African Americans sent ‘report to the plantation’ racist text messages
The contents of the “horrific” text messages varied, but largely instructed recipients to “board a bus” that would transport them to a “plantation” to work as slaves. It is not yet clear who is behind the mass messages. Officials said the ...
Racist ‘Plantation’ Texts Allegedly Sent to People Nationwide After Election
People across various states have reported receiving racist text messages telling they've been "selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation" following the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election .
Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'
The FBI and the FCC have weighed in on the messages that multiple Black people across the country received on Wednesday.
Black Minnesotans receive text messages telling them to go to ‘the nearest plantation’
Tawonda Burks woke up Thursday morning to a text message she received overnight. It came from a Twin Cities number, included her full name, and was overtly vile.
Black Minnesota middle schoolers receive racist texts, part of nationwide trend
Black Minnesota middle school students are receiving racist text messages referencing plantations and slavery. Its part of a nationwide trend.
Authorities work to find the source of racist texts sent to Black people nationwide after the election. Here’s what we know
Northern California teen among wave of Black U.S. residents to receive racist texts
Thousands of Black residents across several U.S. states reported that they received racist texts the day after the election. The reports have come out of at least 20 states, including California, according to CBS News.
States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide
Racist text messages were sent to scores of Black people the day after the election telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”
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Racist Plantation Texts Sent After Election Day Ignite Outrage Across Social Media
The day after Election Day 2024, many Black people reported getting text message telling them to report to a plantation to ...
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Indiana University students receive racist text messages referencing plantation slavery
Black students at Indiana University have received racist text messages telling them they’ve been “selected to pick cotton at ...
Racist 'plantation assignment' texts spark outrage and investigations nationwide
ARLINGTON, Va. (WJLA) — An alarming and racist message is being sent to some in Virginia, D.C., and across the United States, ...
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Trump’s Win Inspires Horrific Wave of Plantation Texts to Black People
Following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, Black people across the country are receiving racist text messages ...
Black People Are Getting Texts Saying They've Been "Selected To Pick Cotton At The Nearest Plantation," And Yes This Is Real
Black people getting texts about being grouped to pick cotton at plantations, women and young girls being harassed by men saying, “your body, my choice.” This is the America you voted for and it’s ...
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Report to plantation and be a slave, say racist mass texts sent to Black Americans
While the phrasing varies among texts, the idea is consistent — the messages call for the recipient to round up their ...
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Search Intensifies for Missing 65-Year-Old Man from Plantation Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Plantation Police search for 65-year-old Leon Dunne who has been missing since October 30 from a treatment center.
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in ...