Breaking News At least six historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Monday morning

[Mr.LV]

HBCUs receive bomb threats for second time in a month

Howard, Southern University and other HBCUs receive bomb threats | CNN

At least six historically black colleges and universities received bomb threats Monday morning, disrupting campus operations and launching police investigations.

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By Paul P. Murphy and Laura Ly, CNN

Updated 9:37 AM ET, Mon January 31, 2022

A sign welcomes people to the Howard University campus in this this July 2021 file photo.

(CNN)At least six historically black colleges and universities received bomb threats Monday morning, disrupting campus operations and launching police investigations.

Southern University and A&M, Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State University and Delaware State University all received bomb threats this morning, according to campus spokespeople or social media posts.

Five schools continue to investigate the threat and remain either on lockdown or have issued shelter in place orders.

A Washington Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson confirmed to CNN that at Howard University the "scene has been cleared with no hazardous materials found."

It's the second time this month that a number of HBCUs received bomb threats that in some cases led schools to relocate students, faculty and staff while searches were performed.

On January 5, at least three HBCUs, including Howard University, received bomb threats. Nothing was found on any of the campuses that received threats, university officials said.

CNN has reached out to the FBI for comment.

 

[Dwayne]

WTF

does today mean something I’m not aware for folks to pull shit like this in one day

 

[DMorgan]

WTF

does today mean something I’m not aware for folks to pull shit like this in one day

I get what you're asking but you don't need a special day to do something to your enemy.

Like 50 rapped "it's hot outside that's a good enough reason"

 

[The Lonious Monk]

WTF

does today mean something I’m not aware for folks to pull shit like this in one day

It's almost Black History Month. I guess this is how the racists want to celebrate this year.

 

[StringerBell]

 

[Ironman]

Media has largely ignored this it's been happening for months

 

[Mr.LV]

More than a dozen HBCUs get bomb threats on the first day of Black History Month
By Holly Yan, Paul P. Murphy and Amanda Watts, CNN

Updated 10:06 AM ET, Tue February 1, 2022

Howard University has received several bomb threats in the past month.

(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.
These are some of the universities that have reported bomb threats Tuesday:
Coppin State University
Someone called the Baltimore university and said there was a bomb on campus, Coppin State spokesperson Angela Galeano told CNN.
The threat was immediately reported to campus police, Galeano said.
A message on the university's website said all classes would be online Tuesday.
"If you are on campus, please, shelter in place, and wait for further instructions," the message said. "Emergency officials are evaluating the campus and we will provide updates, as soon as possible."

Mississippi Valley State University
The university said a bomb threat was received through its guardhouse early Tuesday morning.
"MVSU is currently on lockdown, and campus police are conducting a complete investigation," a university Facebook post reads.
"School officials are working with local emergency personnel to investigate and determine the extent of the threat."
Classes will be remote Tuesday, and the university is asking all on-campus students to stay in their residence halls. Only essential staff will be allowed on campus, MVSU said.
Alcorn State University
The university in Lorman, Mississippi, received "an anonymous bomb threat," Alcorn State posted on its website Tuesday.
"We are advising all students to shelter in place," the message said. "Faculty and staff should not report to work until further notice."
Tougaloo College
The college in Tougaloo, Mississippi, also received a bomb threat, according to a message on its website.
"Due to today's bomb threat, the campus will operate virtually," the message said.
"Although the campus has been cleared, for safety precautions, there will be no in-person classes/activities, and employees and students should not commute to the campus. All faculty and staff will work remotely today."

Morgan State University

Morgan State University is a historically black research university in Baltimore.
"Due to a bomb threat, access to campus will be closed as the University works with emergency personnel to assess the situation," the university in Baltimore tweeted Tuesday morning.
"Everyone on campus should shelter in place until further notice. All instruction will be remote and all employees should telework," Morgan State added.
"Essential employees will be contacted by their supervisor with additional direction."

Jackson State University
"Jackson State University received a bomb threat this morning at 4:15 a.m.," the university in Mississippi tweeted Tuesday.
"The Jackson Police Department and JSU Department of Public Safety have swept the campus and found the threat unsubstantiated. An all-clear has been issued."
Kentucky State University
"Due to a bomb threat made earlier this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, @KyStateU is in lockdown status," the university in Frankfort tweeted Tuesday.
"The university is working with emergency personnel to evaluate the situation. University operations will be suspended until further notice & campus entry limited at this time."

Fort Valley State University
The university in Fort Valley, Georgia, is on lockdown after receiving notice of a bomb threat, FVSU tweeted Tuesday.
"Law enforcement is investigating. Campus is currently on lockdown. Residential students remain in dorms," the university said. "Non-residential students and staff should NOT report to campus until further notice. Campus operations are suspended for the day."

Howard University
The university in Washington, DC, has responded to bomb threats for a second day in a row.


Howard, Southern University and other HBCUs receive bomb threats
"The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Howard University Department of Police have issued an 'ALL CLEAR' in the investigation of a bomb threat made this morning at approximately 2:55 a.m." Howard University tweeted Tuesday morning.
"The Shelter-In-Place directive has been lifted."
On January 5, at least three HBCUs, including Howard University, received bomb threats. Nothing was found on any of the campuses that received threats, university officials said.

Xavier University
The university in New Orleans is working with authorities after receiving a bomb threat, Xavier tweeted Tuesday morning.
"Campus will be remote until 12 p.m. today. Residential students should stay in their rooms until further notice," the university tweeted. "Continue to monitor official university channels."

University of the District of Columbia
The university received a bomb threat before 3 a.m. Tuesday, CNN affiliate WJLA reported.

Spelman College
The college in Atlanta received a bomb threat overnight, CNN affiliate WGCL reported.
Atlanta police responded to Spelman around 3 a.m. Tuesday and an investigation was launched, WGCL reported. Atlanta police have since turned the case back over to campus police.

Edward Waters University
"Effective immediately, all in person activities, classes and operations including all meetings and athletic practices are cancelled until further notice," the university in Jacksonville, Florida, tweeted early Tuesday morning.
"The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has been notified and is on campus investigating this matter. Please stay tuned to the EWU website, email and social media accounts for more information as it becomes available."

 

[Mr.LV]

FBI described the 6 people as Savvy