Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
The seal on the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen June 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They generally used a similar tone but varied in wording. WASHINGTON (AP) — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this…