Authorities Investigate Nationwide Racist Texts Threatening Black Americans

Federal authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black residents across 10 U.S. states, including Alabama, Texas, and New York. The messages, which used similar language, were condemned by officials and universities. The FBI is working with the Justice Department, and TextNow, a service used to send the messages, has shut down the accounts involved. Recipients expressed fear and confusion, while officials urged reporting to law enforcement. The NAACP called the messages an alarming increase in racist rhetoric.