US election 2024: Racist texts target black Americans across the US

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US election 2024: Racist texts target black Americans across the US

… that were sent anonymously to black Americans this week as a contentious … racial justice and rights for black Americans.

Johnson said the messages were … , which sent shockwaves through black American communities.

Many black Americans say they anticipate a …

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