November 10th 2024.
A woman from South Florida shared her experience of receiving a disturbing text message after the recent general election. Corryn Freeman spoke to 7News and recounted the moment she received the text on Wednesday, feeling targeted and uncertain of her safety as a Black woman. The message stated that she had been "selected to pick cotton" on a plantation and even included a specific date and group letter. Freeman described it as a "perturbing" message, especially since she received it around 5 p.m.
She couldn't help but feel afraid and nervous, wondering who could send such a message. However, she later found out that she was not the only one to receive it. Two of her friends, one in Georgia and one in Massachusetts, also received the same racist text. It was then that Freeman realized it was not personally targeted at her, but rather a widespread issue. Officials reported that people of color in more than 20 states, including children, students, and adults, received similar messages. Some even mentioned being picked up by "slave catchers" in a van. One version even claimed to be from an associate of President-elect Donald Trump.
Kim Reynolds, a 13-year-old who received one of these texts, shared his shock and disbelief. Talaya Jones, another recipient, told CNN that her first reaction was also one of shock. In a statement, a spokesperson for Trump's campaign denied any involvement in these messages. However, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson expressed concern and condemned this increase in hate speech, stating that it only adds to the fear and tension following the election results.
Freeman believes that these texts could be a form of foreign interference, taking advantage of the already divided and tense atmosphere in the country. She hopes for unity and peace, stating that she wants an America where everyone can exist and celebrate their cultures. As of now, the sender of the texts remains unknown, but both federal and local investigations have been launched.
It is alarming to see such hateful and abhorrent rhetoric being spread by racist groups, targeting people of color across the country. Freeman's experience is just one of many, and it is a reminder of the work that still needs to be done in promoting unity and acceptance in our society. Let us hope that these investigations lead to the identification and punishment of the sender, and that we can move towards a future where everyone is treated with respect and equality.
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