Federal authorities probing racist texts sent to Black students
The FBI is investigating multiple racist text messages sent to students at Fisk University and campuses nationwide, TBI Director David Rausch said Tuesday. Fisk University safety officials went on “high alert” last week,
Racist texts to LAUSD students prompt calls for heightened security
"Racism, hatred and fearmongering will find no safe harbor in Los Angeles County," said County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, reacting to the texts. "The wave of racist texts that students across the nation have received in the wake of the Presidential ...
Black Students in Nashville Grapple With Racist Texts
Talking to Fisk University’s Dr. James Pratt about moving forward after nationwide instances of racist messaging
Racist text messages sent to students of color at Stoughton schools. What we know
Racist text messages were sent to six students, including students of color, at Stoughton Public Schools as part of a nationwide trend last week.
Racists text messages sent to students
Federal authorities are looking into the source of racist mass text messages sent to Black people – including children – across America days after the presidential election. Mary Beth McDade reports on Nov.
LAUSD investigating racist texts sent to students
After racist texts were sent to dozens of Black Americans, including several LAUSD students, activists are calling for heightened security at LAUSD schools. The district and the FBI are investigating the messages.
Racist texts about slaves and ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black people as state AGs, colleges and police probe their origins
Authorities across the United States are investigating after racist text messages – some with references to “slave catchers” ...
Racist texts reported nationwide reached R.I.’s La Salle Academy, school says
An “abhorrent” text message was sent to the cell phone of at least one Black student at the 6-12 private school, addressing ...
Racist texts received in Colorado investigated by FBI, Denver police
The Denver Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation's Denver office are investigating "offensive and racist text ...
Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts F.B.I.’s Scrutiny
The texts, which showed up as early as Wednesday morning, were reported in at least 13 states across the country.
TextNow, app used to send racist post-election texts, faces complaints over stalking, harassment
In the immediate aftermath of the 2024 election, Black Americans received texts telling them it was time to “report” for ...
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Racist texts about picking cotton target Michigan students after presidential election
This alarming national trend has fallen on the radar of the FBI, though the nation's top law enforcement agency will neither ...
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Racist texts sent to kids are a troubling sign for America
My heart sank when I read the Nov. 9 AJC article “Racist texts sent to Black youths.” The article reported that Black youths were receiving anonymous text messages that said they should report as ...
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School Leaders Confront Racist Texts, Harmful Rhetoric After Divisive Election
Some of the texts referenced Trump’s victory ... Long Beach, who edited a book on how racist rhetoric in politics seeped into schools and universities after Trump’s 2016 election. “This is now ...
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.
Kamala Harris fundraiser receives wave of racist texts, told to 'go back to India'
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, an Indian American fundraising official for the Harris-Walz campaign and the Democratic Party, has been ...