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” and “picking cotton” reminiscent of the country’s painful and bigoted past – have been received by children ...
Racist texts about ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black students nationwide, including Missouri
Racist text messages received this week primarily by Black students nationwide — including in Missouri — are under investigation by federal authorities. The FBI said in a statement issued Thursday it “is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter.
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Black People Across the US Received Texts Saying They’d Been “Selected to Pick Cotton” Following the Election
One day after the presidential election, and in the days following, Black people across the country, reportedly as young as middle schoolers, received text messages addressing them by name and telling them that they would be transported to plantations to work as slaves and “pick cotton.”
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.
Racist text messages about slavery and “picking cotton” sent nationwide spark Twitter backlash
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, authorities across the United States have launched investigations into a disturbing series of racist text messages sent to children, college students and working professionals from unknown phone numbers.
South Florida woman reacts to racist text that said she’d ‘been selected to pick cotton’ amid investigations
A South Florida woman said she was among the people across the country who received texts in the wake of Tuesday’s<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in 20 states
Officials and universities in a growing number of U.S. states are condemning racist text messages that were sent to Black residents this week. The messages, which began appearing Wednesday, were received by people in at least 20 states and the District of Columbia,
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 been ONE DAY. Fuck all of you who call us sensitive, you’re EVIL.
Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations
Black people throughout the country, in more than 20 states, have been getting racist text messages that order them to report to a plantation for slave labor, according to reporting by CNN and numerous other outlets.
White House and NAACP decry racist texts targeting Black Americans
The NAACP civil rights group and the White House condemned racist text messages referencing slavery that were sent anonymously to Black Americans this week as a contentious U.S. election drew to a close in the United States.
Racist Text Messages About Slavery Sent to Black People in Several States
Racist, anonymous text messages were sent to Black people across the U.S. telling them to report to a plantation to pick cotton, according to law-enforcement officials and civil-rights leaders. Black people in states including Alabama,
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Is Tom Cotton out of the running for a Trump cabinet post? Let’s hope so.
Trump’s foreign policy instincts are inconsistent, incoherent and bad; Cotton’s are consistent, coherent and much worse.
Tom Cotton declines move to Trump Cabinet: Report
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) reportedly declined an offer for a position in the new Trump administration, preferring to stay in the ...
Crate & Barrel Favorite Washed Organic Cotton Sheet
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Cybersecurity expert: 'Pick cotton' racist text messages likely organized, planned out
"From what I'm seeing, it seems to be quite organized and planned out," said Alex Holden, founder and chief information ...
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Fourfold rise in cotton imports likely
KARACHI: Pakistan is projected to increase imports of cotton by almost four times to $1.9 billion in the current fiscal year ...
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Water woes lead cotton farmers to Texas desert
Seminole, Texas, producers find water in the Chihuahuan Desert, where they are producing cotton with yields as high as 7 and 8 bales in some spots. They discuss successes, challenges, and the learning ...
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Better Cotton, TEXPROCIL partner to promote Indian cotton globally
Better Cotton has partnered with The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) to elevate the profile of Indian ...
Racist post-election text messages telling Black Americans to report to plantations prompt FBI investigation
Missouri NAACP President Nimrod Chapel said Black students received texts citing Trump’s win and calling them out by name as ...