According to Capital B News, HBCUs are amping up security measures in a big way. Over the past three years, half of the nation’s 101 HBCUs have dealt with targeted threats, with 49 bomb threats in 2022 alone, per a United Negro College Fund report. This fall, heightened security measures were taken after the shooting death of a conservative activist, triggering lockdowns at least seven HBCUs on Sept. 11. Although most college students are used to shooting drills and practice lockdowns staged around the country, college admins aren’t playing around. With camera upgrades, more campus security, and mental health pros being added to
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