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
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.
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.
Local students, parents, administrators outraged after racist text messages sent to Black students
Students in several local communities, including L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood, the San Fernando Valley and parts of the Inland Empire, received the racist texts, prompting outrage from students themselves as well as their parents and school staff.
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 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 ...
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Racist texts reported nationwide reached R.I.’s La Salle Academy, school says
“As you may be aware, over the past few days, members of various communities of color around the country have been receiving ...
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.
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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 ...
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 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 ...
FBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen June 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — Several ...
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 ...