Racist Text Spam Targets Black Americans: Is Russia Behind the Campaign?
Black Americans across the nation, including students in Ohio, are receiving racist text messages threatening enslavement on cotton plantations. These messages, which appear to originate from spoofed Ohio phone numbers, are being investigated by the Ohio Attorney General’s office and have prompted widespread condemnation from organizations like the Southern Poverty Law Center. The messages, which often include the recipient’s full name, are considered a hate crime and a disturbing display of anti-Black racism. Officials and community leaders are calling for action to combat this hateful rhetoric and ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals.
John Q. Hosedrinker