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Racist and Threatening Letters Sent to Black Lawmakers in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Aug 20, 2019
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Police in Charlotte, North Carolina have opened an investigation after a racist and threatening letter was sent to more than a dozen city leaders of color.

The letter was sent to Black lawmakers in Charlotte, including Mayor Vi Lyles (D), WCNC reported.

During a public meeting earlier this month, County Commissioner Vilma Leake read out loud the letter th…

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