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Black people across the country have been getting racist texts about slave plantations

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, and numerous other outlets. The texts reference “slave catchers” and “picking cotton,” in addition to warning the recipients that they will be searched upon arrival.Following the 2024 election, people in Virginia, Georgia, and more reported receiving racist text messages claiming they were ‘selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.’ pic.twitter.com/XUYTyaI1Su— Complex (@Complex) November 8, 2024These hate-filled messages have been received by both kids and adults. The “texts appear to be targeting Black…
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