The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black residents across the state. The messages, which appear to be part of a nationwide campaign, contain offensive and disturbing content instructing recipients, in some versions, to “board a bus” and be transported to a “plantation” to work as slaves.
The messages have caused significant distress, particularly among school-aged children and college students who were among the recipients. While the specific sender or senders remain unidentified, the Attorney General’s office is treating the incident as part of a broader pattern of hate-driven communication following the recent election.
“These messages are horrific, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. If you have been sent one of these texts, I am asking for you to please come forward and report it,” said Attorney General Brown. “I am committed to protecting the rights of all Marylanders. There is no home for hate in Maryland.”
The office is urging anyone who receives such messages to report them immediately to local law enforcement agencies to help track the origin of the hate campaign. Additionally, residents are encouraged to file complaints with the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division to ensure a thorough investigation. Complaints can be submitted online through the Civil Rights Division’s complaint form here or through the Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention at this link.
The Attorney General’s office has emphasized the importance of taking action to address these harmful messages and ensure accountability for those responsible.
