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Racist Texts Target Black People After Trump's Win

Following Trump's election, a wave of racist text messages targeting Black people sparks investigations and raises concerns about rising hate crimes.

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Donald TrumpDerrick JohnsonJessica RosenworcelLiz Murrill

Who are the victims of these racist text messages?: The messages, sent to a wide range of recipients including children and adults, are strikingly similar, fueling concerns about a potential surge in hate crimes.
What prompted the wave of threatening text messages targeting Black people?: Following Donald Trump's election victory, numerous Black individuals received threatening text messages referencing cotton plantations and slavery.
What steps have been taken by technology companies in response to these events?: Several companies offering services for sending messages from randomly generated numbers have deactivated accounts implicated in sending the racist messages.
Which government agencies are currently investigating the racist text messages?: The FBI and FCC are investigating these racist text messages, which were sent from unidentified numbers across at least 30 states.
What is the "Trump Effect" hypothesis, and how does it relate to the current situation?: The "Trump Effect" hypothesis suggests a direct correlation between Trump's rhetoric and the rise in hate crimes during his previous term, raising concerns about a repetition in his second term.

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