Racist texts referring to ‘picking cotton’ sent to Black students in Mass. amid nationwide trend
Racist text messages referring to “picking cotton” were sent to Black students who attend at least one Massachusetts school amid an alarming nationwide trend targeting people of color in several states across America.
FBI investigating as Black students in Texas, nationwide targeted in racist texts
The FBI is investigating racist messages sent to Black students nationwide, including Texas. Texts follow election victory of Donald Trump.
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.
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,
Fort Collins police, school district investigating racist texts sent to Black students
Racist messages similar to those sent to Black students in several states were texted to two Rocky Mountain High School students Wednesday.
Racist texts targeting Black people after election reported in Houston
Racist text messages summoning Black individuals to "pick cotton" have been sent out to residents across the country, including in Texas, in the wake of the presidential election. Houston area resident Laura Bass Brown told KHOU 11 her daughter,
Illinois Attorney General condemns racist text messages sent to Black residents
Racist text messages leave people horrified in Illinois, around U.S. 02:14. CHICAGO (CBS) -- A federal investigation is under way after racist text messages were sent to Black peo
Law enforcement probing racist text messages to Black people that threaten slavery
The anonymous texts — some referring to the recipients by name — seem to have begun just hours after the election was called for Trump.
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.
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Racist texts about picking cotton target Michigan students after presidential election
You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation,” the message reads ... Officials at North Farmington ...
Officials condemn racist text messages sent to Black residents in at least 32 states
The texts were received by people in states including Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South ...
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Houston residents report receiving text messages telling them they've been selected to 'pick cotton'
"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation ... Her daughter, a sophomore at Cy-Woods High School, later told her she wasn’t the only one to receive the message. “It’s just ...
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Racist text about picking cotton sent to Old Dominion University student
Federal authorities are looking into disturbing and racist text messages that call on black people to return to slavery.
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The 5 Very Best Egyptian-Cotton Sheets
(For a deeper dive into what Egyptian cotton is, read my explainer here.) One way to tell is by touch. “High-quality, genuine Egyptian-cotton sheets feel extremely luxurious on the skin,” says ...
Elementary school students tour Limestone County cotton gin
A cotton gin in Limestone County turned into a classroom for the day. Fifth graders from Athens and Limestone County schools ...
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Cotton goes soyabean way, falls below MSP
Nagpur: After soyabean, cotton—the main crop of Vidarbha— too is fetching a price lower than the minimum support price (MSP). As moderate cotton arrivals began a couple of days ago ...
Pepper Square rezoning vote postponed; Cotton Bowl contract may grow
Check out what's being discussed in public meetings in DFW, including a contract for major renovations to the Cotton Bowl.
Look great and feel relaxed in these top women’s sweatpants
Sweatpants are a must-have for any wardrobe. They are the go-to for traveling, romping around the house or as a comfy ...