Racist Text Messages Targeting Students Spread Nationwide

In a significant political development, Vice President Kamala Harris will concede the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, addressing supporters at Howard University, her alma mater, on Wednesday. This concession follows President Biden's withdrawal from the race, which left Harris to face substantial challenges against Trump. Concurrently, a wave of racist text messages targeting Black students has emerged across multiple states, raising concerns about potential emboldenment of white nationalists amid Trump's return to the political forefront. Reports of these messages have come from schools and universities nationwide, including Missouri State University and Indiana University, with the FBI investigating the incidents. Educational institutions are responding by encouraging affected individuals to report the harassment and providing mental health resources. The alarming trend of racist messaging highlights ongoing racial tensions within the context of the recent election.