FBI eyeing 6 suspects after bomb threats at Black colleges
2 years, 9 months ago

FBI eyeing 6 suspects after bomb threats at Black colleges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the nation’s historically Black colleges remain on edge after receiving dozens of bomb threats in recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials said they have identified six suspects who they believe are responsible for most of the racially motivated crimes. Ryan Young, executive assistant director of the FBI intelligence branch, said investigators have identified “one person and a small group,” although some of the threats may have been copycat crimes. “These reprehensible threats against Black institutions echo the tactics employed by the Ku Klux Klan and others decades ago as they tried to instill terror in the Black community,” said Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney, chair of the committee. “When you support historically Black colleges and universities, what you’re really supporting is the next generation of Black lawyers, filmmakers, engineers, artists, doctors and even politicians,” she said.

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After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant
1 year, 3 months ago

After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges address security concerns, remain vigilant

Associated Press  

Before the fatal shootings of three Black residents in Jacksonville, Florida, over the weekend, the gunman, a young white man with swastikas painted on his rifle, pulled into a parking lot at Edward Waters University and began putting on tactical gear. “This notion of us against them, Black versus white, is being promoted.” While the shootings took place at a …

Minor will be charged with making dozens of racist threats to HBCUs, FBI says
2 years, 1 month ago

Minor will be charged with making dozens of racist threats to HBCUs, FBI says

CNN  

CNN — The FBI is broadening its outreach to historically Black colleges and universities at the same time the agency’s director announced that one minor will be charged with making dozens of racist threats earlier this year against more than 50 HBCUs across the country. “The fear and disruption these threats cause within your communities is completely unacceptable and our …

Threats to schools across US may be coming from overseas
2 years, 1 month ago

Threats to schools across US may be coming from overseas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country, an FBI official said Monday. The official said investigators have been running traces on the numbers and internet addresses, which led them to believe the calls may be generated …

Bomb Threats Rattle More Historically Black Schools Amid FBI Investigation
2 years, 9 months ago

Bomb Threats Rattle More Historically Black Schools Amid FBI Investigation

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Three more historically Black colleges and universities faced bomb threats Friday morning, just two days after the FBI described the ongoing rash of incidents as “violent extremism and hate crimes.” New Orleans’ Dillard University, North Carolina’s Elizabeth City State University and Virginia’s Norfolk State University ― all HBCUs ― either asked people to shelter in place or …

School leaders say HBCUs are undeterred after a series of bomb threats
2 years, 10 months ago

School leaders say HBCUs are undeterred after a series of bomb threats

NPR  

School leaders say HBCUs are undeterred after a series of bomb threats Enlarge this image toggle caption Marcus Ingram/Getty Images Marcus Ingram/Getty Images A week after a series of bomb threats against historically Black colleges and universities across the U.S., public officials and university presidents are speaking out against what they've characterized as a racist attack against the schools and …

Black colleges alarmed by bomb threats, but undeterred
2 years, 10 months ago

Black colleges alarmed by bomb threats, but undeterred

Associated Press  

From her office in Birmingham, Alabama, DeJuana Thompson looks across the street and sees a daily reminder of terror. “Living in the era of bomb threats is not new to people of color,” said Thompson, president and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Nearly six decades after that bombing by the Ku Klux Klan, the FBI is now investigating …

Leaders at Black colleges alert, undeterred by bomb threats
2 years, 10 months ago

Leaders at Black colleges alert, undeterred by bomb threats

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Living in the era of bomb threats is not new to people …

Bomb threats against Black institutions are deeply rooted in U.S. history
2 years, 10 months ago

Bomb threats against Black institutions are deeply rooted in U.S. history

NPR  

Bomb threats against Black institutions are deeply rooted in U.S. history Enlarge this image toggle caption AP file photo AP file photo From her office in Birmingham, Ala., DeJuana Thompson looks across the street and sees a daily reminder of terror. "Living in the era of bomb threats is not new to people of color," said Thompson, president and CEO …

Bomb threats at Black colleges linked to neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division: police
2 years, 10 months ago

Bomb threats at Black colleges linked to neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division: police

Raw Story  

Over a dozen historically Black colleges and universities reported bomb threats on Tuesday, marking the third wave of such threats in recent weeks. On Wednesday, police told reporters that the threats appear to be linked to someone claiming affiliation with the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division. Both the FBI has said that it is working with law enforcement officials to assess …

HBCU bomb threat caller described elaborate plot: police
2 years, 10 months ago

HBCU bomb threat caller described elaborate plot: police

Associated Press  

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — A caller who threatened to blow up a historically Black university in Florida — one of numerous threats made against schools across the nation — described an elaborate plot involving seven bombs hidden in duffel bags and backpacks around the school’s perimeter, a Florida police chief said. In a 20-minute phone call, the caller said the bombs …

More than a dozen HBCUs received bomb threats on the 1st day of Black History Month
2 years, 10 months ago

More than a dozen HBCUs received bomb threats on the 1st day of Black History Month

NPR  

More than a dozen HBCUs received bomb threats on the 1st day of Black History Month More than a dozen historically Black colleges received bomb threats on Tuesday, the first day of Black History Month, following a number of bomb threats at HBCUs on Monday. TAMARA KEITH, HOST: At least 13 historically Black colleges received bomb threats yesterday, and half …

Bomb Threats Reported At Historically Black Colleges For Second Day
2 years, 10 months ago

Bomb Threats Reported At Historically Black Colleges For Second Day

Huff Post  

Howard University in Washington, D.C., is pictured. Drew Angerer via Getty Images For the second day in a row, historically Black colleges and universities were the target of bomb threats across the country, with this latest wave coming on the first day of Black History Month. “As always, we would like to remind members of the public that if they …

Bomb threats made to historically Black schools across US
2 years, 10 months ago

Bomb threats made to historically Black schools across US

Associated Press  

WOODSTOCK, Ga. — At least a half-dozen historically Black universities in five states and the District of Columbia were responding to bomb threats Monday, with many of them locking down their campuses for a time. In Georgia, Albany State University warned students and faculty on social media that “a bomb threat has been issued to Albany State University’s academic buildings.” …

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