
The anonymous texts — some referring to the recipients by name — seem to have begun just hours after the election was called for Trump.
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in the wake of the presidential election this week
Michigan high school students receive racist texts targeting Black residents following election
Michigan high school students receive racist texts targeting Black residents 02:30. FARMINGTON, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Disturbing and threatening text messages referencing slavery
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.
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