Black Students at UW-Madison Among Many Nationwide to Receive Racist Text Messages

Thursday, November 14th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Black students at UW Madison are among many nationwide to receive racist text messages.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, the texts can vary, some use the “n” word, but all make references to slave catchers and picking cotton. The senders also address the recipients by name.

UW Madison police say state and federal agencies, including the FBI and the FCC, are investigating and that any students receiving such a text message can fill out a harassment, discrimination & bias report.

It’s not just black adults getting such texts, children are targeted as well, including a 12-year-old girl in Milwaukee, prompting her family to wonder how the senders got her name and information

 Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has also condemned the racist rhetoric. Attorney General Josh Kaul says anyone who received a racist text should contact law enforcement.

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