I teach at an Historically Black University (HBCU). I got a text notice from my school stating BOMB THREAT this evening and everyone needed to leave campus immediately. I was both worried for my students and confused since nothing like this has ever happened before. A couple of hours later, my school texted the ALL CLEAR. Turns out, today was “call in bomb threats to HBCUs.” As reported by the Raleigh News and Observer, Texas Southern U, Xavier U (Louisiana), Howard U, Prairie View A&M, and Norfolk State U had also gotten bomb threats today. I cannot decide if racists are feeling emboldened by their coziness with law enforcement or feel threatened by the rising prominence of black voices and the need for equality. Either way, my school and students will not back down and will continue to take the high road.
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