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117TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. CON. RES. 70 

Condemning threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities (‘‘HBCUs’’) and reaffirming support for HBCUs and their students. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 

Ms. ADAMS (for herself and Mr. HILL) submitted the following concurrent 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 

Condemning threats of violence against historically Black 

colleges and universities (‘‘HBCUs’’) and reaffirming 

support for HBCUs and their students. 

Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating 

the bomb threats made in January and February 2022 

against HBCUs as racially or ethnically motivated violent 

extremism and hate crimes; 

Whereas a high-quality education is central to economic prosperity and social well-being in the United States; 

Whereas HBCUs provide educational and economic opportunities for postsecondary students; 

Whereas these institutions educate and produce a significant 

share of the Nation’s Black leaders and innovators; 


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•HCON 70 IH 

Whereas as early as the 19th century, HBCUs were established in response to discriminatory practices that excluded Black Americans from pursuing an education in 

the United States; 

Whereas, on January 5, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received 

bomb threats, including Howard University, Xavier University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Prairie 

View A&M University, North Carolina Central University, Florida Memorial University, Norfolk State University, and Spelman College; 

Whereas, on January 31, 2022, at least 6 HBCUs received 

bomb threats, including Southern University and A&M, 

Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State University, Bowie State University, and Delaware State University; 

Whereas, on February 1, 2022, the first day of Black History 

Month, at least 18 HBCUs received bomb threats, including Shorter College, Philander Smith College, Arkansas Baptist College, the University of the District of Columbia, Howard University, Edward Waters University, 

Spelman College, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky 

State University, Xavier University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, Jackson State University, 

Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust College, Tougaloo College, and Harris-Stowe 

State University; 

Whereas HBCUs provide an environment of belonging, safety, and security for Black students, faculty, and administrators; and 


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•HCON 70 IH 

Whereas these threats against HBCUs disrupt campus environments, obstruct educational opportunities, increase 

anxiety, and instill fear: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 

2 concurring), That Congress— 

3 (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence 

4 against HBCUs, including bomb threats made 

5 against several HBCUs on January 5, 2022, Janu6 ary 31, 2022, and February 1, 2022; 

7 (2) recognizes Black History Month and honors 

8 the legacy of HBCUs; and 

9 (3) reaffirms the commitment of the United 

10 States Federal Government to combat violence 

11 against HBCU students, faculty, and staff. 

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