FBI Investigates Racist Text Threats Targeting Black Americans Across Multiple States

November 8, 2024
FBI Investigates Racist Text Threats Targeting Black Americans Across Multiple States
  • Experts note the difficulty in tracing the source of these messages, which could involve local groups or automated systems designed to spread racist content.

  • Reports indicate that even minors have been targeted, illustrating the widespread nature of this issue and raising concerns about its implications for society.

  • These messages, which varied in wording but shared a similar threatening tone, instructed recipients to report to specific addresses with their belongings, often referencing the incoming presidential administration.

  • Racist text messages invoking slavery have alarmed communities across multiple states, prompting FBI investigations into the disturbing trend.

  • Stoughton Public Schools confirmed the incident and alerted local police, emphasizing the importance of reporting such messages to ensure community safety.

  • Latasha Gillis from Fayetteville expressed her concerns after her teenage daughter received a similar message, highlighting the emotional impact on young people.

  • Kayden Reynolds, a 13-year-old, received a threatening text claiming he would be forced into cotton picking, which raised fears among his family.

  • The identity of the sender remains unknown, but there are concerns about the correlation between these messages and spikes in hate incidents following political events.

  • Some messages were reportedly signed by 'Trump supporters', indicating a politically charged motive behind the harassment.

  • Mental health counselor Stephanie Briscoe emphasized the need to halt the spread of these texts and advised victims to avoid reacting impulsively.

  • As the situation develops, further updates are expected, with many parents and students sharing their experiences on social media.

  • In a separate incident at UNC Greensboro, a photo of racially segregated water fountains circulated among students, which was later determined to be a staged act.

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