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.
Racist Texts Surge Post-Election Against Black Students
“These racist texts are coordinated attacks aimed at intimidating and spreading fear among Black children and their families. They’re not just pro-racist, they are pro-Trump racist. And that’s even worse.” says the mother, who asked to remain anonymous to protect her son’s privacy.
Federal authorities probing racist texts sent to Black students
The FBI is investigating multiple racist text messages sent to students at Fisk University and campuses nationwide, TBI Director David Rausch said Tuesday. Fisk University safety officials went on “high alert” last week,
Racist texts to LAUSD students prompt calls for heightened security
"Racism, hatred and fearmongering will find no safe harbor in Los Angeles County," said County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, reacting to the texts. "The wave of racist texts that students across the nation have received in the wake of the Presidential ...
LAUSD investigating racist texts sent to students
After racist texts were sent to dozens of Black Americans, including several LAUSD students, activists are calling for heightened security at LAUSD schools. The district and the FBI are investigating the messages.
Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins
Authorities across the United States are investigating after racist text messages – some with references to “slave catchers” ...
Racist Texts Post Trump Victory, Censoring Social Media, FOFU: Insurance Fraud
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Johnson: Supporting kids targeted by racist texts
The texting offenders must be tracked down and held accountable. Children need to be assured that this type of hate speech ...
Racist texts reported nationwide reached R.I.’s La Salle Academy, school says
An “abhorrent” text message was sent to the cell phone of at least one Black student at the 6-12 private school, addressing ...
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Wave of racist texts sparks concerns over data privacy
A recent wave of racist texts targeting Black Wisconsinites has sparked concerns about data privacy. The personal information ...
Racist texts summoning students to plantations rattle Dallas teens
Black high schoolers in Dallas were among the people targeted nationwide with racist messages in the days after former ...
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen June 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Several ...
Anne Arundel School Superintendent denounces racist texts received by students
Superintendent Mark Bedell sent a letter to the district Friday denouncing racist texts received by Anne Arundel students.
Kamala Harris fundraiser receives wave of racist texts, told to 'go back to India'
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, an Indian American fundraising official for the Harris-Walz campaign and the Democratic Party, has been ...