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,
Feds Investigate Vile Texts to Black Americans Claiming They’ve Been ‘Selected To Pick Cotton’
The FCC and FBI are investigating a spate of racist text messages telling Black Americans they've been "selected to pick cotton." The post Feds Investigate Vile Texts to Black Americans Claiming They’ve Been ‘Selected To Pick Cotton’ first appeared on Mediaite.
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.
‘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.
"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,
‘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 election that told them to report to plantations to pick cotton.
Pro-Trump, KKK racist texts telling Blacks to ‘pick cotton’ on plantations condemned by leaders
The unfortunate reality of electing a President who, historically, has embraced, and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our […]
‘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.
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."
NAACP condemns racist texts to Black Americans on slavery
The NAACP on Thursday condemned racist text messages referencing slavery that were sent anonymously to Black Americans this week as a contentious election was coming to an end in the United States.
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,
FBI investigates racist texts sent to people of color in Stoughton and US
The FBI said it‘s investigating several racist text messages that were sent to people across the country, including in ...
FBI looking into mass racist text messages sent to Black Americans
The messages vary but follow the same basic script, telling recipients they'll be picked up, taken to a plantation and ...
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Black Alabama college students targeted as racist text messages spread across nation
Black Americans in Alabama and across the nation have reported receiving racist text messages that say they've been chosen to ...
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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 ...