Racist Texts Shock US Communities: NAACP, Authorities Investigate

Racist texts were sent to people in various US states.

Messages included references to slavery and “picking cotton.

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NAACP condemned these texts as spreading hate and fear.

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State attorneys general are investigating the sources.

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Messages were directed at students and professionals, targeting Black individuals.

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FBI is aware and working with other agencies on the issue.

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Victims feel shocked, hurt and fearful after receiving texts.

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Schools and universities are supporting affected students.

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Authorities urge reporting any texts or threats to law enforcement.

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TextNow plans to shut down accounts linked to these messages.

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