😱 In a disturbing turn of events, anonymous bigoted text messages have been spreading alarm among communities across the United States this week. The messages, which target Black Americans, urge recipients in multiple states—including Alabama, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia—to report to a plantation to pick cotton. This offensive reference to the painful history of enslavement has sent shockwaves through social media and prompted swift action from authorities.
Federal and state agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have launched investigations to uncover the source of these hateful messages. The FCC's enforcement bureau confirmed on Friday that it is looking into the incidents, emphasizing the seriousness of the matter.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill revealed that her office is also involved in the probe. Murrill, who received one of the offensive emails herself, shared a screenshot with Reuters. The email, received at 8:17 a.m. on Friday, contained derogatory language and threatened that \"our guys will come get you in a van.\"
\"It's unsettling to see such blatant hate being spread,\" Murrill commented. \"We are committed to finding out who is behind this and holding them accountable.\"
While it remains unclear who is responsible for the messages, how many people have been affected, or how the recipients were chosen, the incident has highlighted the need for vigilance against hate speech and discrimination.
Communities are urged to report any such messages to local authorities and to stay connected through trusted channels. 🤝 Let's stand together against hate and ensure our voices are louder than those who seek to divide us.
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