FBI Investigates Racist Texts Targeting Black Americans Nationwide
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US authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people across multiple states, invoking slavery and referencing Donald Trump. The messages, reported in over a dozen states, have sparked outrage and condemnation from civil rights organizations like the NAACP and SPLC. The FBI and Federal Communications Commission are involved in the investigation, with state attorneys general also looking into the matter. The texts have been labeled as coming from 'Trump supporters' and are seen as a continuation of racial tensions post-election.
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