US authorities investigate racist text messages
The messages include references to slavery and were received across the country.
8 Nov 18:16 · BBC News
Racist Texts Sent To Black People Across The Country, Federal Investigation Underway
The racist text messages were sent to Black men and women across several states and told them they had been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”
8 Nov 00:00 · Forbes
Federal, local authorities investigating racist texts sent to people around the U.S.
The bureau is working with the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission and other law enforcement agencies to find out who’s behind it.
8 Nov 03:20 · 5 NBCDFW
Feds investigate racist texts sent to dozens of Black people in multiple states
Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Federal authorities said they are aware of racist texts, some mentioning President-elect Donald Trump, that were sent to dozens of Black people in several states on Wednesday and Thursday.
8 Nov 15:43 · UPI
US group condemns racist text targeting black people
US rights group NAACP has condemned "racist text messages" reported to have been sent to African Americans across the country after Donald Trump's victory in this week's presidential election.
8 Nov 04:52 · RTE.ie
Widespread racist texts investigated by FBI
The White House has denounced, and the FBI is investigating a wave of racist texts, received in at least seven states, attacking Black people.
8 Nov 16:38 · Boing Boing
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