Racists have become emboldened on the internet after Donald Trump's election win.
Donald Trump addresses the crowd during an election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on November 6, 2024.Many Black Americans across the country have reported receiving text messages over recent days telling them they’re now slaves and will be picking cotton.
My bestie just received this— they want her to pick cotton like a slave this weekend. To say I’m angry would be an understatementThe messages have reportedly been received in Minnesota, Alabama, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Louisiana, and New York, among plenty of others.
“As always, we encourage members of the public to report threats of physical violence to local law enforcement authorities,” the short statement concludes.
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