Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins
(CNN) — Authorities across the United States are investigating after racist text messages – some with references to “slave catchers” and “picking cotton” reminiscent ... as well as their local FBI field office.” A racist text message from ...
‘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 saying they were selected to pick cotton one day after the nation elected Donald J. Trump as its next president.
Racist text about picking cotton sent to Old Dominion University student
Federal authorities are looking into disturbing and racist text messages that call on black people to return to slavery.
Black College Students Receive Racist "Pick Cotton" Texts
Black students at multiple universities are reportedly receiving racist text messages regarding picking cotton and slavery. In screenshots shared by The Neighborhood Talk, the co-eds are being told to report to specific locations for transportation to a plantation for unpaid labor.
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” – have been received by children, college
‘Selected to pick cotton’: Black people get racist texts after U.S. election
Racist texts with references to ‘picking cotton,’ ‘plantations’ and ‘slave catchers’ have been sent to Black people in at least 20 U.S. states shortly after the presidential election. The Trump campaign denies any involvement.
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.
‘Go to the plantation and pick cotton’: Black Americans react after being targeted in anonymous messages
Black Americans react after being targeted in anonymous messages Tank-hunter aircraft like the A-10 and AH-64 Apache redefined battlefield strategy, taking out armored threats and securing air superiority.
Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as colleges and police investigate
Authorities across the U.S. are investigating after racist text messages have been received by children, college students and working professionals in the wake of the presidential election.
Racist texts mentioning slavery sent to students at Mass. high school, college
High school and college students in Massachusetts are among the people of color around the country who have been receiving racist texts following Election Day. Stoughton Public Schools said several students of color at Stoughton High School reported receiving a racist message on Thursday.
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Post-Election Racial Hate: Investigations Launched Over Racist Texts Referencing ‘Slave Catchers’ and ‘Picking Cotton’ Across U.S. | WATCH
*(CNN) — Authorities across the United States are investigating after racist text messages – some with references to “slave ...
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‘Slave' texts telling people to ‘pick cotton' sent to DC, Virginia and Maryland residents
One person, who did not want to be identified, sent News4 a screenshot of the text, which said: "Greetings, You have been ...
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Racist texts about picking cotton target Michigan students after presidential election
You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation,” the message reads. “PLEASE be ready by 12 am November ...
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Yes, racist text messages telling people to report to plantations to pick cotton are real
Spokespersons at the FBI’s Norfolk and Houston field offices said that ... You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. Be ready at 12 pm sharp with your belongings. Our ...
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Feds probe racist ‘cotton-picking’ texts sent to Black Americans
WASHINGTON — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black ...
Ugly is Back! FBI Releases Statement About Racist Slave Texts Sent To Black People After Trump Victory
It didn’t take long for racism to rear its ugly head after Trump won the election earlier this week. On Wednesday—the day ...
St. Louis mayor also received racist messages invoking slavery
The messages went on to say that with the recent reelection of President-elect Donald Trump, Jones had been selected to ...