Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.

The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.

They generally used a similar tone but varied in wording.

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One of the racist text messages sent with the topic slavery. Brian Rosenzweig / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Some instructed the recipient to show up at an address at a particular time “with your belongings,” while others didn’t include a location.

Some of them mentioned the incoming presidential administration.

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It wasn’t yet clear who was behind the messages and there was no comprehensive list of where they were sent, but high school and college students were among the recipients.

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