Federal lawmakers expressed frustration over ongoing bomb threats targeting historically Black colleges and universities, now continuing into another month with a threat leveled this week against Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Meanwhile, the FBI continues to investigate the threats and has identified people of interest. However, authorities have yet to make any arrests, Ryan T. Young, executive assistant director of the agency’s Intelligence Branch, said during a congressional hearing.
At least eight HBCUs were threatened Jan. 4, and six received threats Jan. 31. On Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month, at least 18 schools closed or swept their campuses, lawmakers said. No devices were found. The individuals “know that they are under the scope of an investigation,” Young told lawmakers. But officials are also worried there may be copycats, he added.Although the number of reported threats has slowed since February, the paranoia and anxiety on campuses have not.
Vice President Harris, a Howard graduate, announced on Wednesday that HBCUs that have experienced bomb threats are eligible for funding for security upgrades, mental health support or other safety needs. The grants could range from $50,000 to $150,000 per school.“I think the main thing is that we’re treating it seriously, the Biden administration is treating it seriously, the FBI says it’s their No. 1 priority,” Maloney said in an interview.
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