Racist texts target Black residents across 32 states, spark outrage
A wave of racist text messages has been condemned by officials and universities across the U.S.
The messages, which started appearing on Wednesday, were sent to Black residents in at least 32 states and in the nation’s capital.
At least 26 schools have reported receiving the racist messages.
The texts included offensive language, claiming recipients were “selected for cotton picking” or to become “slaves.”
Many contained specific details like names or locations and instructions to be “ready” for pickup.
New York Attorney General Letitia James described these messages as disgusting and unacceptable.
The FBI is investigating the incident, and the NAACP has condemned the messages as part of a troubling rise in racist rhetoric.
Local authorities, including those in Virginia and New York, have urged recipients to report the texts.
Several states, including Louisiana and Maryland, are working with federal authorities to identify the perpetrators.
Investigations suggest some messages may have been sent using free-number services.
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