FBI Investigates Racist Text Messages Targeting Black Americans

The FBI has initiated an investigation into a series of racist text messages targeting Black Americans, which have surfaced in multiple states following the recent election. Recipients reported alarming messages that reference slavery, instructing them to prepare for forced labor at plantations, with some claiming to be from 'Trump supporters'. The messages have raised significant concerns among federal authorities, prompting collaboration with the Department of Justice and local law enforcement across states such as New York, Alabama, California, and Texas. Victims include not only college students but also high school and middle school children, leading to widespread fear and alarm. Civil rights leaders have condemned the incidents as indicative of a troubling rise in hate speech, exacerbated by the election results. The origins of the messages remain unclear, but they are being taken very seriously by law enforcement agencies.