Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge

Members of the Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ communities are now receiving emails saying they have been selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.

Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win

FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation. Just hours after Donald Trump’s election win on Tuesday, Black people across the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Racist text messages reported in multiple states after Election Day

Officials in a number of states are responding to reports of racist texts received by residents in the days after the 2024 election.

Federal agencies investigate racist texts sent after election

The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the mass racist text messages sent after the presidential election. The messages, which referenced slavery, were sent to people around the ...

Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'

Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

FBI investigates offensive messages targeting Hispanic, LGBTQ people

Officials shared that high school Hispanic and LGBTQIA students are receiving offensive messages saying they’ve been selected for deportation or re-education camps. “Although we have not received ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Santa Monica mother calls for increased security after racist texts sent to Black students

A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election.

Homophobic and anti-migrant texts target Latinos and LGBTQ+ Americans

FBI investigating texts that follow racist messages sent to Black people in wake of Trump election victory. Racist text messages targeting Black people across the US just hours after Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans

Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US

The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.

FBI investigating racists texts sent to Black Americans

The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country. A state attorney general has suggested that foreign actors may be involved. NBC News' Zinhle ...

Feds investigate racist text messages sent nationwide

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages that were sent this week to residents in at least 19 states, from California to Connecticut. The texts were also sent to students at ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 8

Just Received an Insulting Email? Here’s How to Instantly Turn Conflict Into Collaboration and Resolution

Science says a brief, informative, friendly, and firm response can immediately change the tone and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Officials condemn racist texts sent to Black residents in several states

The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."

FBI investigating racist texts sent to people around the country

Racist texts have been sent to people around the country, including college students. It's unclear who is behind the messages and how people were targeted. Some recipients tied the messages to the ...

Racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states, FBI investigating

Law enforcement agencies in multiple states say racist text messages with almost identical language were sent to Black Americans Wednesday telling them they had been "selected for cotton picking." ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 8

States work to tackle racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide

Racist text messages were sent to scores of Black people the day after the election telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

‘Our community deserves a global stage’: how LGBTQ+ events like Homobloc are going large

The rise of queer music festivals and big outdoor raves has brought visibility and empowerment to a culture once confined to underground clubs. But expansion has led to accusations of selling out. ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

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 ...

Tech - ABC News - 5 days ago

Trump's potential Supreme Court impact and racist text messages about picking cotton: Morning Rundown

Republicans are looking ahead at the possibility of Donald Trump appointing more Supreme Court justices.

Federal investigation launched into racist texts targeting Black Americans across 10 states

Federal authorities are examining a series of racist texts sent to Black Americans across 10 states. Many of the messages were sent to students and make reference to slavery.

Top stories - CBS News - November 8

Multiple agencies investigating racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states

The FBI, FCC, and Justice Department along with state and local agencies are all probing a series of racist text messages with almost identical language that were sent to Black Americans across ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 8

Four men arrested over online racist hate campaign against Vinícius Júnior

Police investigated social media posts before Madrid derby La Liga welcomes arrests in fight against hate in football Police in Spain have arrested four men accused of coordinating an online ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Community leaders call for hate crime charge as Jewish man shot on his way to synagogue

A Chicago man has been charged with 14 felonies after shooting a Jewish man who was on his way to a local synagogue.

Jason Kelce regrets greeting 'hate with hate' after fan's anti-gay slur about Travis dating Taylor Swift

ESPN analyst Jason Kelce apologizes after slamming the cellphone of a fan who shouted an anti-gay slur about his brother, Travis, dating Taylor Swift.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 5

Years after hating them, Bucs embrace the Creamsicle uniforms

On Sunday, the Buccaneers will break out their Creamsicle throwback uniforms for a Week 8 game against the Falcons.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Eason reveals ‘hate' for Warriors after Rockets' overtime loss

Rockets forward Tari Eason revealed his "hate" for the Warriors after Golden State's 127-121 overtime win over Houston on Saturday at Toyota Center.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Jason Kelce sorry for reacting with ‘hate’ after homophobic slur directed at brother

Fan made comments about relationship with Taylor Swift Jason Kelce appeared to smash fan’s phone Jason Kelce has apologized after he responded angrily to a confrontation with a fan before Ohio ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Trump Team Fears Damage From Racist Rally Remarks

The Trump campaign issued a rare statement distancing itself from a comedian’s offensive joke about Puerto Rico at his rally on Sunday, a sign that it was concerned about losing crucial votes.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

'If you can kick and you’re at Arizona State, email me' — ASU coach says he'll have open kicking competition after loss to Cincinnati

Sun Devils kicker Ian Hershey has missed his last four field-goal attempts.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

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