Racist texts referring to ‘picking cotton’ sent to several people across US following election
Authorities across the United States are investigating after several people, including children and college students, reported receiving racist text messages from unrecognized phone numbers in recent days.
Black students across US receive abhorrent racist texts telling them to 'pick cotton' as FBI launches probe
An investigation has been launched after black students across the US received vile texts telling them they had been "selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation". While the details in the messages varied,
‘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. William Hines ...
‘Slave' texts telling people to ‘pick cotton' sent to DC, Virginia and Maryland residents
People throughout the D.C. area and across the country reported receiving racist spam text messages the day after the election that told them to report to plantations to pick cotton.
‘You have been selected to pick cotton’: Racist texts targeting Black residents reported in Lowcountry
Racist text messages are reportedly being sent to people of color across the country, and within the past few days, some Lowcountry individuals say they have received the texts themselves. State Rep.
Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'
Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.” The messages came just hours after the polarized presidential election came to a close ...
Pro-Trump, KKK racist texts telling Blacks to ‘pick cotton’ on plantations condemned by leaders
The unfortunate reality of electing a President who, historically, has embraced, and at times encouraged hate, is unfolding before our […]
Black Americans are receiving a mass text telling them to "pick cotton" following Trump's victory
"Congratulations! you have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," reads one version of the messages. "Please be prepared to leave your home November 24, 2024 you will be picked up at 8am sharp in our white van. Also you will sit with Group C Have a nice day. Sincerely, A TRUMP SUPPORTER."
Racist texts referring to ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black students in Mass. amid nationwide trend
The FBI said it was in touch with the Justice Department on the messages, and the Federal Communications Commission said it was investigating the texts.
Black students at Alabama colleges get racist texts about cotton, plantations after Trump win
Alabama law enforcement is investigating after Black college students in Alabama received a barrage of racist text messages following the re-election of former President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Screenshots shared by parent groups and several Facebook users Wednesday show unknown phone numbers referencing students by name and telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.
Texts across the US tell black people they’ve been 'selected' for 'cotton picking at plantation'
Dozens of Black people across the U.S. have reported receiving alarming text messages claiming they were “selected” to pick cotton at the nearest plantation. The messages, which appeared just after the 2024 presidential election,
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Anonymous racist texts reported at campuses across the country following Trump victory
Each message followed a nearly identical format, telling recipients they have been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest ...
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FBI Is 'Aware' of 'Offensive and Racist Text Messages' Sent Across Multiple States After Election Day
Black college students in various states reported receiving text messages stating they had been selected to pick cotton ...
After election, racist texts nationwide threaten Black people with slavery
The FBI and authorities in several states are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide this week ...
Federal Authorities Are Investigating Racist Texts Sent To Many Black Americans Across The Country
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.” ...