HBCUs Face Threats Leading to Closures and Lockdowns
TL;DR
Several historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S. canceled classes and events after receiving false threats, leading to lockdowns and heightened anxiety, though the FBI confirmed the threats were hoaxes.
- False Threats Target H.B.C.U.s, Forcing Closures The New York Times
- Louisiana Congressmen Cleo Fields, Troy Carter express alarm, anger over HBCU campus threats yahoo.com
- Multiple agencies investigating Thursday threat at Alabama State University WSFA
- Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders and cancel classes after receiving threats AP News
- Lockdown lifted at Southern University; classes, campus activities canceled through weekend WAFB
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