Officials condemn racist text messages sent to Black residents in at least 32 states
Officials and universities in a growing number of U.S. states are condemning racist text messages that were sent to Black residents this week. The messages, which began appearing Wednesday, were received by people in at least 32 states and the District of Columbia, CBS News has found.
Ohio AG opens inquiry after racist text messages sent to Black men, women, teens
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has opened an inquiry after thousands of Black Ohioans received racist texts.
Authorities investigate disturbing, racist text messages sent across the US: 'Unacceptable'
Federal and local authorities are investigating a host of racist text messages sent to an unknown number of Black recipients across the country.
Teens around US report receiving racist text messages
Many teenagers and college students reported being among those who received racist text messages sent to phone numbers across the U.S. last week. The texts, which tell the user they're going to be taken to a plantation to "pick cotton," have been reported ...
“I was mortified”: Central Texan says she’s among Black Americans who received racist text message after election
The FBI is now investigating a string of anonymous text messages after Black Americans across the country reported receiving racist texts the day after the election.
Black Coloradans react to receiving racist text messages as part of nationwide wave
Denver resident Jirah Lawrence says she was stunned to see the text message she received last Wednesday. Dozens of Black people across the U.S. received a similar message on their phones in the days after the election.
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
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 text messages sent to Black students in Maryland, other states condemned by AG as "horrific, unacceptable"
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is calling racist text messages targeting Black residents in Maryland and several other states "horrific" and "unacceptable."
Numerous teens around the U.S. targeted with vile racist text messages after Trump election victory
Several teenagers and college students in 24 states have reportedly received many racist text messages telling them that they have been selected to "pick cotton" at a plantation
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Racist spoof text messages spam Black Americans in the US. Here's what to know about spoofing
Receiving spoof texts with racist messages? They're not to be entertained, and it's best to ignore them. This week, ...
‘It’s unacceptable’: mother speaks out after 13-year-old daughter receives racist text
A Central Florida mother is speaking out after she said her daughter received a racist text message. The girl, who is only 13 ...
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FBI looking into mass racist text messages sent to Black Americans
State and federal authorities are investigating the widespread dissemination of racist text messages to Black Americans ...
Text service says it shut down accounts allegedly behind racist messages
A text messaging service announced Friday that it ended the accounts of users allegedly connected to racists texts sent ...
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Racist text reported nationwide sent to student at La Salle Academy in Providence
A student at La Salle Academy reported on Friday that they were one of many students nationwide to receive a racist text ...
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California mother calls for increased school security after racist text messages
A California mother is calling for increased security at schools after her son received one of the racist text messages ...
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Fort Lauderdale woman receives racist text ordering her to go to ‘the nearest plantation’
The Federal Bureau of Investigations and the Federal Communications Commissions have opened investigations into the text ...
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GR-based messaging software blocks racist text
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Grand Rapids-based software developer said his system flagged a racist text message before ...