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Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities Face Campus Threats After Charlie Kirk Shooting
- Multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities, including Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College, went on lockdown on Thursday, September 5, 2025, due to threats received.
- The lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders followed emergency calls reporting threats to several HBCUs across the South, with Spelman College issuing precautionary advisories despite not receiving direct threats.
- Spelman College enhanced its security measures and advised students and staff to stay vigilant and notify authorities if they notice anything unusual, while Clark Atlanta University police continued to probe threats reported on campus.
- About two weeks prior, Clark Atlanta and University of Georgia were targets of false active shooter reports, and in early 2022, at least 57 colleges faced bomb threats, with a minor charged for many of those incidents, according to FBI Director Wray.
- These events highlight ongoing security challenges at HBCUs, prompting increased vigilance, law enforcement cooperation, and temporary campus disruptions to ensure student and staff safety.
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Historically Black colleges issue lockdown orders, cancel classes after receiving threats
At least six historically Black colleges and universities received threats or “potential” threats Thursday, prompting lockdowns and class cancellations.
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U.S. HBCUs Face Threats, Trigger Lockdowns and Increased Security Measures
U.S. HBCUs Face Threats, Trigger Lockdowns and Increased Security Measures On Thursday, several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the U.S. initiated lockdowns after receiving threats, according to statements from the institutions. Although the FBI reported no credible evidence of danger, it acknowledged awareness of 'hoax threat calls' targeting numerous HBCUs.Among the affected institutions were Alabama State Universit…
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