Following the 2024 presidential election , Black Americans, especially Black students, are receiving racist text messages. According to The Associated Press , the anonymous messages were sent to many younger folks, including middle schoolers, high school and college students, and reported in Alabama, California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, leading to investigations by the FBI and other agencies. The outlet reported that some referred to President-elect Donald Trump’s second term while others instructed recipients to arrive at a location at the specified time “with your belongings.” What did the racist text messages say? A social media user shared a screenshot of the message they said their grandson received on X, formerly Twitter. My grandson received this text message this morning. This is the kind of shit black people have been subjected to all my life. This text is going around to young black people. It ain’t funny & laughter won’t be the consequence for whoever...
