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,
Black People Are Getting Texts Saying They've Been "Selected To Pick Cotton At The Nearest Plantation," And Yes This Is Real
Sigh.* Black people around the US are sharing screenshots of texts they received from unknown numbers, all of which direct them to report to the "nearest plantation" and "pick cotton." The first messages appeared hours after this year's presidential election came to an end with Donald Trump's win.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 […]
“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.
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,
‘Selected to be a slave’: Racist texts sent to Black Americans in multiple states
The day after Election Day, Black Americans across nearly a dozen states started receiving text messages telling them they had been selected to become a slave.
Racist texts referring to ‘picking cotton’ sent to several people across US following election
Talaya Jones, a Black woman who lives in Piscataway, New Jersey, said she was “shocked” to receive a racist text on Wednesday ...
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Racist texts sent to Black men, women and students nationwide in ‘coordinated attack’
The FBI has opened an investigation into racist text messages sent to Black men, women and students across the country ...
‘You have been selected to pick cotton’: Racist texts sent to Black people in central Pa., across nation
Dauphin County residents are among an unknown number of Black people across the country to receive racist text messages ...
Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'
Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to ...
Houston residents report receiving text messages telling them they've been selected to 'pick cotton'
Black Americans in Houston and across the U.S. have reported receiving racist text messages from unknown numbers on the day after the election.
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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 ...
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including Massachusetts, New York, Alabama, California, and ...