Today, Dylan Sellers, our National HBCU Manager, issued the following statement after more than a dozen historically Black colleges and universities reported bomb threats on Tuesday:
“The ongoing threats to HBCUs are a horrific display of deep-seated racism and hatred across our country. HBCU campuses have faced direct, targeted threats since the beginning of January, and it’s especially egregious to see this drastic, coordinated increase in threats on the first day of Black History Month.
Throughout history, Black Americans—particularly students at HBCUs—have always been at the forefront of our nation’s fight for civil rights and voting rights. This month is meant to be a period for reflecting on their tireless efforts and historic achievements in advancing freedom for all Americans. These threats cannot, and will not, cause today’s young Black Americans to waver in their dedication to advancing social justice nationwide.
