Racist text messages referencing slavery prompt investigations by FBI, others
Text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
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 across the country.
FBI investigating racist text messages sent to Black students in Oklahoma, other states
Variations of a racist text message are being sent to Black students in Oklahoma and across the country. The FBI is investigating.
The FBI is investigating racist text messages sent out across dozens of states
Both the FBI and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have published statements saying they are aware of the mass texts and are collaborating with federal and local authorities to identify the source.
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.
FBI investigating targeted racist text messages sent to Americans in wake of election
Anonymous text messages referencing slavery have been sent to people of all ages across the country. The FBI is investigating.
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.
LAUSD officials investigating racist texts sent to students
Authorities are investigating a series of racist text messages that were sent to Black and Hispanic students in the Los Angeles Unified School District, part of a much larger trend occurring across the country.
FBI, LAUSD investigating racist texts sent to students
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
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.
FBI investigating racist texts about slavery
The FBI is investigating a series of text messages targeting Black people across the country including in Houston. The texts Black men, woman, and students prompting an investigation FOX 26's Jade Flury has more details after speaking to a man who received a text.
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 ...
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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 ...
States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide
The FBI and state law enforcement are working to find the source of messages targeting Black people sent the day after the ...
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania ...
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 at a ...