Bomb Threats Target Spelman, Other GA Historically Black Colleges

GEORGIA — Within the last 24 hours, multiple historically Black colleges and universities in Georgia have become the target of bomb threats, with Spelman College in Atlanta becoming the latest.

The Atlanta Police Department confirmed to FOX 5 that Spelman College received a bomb threat Tuesday morning. While the university has not commented on the situation, police said they are currently assisting the school.

These threats are not just exclusive to the Peach State. At least a dozen HBCUs nationwide have received them as of Tuesday morning, multiple reports confirm.

Albany State University became the first HBCU in the state Monday morning to be targeted by bomb threats to its academic buildings. Campus classes and university operations were canceled as a result.

The ASU Police Department, and local and state law enforcement agencies, searched the campus and ultimately gave the all-clear. Students returned to class Tuesday morning.

Fort Valley State University confirmed it also received a bomb threat Tuesday morning, and the campus placed on lockdown. Residential students were told to shelter in place and remain in their residence hall. Campus safety and law enforcement are investigating.

Bomb threats made at other HBCU campuses across the country include at Kentucky State University, Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, Morgan State University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi and Jackson State University in Mississippi, USA Today reported.

The HBCU bomb threats come at the start of Black History Month.