Amidst Nationwide Tensions, Alabama State University and Others Forced into Lockdown
A series of ominous terror threats has swept across five Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs) today, leading to campus-wide lockdowns and the suspension of all operations. The frightening reports follow closely on the heels of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University just yesterday.
Alabama State University (ASU) was the first to announce a campus lockdown this morning due to a “terrorist threat.” While specific details of the threat remain undisclosed, a university spokesperson stated, “We are working in close coordination with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to assess the situation and to ensure the safety and security of our students,