HBCUs Face Three Days of Bomb Threats In One Month

Some of the latest breaking and developing news on a growing pattern of bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including a number of 1890 Land Grant HBCUs …

From CNN …

A growing number of historically Black colleges and universities have had to lock down or postpone classes due to bomb threats on the first day of Black History Month.

At least 13 HBCUs reported bomb threats Tuesday. At least one of them, Howard University, also received a bomb threat Monday.

In some instances, local police and sheriff's departments were responding to the threats; in other cases, campus police were handling the response.

US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called the threats "disturbing" and said they would not be tolerated.

Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona

Our Historically Black Colleges & Universities have again been targets of disturbing threats. My team will continue to work with students, faculty, and alumni to make sure HBCUs continue to be a safe place for students to learn. Threats of violence will not be tolerated, period.

The latest statement from Congressional HBCU Caucus Founder & Chair Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) …

“We are deeply disturbed by a second round of bomb threats at HBCU campuses within a month. Learning is one of the most noble and most human pursuits, and schools are sacred places that should always be free from terror. Solving these crimes and bringing those responsible to justice should be a top priority for federal law enforcement.

“To our HBCU family, we would like to say that you are resilient and we will not let terror disrupt or demean the academic excellence of our HBCUs.

Here’s the White House press secretary on Monday …