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Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) went on lockdown Thursday after receiving threats, the schools confirmed.

Schools from Florida to Virginia were canceling classes because of reported threats.

HBCUs on lockdown

What we know: FOX 35 Orlando reports the following schools are on lockdown because of threats:

What we don't know:

The nature of the threats are unclear, but local reports described the threats as "terroristic." It’s also unclear if all the threats to various HBCUs are related.

What they're saying:

Hampton University sent out the following alert:

"Hampton University has received notice of a potential threat and has ceased all non-essential activity, effective immediately. The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff,

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