"These are some twisted individuals to target children like this, and I hope that they are found and prosecuted."

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, regarding the distribution of racist text messages to Black college and high school students on Thursday and Friday following the election. Jones’ 17-year old son, a high school student, was one of those who received the text on Wednesday night. The message, which said the recipient was “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation,” is from an unknown sender. (NPR — Nov. 7, 2024)