US EditionCongressional Black Caucus Demands an Investigation Into HBCU Bomb Threats
The UNCF urges Congress and federal agencies to provide dedicated security funding after nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities faced credible bomb and shooting threats this week.
- Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Alabama State University and Hampton University, enacted emergency measures due to credible bomb threats, canceling classes and implementing lockdowns.
- Virginia State University confirmed a lockdown due to a threat, instructing students to stay indoors and monitor emails for updates.
- The United Negro College Fund condemned the threats and requested federal support for HBCU safety amid increased attacks, indicating 76 threats between 2022 and 2023.
- Congresswoman Alma Adams expressed distress over the credible threats faced by colleges, highlighting the urgent need for safety measures for students.
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Congressional Black Caucus demands an investigation into HBCU bomb threats
Black lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a series of threats made against historically Black colleges and universities across the country.The Congressional Black Caucus asked the Department of Justice and FBI to "swiftly" investigate the threats that disrupted campuses nationwide.At least six HBCUs, including Alabama State University, Hampton University and Virginia State University, canceled classes and locked down campuses after r…
UNCF Condemns Threats Against HBCUs, Renews Call for Congressional Funding to Secure Campuses
Washington, DC, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, multiple HBCU campuses received violent threats including bomb and shooting intimidation. These incidents mirror the wave of threats that began on Jan. 1, 2022, with more than 75 HBCUs receiving targeted…
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