
Hands of different people and text ALL COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL on dark background. Stop racism
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Racist Text Messages Strike Black Americans: A Disturbing Echo of the Past
In a chilling reminder of America's painful legacy of slavery and racism, Black Americans across the country—from students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to working professionals—are receiving racist text messages that reference “picking cotton” and “slave catchers.” The messages have triggered outrage, heartbreak, and fear among recipients and drawn condemnation from leaders and authorities across more than 20 states.

