Anti-Racism

Racist Text Messages Target Black Americans Following Trump Victory

Racist text messages, falsely attributed to a Trump supporter, are circulating nationwide, targeting Black Americans with threats of forced labor on a plantation. These messages, containing specific details like pickup times and group assignments, have instilled fear and anxiety among recipients, particularly students. Civil rights groups and authorities have denounced the messages, urging anyone threatened to contact local law enforcement or the FBI. State and local authorities are actively investigating the source and intent behind these disturbing communications.

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Racist Texts Target Detroit Area Women, Part of Nationwide Wave

Following the recent election, numerous Black women across the United States, including in Detroit, Atlanta, and Norfolk, have been receiving racist and threatening text messages. These messages falsely claim that the recipients have been selected to “pick cotton” at a plantation, with threats of being searched and losing personal belongings. The origin of these messages is unknown, though speculation on social media has suggested that they may be part of a foreign interference campaign aimed at sowing division within the country.

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