WASHINGTON (AP) — 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. The text messages invoking slavery were sent to Black men, women and children, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other law enforcement departments. The […]

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.

Federal and state agencies investigate racist mass texts targeting Black Americans post-election, prompting nationwide inquiries and outrage.

The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.

The White House has denounced, and the FBI is investigating a wave of racist texts, received in at least seven states, attacking Black people.

The FBI is investigating after racist text messages were sent to black people across the United States.

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.

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.

It didn't take much time for the hatred to begin after VP Kamala Harris' loss.