“DOMESTIC TERRORISM FEARS SPARK LOCKDOWNS AT MULTIPLE BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACCROSS THE US”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the US have been forced into lockdown or canceled classes due to potential security threats, sparking fears of domestic terrorism.
The affected institutions include :
– Alabama State University: Received a “terrorist threat” and suspended campus activities, later receiving an “all-clear” from law enforcement.
– Hampton University: Canceled classes and activities for Thursday and Friday due to a potential threat, with enhanced security measures in effect.
– Virginia State University: Issued an “urgent alert” and closed campus, directing students, faculty, and staff to monitor their email accounts for updates.
– Southern University and A&M College: Briefly locked down its Baton Rouge campus due to a potential threat, with classes and events canceled through the weekend.
– Bethune-Cookman University: Locked down campus and increased security patrols after receiving unspecified threats.
Response from Authorities
The FBI has acknowledged awareness of “hoax threat calls” targeting numerous HBCUs, but stated there is currently no information to indicate a credible threat. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the threats as “despicable” and urged the Justice Department to investigate them as domestic terrorism .
Context and Concerns
This incident comes on the heels of a fatal shooting at Utah Valley University, where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed. While there’s no confirmed link between the incidents, the timing has raised concerns about potential retaliatory actions or copycat threats. The lockdowns and threats have sparked heightened security measures across affected campuses, with some universities maintaining increased security presence even after lifting lockdowns
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