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BumRushDaShow

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Fri Sep 12, 2025, 08:30 PM 17 hrs ago

Congressional Black Caucus demands an investigation into HBCU bomb threats

Source: Scripps News

Posted 2:27 PM, Sep 12, 2025


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 receiving threats Thursday.

Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York, chair of the caucus, called the threats "vile" and a "chilling reminder" of racism and extremism that continues to target Black communities.


Read more: https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/congressional-black-caucus-demands-an-investigation-into-hbcu-bomb-threats



Link to Congressional Black Caucus PRESS RELEASE - Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Threats Against HBCUs
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Congressional Black Caucus demands an investigation into HBCU bomb threats (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 17 hrs ago OP
Majority of HBCU students don't look like Kirk. djacq 16 hrs ago #1
I'm sure drumpf's "best people" will get right on that JoseBalow 16 hrs ago #2
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