Racist text messages spamming Black Americans in Ohio, across U.S.
Racist text messages are being sent to Black Americans in Ohio and around the nation, telling them they're selected to be enslaved and assigned to pick cotton on a plantation.
Teens around US report receiving racist text messages
Many teenagers and college students around the country have reported receiving racist text messages that were sent to phone numbers across the country last week.
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.
Racist text messages reported in multiple states after Election Day
Officials in a number of states are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents in the days after the 2024 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 prompt Maryland AG to issue alert to Black Marylanders. All to know
Maryland's attorney general has warned Black Marylanders to be on the lookout for racist text messages. Here's what to know.
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
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 ...
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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, ...
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 ...
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States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide
State attorneys general across the country are urging people to notify the authorities if they received one of the racist ...
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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 ...
Anne Arundel School Superintendent denounces racist texts received by students
Superintendent Mark Bedell sent a letter to the district Friday denouncing racist texts received by Anne Arundel students.
Santa Monica mother urges officials to provide more security amid racist texts
Among those who were targeted by the text were Black Santa Monica students. While this is a national issue, one parent is ...
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Racist Text Terror: Black Americans Bombarded Nationwide Post-Election, FBI Joins Multi-State Hunt for Culprits
Investigations are underway after racist texts targeting Black Americans surface post-election, with federal agencies ...